1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 5. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
7. INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of one (1) mill for a period of ten (10) years for the purpose of providing funds to purchase, maintain and operate machinery, facilities and equipment necessary and useful in the eradication, abatement or control of mosquitoes, other arthropods of public health importance and rodents, and maintaining and providing for adequate administrative and support staff in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 2. A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax for a period of ten (10) years for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 3. A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 9.0 mills ad valorem tax for a period of five (5) years for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 4. Waiving the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Section 4.B.1 (Location Prohibitions) of the Wine, Beer and Liquor Ordinance (Ordinance 14472, adopted August 27, 2008), regarding the 300 foot distance requirement, so as to allow CVS Pharmacy LLC, DBA CVS Pharmacy #10318, located at 9326 Burbank Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, to obtain an alcohol license. By: Councilman Chandler Loupe Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 5. Appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to deny a sidewalk waiver at their May 19, 2014 meeting concerning the following case, in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 5.1 of the Unified Development Code: SS-12-14 Martin Property (Deferred from April 21, 2014)This property is located on the east side of South Tiger Bend Road and north of Hoo Shoo Too Road, on Tract W-1 of the Martin Property. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The Planning Commission Staff recommends to deny the requested waiver of Section 13.6.H of the UDC (Unified Development Code)but recommends to approve the subdivision provided all comments from the Department of Public Works are met prior to the Planning Commission meeting. COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve subdivision but deny waiver. 6 Yeas, 3 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. By: Councilman Boe'. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 6. Appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to deny a sidewalk waiver at their May 19, 2014 meeting concerning the following case, in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 5.1 of the Unified Development Code: SS-19-14 J.P. Creaghan PropertyThis property is located north of Hoo Shoo Too Road, east of Sanibel Avenue and west of Puligny Avenue, on Tract Z-1-A of the J.P. Creaghan Property. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The Planning Commission Staff recommends to deny the requested waiver of Section 13.6.H of the UDC (Unified Development Code)but recommends to approve the subdivision provided all comments from the Department of Public Works are met prior to the Planning Commission meeting. COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve subdivision but deny waiver. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. By: Councilman Boe'. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 7. Amending the 2014 Current Expense Budget so as to establish a budget for the Dawnadele Economic Development District (Costco) for the remainder of calendar year 2014 in the amount of $947,240, in accordance with the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated August 16, 2013. Costco opened for business on April 25, 2014. (Request for Budget Supplement Number 8264) By: Dawnadele Economic Development District. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 8. Hattie Morgan Kelly 9515 Scenic Highway; Lots 19 & 20, Square B, Scotland Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 9. Jonas Spears, Willie Sears, Jr., Willie Lee Spears, & Martha Jackson Spears 1622 79th Avenue; Lot 59, Southern Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 10. Robert Brett Rabel 8552 Rush Avenue; Lot 16, Gardere View Subdivision - Council District 03 11. Christopher James Murray 5034 Bank Street; Lot BL, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 12. Bernard Brown, Edna Brown Hickman, Ernest Brown, Elouise Brown, Henry Felton Brown, Sr., James L. Brown, & Lottie Brown Robinson 1703 N. 38th Street, Square 17, Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 07 13. James B. Marino, Frances Marino Normand, Shirley Marino Tetterington, Terri Miley, Elizabeth Aymond, April Allen, & Steven Marino 1126 Coolidge Street; East 30' of Lot 17, Square 156, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - 14. Leonard Michael Jones 3534 Lanier Drive; Lot 246, Kildare Subdivision - Council District 05 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING May 28, 2014 Page 5 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 54, Broadmoor Park B R Investors Ranchwood Drive Metro Council District 06 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 132,000.00 Taxes Due $ 10,350.50 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 2. Lot E-2, Pecan Alley Ashley B. Reed South Foster Drive Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 133,000.00 Taxes Due $ 35,566.61 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 3. Lot 20+, Square 18, Fortune EaglinJones Properties Packard Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due $ 700.81 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 4. Lot B, Square 21, South Baton Rouge Marjoe Holmes Highland Road Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 21,400.00 Taxes Due $ 1,010.91 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 5. Lot 11, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Leonard Roberson East Buchanan Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 740.28 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING May 28, 2014 Page 6 6. Lot 61, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Leonard Roberson East Harding Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,104.19 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 7. Lot 16, Greenwell Springs Farms B R Investors Strickland Drive Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $162,500.00 Taxes Due $ 81,353.52 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 8. Lot 21, Square 42, Monte Sano Highland Farms Lorrain Lee/Sherman Ginn Denham Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due $ 617.02 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. CASE 12-14 10225 Avenue E This property is located on the west side of Avenue E, south of Elmer Avenue, on Lot 49-E of the Highland Farms Subdivision. To rezone from A4 (General Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial). Section 74, T-6-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 2-Banks-Daniel) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from A4 (General Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from A4 (General Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Introduce for public hearing on June 18, 2014 2. CASE 13-14 15955 Old Perkins Road This property is located on the north side of Old Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, on Tract 10-B-2-B of the Mansour Property. To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial). Section 49, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Introduce for public hearing on June 18, 2014 3. CASE 14-14 12545 & 12565 Jefferson