Alexandria City Council

• A. CALL TO ORDER
• B. INVOCATION
• C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• D. ROLL CALL
• E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TAKEN FROM A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 2026.
• F. TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER THE MAYOR’S VETO MESSAGE REGARDING ORDINANCE NO. 25-2026.
• G. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for gas meters and itron erts.
2. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial chemicals.
3. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for herbicides.
4. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for chlorination equipment.
5. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual work uniforms for various departments.
6. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for ready mix concrete.
7. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for construction and maintenance materials.
8. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the sewer replacement on Marye Street Phase 2.
9. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Adams Pump Station Line Renovation.
10. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the Alexandria Zoological Park Digital Pylon Sign Refurbishment.
11. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Electric Utility Right-of-Way emergency services.
12. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Alexandria Zoological Park Jaguar Exhibit Netting.
13. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the proposal received from WESCO Distribution for 15KV Cable to Construct Underground Tie for the Electric Distribution Department.
14. Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 202 North 14 Street from a SF-2/MHO (Single Family/Mobile home Overlay) to a MF-2 (Multi-family District) to allow for the construction of (4) four family housing units.

• H. RESOLUTIONS

15. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for City Hall Handicap Ramp Structural Renovations.
16. RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Brad Smith to serve on the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) Board representing Councilman-At-Large Jim Villard.
17. RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held on June 30, 2026 taking action on the cost of demolition of (25) structures and other cost.

• I. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

18. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the Former Downtown Weiss and Goldring parking garage and adjacent structure site demolition and clearance.
19. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a 2026 CAN AM Defender Limited HD II.
20. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a 2026 CAN AM Defender Max Limited HD II.
21. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for chemical additives for Wartsila Engines at D. G. Hunter Power Plant.
22. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Full Spectrum Imaging System II Color Lab System and Full Spectrum Imaging System II Color Mobile System for the Police Department.

• J. RESOLUTION- PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

23. To continue a public hearing to consider condemnation of the following structure(s).

• K. RESOLUTION –PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

24. To hold a public hearing taking action on the cost of demolition of 25 residential structures and other cost
25. Adjourn Alexandria City Council meetings and Council committee meetings are broadcast live and may be viewed live by the public on Optimum Cable Channel 4. A rebroadcast may be viewed on Optimum Cable Channel 4 and the City of Alexandria, LA website

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MAY 5, 2026. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Cynthia Perry, Gary Johnson, Lizzie Felter, Jules Green, Chuck Fowler, Jim Villard and Malcolm Larvadain. Also present were City Attorney Jonathan Goins, 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 Cynthia Perry, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The invocation was pronounced by Ms. Felter, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Larvadain. On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on April 21, 2026, were unanimously approved by the Council.

The Council received and considered the Mayor’s Veto Message regarding Ordinance No. 25-2026.

Mr. Larvadain made a motion to add Ordinance No. 25-2026 to the agenda for reconsideration and Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion failed for lack of unanimous consent.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.

Mr. Villard moved for the introduction of all items appearing under the heading Consent Calendar. Mr. Larvadain seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. Bids were received for gas meters and ITRON ERTS. Name of Bidders United Systems and Software, Inc. KGM Ferguson Enterprises

The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR GAS METERS AND ITRON ERTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for janitorial chemicals. Name of Bidders Long’s Products Advance Chemical and Janitorial Wurth USA, Inc. Staples Business Economical Janitorial Paper Supplies

The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR JANITORIAL CHEMICALS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for herbicides. Name of Bidders Orion Solutions, LLC Nutrien AG Solutions Red River Specialties Helena Agri-Ent, LLC United AG Supply Opterra Solutions

The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR HERBICIDES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for chlorination equipment. Name of Bidders Aqua Water Treatment, LLC The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CHLORINATION EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for annual work uniforms for various departments. Name of Bidders Caplan’s The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ANNUAL WORK UNIFORMS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for ready mix concrete. Name of Bidders Bayou Ready Mix The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR READY MIX CONCRETE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for construction and maintenance materials. Name of Bidders Luhr Bros, Inc. VanTell, LLC Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel

The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for sewer replacement on Marye Street Phase 2.

Name of Bidders Cenla Utility Contractors, LLC Triumph

The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE SEWER REPLACEMENT ON MARYE STREET PHASE 2 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for Adams Pump Station line renovation. Name of Bidders Southern Covenant Construction, LLC Cenla Utility Contractors, LLC Womack & Sons Dixie Overland Construction ICMC, LLC

The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ADAMS PUMP STATION LINE RENOVATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for Alexandria Zoological Park digital pylon sign refurbishment. Name of Bidders Phillips Signs The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA ZOOLOGICAL PARK DIGITAL PYLON SIGN REFURBISHMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for electric utility right-of-way emergency services. Name of Bidders Green Jeans Tree Service Crowder Gulf Wright Tree Services DRC Emergency Services

The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY EMERGENCY SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for Alexandria Zoological Park Jaguar Exhibit netting. Name of Bidders Umpire Containment Systems

The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ALEXANDRIA ZOOLOGICAL PARK JAGUAR EXHIBIT NETTING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM WESCO DISTRIBUTION FOR 15KV CABLE TO CONSTRUCT UNDERGROUND TIE FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 202 NORTH 14 STREET FROM A SF-2/MHO (SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME OVERLAY) TO A MF-2 (MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT) TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF (4) FOUR FAMILY HOUSING UNITS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0053-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CITY HALL HANDICAP RAMP STRUCTURAL RENOVATIONS.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0054-2026

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF BRAD SMITH TO SERVE ON THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) BOARD REPRESENTING COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE JIM VILLARD.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0055-2026

RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 30, 2026, TAKING ACTION ON THE COST OF DEMOLITION OF (25) STRUCTURES AND OTHER COST.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May 2026.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING

Upon request form the Administration and a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following item was delayed for two weeks:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE FORMER DOWNTOWN WEISS AND GOLDRING PARKING GARAGE AND ADJACENT STRUCTURE SITE DEMOLITION AND CLEARANCE 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. Fowler. ORDINANCE NO. 33-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A 2026 CAN AM DEFENDER LIMITED HD II AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May 2026. 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. 34-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A 2026 CAN AM DEFENDER MAX LIMITED HD II AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May 2026.

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. 35-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES FOR WARTSILA ENGINES AT D.

• G. HUNTER POWER PLANT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler. NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May 2026.

Upon request from the Administration and a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following item was removed from the agenda:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR FULL SPECTRUM IMAGING SYSTEM II COLOR LAB SYSTEM AND FULL SPECTRUM IMAGING SYSTEM II COLOR MOBILE SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTION – PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler the public hearing was opened at 5:21 p.m.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Villard. RESOLUTION NO. 0056-2026

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May 2026.

On a motion of Mr. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Johnson the public hearing was closed at 5:22 p.m.

RESOLUTION – PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Felter the public hearing was opened at 5:22 p.m.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0057-2026

RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE COST OF DEMOLITION OF 25 RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May 2026.

On a motion of Ms. Felter and seconded by Mr. Fowler the public hearing was closed at 5:36 p.m.

The president adjourned the meeting at 5:37 p.m.

/S/ Cynthia Perry President ATTEST: /S/Donna P. Jones City Clerk