Alexandria City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2020. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 5:18 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Jules Green, Malcolm Larvadain, Jim Villard, Chuck Fowler, Gerber Porter, Joe Fuller. Harry Silver attended electronically. Also present were Mayor Hall, City Attorney David Williams 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 Jules Green, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Nolley and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Porter. Mr. Larvadain presented an award to Mr. Dennis Stewart, Principal of Alexandria Middle Magnet in recognition of being named Louisiana Principal of the Year. EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE HELD PURSUANT TO R. S. 42:17(A) (2) ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

• (a) To consider a report and recommendation from the City Attorney in the matter of Daquarious D. Brown v. City of Alexandria, Louisiana, Jerrod D. King, Bobby G. Branton, Jr., Thomas J. Rodney, Carla J. Whitstine, and Kenneth E. Rachal; Case #1: 20-CV-00541.
• (b) To consider a report and recommendation from the City Attorney in the matter of Umika Young v. City of Alexandria, Louisiana, Bobby Branton, Tanner Dryden, Carla Windstein, Trevor Billington, XYZ Liability Insurer, Case #267,834E.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villa rd the Council unanimously entered Executive Session at 5: 20 P.M. On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowl er the Council unanimously exited Executive Session at 5: 40 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Fuller the minutes taken from a regular Council meeting held September 15, 2020, The Public Hearing on September 15 2020 and the Spe cial Council Meeting on September 22, 2020 were unanimou sly approved by the Council. CONSENT CALENDAR The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees. Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar. Mr. Fuller seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Fuller the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR DEFIBRILLATORS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OT HER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Fuller the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2020-2021 CAPITAL BUDGET ADDING FU NDS TO JACKSON AT HORSESHOE INTERSECTION AND OTHER MATERS WITH R ESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Fuller the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONT RACT FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND CHEMICAL FOR WARTSILA ENGINES AN D OTHER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Fuller the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2020-2021 OPERATING BUDGET FOR ADDITIONAL HUD CARES ACT FUNDING AND OTHER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Fuller the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WI TH QUALIFYING BUSINESS FOR LEASING OF SPACE WITHIN THE ALEXANDRIA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPE CT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Fuller the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR VOLUNTARY INMATE LABOR AND OTHER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERE TO. RESOLUTION

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Fuller. RESOLUTION NO. 0089-2020

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR WATER M ETERS AND ITRON ERTS. The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Porter, Silver, Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of September 2020.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Villard. RESOLUTION NO. 0090-2020

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTR UCTION MAINTENANCE CONTRACT C CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS 2020-2021.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Porter, Silver, Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of September 2020.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Villard. RESOLUTION NO. 0091-2020

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONTRA CT A ROADSIDE DITCH ENCLOSURE AND STROM WORKS MAINTENANCE 2020-20 21.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Porter, Silver, Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of September 2020.

Mr. Fuller moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Villard. RESOLUTION NO. 0092-2020

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MRS. TERRI BLAISDEL L TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AS LOUISIAN A COLLEGE APPOINTEE.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of September 2020.

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 a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fuller. ORDINANCE NO. 143-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR TREATED WOOD POLES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBU TION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Villard, Fowler, Silver, Porter, Fuller, Green, Larvadain.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of September 2020.

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 a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard. ORDINANCE NO. 144-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR 40 FOOT INSULATED ARTICULATING TELESCOPIC N ONOVERCENTER MATERIAL HANDLING BUCKET TRUCK AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Porter, Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of September 2020.

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 a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard. ORDINANCE NO. 145-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM KDM ELECTRIC, LLC FOR “A” SOCCER FIELDS S14 & S 15 LIGHTING FOR JOHNNY DOWNS SPORTS COMPLEX REJUVENATION PR OJECT AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Porter, Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of September 2020.

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 a motion of Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Fowler. ORDINANCE NO. 146-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR WITH FRIENDS OF BRINGHURST GOLF COURSE, INCORPORAT ED FOR THE PROMOTION AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OF BRINGHURST GOLF COURS E AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Silver, Porter.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of September 2020.

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 a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Fuller. ORDINANCE NO. 147-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS OR CONTRACTS FOR USE OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA RAIL SPUR WITH OTHER MATTERS RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Porter, Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of September 2020.

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 a motion of Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Villard. ORDINANCE NO. 148-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND AMERIC AN RED CROSS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Silver, Porter.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of September 2020.

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 a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fuller. ORDINANCE NO. 149-2020

AN

(SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL DIST RICT) TO ALLOW FOR COMMERCIAL “USE” AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RESTAURANT UPON THE SAID PROPERTY AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Villard, Fowler, Silver, Porter, Fuller, Green, Larvadain.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of September 2020.

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 a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fuller. ORDINANCE NO. 150-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE ENTITY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT/METROPOLITAN PL ANNING MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Villard, Fowler, Silver, Porter, Fuller, Green, Larvadain.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of September 2020.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – PUBLIC HEARING

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the public hearing was opened.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler.

RESOLUTION NO. 0093-2020

RESOLUTION ON CONDEMNATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2330 MONROE STREET.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Villard, Fowler, Silver, Porter, Fuller, Green, Larvadain.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of September 2020.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler he public hearing was closed.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – PUBLIC HEARING

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, the public hearing was opened.

Mr. Fuller moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Villard.

RESOLUTION NO. 0094-2020

RESOLUTION ON THE COST OF DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 1512 SHIRLAND.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of September 2020.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the public hearing was closed.

COMMITTEES

There were no reports from Utility Committee, Personnel/Insurance Committee, Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee, Property and Zoning Committee, Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee and A&E Committee. Finance Committee Chair, Mr. Fuller gave a recap of the previous committee meeting. Legal Affairs Committee Chair, Mr. Larvadain gave an overview of the previous Legal Affairs Committee meeting. Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee Chair, Mr. Fuller briefly discussed the previous committee meeting.

/S/ Jules R. Green President ATTEST: /S/ Donna P. Jones City Clerk