Alexandria City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 25, 2022. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable, Catherine Davidson, Jim Villard, Cynthia Perry, Lee Rubin, Chuck Fowler, REDDEX Washington and Gerber Porter. Also present were Mayor Hall, City Attorney Shane 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 Catherine Davidson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Washington and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Villard. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin the minutes taken from a regular Council meeting held January 11, 2022 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. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar. Mr. Rubin seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. Bids were received for Kisatchie Well Field Stand by Generation Project. Name of Bidders Boeuf Built, LLC. TL Construction Lowes Construction, LLC Bayou Rapides Corporation Freedom Construction Turner and Turner Contacting, LLC

The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR KISATCHIE WELL FIELD STAND BY GENERATION PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Bids were received for Cart Path and Cart Parking at Links on the Bayou. Name of Bidders D’Argent Construction, LLC Turner and Turner Contracting Ernest P. Breaux Preferred Electric Central Electric Company, Inc.

The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A CART PATH AND CART PARKING AT LINKS ON THE BAYOU GOLF COURSE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTION 26-89.3 9(B) RELATIVE TO APPLICABILITY OF OPTIONAL METERING ELECTRIC SERVICE AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH CBS CLEANING SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER AND LAB TESTING DEPARTMENTS OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH TEECO SAFETY, INCORPORATED, AND DANA SAFETY SUPPLY FOR POLICE UNIFORM ACCESSORIES OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH CLEAN EARTH FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTING DISPOSAL AND RECLAMATION SERVICES OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH WARTSILA NORTH AMERICAN INCORPORATED FOR RICE SPARE PARTS FOR DG HUNTER OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO GRANT A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR WATER SERVICE FOR THE PROPOSED BAYOU FIELDS SUBDIVISION LOCATED ALONG BAYOU RAPIDES ROAD OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY FOR A CIVIL RIGHTS PARK; AND TO AUTHORIZE AN APPRAISAL AND AN OFFER TO PURCHASE AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY TO PURCHASE PROPERTY AND RELATED MATTERS OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF THE ALEXANDRIA TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA HOUSING CORPORATION FOR FINANCING OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FOR NEW HOUSING CONSTRUCTION WITH HOME GRANT FUNDS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO . On a motion of Mr. Fowler 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 GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOR USE OF CITY RECREATION FACILITIES AND OTHER MATTERS THERETO OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Perry. RESOLUTION NO. 0243-2022

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC METERS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.

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

YEAS: Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson, Villard, Perry, Rubin.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0244-2022

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES.

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

YEAS: Villard, Perry, Rubin, Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0245-2022

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NEW GROUNDWATER WELL AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORK AT THE EXISTING HIGHWAY 28 WELL SITE.

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

YEAS: Rubin, Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson, Villard, Perry.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0246-2022

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO COORDINATE WITH RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND PEABODY MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS, GRADES 4-12 ENROLLED IN RAPIDES PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

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

YEAS: Rubin, Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson, Villard, Perry.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0247-2022

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES FOR WARTSILLA ENGINES AT D. G. HUNTER POWER PLANT.

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

YEAS: Perry, Rubin, Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson, Villard.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

Upon request of the Administration, and a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard all bids were rejected on the following item and it was removed from the agenda:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) 40-FOOT TELESCOPIC ARTICULATING AERIAL DEVICE (BUCKET TRUCK) AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. 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. Rubin.

ORDINANCE NO. 4-2022

AN ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID

SUBMITTED FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE GAS DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Villard, Perry, Rubin, Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

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. 5-2022

AN ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING

CONTRACT WITH LINETEC SERVICES FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson, Villard, Perry, Rubin.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

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 Ms. Perry.

ORDINANCE NO. 6-2022

AN ORDINANCE

DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS AS SURPLUS AND NO LONGER

NEEDED OR USED BY CITY DEPARTMENTS, TO BE SOLD AT A P UBLIC AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2022 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Villard, Perry, Rubin, Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

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. 7-2022

AN ORDINANCE

AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 147-1991 RELATIVE TO AN ANNEXATION TO CLARIFY AND DESIGNATE AN APPROPRIATE ZO NING DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR THE CABANA MOBILE HOME ESTATES PROPER TY PARCEL ANNEXED AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO .

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

YEAS: Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson, Villard, Perry, Rubin.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

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. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard.

ORDINANCE NO. 8-2022

AN ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PROMOTE THE CITY OF

ALEXANDRIA BY ENTERING INTO ALL CONTRACTS FOR DOWNTOWN ROCKS WITH BANDS AND/OR VENDORS RELATED TO THE EVENT AND N ECESSARY FOR ITS PRODUCTION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERE TO.

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

YEAS: Rubin, Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson, Villard, Perry.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

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. Rubin.

ORDINANCE NO. 9-2022

AN ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PROMOTE THE CITY OF

ALEXANDRIA BY ENTERING INTO ALL CONTRACTS FOR ALEXANDRI A RIVER FETE WITH BANDS AND/OR VENDORS RELATED TO THE EVENT AND N ECESSARY FOR ITS PRODUCTION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERE TO. The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Washington, Davidson, Villard, Perry, Rubin.

NAYS: Porter.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

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. 10-2022

AN ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE

ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE MANNA HOUSE APT PROFESSI ONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 2022 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson, Villard, Perry, Rubin.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

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. Fowler.

ORDINANCE NO. 11-2022

AN ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL

FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Villard, Perry, Rubin, Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson. NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

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. 12-2022

AN ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE 2021-2022 MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson, Villard, Perry, Rubin.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

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. Rubin.

ORDINANCE NO. 13-2022

AN ORDINANCE

REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4401 COLISEUM BOULEVARD FROM B-2 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO C-1 LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson, Villard, Perry, Rubin.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

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. Rubin.

ORDINANCE NO. 14-2022

AN ORDINANCE

FROM SF-2 (SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT) TO MU (MIXED USED DI STRICT) AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Villard, Perry, Rubin, Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None. This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2022.

AUDIT REPORT

On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Ms. Perry the audit report was accepted as presented.

Mr. Washington requested to have further discussion on the Frank O. Hunter Gym.

Mr. Fowler moved to add the requested topic to the agenda, which was seconded by Ms. Perry.

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

YEAS: Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson, Villard, Perry, Rubin.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

The Frank O. Hunter Gym was added to the agenda.

Mr. Washington moved to discuss Frank O. Hunter Gym, which was seconded by Ms. Perry.

The Council then held brief discussion on the subject.

/S/ Catherine Davidson President ATTEST: /S/ Donna P. Jones City Clerk