Highway This property is located on the north side of Jefferson Highway, east of Park Forest Drive, on Lots B-3-1 and B-4-1 of the Parkview Oaks South Subdivision. To rezone from R (Rural) and C1 (Light Commercial) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One). Section 57, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 8-Amoroso) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from R (Rural) and C1 (Light Commercial) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from R (Rural) and C1 (Light Commercial) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Introduce for public hearing on June 18, 2014 4. CASE 15-14 3322 Lake Street This property is located on the west side of Lake Street, southwest of the intersection of West State Street and Lake Street, on Tract B of the Antonio Losavio Property. To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). Section 54, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 10-Wicker) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Intr5. CASE 16-14 14757 South Harrell's Ferry Road This property is located on the north side of South Harrell's Ferry Road, east of Millerville Road, on Tracts G-1-2-B-1-A and G-1-2-B-1-B of the James Whitehead Property. To rezone from R (Rural) to LC2 (Light Commercial Two). Section 47, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 8-Amoroso) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from R (Rural) to LC2 (Light Commercial Two) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from R (Rural) to LC2 (Light Commercial Two). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Introduce for public hearing on June 18, 2014 6. CASE 17-14 18909 Highland Road This property is located on the north side of Highland Road, east of Sotile Drive, on Lot 11-A of the Montan Estates Subdivision. To rezone from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial). Section 54, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Introduce for public hearing on June 18, 2014 7. Amending Title 7(Unified Development Code), Chapter 14 (Utilities) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend and re-enact Section 14.50: "Existing subdivisions; application for the inclusion in the consolidated street lighting district." COMMISSION ACTION Motion to defer until June 16, 2014. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Introduce for public hearing on June 18, 2014oduce for D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Arthur Sopsher for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works employee, in the amount of $14,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Robert Hugh Marve, III) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 2. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Mary Buzzinotti vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", No. 576,941 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $15,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $361.69, for a total amount of $15,361.69, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Rick A. Caballero - Caballero, Fields & Adams) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President execute a grant from ExxonMobil Corp. on behalf of the Jewel J Newman Community Center, for the 2014 ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program (CSJP), in the amount of $2,500, to provide for a Community Center Intern for the eight week period. Further, authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant and file all required reporting documents. By: Jewel J. Newman Community Center. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014
Supporting an application for the creation of the Bocage Cultural District and designating and authorizing Mark Michael Biletnikoff as the cultural district liaison and to prepare and submit such application. By: Councilman Delgado.
B. Amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 14:201 so as to increase the annual fee for registration and issuance of tags from seven dollars ($7.00) for a spayed or neutered dog or cat to ten dollars ($10.00), and from fourteen dollars ($14.00) for a nonspayed or nonneutered dog or cat to twenty dollars ($20.00). By: Councilman Loupe. C. Authorizing the Mayor-President to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Companion Animal Alliance so as to increase the City-Parish contribution to CAA in an amount negotiated based on net revenue of any increase in the annual registration fee. By: Councilman Loupe.
D. Amending the 2014 current expense budget for the Fire Protection District No. 1 to appropriate $29,868.08 from the fire district's fund balance. This will provide the remaining funding needed for the contractual obligations payable to the Zachary fire department for fire services provided in 2013. By: Fire Protection District 1. E. Amending the 2014 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $437,000 from Fund Balance to purchase four (4) chassis' for ambulance annual remounts ($105,000), one (1) Sprinter for special events and special operations ($102,000), three (3) I-Stat readers for Community Paramedic Program ($30,000), and for the EMS Data Refresh and Video Enhancement Project ($200,000). By: EMS Director. F. Amending Section 15:305 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge to provide procedures for additions to the Consolidated Road Lighting District in subdivisions which already have installed street lighting facilities whereby a majority in number and amount of property tax payers in an existing subdivision may petition the Metropolitan Council for inclusion in the Consolidated Road Lighting District. By: Parish Attorney & Council Administrator-Treasurer.
G. Authorization to appropriate $22,998.24 from the Airport's Cash & Investment Account 481.0000000.100009.0000000 and placed in account 482.0989002.652200.8890014 for additional Program Management and bidding services for the Airfield Perimeter Security Improvement Project. B.S.008234 (These funds will be reimbursed when the FAA Grant is awarded) By: Director of Aviation. H. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Forte & Tablada, Inc. for professional bidding services associated with the Airfield Perimeter Security Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $7,969.76 (Account No. 482.0089002.652200.8890014) By: Director of Aviation.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, for a grant in the amount of $120,764.00, to provide funding for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; approving the line item budget for the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; and authorizing execution of all documents required in connection therewith. By: Parish Attorney
Authorizing the Library Board of Control to contract with Vinson Guard Service, Inc. for security guard services at the Main Library, in the amount of $100,950. This contract will be for a period of twelve months, and will supplement our contract with the EBRP Sheriff's Office. By: EBRP Library Director.
Rescinding and amending Title 11, Chapter 12, Section 11:131 (b), 11:132, 11:350 (b) (3), 11:352 (b) (2) so as to reduce the Maximum Speed Limit and Prima Facie Limit on Non-Striped Residential Streets in Recognized Subdivisions throughout both the City and Parish from Thirty (30) Miles Per Hour to Twenty-Five (25) Miles Per Hour. Also Rescinding Title 11, Chapter 12, Section 11:143 so as to remove the right to petition to reduce speed from Thirty (30) Miles Per Hour to Twenty-Five Miles Per Hour as unnecessary. By: Councilman Heck.
