1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of March 13, 2013 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of March 20, 2013.
INTRODUCTIONS: A1 - A8, B1 - B9, C1 - C6, D1 - D8, D10 - D14
CONDEMNATIONS: 8A - 8F
Amending Title 12(Nuisances), Chapter 7 (Abandoned, Inoperative Motor Vehicles on Private Property), Section 12:502, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to create an exception for storage of inoperative motor vehicles in rural areas. By: Councilman Welch.
Amending Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to Provide for Licensing of alcohol sales in BREC Parks, to set criteria for issuance of such licenses, provide for closing hours, and related matters, and Title 13 (Criminal Law), Sections 1010 (Possession of Alcoholic Beverages at BREC Parks and Facilities Prohibited) and 1018 (Public Drinking Prohibited) to accommodate new licensing program. By: ABC Director.
Receiving a report from the Constable's Office Study Committee concerning their findings and recommendations. By: Councilwoman Edwards.
A Resolution stating notice of intention to enlarge the boundaries of the Central Fire Protection District No. 4 by incorporating and in turn contracting the boundaries of certain areas currently included in Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 and Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 and setting public hearing pursuant to LA. R.S. 40:1491 et Seq. By: Councilman Welch and Central Fire Protection Chief.
B. Amend the 2013 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15423, dated 12/11/2012, so as to change the allotment of the Department of Human Development and Services Grant Fund as follows, effective April 6, 2013. DHDS - RYAN WHITE HIV/AIDS TREATMENT MODERNIZATION ACT - ADD:(2) Quality Assurance Manager - Ryan White, jc 105720, pg 2240; DHDS - RYAN WHITE HIV/AIDS TREATMENT MODERNIZATION ACT - DELETE:(1) Public Health Analyst, jc 105715, pg 2240 and (1)Quality Improvement Coordinator, jc 105710, pg 2210. By: Director of DHDS, Assistant Director of DHDS and Interim Human Resources Director. C. Amend the 2013 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15422, dated 12/11/2012, so as to make the following changes, effective April 6, 2013: ADD:(2) Quality Assurance Manager - Ryan White, job code 105720, pay grade 2240 ($44,440-$61,515); DELETE: (1)Public Health Analyst, job code 105715, pay grade 2240 ($44,440-$61,515) and (1)Quality Improvement Coordinator, job code 105710, pay grade 2210 ($38,389-$53,139). By: Director of DHDS, Assistant Director of DHDS and Interim Human Resources Director.
Authorization to appropriate $41,402.96 from the Airport's Cash & Investments Account - Dedicated for Noise Mitigation (481..100013.) to be placed in Account 482.0983002.652310.8830003 to fund unforeseen conditions for the DASR-11 Change Order and Entergy Services (Change Order 38,235.39, Entergy $3,167.57 = $41,402.96) (B.S. #008116). By: Director of Aviation.
F. Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to apply for and execute a grant award from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, in the amount of $184,180, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and/or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with The Grey Knight Group, N.A., L.L.C in the amount of $50,000.00 so as to provide services as Sobriety Court Coordinator for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Michael D. Jones in the amount of $20,580.00 so as to provide services as Compliance Manager for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Amy F. Stevens in the amount of $36,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Treniece L. Landry in the amount of $30,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator.
Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades - NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Planting, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001. By: Parish Attorney.
L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $126,043.00 under the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), FY2012. By: Director of MOHSEP. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $189,679.00 under the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), FY2012. By: Director of MOHSEP. N. Authorization for the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP) to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with LeGrande Technical and Social Services, LLC d/b/a The Digital Decision, LLC in the amount of $25,000 for the development of a Hurricane Preparation Application to be downloadable from the commercial carriers' networks (Smart Phone App for Android and Apple Phones) providing emergency preparedness checklists and real time information to citizens during emergencies. (Evacuation checklists, home storm preparations, shelter locations during emergency, pet provisions, medical needs, contact information signup, emergency city services etc). By: Director of MOHSEP.
