(Due to technical difficulties, we now join the meeting already in progress) PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Zoning Meeting of October 21, 2015, Regular Council Meeting of October 28, 2015, The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of November 3, 2015 and Special Council Meeting of November 5, 2015.
PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY This is a public meeting. In accordance with Title 1, Sections 1.2(c)(9) and 1.7(a) of the Code of Ordinances, all items on this agenda are open for public comment with the exception of those items listed as “Introductions”. Items listed as “Introductions” will be available for public comment at subsequent meetings. Those members of the public desiring to speak on a particular item should refer to a meeting agenda and fill out a request to speak card indicating which item they wish to speak on and place it in the designated location prior to the meeting. Once the item is announced, each person’s name who has filled out a card will be called on to speak for the amount of time so designated by the Pro-Tem.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates for the year 2016. MILLAGE East Baton Rouge Parish Operating Tax 3.44 City of Baton Rouge Operating Tax 6.22 City of Baton Rouge Three Platoon Police Tax .90 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District 1.12 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District (additional) .29 Emergency Medical Services 3.13 Baton Rouge Municipal Fire Salaries & Benefits 6.00 Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 3.84 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 10.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 10.00 Downtown Development District 10.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 9.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 By: Finance Director. Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 2. Amending Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, which regulates the Pretreatment of Pollutants by Industrial Users and was last updated in 1990, to further establish uniform and streamlined permitting and compliance requirements, enforcement procedures, incorporate new pretreatment industry standards, technologies and practices, and maintain consistency with applicable federal and state guidelines. By: Director of Environmental Services. CONDEMNATIONS: 3. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 241; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 4. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 242; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 5. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 243; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 6. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 244; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 7. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 245; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 8. Renate K. Odum 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 246; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 9. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 247; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 10. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 248; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 11. John Eads & Marie Eads 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 291; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 12. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 292; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 13. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 293; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 14. City Holdings, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 294; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 15. Worthy's Rental Investment Group, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 295; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 16. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 296; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 17. John Bernard & Stephanie Bernard (Baum) 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 297; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 18. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 298; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Case 46-15 8120 N. Essen Heights Court To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to NO (Neighborhood Office), located at the corner of Essen Lane and North Essen Heights Court on Lot 90 of Essen Heights Subdivision. Section 41, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 2. Case 47-15 11022 Old Hammond Highway To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to NO (Neighborhood Office), located on the south side of Old Hammond Highway, on the east side of Darius Drive, on Lot 16 of the Darius Place Subdivision. Section 87 and Section 62, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 3. Case 48-15 3535 South Sherwood Forest Boulevard To rezone from C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) to C-AB-2 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Two) at the intersection of South Sherwood Forest Boulevard and New Castle Drive on a portion of Tract B-1.Section 51, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8 - Amoroso) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 4. Case 49-15 6411 Perkins Road and 6475 Moss Side Lane To rezone from B1 (Transition) and C1 (Light Commercial) to LC2 (Light Commercial Two), located on the east side of Perkins Road, and south of Quail Drive, on Lots 1-B and 2, of the Moss Side Place Subdivision. Section 42, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 5. Case 50-15 3897, 3881 & 3875 Government Street To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One), located at the corner of Government Street and East Drive on a portion of lot 20. Section 81, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 7-Marcelle) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 6. Case 51-15 14452 Airline Highway To rezone from R (Rural) to LC1 (Light Commercial One), located on the south side of Airline Highway, east of Baringer-Foreman Road, on Lot B-1-A. Section 51, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Boé) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 7. Case 53-15 7601 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Suite 100 To rezone from C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) to C-AB-2 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Two) on property located at the corner of Bluebonnet Boulevard and Park Rowe Avenue on a portion of Block H. Section 58, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA(Council District 11 - Heck) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 8. ISPUD-5-15 Township at Old Goodwood A development plan for eight low density single family residential units located east of Lobdell Avenue and north of Lasalle Avenue, on the Remainder of Lot 2, E-1, F-1 and G-1, Block 2 of Lobdell Acres Subdivision and Lots F and G of East Goodwood Subdivision. Section 90, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 9. SPUD-4-15 Westminster Office Park A development plan for an office park located south of Jefferson Highway and east of Chelsea Drive, on Lot B-1 of the George W. and Etta V. Reynaud Tract. Section 39, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 10. SPUD-5-15 Overton Walk A development plan for 17 low density single family residential units located south of Old Hammond Highway and east of Brentwood Drive, on Lots 8, 9-A and 9-B being the David Davis Tract. Section 87 and 88, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 11. PA-9-15 9139 Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Agricultural/Rural to Residential Neighborhood on the north side of Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road east of Tucker Road on Lot 6-A. Section 2,T5S R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 1-Welch) Introduce for public hearing on January 20, 2016 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, to enter into a lease agreement with Renaissance Park, LLC for an off-site storage space located at 415 N. 15th Street, Suite 2-A located on the 2nd floor containing approximately 15,280 square feet, in anticipation of remediation and demolition of the current River Center Branch Library and construction of the replacement River Center Branch Library. By: EBRP Library Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 24, 2015 2. Presentation by the Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Program, to provide programmatic 4th quarter updates on the 2015 Head Start/Early Head Start program year. By: DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 24, 2015 3. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Fraternity Street Bridge Replacement Over Monte Sano Bayou, being City/Parish project no. C/P 13-BR-LA-0004. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on November 24, 2015 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $1,000,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with National Housing & Community Development Organization, as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for rent to low-to-moderate income tenants in Fortune Addition and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 24, 2015 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $400,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Choctaw Lodge GP, LLC, as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the rehabilitation of the Choctaw Lodge Apartments at 4115, 4150 and 4202 Mohican-Prescott Crossover, for rent to low-to-moderate income tenants, and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 24, 2015 6. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $475,700.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, Inc., as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for sale or rent to low income persons on 24th Street in Parkview Subdivision, and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 24, 2015 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $349,835.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc., as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for sale to low income persons on McKinley Street in South Baton Rouge Subdivision, and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 24, 2015
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Fairchild Street/Badley Road Improvements Project Number: 06-CS-HC-0018 Original Estimated Cost: $4,653,316.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131586 Account Number: 374.7260432.652310.5924306 Council Award Date: August 28, 2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, L.L.C. Change Order Number: 2 (two) Change Order Amount: $ 274,524.80 Original Contract Amount: $4,588,718.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 78,595.86 New Contract Amount: $4,941,838.66 Description: To increase the contract quantities for the following items: 4010100 Traffic Maintenance Aggregate (Truck Measure) and 9070200 Concrete curb and gutter (2' Wide) Why Required: To modify the contract quantities for the items listed above. (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) 2. Project Title: Saint Louis and Saint Ferdinand Streets Roadway Improvements Project Number: 10-CS-CI-0073 Original Estimated Cost: $1,099,940.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131587 Account Number: 337.7551492.652310.5901610, 339.7260342.652310.5923406 Council Award Date: August 28, 2013 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (three) (extend contract for 112 additional days) Change Order Amount: $242,675.67 Original Contract Amount: $1,071,842.72 Net Previous Changes: $ 70,226.32 New Contract Amount: $1,384,744.71 Description: Includes the adjustment of various items to reflect final quantities, changes in traffic signal equipment and communication line installation, and additional work in West Parking Garage Why Required: Signal items and installation were revised for better operation with existing equipment, additional garage work was necessary due to unforeseen conditions. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: None. C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Electrical Repair & Maintenance Project A15-0870- Account 012.7803000.643550 ESTIMATE: $375,000. A dollar value is not implied or guaranteed since the contractor will be contacted on an as-needed basis. *Buffalo Electric $126.75 Standard/ $190.00 Overtime D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for providing engineering services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-010, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $10,761.00 (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 4 with Gotech, Inc., w/subconsultant: Volkert, Inc., for construction inspection support services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support Project - Group 2, Project No. 12-CN-MS-0013, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, to extend the contract time to December 31, 2016 and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000.00. (Account No. 411.7578971.752220.6087601, 415.7578971.752220.6087601) By: Director of Environmental Services. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 13 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. (formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program, and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2016, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $9,750,000.00 contingent upon approval by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution.(Account No. 445.7579013.752230.6016206) By: Director of Environmental Services G. Repealing Ordinance 8668, Adopted May 25, 1988, and Amending Ordinance 8148, Adopted May 14, 1986, Relating to the appointment of the East Baton Rouge Communications District Board of Commissioners. By: EBRP Communications District. (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) H. Discussion on the process to appoint a Council Member when a vacancy in the membership of the Metropolitan Council occurs and taking any action necessary with regards to that process. By: Councilwoman Daniel. I. A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Downtown Development District of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 24, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District, for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2017, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2021, to provide funds (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax), to be used entirely and exclusively for the planning, development, management, operation and improvement of the facilities, public improvements and services of the Downtown Development District of the City of Baton Rouge; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. J. A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 24, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 11.1 mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2016, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2025, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of maintaining and operating the public library system of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and its branches, and improving services, acquiring land and constructing new library facilities, to be administered by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board of Control, in the manner required by law; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. K. Requesting the Planning Commission conduct a study of "Rural" zoned properties on Highland Road between Siegen Lane and I-10, and on Pecue Lane between Perkins Road and Highland Road, to determine the appropriateness of rezoning these properties to "REA1". By: Councilman Loupe. L. A resolution supporting and endorsing a Fair Chance in Hiring Policy for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to remove obstacles to employment and to allow all citizens to be considered for employment opportunities with the City-Parish on basis of his or her merits. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. M. Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on October 14, 2015, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Robert Spears & Henry Kemp - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9415 (829 St. John Lane & Garage; Lots 14, 15, 16, & 17, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel. N. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 24, 2015 at Original 195 of Bundle 12676 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Mary E. Joseph"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9346 (215 N. 26th Street; Lot 22, Square 1, Lincoln Park Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Wicker. O. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 29, 2015 at Original 274 of Bundle 12685 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Mary Jackson Bell"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9397 (856 N. 35th Street & Rear Carport; Lot 5, Square 4, Eden Park Subdivision. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. P. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the TMG Consulting Contract for additional services in an amount not to exceed $12,000. (Account No. 481.0910002.643540) By: Director of Aviation.