1. Lot 17, Tolbert Place All In Favor, L.L.C. Tolbert Drive Metro Council District 05 - EDWARDS Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 8,905.61 HIGH BIDDER: Immobiliari, L.L.C. - $16,000.00 Intended Use: To Live In. 2. Lot 7, Square 1, Magnolia Place All In Favor, L.L.C. Duane Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 2,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 20,000.00 Taxes Due $ 378.01 HIGH BIDDER: Robert Jacobs - $12,000.00 Intended Use: To fix up and Rent. 3. Lot A, Square 49, University Place Baby Jags Sweet Shop Avenue I Metro Council District 02 - BANKS-DANIEL Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 724.09 HIGH BIDDER: Baby Jags Sweet Shop - $5,000.00 Intended Use: Build snowball stand. 4. Lot 138, Walestown Subdivision Ditrell Milligan Mensia Place Metro Council District 02 - BANKS-DANIEL Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 500.00 Taxes Due $ 6,226.46 HIGH BIDDER: Ditrell Milligan - $100.00 Intended Use: Add to my lot. 5. Tract B-1, Sec. 78, T7S, R1E Venecia Martin North Foster Drive Metro Council District 07 - MARCELLE Initial Bid Amount $ 10,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 108,000.00 Taxes Due $ 11,227.56 HIGH BIDDER: Venecia Martin - $70,000.00 Intended Use: Community Salon. 6. Lot 226, Bird Station Oliver Alexander Ritterman Avenue Metro Council District 07 - MARCELLE Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 380.34 HIGH BIDDER: Oliver Alexander - $100.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean. 7. Lot 59, Square 19, Abramson G T and Associates North 29th Street Metro Council District 07 - MARCELLE Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 370.85 HIGH BIDDER: G T and Associates - $1,000.00 Intended Use: Landscape and add to my lot. 8. Lot 23-A, Square 25, University Place Darlene Bethley Avenue J Metro Council District 02 - BANKS-DANIEL Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 5,157.76 HIGH BIDDER: Darlene Bethley - $10,100.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Staring Lane Sewer Improvements Phase III (Perkins Road to Pump Station 58) Project Number: 06-WC-CP-0036 Original Estimated Cost: $8,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111298 Account Number: 433.7578223.752400.6087370 Council Award Date: July 27, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 5 (Five) Change Order Amount: $(11,860.00) CREDIT Original Contract Amount: $7,175,653.70 Net Previous Changes: $1,525,186.46 New Contract Amount: $8,688.980.16 Description: Removal of three force main tie-ins because of unforeseen conflicts Why Required: Owner initiated because of unforeseen conflicts. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. EBRP Library System - Flooring Renovations Bluebonnet Regional and Delmont Gardens Branch Project 12-ASC-CP-1017 - Account 111.1200015.647200.0000000- Council Award Date:October 24, 2012 Contractor: Cornerstone Commercial Flooring, L.L.C. Estimated Cost: $337,000.00 Contract Amount: $365,601.00 Total Change Orders (2): $60,734.55 Final Cost: $426,335.55 Days Allocated: 83 Days Used: 103 Liquidated Damages: $8,600.00 (20 days @ $430/day) Contractor does not contest liquidated damages C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Roof Replacement for Council on Aging Building - 1701 E. Main Street Project 14-ASC-CP-0839- Account 182.6114016.643610.3035710 & 182.6114016.643610.3035711 ESTIMATE: $199,394.00 **Roof Technologies, Inc. $247,669.00 **Roofing Solutions, L.L.C. $282,270.00 **Chatmon Construction, L.L.C. $294,000.00 **Willie The Roofer, Inc. $324,000.00 **Rycars Construction, LLC $326,657.00 **Crown Architectural Metal Company, LLC $349,000.00 **Morcore Roofing, LLC $352,000.00 2. Annual Parishwide Sewer Repair and Replacement Project Project 14-PN-UF-0003 - Account 442.7570203.752400.6070146 ESTIMATE: $ 1,500,000.00 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $2,247,408.00 *Magnolia Construction Company, LLC $2,282,960.00 3. Interstate 110/Hollywood Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project 12-AR-MS-0040- Account 440.7578113.752400.6077219 and 441.7578113.752400.6077219 ESTIMATE: $ 5,500,000.00 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $5,294,690.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $5,799,551.15 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $6,894,857.35 *JB James Construction, LLC $8,182,429.60 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Reed Hilderbrand Associates, Inc. w/sub-consultants: Reich Associates; Trahan Architects; Forte and Tablada, Jeffrey L. Bruce and Company LLC; Assaf Simoneaux Tauzin & Associates, Inc., Water Management Consultants and Testing, Inc.; and Lam Partners, Inc. for architectural/landscape architectural services in association with the City Hall Plaza Greenspace Improvement/Renovation, R.F.Q. No. 14-DP-DD-002, and City Parish Project No. 13-DD-CI-0063 in an amount not to exceed $310,000.00. (Account No. 451.5550105.652200.8080300). By: Director of Public Works. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement #1 to the Consulting Services Agreement with URS Corporation for environmental consulting services at the East Baton Rouge Renewable Energy Center (formerly Devil's Swamp Landfill), in an amount not to exceed $1,969.10. By: Director of Public Works. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) F. Amending Metro Council Resolution 48485 dated March 9, 2011 to reflect the correct supplemental funding totaling of $518,617.00 in lieu of $471,839.00 as previously indicated, in association with Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., for providing engineering, construction administration, and inspection services in connection with the Baton Rouge Computerized Signal Synchronization System Phases IV and V being, City/Parish Project No. 01-TS-US-0005, State Project No. H.004077 (formerly 700-17-0172), Federal Aid Project No. CM-5006(042). Funding for this Supplemental Agreement being 80% federal with a required 20% local match. (Account No. 341.7548492.652310.0485300) By: Director of Public Works. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) G. Amending Resolution 50761 / EBROSCO Resolution 7893, adopted April 9, 2014, which authorized execution of Change Order No. 4, to the contract executed between the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and Wharton-Smith, Inc. for the construction of Highland Road - Washington Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project, being Project No. 11-AR-MS-0022, so as to change the amount of additional contract time to "one hundred ninety-two (192) days" instead of "one hundred ninety-five (195) days" as previously shown. (Account No. 434.7578123.752400.6077212; 4307578123.752400.6077212; and 433.7578123.752400.60772120) By: Director of Public Works. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) H. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for professional bidding services associated with the Runway 4L-22R Threshold Recovery project in an amount not to exceed $23,662.97. (Account No. 482.0989002.652200.8890015) By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) I. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Veolia Transportation for the storage of mass transit buses in the event of an emergency during the 2014 hurricane season at a rental rate of $250.00 per day or $2500.00 per month; and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) J. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security / Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to reimburse the airport for the cost of utilities and janitorial services used in the baggage and passenger screening area of the airport. By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) K. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with AAA Bail Bonds, Inc. for a 50' x 50' lot and a 430 sq. ft. building located at 2868 General Isaac Smith for a period of three (3) years, with one (1) three (3) year option to renew at a rental rate of 23,859.00 per year. By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) L. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an agreement with JPS Executive Car Service, LLC to provide executive car services for a period of one (1) year with a one (1) year option to renew at a rental rate of $150.00 per month. By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) M. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an agreement with Shamrock Sedans, L.L.C., for a limousine service for a period of one (1) year with a one (1) year option to renew at a rental rate of $150.00 per month. By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) N. A resolution amending the term of appointment of board members of the Mortgage Finance Authority from four years to six years in accordance with the City-Parish Ordinance establishing the Mortgage Finance Authority and the associated trust indenture. By: Parish Attorney. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) O. Authorizing and approving the selection of the Advocate as the official journal of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 in accordance with R.S. 43:141 (A). By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) P. Granting special permission as required under Section 8:400 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish East Baton Rouge to Old Dominion Freight Line located at 9762 South Perdue Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70814 for the construction or installation and maintenance of an electric fence. By: Councilwoman Edwards. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) Q. Authorizing the determination of a portion of the Delmont Community Center (Charles R. Kelly Community Center) to be used for a Social Services office leasable under the Provisions of Title 41 of the Revised Statutes, dealing with space in a community center owned by the Parish or Municipality; said space to be leased with the stipulation that it is to be used as a social services office; and that said offering to lease shall be advertised in the Advocate for a period of not less than fifteen (15) days, once per week for three weeks; bids to be opened on June 25, 2014 at 2:00PM: and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Lease Agreement with the high bidder. By: Councilwoman Edwards and the Delmont Community Center. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) R. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on April 3, 2014, at Original 863, Bundle 12569, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Gerald J. Charlet, Jr. & Susan Chifici Charlet - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9173 (5057 E. Brookstown Drive, Lot E-A, Brookstown Place Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Edwards. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) S. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order Recorded on January 9, 2013, at Original 644, Bundle 12467, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Onedia Jackson Roberson, Felisha Ann Roberson, Nicole Rena Roberson, Alvin Ellis, Jr. & Felton E. Ellis - Condemnation Proceeding No. 8986 (233 Taylor Street, Lot 17, Square 105, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Wicker. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) T. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 16, 2013, at Original 906, Bundle 12548, in the Matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Bethesheba Brown" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9133 (629 Education Street, Portion of Lot 27, McKinley Heights Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Wicker. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) U. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on February 19, 2013, at Original 078, Bundle 12476, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Timothy D. Myles -Condemnation Proceeding No. 9006 (2841 Georgia Street, Lot 7, Square 2, Fred N. Lee Tract Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Wicker. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) V. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 16, 2013, at Original 908, Bundle 12548, in the Matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Isadore T. Williams" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9135 (1224 S. 16th Street, Lot 14, Square 355, Dickerson Place Subdivision) By: Councilwoman Wicker. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) W. Amending Resolution 50703, adopted March 12, 2014, so as to further clarify the rights and obligations under the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City-Parish and La.DOTD. By: Director of Public Works. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Stanley Consultants, Inc., w/subconsultants: Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc.; Monroe & Corie, Incorporated; Kemper Engineering Services, L.L.C.; Duplantis Design Group, P.C.; NTB Associates, Inc. (NTB); and GeoEngineers, Inc., for additional engineering services in connection with the North Forcemain System Capacity Improvements Project NFE-C-0005 (Hooper Road Pump Stations Project), being Project No. 10-PS-MS-0048, for an amount not to exceed $365,132.07. (Account No. 433.7578333.752200.6087368 and 443.7578333.752200.6087368) By: Director of Public Works. Y. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with LaMoyne Design Associates, Inc., for professional services in connection with the EBRP Library System Branch Flooring Replacement (Project No.14-ASD-CP-0847), in an amount not to exceed $22,000.00. (Account No. 111.1200015.643540.0) By: Director of Public Works. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Domain Architecture, for professional services in connection with the City Court Exterior Repairs and Renovation (Project No.14-ASD-CP-0854), in an amount not to exceed $18,763.00. (Account No. 012.7505000.647200) By: Director of Public Works.
City Council Comments
May 28, 2014 Metropolitan Council
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 5. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
7. INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of one (1) mill for a period of ten (10) years for the purpose of providing funds to purchase, maintain and operate machinery, facilities and equipment necessary and useful in the eradication, abatement or control of mosquitoes, other arthropods of public health importance and rodents, and maintaining and providing for adequate administrative and support staff in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 2. A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax for a period of ten (10) years for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 3. A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 9.0 mills ad valorem tax for a period of five (5) years for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 4. Waiving the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Section 4.B.1 (Location Prohibitions) of the Wine, Beer and Liquor Ordinance (Ordinance 14472, adopted August 27, 2008), regarding the 300 foot distance requirement, so as to allow CVS Pharmacy LLC, DBA CVS Pharmacy #10318, located at 9326 Burbank Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, to obtain an alcohol license. By: Councilman Chandler Loupe Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 5. Appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to deny a sidewalk waiver at their May 19, 2014 meeting concerning the following case, in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 5.1 of the Unified Development Code: SS-12-14 Martin Property (Deferred from April 21, 2014)This property is located on the east side of South Tiger Bend Road and north of Hoo Shoo Too Road, on Tract W-1 of the Martin Property. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The Planning Commission Staff recommends to deny the requested waiver of Section 13.6.H of the UDC (Unified Development Code)but recommends to approve the subdivision provided all comments from the Department of Public Works are met prior to the Planning Commission meeting. COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve subdivision but deny waiver. 6 Yeas, 3 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. By: Councilman Boe'. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 6. Appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to deny a sidewalk waiver at their May 19, 2014 meeting concerning the following case, in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 5.1 of the Unified Development Code: SS-19-14 J.P. Creaghan PropertyThis property is located north of Hoo Shoo Too Road, east of Sanibel Avenue and west of Puligny Avenue, on Tract Z-1-A of the J.P. Creaghan Property. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The Planning Commission Staff recommends to deny the requested waiver of Section 13.6.H of the UDC (Unified Development Code)but recommends to approve the subdivision provided all comments from the Department of Public Works are met prior to the Planning Commission meeting. COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve subdivision but deny waiver. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. By: Councilman Boe'. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 7. Amending the 2014 Current Expense Budget so as to establish a budget for the Dawnadele Economic Development District (Costco) for the remainder of calendar year 2014 in the amount of $947,240, in accordance with the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated August 16, 2013. Costco opened for business on April 25, 2014. (Request for Budget Supplement Number 8264) By: Dawnadele Economic Development District. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 8. Hattie Morgan Kelly 9515 Scenic Highway; Lots 19 & 20, Square B, Scotland Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 9. Jonas Spears, Willie Sears, Jr., Willie Lee Spears, & Martha Jackson Spears 1622 79th Avenue; Lot 59, Southern Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 10. Robert Brett Rabel 8552 Rush Avenue; Lot 16, Gardere View Subdivision - Council District 03 11. Christopher James Murray 5034 Bank Street; Lot BL, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 12. Bernard Brown, Edna Brown Hickman, Ernest Brown, Elouise Brown, Henry Felton Brown, Sr., James L. Brown, & Lottie Brown Robinson 1703 N. 38th Street, Square 17, Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 07 13. James B. Marino, Frances Marino Normand, Shirley Marino Tetterington, Terri Miley, Elizabeth Aymond, April Allen, & Steven Marino 1126 Coolidge Street; East 30' of Lot 17, Square 156, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - 14. Leonard Michael Jones 3534 Lanier Drive; Lot 246, Kildare Subdivision - Council District 05 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING May 28, 2014 Page 5 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 54, Broadmoor Park B R Investors Ranchwood Drive Metro Council District 06 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 132,000.00 Taxes Due $ 10,350.50 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 2. Lot E-2, Pecan Alley Ashley B. Reed South Foster Drive Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 133,000.00 Taxes Due $ 35,566.61 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 3. Lot 20+, Square 18, Fortune EaglinJones Properties Packard Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due $ 700.81 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 4. Lot B, Square 21, South Baton Rouge Marjoe Holmes Highland Road Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 21,400.00 Taxes Due $ 1,010.91 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 5. Lot 11, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Leonard Roberson East Buchanan Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 740.28 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING May 28, 2014 Page 6 6. Lot 61, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Leonard Roberson East Harding Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,104.19 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 7. Lot 16, Greenwell Springs Farms B R Investors Strickland Drive Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $162,500.00 Taxes Due $ 81,353.52 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 8. Lot 21, Square 42, Monte Sano Highland Farms Lorrain Lee/Sherman Ginn Denham Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due $ 617.02 Bids to be received June 18, 2014. Introduce for public hearing June 25, 2014 C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. CASE 12-14 10225 Avenue E This property is located on the west side of Avenue E, south of Elmer Avenue, on Lot 49-E of the Highland Farms Subdivision. To rezone from A4 (General Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial). Section 74, T-6-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 2-Banks-Daniel) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from A4 (General Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from A4 (General Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Introduce for public hearing on June 18, 2014 2. CASE 13-14 15955 Old Perkins Road This property is located on the north side of Old Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, on Tract 10-B-2-B of the Mansour Property. To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial). Section 49, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Introduce for public hearing on June 18, 2014 3. CASE 14-14 12545 & 12565 Jefferson Highway This property is located on the north side of Jefferson Highway, east of Park Forest Drive, on Lots B-3-1 and B-4-1 of the Parkview Oaks South Subdivision. To rezone from R (Rural) and C1 (Light Commercial) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One). Section 57, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 8-Amoroso) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from R (Rural) and C1 (Light Commercial) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from R (Rural) and C1 (Light Commercial) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Introduce for public hearing on June 18, 2014 4. CASE 15-14 3322 Lake Street This property is located on the west side of Lake Street, southwest of the intersection of West State Street and Lake Street, on Tract B of the Antonio Losavio Property. To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). Section 54, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 10-Wicker) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Intr5. CASE 16-14 14757 South Harrell's Ferry Road This property is located on the north side of South Harrell's Ferry Road, east of Millerville Road, on Tracts G-1-2-B-1-A and G-1-2-B-1-B of the James Whitehead Property. To rezone from R (Rural) to LC2 (Light Commercial Two). Section 47, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 8-Amoroso) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from R (Rural) to LC2 (Light Commercial Two) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from R (Rural) to LC2 (Light Commercial Two). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Introduce for public hearing on June 18, 2014 6. CASE 17-14 18909 Highland Road This property is located on the north side of Highland Road, east of Sotile Drive, on Lot 11-A of the Montan Estates Subdivision. To rezone from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial). Section 54, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Introduce for public hearing on June 18, 2014 7. Amending Title 7(Unified Development Code), Chapter 14 (Utilities) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend and re-enact Section 14.50: "Existing subdivisions; application for the inclusion in the consolidated street lighting district." COMMISSION ACTION Motion to defer until June 16, 2014. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Introduce for public hearing on June 18, 2014oduce for D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Arthur Sopsher for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works employee, in the amount of $14,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Robert Hugh Marve, III) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 2. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Mary Buzzinotti vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", No. 576,941 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $15,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $361.69, for a total amount of $15,361.69, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Rick A. Caballero - Caballero, Fields & Adams) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President execute a grant from ExxonMobil Corp. on behalf of the Jewel J Newman Community Center, for the 2014 ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program (CSJP), in the amount of $2,500, to provide for a Community Center Intern for the eight week period. Further, authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant and file all required reporting documents. By: Jewel J. Newman Community Center. Introduce for public hearing on June 11, 2014
Supporting an application for the creation of the Bocage Cultural District and designating and authorizing Mark Michael Biletnikoff as the cultural district liaison and to prepare and submit such application. By: Councilman Delgado.
B. Amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 14:201 so as to increase the annual fee for registration and issuance of tags from seven dollars ($7.00) for a spayed or neutered dog or cat to ten dollars ($10.00), and from fourteen dollars ($14.00) for a nonspayed or nonneutered dog or cat to twenty dollars ($20.00). By: Councilman Loupe. C. Authorizing the Mayor-President to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Companion Animal Alliance so as to increase the City-Parish contribution to CAA in an amount negotiated based on net revenue of any increase in the annual registration fee. By: Councilman Loupe.
D. Amending the 2014 current expense budget for the Fire Protection District No. 1 to appropriate $29,868.08 from the fire district's fund balance. This will provide the remaining funding needed for the contractual obligations payable to the Zachary fire department for fire services provided in 2013. By: Fire Protection District 1. E. Amending the 2014 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $437,000 from Fund Balance to purchase four (4) chassis' for ambulance annual remounts ($105,000), one (1) Sprinter for special events and special operations ($102,000), three (3) I-Stat readers for Community Paramedic Program ($30,000), and for the EMS Data Refresh and Video Enhancement Project ($200,000). By: EMS Director. F. Amending Section 15:305 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge to provide procedures for additions to the Consolidated Road Lighting District in subdivisions which already have installed street lighting facilities whereby a majority in number and amount of property tax payers in an existing subdivision may petition the Metropolitan Council for inclusion in the Consolidated Road Lighting District. By: Parish Attorney & Council Administrator-Treasurer.
G. Authorization to appropriate $22,998.24 from the Airport's Cash & Investment Account 481.0000000.100009.0000000 and placed in account 482.0989002.652200.8890014 for additional Program Management and bidding services for the Airfield Perimeter Security Improvement Project. B.S.008234 (These funds will be reimbursed when the FAA Grant is awarded) By: Director of Aviation. H. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Forte & Tablada, Inc. for professional bidding services associated with the Airfield Perimeter Security Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $7,969.76 (Account No. 482.0089002.652200.8890014) By: Director of Aviation.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, for a grant in the amount of $120,764.00, to provide funding for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; approving the line item budget for the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; and authorizing execution of all documents required in connection therewith. By: Parish Attorney
Authorizing the Library Board of Control to contract with Vinson Guard Service, Inc. for security guard services at the Main Library, in the amount of $100,950. This contract will be for a period of twelve months, and will supplement our contract with the EBRP Sheriff's Office. By: EBRP Library Director.
Rescinding and amending Title 11, Chapter 12, Section 11:131 (b), 11:132, 11:350 (b) (3), 11:352 (b) (2) so as to reduce the Maximum Speed Limit and Prima Facie Limit on Non-Striped Residential Streets in Recognized Subdivisions throughout both the City and Parish from Thirty (30) Miles Per Hour to Twenty-Five (25) Miles Per Hour. Also Rescinding Title 11, Chapter 12, Section 11:143 so as to remove the right to petition to reduce speed from Thirty (30) Miles Per Hour to Twenty-Five Miles Per Hour as unnecessary. By: Councilman Heck.
1. Lot 17, Tolbert Place All In Favor, L.L.C. Tolbert Drive Metro Council District 05 - EDWARDS Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 8,905.61 HIGH BIDDER: Immobiliari, L.L.C. - $16,000.00 Intended Use: To Live In. 2. Lot 7, Square 1, Magnolia Place All In Favor, L.L.C. Duane Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 2,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 20,000.00 Taxes Due $ 378.01 HIGH BIDDER: Robert Jacobs - $12,000.00 Intended Use: To fix up and Rent. 3. Lot A, Square 49, University Place Baby Jags Sweet Shop Avenue I Metro Council District 02 - BANKS-DANIEL Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 724.09 HIGH BIDDER: Baby Jags Sweet Shop - $5,000.00 Intended Use: Build snowball stand. 4. Lot 138, Walestown Subdivision Ditrell Milligan Mensia Place Metro Council District 02 - BANKS-DANIEL Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 500.00 Taxes Due $ 6,226.46 HIGH BIDDER: Ditrell Milligan - $100.00 Intended Use: Add to my lot. 5. Tract B-1, Sec. 78, T7S, R1E Venecia Martin North Foster Drive Metro Council District 07 - MARCELLE Initial Bid Amount $ 10,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 108,000.00 Taxes Due $ 11,227.56 HIGH BIDDER: Venecia Martin - $70,000.00 Intended Use: Community Salon. 6. Lot 226, Bird Station Oliver Alexander Ritterman Avenue Metro Council District 07 - MARCELLE Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 380.34 HIGH BIDDER: Oliver Alexander - $100.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean. 7. Lot 59, Square 19, Abramson G T and Associates North 29th Street Metro Council District 07 - MARCELLE Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 370.85 HIGH BIDDER: G T and Associates - $1,000.00 Intended Use: Landscape and add to my lot. 8. Lot 23-A, Square 25, University Place Darlene Bethley Avenue J Metro Council District 02 - BANKS-DANIEL Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 5,157.76 HIGH BIDDER: Darlene Bethley - $10,100.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Staring Lane Sewer Improvements Phase III (Perkins Road to Pump Station 58) Project Number: 06-WC-CP-0036 Original Estimated Cost: $8,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111298 Account Number: 433.7578223.752400.6087370 Council Award Date: July 27, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 5 (Five) Change Order Amount: $(11,860.00) CREDIT Original Contract Amount: $7,175,653.70 Net Previous Changes: $1,525,186.46 New Contract Amount: $8,688.980.16 Description: Removal of three force main tie-ins because of unforeseen conflicts Why Required: Owner initiated because of unforeseen conflicts. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. EBRP Library System - Flooring Renovations Bluebonnet Regional and Delmont Gardens Branch Project 12-ASC-CP-1017 - Account 111.1200015.647200.0000000- Council Award Date:October 24, 2012 Contractor: Cornerstone Commercial Flooring, L.L.C. Estimated Cost: $337,000.00 Contract Amount: $365,601.00 Total Change Orders (2): $60,734.55 Final Cost: $426,335.55 Days Allocated: 83 Days Used: 103 Liquidated Damages: $8,600.00 (20 days @ $430/day) Contractor does not contest liquidated damages C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Roof Replacement for Council on Aging Building - 1701 E. Main Street Project 14-ASC-CP-0839- Account 182.6114016.643610.3035710 & 182.6114016.643610.3035711 ESTIMATE: $199,394.00 **Roof Technologies, Inc. $247,669.00 **Roofing Solutions, L.L.C. $282,270.00 **Chatmon Construction, L.L.C. $294,000.00 **Willie The Roofer, Inc. $324,000.00 **Rycars Construction, LLC $326,657.00 **Crown Architectural Metal Company, LLC $349,000.00 **Morcore Roofing, LLC $352,000.00 2. Annual Parishwide Sewer Repair and Replacement Project Project 14-PN-UF-0003 - Account 442.7570203.752400.6070146 ESTIMATE: $ 1,500,000.00 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $2,247,408.00 *Magnolia Construction Company, LLC $2,282,960.00 3. Interstate 110/Hollywood Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project 12-AR-MS-0040- Account 440.7578113.752400.6077219 and 441.7578113.752400.6077219 ESTIMATE: $ 5,500,000.00 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $5,294,690.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $5,799,551.15 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $6,894,857.35 *JB James Construction, LLC $8,182,429.60 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Reed Hilderbrand Associates, Inc. w/sub-consultants: Reich Associates; Trahan Architects; Forte and Tablada, Jeffrey L. Bruce and Company LLC; Assaf Simoneaux Tauzin & Associates, Inc., Water Management Consultants and Testing, Inc.; and Lam Partners, Inc. for architectural/landscape architectural services in association with the City Hall Plaza Greenspace Improvement/Renovation, R.F.Q. No. 14-DP-DD-002, and City Parish Project No. 13-DD-CI-0063 in an amount not to exceed $310,000.00. (Account No. 451.5550105.652200.8080300). By: Director of Public Works. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement #1 to the Consulting Services Agreement with URS Corporation for environmental consulting services at the East Baton Rouge Renewable Energy Center (formerly Devil's Swamp Landfill), in an amount not to exceed $1,969.10. By: Director of Public Works. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) F. Amending Metro Council Resolution 48485 dated March 9, 2011 to reflect the correct supplemental funding totaling of $518,617.00 in lieu of $471,839.00 as previously indicated, in association with Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., for providing engineering, construction administration, and inspection services in connection with the Baton Rouge Computerized Signal Synchronization System Phases IV and V being, City/Parish Project No. 01-TS-US-0005, State Project No. H.004077 (formerly 700-17-0172), Federal Aid Project No. CM-5006(042). Funding for this Supplemental Agreement being 80% federal with a required 20% local match. (Account No. 341.7548492.652310.0485300) By: Director of Public Works. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) G. Amending Resolution 50761 / EBROSCO Resolution 7893, adopted April 9, 2014, which authorized execution of Change Order No. 4, to the contract executed between the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and Wharton-Smith, Inc. for the construction of Highland Road - Washington Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project, being Project No. 11-AR-MS-0022, so as to change the amount of additional contract time to "one hundred ninety-two (192) days" instead of "one hundred ninety-five (195) days" as previously shown. (Account No. 434.7578123.752400.6077212; 4307578123.752400.6077212; and 433.7578123.752400.60772120) By: Director of Public Works. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) H. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for professional bidding services associated with the Runway 4L-22R Threshold Recovery project in an amount not to exceed $23,662.97. (Account No. 482.0989002.652200.8890015) By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) I. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Veolia Transportation for the storage of mass transit buses in the event of an emergency during the 2014 hurricane season at a rental rate of $250.00 per day or $2500.00 per month; and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) J. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security / Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to reimburse the airport for the cost of utilities and janitorial services used in the baggage and passenger screening area of the airport. By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) K. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with AAA Bail Bonds, Inc. for a 50' x 50' lot and a 430 sq. ft. building located at 2868 General Isaac Smith for a period of three (3) years, with one (1) three (3) year option to renew at a rental rate of 23,859.00 per year. By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) L. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an agreement with JPS Executive Car Service, LLC to provide executive car services for a period of one (1) year with a one (1) year option to renew at a rental rate of $150.00 per month. By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) M. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an agreement with Shamrock Sedans, L.L.C., for a limousine service for a period of one (1) year with a one (1) year option to renew at a rental rate of $150.00 per month. By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) N. A resolution amending the term of appointment of board members of the Mortgage Finance Authority from four years to six years in accordance with the City-Parish Ordinance establishing the Mortgage Finance Authority and the associated trust indenture. By: Parish Attorney. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) O. Authorizing and approving the selection of the Advocate as the official journal of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 in accordance with R.S. 43:141 (A). By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) P. Granting special permission as required under Section 8:400 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish East Baton Rouge to Old Dominion Freight Line located at 9762 South Perdue Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70814 for the construction or installation and maintenance of an electric fence. By: Councilwoman Edwards. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) Q. Authorizing the determination of a portion of the Delmont Community Center (Charles R. Kelly Community Center) to be used for a Social Services office leasable under the Provisions of Title 41 of the Revised Statutes, dealing with space in a community center owned by the Parish or Municipality; said space to be leased with the stipulation that it is to be used as a social services office; and that said offering to lease shall be advertised in the Advocate for a period of not less than fifteen (15) days, once per week for three weeks; bids to be opened on June 25, 2014 at 2:00PM: and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Lease Agreement with the high bidder. By: Councilwoman Edwards and the Delmont Community Center. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) R. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on April 3, 2014, at Original 863, Bundle 12569, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Gerald J. Charlet, Jr. & Susan Chifici Charlet - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9173 (5057 E. Brookstown Drive, Lot E-A, Brookstown Place Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Edwards. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) S. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order Recorded on January 9, 2013, at Original 644, Bundle 12467, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Onedia Jackson Roberson, Felisha Ann Roberson, Nicole Rena Roberson, Alvin Ellis, Jr. & Felton E. Ellis - Condemnation Proceeding No. 8986 (233 Taylor Street, Lot 17, Square 105, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Wicker. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) T. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 16, 2013, at Original 906, Bundle 12548, in the Matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Bethesheba Brown" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9133 (629 Education Street, Portion of Lot 27, McKinley Heights Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Wicker. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) U. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on February 19, 2013, at Original 078, Bundle 12476, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Timothy D. Myles -Condemnation Proceeding No. 9006 (2841 Georgia Street, Lot 7, Square 2, Fred N. Lee Tract Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Wicker. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) V. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 16, 2013, at Original 908, Bundle 12548, in the Matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Isadore T. Williams" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9135 (1224 S. 16th Street, Lot 14, Square 355, Dickerson Place Subdivision) By: Councilwoman Wicker. (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting due to the expiration of meeting time limit) W. Amending Resolution 50703, adopted March 12, 2014, so as to further clarify the rights and obligations under the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City-Parish and La.DOTD. By: Director of Public Works. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Stanley Consultants, Inc., w/subconsultants: Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc.; Monroe & Corie, Incorporated; Kemper Engineering Services, L.L.C.; Duplantis Design Group, P.C.; NTB Associates, Inc. (NTB); and GeoEngineers, Inc., for additional engineering services in connection with the North Forcemain System Capacity Improvements Project NFE-C-0005 (Hooper Road Pump Stations Project), being Project No. 10-PS-MS-0048, for an amount not to exceed $365,132.07. (Account No. 433.7578333.752200.6087368 and 443.7578333.752200.6087368) By: Director of Public Works. Y. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with LaMoyne Design Associates, Inc., for professional services in connection with the EBRP Library System Branch Flooring Replacement (Project No.14-ASD-CP-0847), in an amount not to exceed $22,000.00. (Account No. 111.1200015.643540.0) By: Director of Public Works. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Domain Architecture, for professional services in connection with the City Court Exterior Repairs and Renovation (Project No.14-ASD-CP-0854), in an amount not to exceed $18,763.00. (Account No. 012.7505000.647200) By: Director of Public Works.
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