(Due to a Power Outage part of the Metropolitan Council Meeting is only available in audio) PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
(Due to a Power Outage part of the Metropolitan Council Meeting is only available in audio) 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 6. ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of June 10, 2015 and Regular Council Zoning of June 17, 2015. 7. INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: None. CONDEMNATIONS: 1. Frederick E. Wicker 9347 Port Hudson-Pride Road & Shed; Tract D, Louella Wicker Price Estate - Council District 01 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 2. Neichole Hess 1048 Sparrow Street; Lots 14 & 15, Square 10, Scotland Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 3. James Lavy & Ida C. Lavy 1763 Snipe Street; Lot 16, Square 108(1), North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 4. Juanita Early 1454 Cardinal Street & Rear Garage; Lots 11 & 12, Square 16, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 5. John D. Thomas & Alice W. Thomas 2952 75th Avenue; Lot 196, Woodaire Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 6. Gerald Charlet & Susan Charlet 5348 Hammond Street; Lot 296, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 7. Thurman C Varnado & Margaret B. Varnado 4108 Fairfields Avenue & Rear Garage; Lot 192, Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 8. Will Parker 1051 N. 49th Street & Rear Shed; Lot 43, Square 51, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 9. Expert Maintenance Service, LLC 4779 Sherwood Street; Lot 35, Square 11, North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 10. Beatrice Hogan 1463 N. 49th Street; Lot 25, Square 56, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 11. Mechelle Williams & Charley Causey 1121 N. 32nd Street; Lot 8, Square 10, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 12. Elizabeth G Louviere, Drew M Louviere, Lance J Louviere Testamentary Trust 2336 Main Street; Lot 35, Square 2, Combouzou Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 13. Elnora Avant 2705 River Road; Lot A, Square 179, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 14. Joseph A Broussard, Sr. & Joseph A Broussard, Jr. 954 Terrace Street; Northeast Portion of Lot 1, Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 15. Nathan H Reed, Sr. & Gertrude R Young 285 W. Harrison Street & Rear Sheds; Lot 10 Square 26, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 16. Andrea Demon Hamilton 1996 70th Avenue; Lots 30 & 31, Square 8, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 20, Square 55, Greenville Extension Charles W. Oliver 1262 North 47th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,051.44 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 2. Lot 2, Square 355, Dickerson Place Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. South 16th Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $11,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,318.48 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 3. Lot 35, Whispering Oaks Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Lazy Oaks Drive Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,698.98 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 4. Lot 10+, Square 9, Northdale Leslie Dalcourt North 20th Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 700.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,471.78 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 5. Lot 147, Holiday Woods Patricia A. Brown East Monarch Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $14,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,936.32 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 6. Lot 74, Bryan Estates Damon & Damon Regatta Drive Properties, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,291.87 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 7. Lot 115, Highland Gardens Latonya Thomas Dalton Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 4,842.49 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 8. Lot 116, Highland Gardens Latonya Thomas Dalton Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $10,157.31 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 9. Lot 30, Square 24, Eden Park Freddie L. Johnson North 37th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,039.37 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Case 18-15 3445 and 3465 Cedarcrest Avenue To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One), on the east side of Cedarcrest Avenue, north of Stanley Aubin Lane, on Lot X-2-A and X-3 of the Southmoor Subdivision and Mary S. Kleinpeter Property. Section 24, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck). Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on July 15, 2015 2. Case 19-15 16375 South Harrell's Ferry Road To rezone from R (Rural) to LC1 (Light Commercial One), on the north side of South Harrell's Ferry Road, east of O'Neal Lane, on a portion of the M.D. Valentine Tract. Section 46, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on July 15, 2015 3. Case 20-15 8378 Rainbow Drive To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to A2.6 (Zero Lot Line), on the southeast corner of Rainbow and Sholar Drive, on Lot 79 of Bonaire Subdivision. Section 40, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve failed for lack of five (5) affirmative votes, 2-5. Introduce for public hearing on July 15, 2015 4. Case 21-15 3109 Perkins Road To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One), on the north side of Perkins Road, east of Ferndale Avenue, on a portion of Lots 13-B and 14, Square 27 of Hundred Oaks Park. Section 94, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 12-Delgado) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Future Land Use Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 6-1. Introduce for public hearing on July 15, 2015 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Joshua Chataignier for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $12,134.55, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 2. Authorizing settlement of the claim of James Myers for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's fourplex, in the amount of $55,990.94 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 3. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Robert L. Warren for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's fourplex, in the amount of $46,013.92 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 4. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Irma Plummer dba Wiat Holdings, LLC for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's fourplex, in the amount of $36,025.90 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 5. Authorizing settlement of the claim of David Guidry for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's fourplexs, in the amount of $43,355.54 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" **This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 6. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "The Louisiana DOTD vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", suit no. 580,238 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $44,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $72.00, for a total amount of $44,072.00, 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 Jacob K. Wilson, State of Louisiana, DOTD) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 7. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Rosina Lagarde vs. Kendell Griffin, et al", no. 601,551 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $113,814.37, plus court costs in the amount of $1,010.20, for a total amount of $114,824.57, and appropriating $114,824.57 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Anne Marie Muller, Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 8. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to purchase 15 Automated External Defibrilators (AED's) to be installed at each EBR Head Start facility, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $25,282.20; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 9. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to purchase and install SL14 Security Laminate (Clear Armor) to all windows and doors throughout all city owned Head Start facilites, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $79,983; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 10. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to surplus through the EBR Purchasing Department Procurement procedures, the following vehicles purchased with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start: 2008 Chevy MID Bus - school bus VIN #1GBJG31K381170106 2001 Chevy Astro Van VIN #1GCFG25M111184826 2001 Chevy Cargo Van - VIN #1GNDM19W81B133945 2002 Chevy Malibu - VIN #1G1ND52J42M646109 2003 Chevy Astro Van - VIN #1GNDM19X73B126884 2003 Chevy Astro Van - VIN #1GNDM19X23B126565 1997 Ford Taurus GL - VIN #1FALP52U5VA193324 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 11. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to purchase a copier as follows: Toshiba e-Studio 5560CT, with large capacity paper feeder, saddle stich finisher; 2 or 3 hole punch, for the Head Start Administrative office, located at 4523 Plank Road, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $10,929; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 12. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to remove the existing playground, purchase and install new playground equipment at the Wonderland Head Start Center, located at 1500 Oleander Street, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $31,910; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 13. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to remove the existing playground, purchase and install new playground equipment at the Progress Road II Head Start Center, located at 1881 Progress Road, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $15,050; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 14. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to remove the existing playground, purchase and install new playground equipment at the Charlie Thomas Head Start Center, located at 8686 Pecan Tree Drive, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $82,700; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 15. Amending and re-enacting Ordinance 15791 so as to grant to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. the right, privilege and franchise, for a period of 50 years from the effective date of this ordinance, to lay, maintain and operate mains and pipes in, under, along and through the public streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, and other public places of and within the City of Baton Rouge for the transmission, distribution and sale of gas to the city of Baton Rouge and its inhabitants; providing regulations and conditions for the exercise of said right, privilege and franchise, and penalties for violation hereof. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 16. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a sub-recipient grant from the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. on behalf of the Department of Environmental Services in the total amount of $21,840 for the period of one year at the hourly rate of $17.50 , 24 hours per week, to provide funds for the partial reimbursement to the City-Parish for the inspection of private sewage treatment systems in the Comite River Watershed in East Baton Rouge Parish. By: Director of Public Works. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 8. CONDEMNATIONS: A. Gwendolyn Watkins, Donna Warriner, Sheila Pittman, Felicia Thompson, & Elliott Thompson 7016 Scenic Hwy.; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, Square 13, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 25, 2015 and April 22, 2015 Council Meetings) B. Michael Lyron Dupuy 18115 Plank Road 4.42 acres in Tract 5 - Council District 1 (This item was deferred from April 22, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Eva Curry 9002 Whitfield Street (Front Building Only); Lot 7, Square 2, Taylor Tract - Council District 02 D. Timothy Allen Damon & Carol D. Damon 1728 Port Drive; Lot 29-B, South Highland Industrial Park Subdivision - Council District 03 E. Creola Givens 5656 Peerless Street & Rear Shed; Lots 7 & 8, Square 48, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 05 F. Lennard Dwight Lewis, Johnny Thompson & Louise Lewis Thompson; 6150 Landis Drive; Lot 214, Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 05 G. Larry Hebert & Veronica Nelson Hebert 3833 Sycamore Street (Garage Only); Lot 22, Square 7, Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 05 H. Binning Properties, LLC; 3023 North Street; Lot 4, Square 2, Progress Park Subdivision - Council District 07 I. Weller Avenue Baptist Church 3535 Mohican Street; Lot Y, Tunica Subdivision - Council District 07 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Presentation by the Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Program, to provide programmatic 2nd quarter updates on the 2015 Head Start/Early Head Start program year. By: Director, DHDS. (This item was deferred from the May 27, 2015 Council Meeting) F. Lennard Dwight Lewis, Johnny Thompson & Louise Lewis Thompson; 6150 Landis Drive; Lot 214, Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 05 G. Larry Hebert & Veronica Nelson Hebert 3833 Sycamore Street (Garage Only); Lot 22, Square 7, Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 05 H. Binning Properties, LLC; 3023 North Street; Lot 4, Square 2, Progress Park Subdivision - Council District 07 I. Weller Avenue Baptist Church 3535 Mohican Street; Lot Y, Tunica Subdivision - Council District 07 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Presentation by the Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Program, to provide programmatic 2nd quarter updates on the 2015 Head Start/Early Head Start program year. By: Director, DHDS. (This item was deferred from the May 27, 2015 Council Meeting)
An Ordinance creating the Third-Florida Economic Development District within the City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; defining the boundaries thereof from which area City sales tax increments will be determined and used to fund a portion of the costs of an economic development project costs as described herein, all in accordance with and authorized by Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; designating the governing authority of the district pledging and dedicating the two percent of incremental sales tax collected within the boundaries of the Third-Florida Economic Development District to be used to finance said economic development project costs; requiring the baseline sales tax collection rate in the Third-Florida Economic Development District to be certified; and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
Authorizing the appropriation of $1,000,000 of sewer impact fees, collected within the City of Zachary by EBROSCO, for the Rollins Road Regional Pump Station Capacity Project (Budget Supplement No. 8447). By: Interim Director of Public Works.
ADJOURNMENT
Jun 24, 2015 Metropolitan Council
(Due to a Power Outage part of the Metropolitan Council Meeting is only available in audio) PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
(Due to a Power Outage part of the Metropolitan Council Meeting is only available in audio) 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 6. ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of June 10, 2015 and Regular Council Zoning of June 17, 2015. 7. INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: None. CONDEMNATIONS: 1. Frederick E. Wicker 9347 Port Hudson-Pride Road & Shed; Tract D, Louella Wicker Price Estate - Council District 01 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 2. Neichole Hess 1048 Sparrow Street; Lots 14 & 15, Square 10, Scotland Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 3. James Lavy & Ida C. Lavy 1763 Snipe Street; Lot 16, Square 108(1), North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 4. Juanita Early 1454 Cardinal Street & Rear Garage; Lots 11 & 12, Square 16, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 5. John D. Thomas & Alice W. Thomas 2952 75th Avenue; Lot 196, Woodaire Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 6. Gerald Charlet & Susan Charlet 5348 Hammond Street; Lot 296, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 7. Thurman C Varnado & Margaret B. Varnado 4108 Fairfields Avenue & Rear Garage; Lot 192, Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 8. Will Parker 1051 N. 49th Street & Rear Shed; Lot 43, Square 51, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 9. Expert Maintenance Service, LLC 4779 Sherwood Street; Lot 35, Square 11, North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 10. Beatrice Hogan 1463 N. 49th Street; Lot 25, Square 56, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 11. Mechelle Williams & Charley Causey 1121 N. 32nd Street; Lot 8, Square 10, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 12. Elizabeth G Louviere, Drew M Louviere, Lance J Louviere Testamentary Trust 2336 Main Street; Lot 35, Square 2, Combouzou Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 13. Elnora Avant 2705 River Road; Lot A, Square 179, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 14. Joseph A Broussard, Sr. & Joseph A Broussard, Jr. 954 Terrace Street; Northeast Portion of Lot 1, Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 15. Nathan H Reed, Sr. & Gertrude R Young 285 W. Harrison Street & Rear Sheds; Lot 10 Square 26, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 16. Andrea Demon Hamilton 1996 70th Avenue; Lots 30 & 31, Square 8, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 20, Square 55, Greenville Extension Charles W. Oliver 1262 North 47th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,051.44 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 2. Lot 2, Square 355, Dickerson Place Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. South 16th Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $11,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,318.48 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 3. Lot 35, Whispering Oaks Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Lazy Oaks Drive Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,698.98 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 4. Lot 10+, Square 9, Northdale Leslie Dalcourt North 20th Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 700.