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Roosevelt Hamilton, Lucille H. Hawkins, Elnora H. Parker, Jimmie Selders, James, Selders, and Isador Hamilton 2786 N. Lark Street; Lot 21, Square C, Scotland Addition Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Wiley Williams, III, Johnnie Williams, Louis L. Williams, Irma L. Williams Friday, Edward Williams, and Bobby L. Williams 2229 Thomas H. Delpit Drive; Lot 8, Square 37, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Wiley Williams, III, Johnnie Williams, Louis L. Williams, Irma L. Williams Friday, Edward Williams, and Bobby L. Williams 2231 Thomas H. Delpit Drive; Lot 8, Square 37, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) D. Leah L. Browning, Gary B. Browning, Jared B. Browning, & Kevin B. Browning 23360 Liberty Road; Tract B, A.K. Browning Tract - District 01 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) E. Alton Lindo, Clara Warren, Ida M. Henry, Marie Lee, Bertha Lewis, & Rosalie Lindo 4142 Uncas Street; Lot 4, Square 21, Prosperity Addition Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) F. Eva Jones & Dave H. Jones, Jr. 4161 Uncas Street; Lot 9, Square 16, Prosperity Addition Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) G. Jeffrey Anderson A Certain Lot North of 20387 Reames Road; Tracts 8 & 9, Anderson Susie Griffin Tract - Subdivision - District 01 (This item was deferred from the October 14, 2015 Council Meeting) H. Marie Reado & Aldric Celestine 6537 Harry Drive; Lot 195, Melrose East Subdivision - District 06 (This item was deferred from the October 14, 2015 Council Meeting) I. Samuel Davis, Jr. & Beverly N. Davis 3823 Sherwood Street; Lot 227, N. Highland Heights Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 14, 2015 Council Meeting) J. Louis Wendt 3233 Carlotta Street; North ½ of Lot 3, Square 4, Louisiana Terrace Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 14, 2015 Council Meeting) K. Cardell Thomas 11077 Cypress Glen Avenue; Lot 1, Cypress Heights Subdivision - District 02 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) L. Ellison Shephard 12725 Camden Street; Lot 19, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision - District 02 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) M. James Boulanger 4100 Blount Road; Lot 6-B, Liberty Farms Subdivision - District 02 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) N. Matthew Johnson 9655 Gassie Street; Lot 28, Kelly Subdivision - District 02 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) O. Esther Browder & Clifford Smith Revocable Living Trust Previously 704 Anselmo Lane; 0.118 acres in Alice White Tract - District 03 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) P. Esther Browder & Clifford Smith Revocable Living Trust West of Previously 704 Anselmo Lane; 0.118 acres in Alice White Tract - District 03 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) Q. Bernadine Dunn 5725 Sumrall Drive; Lot 354, Glen Oaks Subdivision - District 05 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) R. Levar Knighten 6676 Ford Street; Lot 24-A, Square 13, Zion City Subdivision - District 05 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) S. Richard Investments, LLC 5415 Satinwood Drive; Lot 33, Merrydale Subdivision - District 05 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) T. Sunbelt Properties of Mississippi, LLC 1763 Wooddale Court; Lots 53 & 54, Wooddale Center Subdivision - District 06 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) U. Emile Hampton & Florida Hampton 4834 Jonah Street & Rear Shed; Lot 2, Square 50, Greenville Extension Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) V. Ron Baker 1156 Progress Street; Lot 64-A, Square 2, Progress Park Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) W. Deron Smith 3834 Sherwood Street; Lot 241 & West ½ of Lot 242, N. Highlands Estates Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) X. Ricky Berry - 3032 Seneca Street (Rear Garage Only); East ½ of Lot 2 & West ½ of Lot 3, Square 13, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) Y. Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish 4546 North Street (Building 6); Lot A, Robert B. McCall Properties Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) Z. Richard Investments, LLC 5436 Frey Street & Rear Garage; Lot 117, Fieldcrest Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) AA. Nancy Mangin 15516 E. Riverdale Avenue; Lot 8, Riverdale Subdivision - District 08 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) BB. Charles C. Spillman 16420 Bristoe Avenue; Lot 83, O'Neal Place Subdivision - District 09 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) CC. Martha Porche, Diane Davis, Cynthia Porche, & Vanessa Perkins 1862 Arizona Street; North 20' of Lot 33, Square 6, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) DD. Barbara Lewis, Edward Robertson, & Edward McKee 280 W. Grant Street & Rear Shed; Lot 22, Square 102, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) EE. Alan Juderjahn 1360 W. Garfield Street; Lot 22, Square 179, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) FF. Audrey Prater, Gathus Beauchamp, Rose Dadzie, Theras Beauchamp, Wilhelmina Beauchamp 234 W. Harrison Street & Rear Shed; Lot 12, Square 24, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) GG. Joseph Dangerfield 238 W. Polk Street; East ½ of Lot 8, Square 28, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) HH. Joseph Dangerfield 235 W. Polk Street; Lot 7, Square 30, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) II. Welcome Helena Andrews & Kristen Andrews 805 N. 9th Street; Lot 3, Square 294, Lake Park Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) JJ. MMP Enterprises, Inc. 228 S. 19th Street; Lot 11 & South 35' of Lot 10, Square 6, Fuqua-Lamon Town Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) KK. MMP Enterprises, Inc. 224 S. 19th Street; Lot 11 & South 35' of Lot 10, Square 6, Fuqua-Lamon Town Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) LL. Irma Reese & Ernest Junius 1852 & 1854 Kentucky Street; Lots 13 & 15, Square 14, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Amending the Preliminary Current Expense Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2016 submitted by the Mayor-President; and adopting the Final Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2016. By: Mayor-President. Must be recessed to December 8, 2015 B. Fixing and establishing the annual compensation of the Mayor-President for the term commencing January 1, 2017, in accordance with Section 4.02 of The Plan of Government. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 and October 14, 2015 Council Meetings) C. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Healing Place Serve for case management; educational, career and job assistance; transportation; and community outreach for the BRAVE program under the U.S. Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Prevention and Demonstration Grant by increasing the compensation by an additional $129,959.05, for a total compensation not to exceed $344,798.00; and to amend the timeframe of said contract to end September 30, 2016. By: Office of the Mayor-President. (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) D. Amending the 2015 current expense budget for the Hermitage Cross Creek Crime Prevention and Development District so as to appropriate $8,000 from the district's Fund Balance - Unassigned to provide funding for recurring operations through the remaining months of 2015. By: Hermitage Cross Creek Crime Prevention & Development District. E. Amend the 2015 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15844, dated 12/9/14, so as to change the allotment as follows, effective November 14, 2015. MAYOR-PRESIDENT'S OFFICE - PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP PILOT (P3) GRANT (NEW); ADD:(1) Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Program Manager, job code 300170. By: Mayor-President and Interim Human Resources Director. F. Amend the 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15913, dated 3/25/2015, so as to make the following changes, effective November 14, 2015. ADD: Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Program Manager job code 300170 pay grade 2260($49,975-$84,385). By: Mayor-President and Interim Human Resources Director. G. Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $134,215.77 received from the state Office of Juvenile Justice, representing reimbursements for certain expenditures eligible under the federal foster care reimbursement program (social security act, as amended, title IV-E, section 470, et seq.). These funds will be used for needs of the Department of Juvenile Services including personnel costs, fiscal management fees, and other associated costs. By: Interim Director of Juvenile Services. H. Authorization to appropriate $124,408.47 from the Parish General Fund (002..380000. - Fund Balance Unassigned) as authorized by Resolution No. 44062, which was adopted on April 27, 2005, to cover cost overruns on projects. The funds will be placed in the following grant project: FAIS Project Number 8498987- Install CAT II Approach Lighting Phase I & II (BS#008441) By: Director of Aviation. I. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No 4 - final to the Michael Baker, Jr. Inc. contract for additional Design/Construction Administration services associated with Runway 22R Special CAT II Upgrade Project in an amount not to exceed $124,408.47 (Account no. 482.0989002.652200.8498987). By: Director of Aviation. J. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Amanda Mohr, et al vs. City/Parish of East Baton Rouge, et al", no. 622,401 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $85,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,610.14, for a total amount of $86,610.14, and appropriating $$86,610.14 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is John L. Tyler, Tyler & Possa) By: Parish Attorney. K. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Margaret Brown Joseph for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Fire Department Employee, in the amount of $24,394.00, 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. L. Consideration of suspending, rescinding, or approving route changes approved by the CATS Board at their October 20, 2015, meeting in accordance with LRS. 48:1460 (9). By: CATS. M. Authorization for the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Beard International Services and Technologies, LLC to provide construction management services for the project entitled: Program Management Services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, RFQ No. 20008-15EBRPMARC. By: EBRPMARC Director. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $2,000,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with LaFleur Industries, LLC, as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of duplex housing for rent to low-to-moderate income tenants in Fortune Addition and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for the transfer of the following adjudicated property: Lot 11+, Square 6of Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision, described further on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, for the purpose of blight removal. By: Parish Attorney and Redevelopment Authority. P. 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 80 Sharp AQUOS BOARD Interactive Display Systems to be located 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 $320,000; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
APPOINTMENTS: A. BOARD OF APPEAL: Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint or replace Carolyn Torrance, whose term expires November 16, 2015, effective November 17, 2015. This appointment is a four year term. Current Ballot: Neal Paul Miller (Received letter from Mayor) Joseph Ardoin Jr. (Received letter from Mayor) (This item was deferred from the October 14, 2015 Council Meeting) B. BOARD OF APPEAL: Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint or replace Adam Kurz, whose term expires November 16, 2015, effective November 17, 2015. This appointment is a four year term. Current Ballot: Neal Paul Miller (Received letter from Mayor) Joseph Ardoin Jr. (Received letter from Mayor) (This item was deferred from the October 14, 2015 Council Meeting) C. CHANEYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Roger Sanford, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No information received D. LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Jason Jacob, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jason Jacob (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Martha Guarisco Nicole Learson E. LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Travis Woodard, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jason Jacob (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Martha Guarisco Nicole Learson F. PERSONNEL BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Dave Besse, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Haled Saleh G. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Todd Sterling, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. (City Appointment) Current Ballot: Sergio Aviles William Doran Clifford Grout Sarah Holliday Mark Martin Todd Sterling (Received letter requesting reappointment) H. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Sarah Holliday, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. (City Appointment) Current Ballot: Sergio Aviles William Doran Clifford Grout Sarah Holliday (Received letter requesting reappointment) Mark Martin Todd Sterling I. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Laurie Marien, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. (Rural Appointment) Current Ballot: April Hawthorn Christopher Toombs J. VISIT BATON ROUGE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Ralph Ney, whose term expires December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This appointment is for a three year term. (Baton Rouge Lodging Association representative) Current Ballot: No information received K. VISIT BATON ROUGE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Scott Michelet, whose term expires December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This appointment is for a three year term. (Baton Rouge Lodging Association representative) Current Ballot: No information received L. VISIT BATON ROUGE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Mickey Parenton, whose term expires December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This appointment is for a three year term. (Foundation for Historical Louisiana Representative) Current Ballot: No information received M. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Donald Weatherspoon, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No information received N. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Louis Kelly, Jr., whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No information received O. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing George Dean, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No information received
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Amending the Preliminary Current Expense Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2016 submitted by the Mayor-President; and adopting the Final Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2016. By: Mayor-President. Must be recessed to December 8, 2015 B. Fixing and establishing the annual compensation of the Mayor-President for the term commencing January 1, 2017, in accordance with Section 4.02 of The Plan of Government. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 and October 14, 2015 Council Meetings) C. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Healing Place Serve for case management; educational, career and job assistance; transportation; and community outreach for the BRAVE program under the U.S. Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Prevention and Demonstration Grant by increasing the compensation by an additional $129,959.05, for a total compensation not to exceed $344,798.00; and to amend the timeframe of said contract to end September 30, 2016. By: Office of the Mayor-President. (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) D. Amending the 2015 current expense budget for the Hermitage Cross Creek Crime Prevention and Development District so as to appropriate $8,000 from the district's Fund Balance - Unassigned to provide funding for recurring operations through the remaining months of 2015. By: Hermitage Cross Creek Crime Prevention & Development District. E. Amend the 2015 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15844, dated 12/9/14, so as to change the allotment as follows, effective November 14, 2015. MAYOR-PRESIDENT'S OFFICE - PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP PILOT (P3) GRANT (NEW); ADD:(1) Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Program Manager, job code 300170. By: Mayor-President and Interim Human Resources Director. F. Amend the 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15913, dated 3/25/2015, so as to make the following changes, effective November 14, 2015. ADD: Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Program Manager job code 300170 pay grade 2260($49,975-$84,385). By: Mayor-President and Interim Human Resources Director. G. Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $134,215.77 received from the state Office of Juvenile Justice, representing reimbursements for certain expenditures eligible under the federal foster care reimbursement program (social security act, as amended, title IV-E, section 470, et seq.). These funds will be used for needs of the Department of Juvenile Services including personnel costs, fiscal management fees, and other associated costs. By: Interim Director of Juvenile Services. H. Authorization to appropriate $124,408.47 from the Parish General Fund (002..380000. - Fund Balance Unassigned) as authorized by Resolution No. 44062, which was adopted on April 27, 2005, to cover cost overruns on projects. The funds will be placed in the following grant project: FAIS Project Number 8498987- Install CAT II Approach Lighting Phase I & II (BS#008441) By: Director of Aviation. I. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No 4 - final to the Michael Baker, Jr. Inc. contract for additional Design/Construction Administration services associated with Runway 22R Special CAT II Upgrade Project in an amount not to exceed $124,408.47 (Account no. 482.0989002.652200.8498987). By: Director of Aviation. J. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Amanda Mohr, et al vs. City/Parish of East Baton Rouge, et al", no. 622,401 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $85,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,610.14, for a total amount of $86,610.14, and appropriating $$86,610.14 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is John L. Tyler, Tyler & Possa) By: Parish Attorney. K. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Margaret Brown Joseph for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Fire Department Employee, in the amount of $24,394.00, 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. L. Consideration of suspending, rescinding, or approving route changes approved by the CATS Board at their October 20, 2015, meeting in accordance with LRS. 48:1460 (9). By: CATS. M. Authorization for the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Beard International Services and Technologies, LLC to provide construction management services for the project entitled: Program Management Services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, RFQ No. 20008-15EBRPMARC. By: EBRPMARC Director. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $2,000,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with LaFleur Industries, LLC, as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of duplex housing for rent to low-to-moderate income tenants in Fortune Addition and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for the transfer of the following adjudicated property: Lot 11+, Square 6of Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision, described further on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, for the purpose of blight removal. By: Parish Attorney and Redevelopment Authority. P. 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 80 Sharp AQUOS BOARD Interactive Display Systems to be located 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 $320,000; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director.
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Fairchild Street/Badley Road Improvements Project Number: 06-CS-HC-0018 Original Estimated Cost: $4,653,316.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131586 Account Number: 374.7260432.652310.5924306 Council Award Date: August 28, 2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, L.L.C. Change Order Number: 2 (two) Change Order Amount: $ 274,524.80 Original Contract Amount: $4,588,718.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 78,595.86 New Contract Amount: $4,941,838.66 Description: To increase the contract quantities for the following items: 4010100 Traffic Maintenance Aggregate (Truck Measure) and 9070200 Concrete curb and gutter (2' Wide) Why Required: To modify the contract quantities for the items listed above. (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) 2. Project Title: Saint Louis and Saint Ferdinand Streets Roadway Improvements Project Number: 10-CS-CI-0073 Original Estimated Cost: $1,099,940.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131587 Account Number: 337.7551492.652310.5901610, 339.7260342.652310.5923406 Council Award Date: August 28, 2013 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (three) (extend contract for 112 additional days) Change Order Amount: $242,675.67 Original Contract Amount: $1,071,842.72 Net Previous Changes: $ 70,226.32 New Contract Amount: $1,384,744.71 Description: Includes the adjustment of various items to reflect final quantities, changes in traffic signal equipment and communication line installation, and additional work in West Parking Garage Why Required: Signal items and installation were revised for better operation with existing equipment, additional garage work was necessary due to unforeseen conditions. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: None. C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Electrical Repair & Maintenance Project A15-0870- Account 012.7803000.643550 ESTIMATE: $375,000. A dollar value is not implied or guaranteed since the contractor will be contacted on an as-needed basis. *Buffalo Electric $126.75 Standard/ $190.00 Overtime D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for providing engineering services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-010, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $10,761.00 (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 4 with Gotech, Inc., w/subconsultant: Volkert, Inc., for construction inspection support services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support Project - Group 2, Project No. 12-CN-MS-0013, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, to extend the contract time to December 31, 2016 and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000.00. (Account No. 411.7578971.752220.6087601, 415.7578971.752220.6087601) By: Director of Environmental Services. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 13 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. (formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program, and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2016, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $9,750,000.00 contingent upon approval by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution.(Account No. 445.7579013.752230.6016206) By: Director of Environmental Services G. Repealing Ordinance 8668, Adopted May 25, 1988, and Amending Ordinance 8148, Adopted May 14, 1986, Relating to the appointment of the East Baton Rouge Communications District Board of Commissioners. By: EBRP Communications District. (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) H. Discussion on the process to appoint a Council Member when a vacancy in the membership of the Metropolitan Council occurs and taking any action necessary with regards to that process. By: Councilwoman Daniel. I. A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Downtown Development District of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 24, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District, for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2017, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2021, to provide funds (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax), to be used entirely and exclusively for the planning, development, management, operation and improvement of the facilities, public improvements and services of the Downtown Development District of the City of Baton Rouge; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. J. A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 24, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 11.1 mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2016, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2025, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of maintaining and operating the public library system of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and its branches, and improving services, acquiring land and constructing new library facilities, to be administered by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board of Control, in the manner required by law; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. K. Requesting the Planning Commission conduct a study of "Rural" zoned properties on Highland Road between Siegen Lane and I-10, and on Pecue Lane between Perkins Road and Highland Road, to determine the appropriateness of rezoning these properties to "REA1". By: Councilman Loupe. L. A resolution supporting and endorsing a Fair Chance in Hiring Policy for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to remove obstacles to employment and to allow all citizens to be considered for employment opportunities with the City-Parish on basis of his or her merits. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. M. Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on October 14, 2015, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Robert Spears & Henry Kemp - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9415 (829 St. John Lane & Garage; Lots 14, 15, 16, & 17, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel. N. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 24, 2015 at Original 195 of Bundle 12676 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Mary E. Joseph"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9346 (215 N. 26th Street; Lot 22, Square 1, Lincoln Park Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Wicker. O. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 29, 2015 at Original 274 of Bundle 12685 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Mary Jackson Bell"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9397 (856 N. 35th Street & Rear Carport; Lot 5, Square 4, Eden Park Subdivision. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. P. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the TMG Consulting Contract for additional services in an amount not to exceed $12,000. (Account No. 481.0910002.643540) By: Director of Aviation.
ADJOURNMENT
(Due to technical difficulties, we now join the meeting already in progress) PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Zoning Meeting of October 21, 2015, Regular Council Meeting of October 28, 2015, The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of November 3, 2015 and Special Council Meeting of November 5, 2015.
PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY This is a public meeting. In accordance with Title 1, Sections 1.2(c)(9) and 1.7(a) of the Code of Ordinances, all items on this agenda are open for public comment with the exception of those items listed as “Introductions”. Items listed as “Introductions” will be available for public comment at subsequent meetings. Those members of the public desiring to speak on a particular item should refer to a meeting agenda and fill out a request to speak card indicating which item they wish to speak on and place it in the designated location prior to the meeting. Once the item is announced, each person’s name who has filled out a card will be called on to speak for the amount of time so designated by the Pro-Tem.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates for the year 2016. MILLAGE East Baton Rouge Parish Operating Tax 3.44 City of Baton Rouge Operating Tax 6.22 City of Baton Rouge Three Platoon Police Tax .90 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District 1.12 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District (additional) .29 Emergency Medical Services 3.13 Baton Rouge Municipal Fire Salaries & Benefits 6.00 Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 3.84 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 10.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 10.00 Downtown Development District 10.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 9.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 By: Finance Director. Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 2. Amending Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, which regulates the Pretreatment of Pollutants by Industrial Users and was last updated in 1990, to further establish uniform and streamlined permitting and compliance requirements, enforcement procedures, incorporate new pretreatment industry standards, technologies and practices, and maintain consistency with applicable federal and state guidelines. By: Director of Environmental Services. CONDEMNATIONS: 3. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 241; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 4. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 242; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 5. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 243; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 6. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 244; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 7. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 245; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 8. Renate K. Odum 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 246; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 9. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 247; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 10. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 248; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 11. John Eads & Marie Eads 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 291; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 12. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 292; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 13. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 293; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 14. City Holdings, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 294; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 15. Worthy's Rental Investment Group, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 295; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 16. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 296; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 17. John Bernard & Stephanie Bernard (Baum) 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 297; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 18. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 298; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Introduce for public meeting on November 24, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Case 46-15 8120 N. Essen Heights Court To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to NO (Neighborhood Office), located at the corner of Essen Lane and North Essen Heights Court on Lot 90 of Essen Heights Subdivision. Section 41, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 2. Case 47-15 11022 Old Hammond Highway To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to NO (Neighborhood Office), located on the south side of Old Hammond Highway, on the east side of Darius Drive, on Lot 16 of the Darius Place Subdivision. Section 87 and Section 62, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 3. Case 48-15 3535 South Sherwood Forest Boulevard To rezone from C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) to C-AB-2 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Two) at the intersection of South Sherwood Forest Boulevard and New Castle Drive on a portion of Tract B-1.Section 51, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8 - Amoroso) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 4. Case 49-15 6411 Perkins Road and 6475 Moss Side Lane To rezone from B1 (Transition) and C1 (Light Commercial) to LC2 (Light Commercial Two), located on the east side of Perkins Road, and south of Quail Drive, on Lots 1-B and 2, of the Moss Side Place Subdivision. Section 42, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 5. Case 50-15 3897, 3881 & 3875 Government Street To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One), located at the corner of Government Street and East Drive on a portion of lot 20. Section 81, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 7-Marcelle) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 6. Case 51-15 14452 Airline Highway To rezone from R (Rural) to LC1 (Light Commercial One), located on the south side of Airline Highway, east of Baringer-Foreman Road, on Lot B-1-A. Section 51, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Boé) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 7. Case 53-15 7601 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Suite 100 To rezone from C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) to C-AB-2 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Two) on property located at the corner of Bluebonnet Boulevard and Park Rowe Avenue on a portion of Block H. Section 58, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA(Council District 11 - Heck) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 8. ISPUD-5-15 Township at Old Goodwood A development plan for eight low density single family residential units located east of Lobdell Avenue and north of Lasalle Avenue, on the Remainder of Lot 2, E-1, F-1 and G-1, Block 2 of Lobdell Acres Subdivision and Lots F and G of East Goodwood Subdivision. Section 90, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 9. SPUD-4-15 Westminster Office Park A development plan for an office park located south of Jefferson Highway and east of Chelsea Drive, on Lot B-1 of the George W. and Etta V. Reynaud Tract. Section 39, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 10. SPUD-5-15 Overton Walk A development plan for 17 low density single family residential units located south of Old Hammond Highway and east of Brentwood Drive, on Lots 8, 9-A and 9-B being the David Davis Tract. Section 87 and 88, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11) Introduce for public hearing on December 2, 2015 11. PA-9-15 9139 Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Agricultural/Rural to Residential Neighborhood on the north side of Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road east of Tucker Road on Lot 6-A. Section 2,T5S R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 1-Welch) Introduce for public hearing on January 20, 2016 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, to enter into a lease agreement with Renaissance Park, LLC for an off-site storage space located at 415 N. 15th Street, Suite 2-A located on the 2nd floor containing approximately 15,280 square feet, in anticipation of remediation and demolition of the current River Center Branch Library and construction of the replacement River Center Branch Library. By: EBRP Library Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 24, 2015 2. Presentation by the Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Program, to provide programmatic 4th quarter updates on the 2015 Head Start/Early Head Start program year. By: DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 24, 2015 3. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Fraternity Street Bridge Replacement Over Monte Sano Bayou, being City/Parish project no. C/P 13-BR-LA-0004. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on November 24, 2015 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $1,000,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with National Housing & Community Development Organization, as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for rent to low-to-moderate income tenants in Fortune Addition and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 24, 2015 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $400,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Choctaw Lodge GP, LLC, as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the rehabilitation of the Choctaw Lodge Apartments at 4115, 4150 and 4202 Mohican-Prescott Crossover, for rent to low-to-moderate income tenants, and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 24, 2015 6. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $475,700.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, Inc., as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for sale or rent to low income persons on 24th Street in Parkview Subdivision, and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 24, 2015 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $349,835.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc., as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for sale to low income persons on McKinley Street in South Baton Rouge Subdivision, and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 24, 2015
