City Council Minutes – October 4, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 4, 2022. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 5:50 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Catherine Davidson, Jim Villard, Cynthia Perry, Lee Rubin, REDDEX Washington and Gerber Porter. Chuck Fowler was absent. 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. Porter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on September 20, 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. Rubin moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading Consent Calendar. Mr. Villard seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. Bids were received for brass fittings and miscellaneous. Name of Bidders Lafayette Winwater Works Coburn Supply

The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR BRASS FITTINGS AND MISCELLANEOUS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH ENMON ENTERPRISES, LLC DBA JANI-KING OF ALEXANDRIA FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE ALEXANDRIA ZOOLOGICAL PARK OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY FOR ELEVATOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH E. WOOLF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR MARTIN PARK OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH TAYLORSCAPES FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTERS OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT (LCLE) TO RECEIVE FEDERAL/STATE FUNDS FOR THE “VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 3” FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE FY2021 PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE FY 22 BYRNE DISCRETIONARY COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/BYRNE DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROJECT FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 605 NORTH BOLTON AVENUE FORM C-2 TO A MOBILE HOME DISTRICT ALLOWING FOR A CONFORMING USE OF THE EXISTING NON-CONFORMING PARK OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, THROUGH THE DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURE AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE, AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES, IF NECESSARY TO ACCEPT AND INCORPORATE AS PART OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM A SEWER FORCE MAIN, PUMP STATIONS AND RIGHTS OF WAY TO SERVE LSUA AND THE STATE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND OTHER FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0319-2022

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PHASE 1 SITE DEMOLITION AND CLEARANCE FOR THE TIGER AND SIAMANG HABITAT AND RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT FOR ALEXANDRIA ZOOLOGICAL PARK.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler. This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of October, 2022.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0320-2022

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND CHEMICAL ADDITIVES FOR WARTSILA ENGINES AT D. G. HUNTER POWER PLANT.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of October, 2022.

Upon request of the Administration and a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Porter the following item was removed from the agenda:

RESOLUTION RECEIVING AND APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ALEXANDRIA ZONING COMMISSION TO DENY THE REQUEST TO FAMILY DISTRICT TO MF-2 MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR POTENTIAL TOWNHOMES, CONDO’S OR DUPLEX AT THE SITE.

Ms. Davidson moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Washigton.

RESOLUTION NO. 0321-2022 RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 1, 2022 TO CONSIDER THE CONDEMNATION ABATEMENT, DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL OF 3 BUILDINGS AT 2300 AND 2310 NORTH MACARTHUR DRIVE.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of October, 2022.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO A 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. Rubin. ORDINANCE NO. 164-2022

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WIRE AND CABLE FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION 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, Washington, Porter, Davidson.

NAYS: None. ABSENT: Fowler.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of October, 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. Davidson. ORDINANCE NO. 165-2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ARTICLE 4. “ZONING DISTRICTS”, SECTION 4.3, “PURPOSE STATEMENTS”, SECTION 4.3.2. “NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS”, AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 4.3.2.D – “CBD, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT” AND ARTICLE 7. “SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS”, SECTION 7.2. PARKING, SECTION 7.2.2. “APPLICABILITY”, AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 7.2.2.C. “EXEMPTIONS” ALL RELATIVE TO PARKING IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of October, 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. 166-2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2022-2023 OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FIELD SERVICE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: Davidson.

ABSENT: Fowler.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of October, 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. Davidson. ORDINANCE NO. 167-2022

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH YANKEE HOLDING DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR JACKSON AT MACARTHUR 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, Washington, Porter, Davidson. NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of October, 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. 168-2022

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH YANKEE HOLDINGS DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR I-49 GREENBELT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of October, 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. Davidson.

ORDINANCE NO. 169-2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2022-2023 CAPITAL BUDGET ADDING FUNDS FOR WATER GROUND STORAGE TOWER AND ROOF PROJECT 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, Washington, Porter, Davidson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of October, 2022.

The following item, 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 but failed for lack of a second.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MID-CITY REDEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE FOR HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES 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 Ms. Davidson. ORDINANCE NO. 170-2022

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TRACTS I & II ONE BEING 9.122 ACRES IN SECTION 41 TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST AND THE SECOND BEING 1.00 ACRES SECTION 41 TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH RANGE, 2 WEST, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA 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, Washington, Porter, Davidson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of October, 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. 171-2022

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH TRI V DEVELOPMENT, LLC. FOR THE EXTENSION OF NATURAL GAS SERVICE FOR BAYOU FIELDS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None. ABSENT: Fowler.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of October, 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. Davidson. ORDINANCE NO. 172-2022

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A 55 FOOT INSULATED, ARTICULATING NON-OVER CENTER MATERIAL HANDLING BUCKET TRUCK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of October, 2022.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH REI UTILITY SERVICES, LLC TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH JOINT POLE USE LICENSING ATTACHMENT AUDIT, POLE COUNT AND MAKE READY SERVICES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE ATTACHES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

PUBLIC HEARING

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Porter the public hearing was opened at 6:10 p.m.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0322-2022

RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE LOC ATED AT 3204 LAUREL STREET – RUBY M. HARRIS.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of October, 2022.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Perry the public hearing closed at 6:11 p.m.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Perry the public hearing was opened at 6:11 p.m.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0323-2022

RESOLUTION SETTING THE COST OF DEMOLITION OF TWENTY-FIVE RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of October, 2022.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Porter the public hearing closed at 6:16 p.m.

Mr. Villard moved to add the following item to the agenda, which was seconded by Ms. Davidson.

INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2022-2023 OPERATING ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA ORDINANCE #56-2022 FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL POSITION TO THE PERSONNEL ROSTER FOR “CAPTAIN” TO INCREASE THE NUMBER TO FIVE (5) POLICE CAPTAIN POSITIONS AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The item was added to the agenda.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Davidson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2022-2023 OPERATING ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA ORDINANCE #56-2022 FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL POSITION TO THE PERSONNEL ROSTER FOR “CAPTAIN” TO INCREASE THE NUMBER TO FIVE (5) POLICE CAPTAIN POSITIONS AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Ms. Davidson then made an announcement about Move Forward National Faith in Blue Weekend and asked people interested to check out

/S/ Catherine Davidson President

ATTEST: /S/Donna P. Jones City Clerk