Authorization to Amend Resolution No. 49188, Adopted February 8, 2012 to increase the grant amount from $2,000,000 to $2,306,933 for grants issued by the State for the installation of the CAT II Instrument Landing System - Phase I. By: Director of Aviation.
Items 10A - 10E
APPOINTMENTS: Items A - C
CHANGE ORDERS: 1 - 4
Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-02 (Streets in Avalon & The Preserve at Hunter’s Lake)
D. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with Lowery Enterprises of the South, Inc. for appraisal services in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $79,750.00. Acct No. 411.7579023.750140.6140501 By: Director of Public Works E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with L. Smith Real Estate Group, LLC for appraisal services in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $79,750.00. Acct No. 411.7579023.750140.6140501 By: Director of Public Works F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with Kermit Williams, Inc. for appraisal services in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $79,750.00. Acct. No. 411.7579023.750140.6140501 By: Director of Public Works
Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Gotech, Inc., w/subconsultants: Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI); and Monroe & Corie, Inc., for additional engineering services in connection with Highland Road - Burbank Drive Sanitary Sewer System Upgrade (South Forced Lower STN System Capacity Improvements SFL-C-0005), Project No. 08-FM-ST-0023 in an amount of $3,795.00. Acct. No. 415.7578223.752200.6087347 By: Director of Public Work
Authorization to amend Council Resolution No. 49775, Adopted November 14, 2012 to read as follows: Accepting all work done by the contractor under the contract for construction of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport - Taxiway "B" South Reconstruction, Being A.I.P. Project No. 3-22-0006-91; State Project No. 917-01-XX. By: Director of Aviation.
Discussion of charging constituents fees at the Landfill on Samuels Road. By: Councilman Welch.
Waiving the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton, Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Section 9:10010 (B), regarding the 300 feet distance requirement, so as to allow Construction & General Laborers Union #1177, located at 1233 Government Street, to apply for an alcohol license. By: Parish Attorney/ABC Director on behalf of Construction & General Laborers Local Union #1177.
Announcements 14. Adjournment
Mar 27, 2013 Metropolitan Council
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of March 13, 2013 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of March 20, 2013.
INTRODUCTIONS: A1 - A8, B1 - B9, C1 - C6, D1 - D8, D10 - D14
CONDEMNATIONS: 8A - 8F
Amending Title 12(Nuisances), Chapter 7 (Abandoned, Inoperative Motor Vehicles on Private Property), Section 12:502, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to create an exception for storage of inoperative motor vehicles in rural areas. By: Councilman Welch.
Amending Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to Provide for Licensing of alcohol sales in BREC Parks, to set criteria for issuance of such licenses, provide for closing hours, and related matters, and Title 13 (Criminal Law), Sections 1010 (Possession of Alcoholic Beverages at BREC Parks and Facilities Prohibited) and 1018 (Public Drinking Prohibited) to accommodate new licensing program. By: ABC Director.
Receiving a report from the Constable's Office Study Committee concerning their findings and recommendations. By: Councilwoman Edwards.
A Resolution stating notice of intention to enlarge the boundaries of the Central Fire Protection District No. 4 by incorporating and in turn contracting the boundaries of certain areas currently included in Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 and Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 and setting public hearing pursuant to LA. R.S. 40:1491 et Seq. By: Councilman Welch and Central Fire Protection Chief.
B. Amend the 2013 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15423, dated 12/11/2012, so as to change the allotment of the Department of Human Development and Services Grant Fund as follows, effective April 6, 2013. DHDS - RYAN WHITE HIV/AIDS TREATMENT MODERNIZATION ACT - ADD:(2) Quality Assurance Manager - Ryan White, jc 105720, pg 2240; DHDS - RYAN WHITE HIV/AIDS TREATMENT MODERNIZATION ACT - DELETE:(1) Public Health Analyst, jc 105715, pg 2240 and (1)Quality Improvement Coordinator, jc 105710, pg 2210. By: Director of DHDS, Assistant Director of DHDS and Interim Human Resources Director. C. Amend the 2013 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15422, dated 12/11/2012, so as to make the following changes, effective April 6, 2013: ADD:(2) Quality Assurance Manager - Ryan White, job code 105720, pay grade 2240 ($44,440-$61,515); DELETE: (1)Public Health Analyst, job code 105715, pay grade 2240 ($44,440-$61,515) and (1)Quality Improvement Coordinator, job code 105710, pay grade 2210 ($38,389-$53,139). By: Director of DHDS, Assistant Director of DHDS and Interim Human Resources Director.
Authorization to appropriate $41,402.96 from the Airport's Cash & Investments Account - Dedicated for Noise Mitigation (481..100013.) to be placed in Account 482.0983002.652310.8830003 to fund unforeseen conditions for the DASR-11 Change Order and Entergy Services (Change Order 38,235.39, Entergy $3,167.57 = $41,402.96) (B.S. #008116). By: Director of Aviation.
F. Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to apply for and execute a grant award from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, in the amount of $184,180, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and/or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with The Grey Knight Group, N.A., L.L.C in the amount of $50,000.00 so as to provide services as Sobriety Court Coordinator for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Michael D. Jones in the amount of $20,580.00 so as to provide services as Compliance Manager for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Amy F. Stevens in the amount of $36,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Treniece L. Landry in the amount of $30,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator.
Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades - NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Planting, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001. By: Parish Attorney.
L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $126,043.00 under the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), FY2012. By: Director of MOHSEP. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $189,679.00 under the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), FY2012. By: Director of MOHSEP. N. Authorization for the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP) to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with LeGrande Technical and Social Services, LLC d/b/a The Digital Decision, LLC in the amount of $25,000 for the development of a Hurricane Preparation Application to be downloadable from the commercial carriers' networks (Smart Phone App for Android and Apple Phones) providing emergency preparedness checklists and real time information to citizens during emergencies. (Evacuation checklists, home storm preparations, shelter locations during emergency, pet provisions, medical needs, contact information signup, emergency city services etc). By: Director of MOHSEP.
Authorization to Amend Resolution No. 49188, Adopted February 8, 2012 to increase the grant amount from $2,000,000 to $2,306,933 for grants issued by the State for the installation of the CAT II Instrument Landing System - Phase I. By: Director of Aviation.
Items 10A - 10E
APPOINTMENTS: Items A - C
CHANGE ORDERS: 1 - 4
Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-02 (Streets in Avalon & The Preserve at Hunter’s Lake)
D. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with Lowery Enterprises of the South, Inc. for appraisal services in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $79,750.00. Acct No. 411.7579023.750140.6140501 By: Director of Public Works E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with L. Smith Real Estate Group, LLC for appraisal services in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $79,750.00. Acct No. 411.7579023.750140.6140501 By: Director of Public Works F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with Kermit Williams, Inc. for appraisal services in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $79,750.00. Acct. No. 411.7579023.750140.6140501 By: Director of Public Works
Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Gotech, Inc., w/subconsultants: Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI); and Monroe & Corie, Inc., for additional engineering services in connection with Highland Road - Burbank Drive Sanitary Sewer System Upgrade (South Forced Lower STN System Capacity Improvements SFL-C-0005), Project No. 08-FM-ST-0023 in an amount of $3,795.00. Acct. No. 415.7578223.752200.6087347 By: Director of Public Work
Authorization to amend Council Resolution No. 49775, Adopted November 14, 2012 to read as follows: Accepting all work done by the contractor under the contract for construction of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport - Taxiway "B" South Reconstruction, Being A.I.P. Project No. 3-22-0006-91; State Project No. 917-01-XX. By: Director of Aviation.
Discussion of charging constituents fees at the Landfill on Samuels Road. By: Councilman Welch.
Waiving the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton, Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Section 9:10010 (B), regarding the 300 feet distance requirement, so as to allow Construction & General Laborers Union #1177, located at 1233 Government Street, to apply for an alcohol license. By: Parish Attorney/ABC Director on behalf of Construction & General Laborers Local Union #1177.
Announcements 14. Adjournment