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Fairchild Street/Badley Road Improvements Project Number: 06-CS-HC-0018 Original Estimated Cost: $4,653,316.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131586 Account Number: 374.7260432.652310.5924306 Council Award Date: August 28, 2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, L.L.C. Change Order Number: 2 (two) Change Order Amount: $ 274,524.80 Original Contract Amount: $4,588,718.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 78,595.86 New Contract Amount: $4,941,838.66 Description: To increase the contract quantities for the following items: 4010100 Traffic Maintenance Aggregate (Truck Measure) and 9070200 Concrete curb and gutter (2' Wide) Why Required: To modify the contract quantities for the items listed above. (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) 2. Project Title: Saint Louis and Saint Ferdinand Streets Roadway Improvements Project Number: 10-CS-CI-0073 Original Estimated Cost: $1,099,940.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131587 Account Number: 337.7551492.652310.5901610, 339.7260342.652310.5923406 Council Award Date: August 28, 2013 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (three) (extend contract for 112 additional days) Change Order Amount: $242,675.67 Original Contract Amount: $1,071,842.72 Net Previous Changes: $ 70,226.32 New Contract Amount: $1,384,744.71 Description: Includes the adjustment of various items to reflect final quantities, changes in traffic signal equipment and communication line installation, and additional work in West Parking Garage Why Required: Signal items and installation were revised for better operation with existing equipment, additional garage work was necessary due to unforeseen conditions. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: None. C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Electrical Repair & Maintenance Project A15-0870- Account 012.7803000.643550 ESTIMATE: $375,000. A dollar value is not implied or guaranteed since the contractor will be contacted on an as-needed basis. *Buffalo Electric $126.75 Standard/ $190.00 Overtime D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for providing engineering services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-010, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $10,761.00 (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 4 with Gotech, Inc., w/subconsultant: Volkert, Inc., for construction inspection support services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support Project - Group 2, Project No. 12-CN-MS-0013, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, to extend the contract time to December 31, 2016 and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000.00. (Account No. 411.7578971.752220.6087601, 415.7578971.752220.6087601) By: Director of Environmental Services. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 13 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. (formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program, and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2016, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $9,750,000.00 contingent upon approval by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution.(Account No. 445.7579013.752230.6016206) By: Director of Environmental Services G. Repealing Ordinance 8668, Adopted May 25, 1988, and Amending Ordinance 8148, Adopted May 14, 1986, Relating to the appointment of the East Baton Rouge Communications District Board of Commissioners. By: EBRP Communications District. (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) H. Discussion on the process to appoint a Council Member when a vacancy in the membership of the Metropolitan Council occurs and taking any action necessary with regards to that process. By: Councilwoman Daniel. I. A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Downtown Development District of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 24, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District, for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2017, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2021, to provide funds (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax), to be used entirely and exclusively for the planning, development, management, operation and improvement of the facilities, public improvements and services of the Downtown Development District of the City of Baton Rouge; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. J. A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 24, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 11.1 mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2016, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2025, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of maintaining and operating the public library system of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and its branches, and improving services, acquiring land and constructing new library facilities, to be administered by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board of Control, in the manner required by law; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. K. Requesting the Planning Commission conduct a study of "Rural" zoned properties on Highland Road between Siegen Lane and I-10, and on Pecue Lane between Perkins Road and Highland Road, to determine the appropriateness of rezoning these properties to "REA1". By: Councilman Loupe. L. A resolution supporting and endorsing a Fair Chance in Hiring Policy for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to remove obstacles to employment and to allow all citizens to be considered for employment opportunities with the City-Parish on basis of his or her merits. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. M. Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on October 14, 2015, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Robert Spears & Henry Kemp - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9415 (829 St. John Lane & Garage; Lots 14, 15, 16, & 17, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel. N. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 24, 2015 at Original 195 of Bundle 12676 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Mary E. Joseph"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9346 (215 N. 26th Street; Lot 22, Square 1, Lincoln Park Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Wicker. O. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 29, 2015 at Original 274 of Bundle 12685 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Mary Jackson Bell"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9397 (856 N. 35th Street & Rear Carport; Lot 5, Square 4, Eden Park Subdivision. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. P. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the TMG Consulting Contract for additional services in an amount not to exceed $12,000. (Account No. 481.0910002.643540) By: Director of Aviation.
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Roosevelt Hamilton, Lucille H. Hawkins, Elnora H. Parker, Jimmie Selders, James, Selders, and Isador Hamilton 2786 N. Lark Street; Lot 21, Square C, Scotland Addition Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Wiley Williams, III, Johnnie Williams, Louis L. Williams, Irma L. Williams Friday, Edward Williams, and Bobby L. Williams 2229 Thomas H. Delpit Drive; Lot 8, Square 37, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Wiley Williams, III, Johnnie Williams, Louis L. Williams, Irma L. Williams Friday, Edward Williams, and Bobby L. Williams 2231 Thomas H. Delpit Drive; Lot 8, Square 37, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) D. Leah L. Browning, Gary B. Browning, Jared B. Browning, & Kevin B. Browning 23360 Liberty Road; Tract B, A.K. Browning Tract - District 01 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) E. Alton Lindo, Clara Warren, Ida M. Henry, Marie Lee, Bertha Lewis, & Rosalie Lindo 4142 Uncas Street; Lot 4, Square 21, Prosperity Addition Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) F. Eva Jones & Dave H. Jones, Jr. 4161 Uncas Street; Lot 9, