ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
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

1) Approval of minutes taken from regular meeting

held 2/9.

2) SPECIAL ORDER #1

To hear from the Legal Committee: Mr. Silver. To

receive a report and advises regarding the
certification process and proposed resolution of the
matter titled the "City of Alexandria v. CLECO
Corporation, et al.," Civil Action # 05-cv-1121-A,
United States District Court, Western District of
Louisiana, Alexandria Division, including:

(A.) The certification process conducted by the

Administration as directed by City Council pursuant
to Alexandria City Council Resolution, # 8726-2010
and whether terms have been achieved regarding a
satisfactory Wholesale Power Supply Arrangement
and Interconnection with Cleco Corporation, as well
as completion of any and all contracts incident
thereto as authorized by Ordinance 390-2008 and
interpreted by Resolution 8726-2010; and further to
introduce any new ordinances for contractual
authority, should any be required as well as provide
for Council Resolution regarding the certification
process and resolution of the matter titled the "City
of Alexandria v. CLECO Corporation, et al.," Civil
Action # 05-cv-1121-A, United States District Court,
Western District of Louisiana, Alexandria Division.

(B.) To hear from the City Attorney, his opinion on

matters related to settlement of "City of Alexandria
v. CLECO Corporation, et al.," Civil Action # 05-cv-
1121?A, United States District Court, Western
District of Louisiana, Alexandria Division.

(C.) Introduction of an ordinance and related

resolution to authorize and empower the City
Attorney to settle on behalf of the City all ancillary
or consequential issues, expert, attorney,
consultant, and legal claims, present and future,
arising from the litigation styled as "City of
Alexandria v. CLECO Corporation, et al.," Civil Action
# 05-cv-1121-A, United States District Court,
Western District of Louisiana, Alexandria Division,
by conducting non-binding mediations with any
parties or claimants; provided, however, that any
such determinations or agreements shall be
submitted to the Council for a final approval
resolution of the City Council.

(D.) Introduction of an ordinance and related

resolution to authorize and empower the City
Attorney and Finance Director to establish a
protocol and protective fund, including authority to
seek declaratory and other court protections and
relief, so that value achieved by resolution of these
matters may be protected until such time as related
litigation and other public options are achieved and
considered.

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3) Introduction of an ordinance for herbicides for an

annual contract. Bids to be opened 2/23.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for operating
supplies for the Electric Distribution department.
Bids to be opened 2/23.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for external modular

tactical vests & accessories for SRT for the
Alexandria Police department. Bids to be opened
2/23.

6) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-

2010 capital budget for Azalea Lane sewer
extension project.

7) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-

2010 capital budget for control panel upgrades
project in the Wastewater department.

8) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-

2010 capital budget for water well improvement
project and City Park pump station project in the
Water department.
9) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-
2010 operating budget for repayment to the
Federal Transit Administration for bus vehicles.

10) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-

2010 operating budget for JAG grants in the
Police department.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the

Mayor to extend the Alexander Fulton Hotel
Management Agreement with Noble Hospitality
for an additional sixty days.

12) Introduction of an ordinance to authorize the

Mayor to enter into a contract on behalf of the
City for the interim management of the
Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center
 and related properties with Hospitality Initiative
Partnership Management LLC (or a related
company) and otherwise to provide with respect
thereto.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the

Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative
Endeavor Agreement with the Central Louisiana
Business League in support of an educational
and training program for microenterprise
businesses and business owners.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the

Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor
Agreement with the Town of Boyce for the
disposition of a 1991 Pierce Arrow Pumper Truck,
which has already been declared surplus through
Ordinance No. 299-2009, pursuant to the
Intergovernmental Services Laws.

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the

Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor
Agreements with any LA political subdivision for
the sale of surplus police vehicles for $500 each
and to publicly auction all remaining police
vehicles to the public through the Purchasing
departments normal process.

16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the

Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor
Agreement with the American Red Cross for
Continuous Chest Compression Training.

17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the

Mayor to accept the quote received for police
uniform accessories.

18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the

Mayor to submit the Five-year Consolidated
 Strategy and Plan for 2010-2015 to HUD and to
execute any and all documents necessary for
release of HUD’s letter of credit for CDBG and
HOME Program funds.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing the reorganization

of the Human Relations Commission Task Force
as established by Council Resolution No. 6773-
2000. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 2/9:DELAY
& 2/23)

20) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of

individuals to serve on the Alexandria Human
Relations Commission Task Force.
(PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 2/9:DELAY & 2/23)

21) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to

execute and file an application on behalf of the
City to aid in the financial assistance for
operating the van service for the night service
operation of the Transit department.

22) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to

execute and file an application on behalf of the
City to aid in the financial assistance for
operating for the night service operations of the
Transit department.

23) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for

bids for ready mix concrete for a six month
period.

24) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for

bids for three phase padmount transformers for
inventory stock.

25) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for

bids for single phase padmount transformers.
 26) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for
bids for single phase polemount transformers.

27) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for

bids for annual requirements contract for gas
system repairs and maintenance.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing
Professional Services Agreement with Monique
Metoyer for legal services.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract
with Hartford to insure the City’s Life insurance
benefits effective May 1, 2010.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing the Mayor to accept the United
Health Care (UHC) 2010 renewal rates including
an increase in Specific Reinsurance effective
January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

amending 2009-2010 operating budget for
positions in General Government and Finance
Director’s department. (FINANCE 2/23)

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing the Mayor to amend the Cooperative
Endeavor Agreement with the Shepherd Center
for the utility assistance program. (FINANCE
 2/23)

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing implementation of the 2010 fiscal
year COBRA and Premium Rate Projections and
amendments necessary for compliance with
Mental Health Parity and Addition Equity Act.
(FINANCE 2/9 & 2/23)

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract
with Wright and Percy Insurance Company and
Medical Analysis. (FINANCE 2/23)

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract
with First Federal Bank of LA for fiscal agency
and banking services. (FINANCE 2/9:DELAY &
2/23)

G.PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

36) To continue public hearing on structure

located at 2653/55 Mason, Ellis & Rhodes, LLC,
owners.

37) To hold a public hearing for the emergency

condemnation of one structure located at 3529
Royal Drive.

H. COMMITTEES

38) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs.

39) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr.
Lawson.
40) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
41) To hear from Community Development: Mr.
 Larvadain.
42) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Hobbs.
43) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr.
Goins.
44) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
45) To hear from Economic Development: Mr.
Silver.

46) ANY OTHER BUSINESS, WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE
COUNCIL.

47) ADJOURNMENT.