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,471.78 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 5. Lot 147, Holiday Woods Patricia A. Brown East Monarch Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $14,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,936.32 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 6. Lot 74, Bryan Estates Damon & Damon Regatta Drive Properties, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,291.87 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 7. Lot 115, Highland Gardens Latonya Thomas Dalton Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 4,842.49 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 8. Lot 116, Highland Gardens Latonya Thomas Dalton Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $10,157.31 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. 9. Lot 30, Square 24, Eden Park Freddie L. Johnson North 37th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,039.37 Bids received July 15, 2015. Introduce for public hearing July 22, 2015. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Case 18-15 3445 and 3465 Cedarcrest Avenue To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One), on the east side of Cedarcrest Avenue, north of Stanley Aubin Lane, on Lot X-2-A and X-3 of the Southmoor Subdivision and Mary S. Kleinpeter Property. Section 24, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck). Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on July 15, 2015 2. Case 19-15 16375 South Harrell's Ferry Road To rezone from R (Rural) to LC1 (Light Commercial One), on the north side of South Harrell's Ferry Road, east of O'Neal Lane, on a portion of the M.D. Valentine Tract. Section 46, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on July 15, 2015 3. Case 20-15 8378 Rainbow Drive To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to A2.6 (Zero Lot Line), on the southeast corner of Rainbow and Sholar Drive, on Lot 79 of Bonaire Subdivision. Section 40, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve failed for lack of five (5) affirmative votes, 2-5. Introduce for public hearing on July 15, 2015 4. Case 21-15 3109 Perkins Road To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One), on the north side of Perkins Road, east of Ferndale Avenue, on a portion of Lots 13-B and 14, Square 27 of Hundred Oaks Park. Section 94, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 12-Delgado) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Future Land Use Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 6-1. Introduce for public hearing on July 15, 2015 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Joshua Chataignier for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $12,134.55, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 2. Authorizing settlement of the claim of James Myers for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's fourplex, in the amount of $55,990.94 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 3. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Robert L. Warren for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's fourplex, in the amount of $46,013.92 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 4. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Irma Plummer dba Wiat Holdings, LLC for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's fourplex, in the amount of $36,025.90 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 5. Authorizing settlement of the claim of David Guidry for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's fourplexs, in the amount of $43,355.54 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" **This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 6. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "The Louisiana DOTD vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", suit no. 580,238 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $44,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $72.00, for a total amount of $44,072.00, 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 Jacob K. Wilson, State of Louisiana, DOTD) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 7. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Rosina Lagarde vs. Kendell Griffin, et al", no. 601,551 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $113,814.37, plus court costs in the amount of $1,010.20, for a total amount of $114,824.57, and appropriating $114,824.57 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Anne Marie Muller, Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 8. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to purchase 15 Automated External Defibrilators (AED's) to be installed at each EBR Head Start facility, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $25,282.20; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 9. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to purchase and install SL14 Security Laminate (Clear Armor) to all windows and doors throughout all city owned Head Start facilites, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $79,983; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 10. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to surplus through the EBR Purchasing Department Procurement procedures, the following vehicles purchased with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start: 2008 Chevy MID Bus - school bus VIN #1GBJG31K381170106 2001 Chevy Astro Van VIN #1GCFG25M111184826 2001 Chevy Cargo Van - VIN #1GNDM19W81B133945 2002 Chevy Malibu - VIN #1G1ND52J42M646109 2003 Chevy Astro Van - VIN #1GNDM19X73B126884 2003 Chevy Astro Van - VIN #1GNDM19X23B126565 1997 Ford Taurus GL - VIN #1FALP52U5VA193324 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 11. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to purchase a copier as follows: Toshiba e-Studio 5560CT, with large capacity paper feeder, saddle stich finisher; 2 or 3 hole punch, for the Head Start Administrative office, located at 4523 Plank Road, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $10,929; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 12. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to remove the existing playground, purchase and install new playground equipment at the Wonderland Head Start Center, located at 1500 Oleander Street, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $31,910; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 13. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to remove the existing playground, purchase and install new playground equipment at the Progress Road II Head Start Center, located at 1881 Progress Road, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $15,050; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 14. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to remove the existing playground, purchase and install new playground equipment at the Charlie Thomas Head Start Center, located at 8686 Pecan Tree Drive, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $82,700; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 15. Amending and re-enacting Ordinance 15791 so as to grant to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. the right, privilege and franchise, for a period of 50 years from the effective date of this ordinance, to lay, maintain and operate mains and pipes in, under, along and through the public streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, and other public places of and within the City of Baton Rouge for the transmission, distribution and sale of gas to the city of Baton Rouge and its inhabitants; providing regulations and conditions for the exercise of said right, privilege and franchise, and penalties for violation hereof. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 16. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a sub-recipient grant from the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. on behalf of the Department of Environmental Services in the total amount of $21,840 for the period of one year at the hourly rate of $17.50 , 24 hours per week, to provide funds for the partial reimbursement to the City-Parish for the inspection of private sewage treatment systems in the Comite River Watershed in East Baton Rouge Parish. By: Director of Public Works. Introduce for public hearing on July 22, 2015 8. CONDEMNATIONS: A. Gwendolyn Watkins, Donna Warriner, Sheila Pittman, Felicia Thompson, & Elliott Thompson 7016 Scenic Hwy.; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, Square 13, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 25, 2015 and April 22, 2015 Council Meetings) B. Michael Lyron Dupuy 18115 Plank Road 4.42 acres in Tract 5 - Council District 1 (This item was deferred from April 22, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Eva Curry 9002 Whitfield Street (Front Building Only); Lot 7, Square 2, Taylor Tract - Council District 02 D. Timothy Allen Damon & Carol D. Damon 1728 Port Drive; Lot 29-B, South Highland Industrial Park Subdivision - Council District 03 E. Creola Givens 5656 Peerless Street & Rear Shed; Lots 7 & 8, Square 48, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 05 F. Lennard Dwight Lewis, Johnny Thompson & Louise Lewis Thompson; 6150 Landis Drive; Lot 214, Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 05 G. Larry Hebert & Veronica Nelson Hebert 3833 Sycamore Street (Garage Only); Lot 22, Square 7, Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 05 H. Binning Properties, LLC; 3023 North Street; Lot 4, Square 2, Progress Park Subdivision - Council District 07 I. Weller Avenue Baptist Church 3535 Mohican Street; Lot Y, Tunica Subdivision - Council District 07 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Presentation by the Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Program, to provide programmatic 2nd quarter updates on the 2015 Head Start/Early Head Start program year. By: Director, DHDS. (This item was deferred from the May 27, 2015 Council Meeting) F. Lennard Dwight Lewis, Johnny Thompson & Louise Lewis Thompson; 6150 Landis Drive; Lot 214, Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 05 G. Larry Hebert & Veronica Nelson Hebert 3833 Sycamore Street (Garage Only); Lot 22, Square 7, Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 05 H. Binning Properties, LLC; 3023 North Street; Lot 4, Square 2, Progress Park Subdivision - Council District 07 I. Weller Avenue Baptist Church 3535 Mohican Street; Lot Y, Tunica Subdivision - Council District 07 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Presentation by the Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Program, to provide programmatic 2nd quarter updates on the 2015 Head Start/Early Head Start program year. By: Director, DHDS. (This item was deferred from the May 27, 2015 Council Meeting)
An Ordinance creating the Third-Florida Economic Development District within the City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; defining the boundaries thereof from which area City sales tax increments will be determined and used to fund a portion of the costs of an economic development project costs as described herein, all in accordance with and authorized by Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; designating the governing authority of the district pledging and dedicating the two percent of incremental sales tax collected within the boundaries of the Third-Florida Economic Development District to be used to finance said economic development project costs; requiring the baseline sales tax collection rate in the Third-Florida Economic Development District to be certified; and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
Authorizing the appropriation of $1,000,000 of sewer impact fees, collected within the City of Zachary by EBROSCO, for the Rollins Road Regional Pump Station Capacity Project (Budget Supplement No. 8447). By: Interim Director of Public Works.
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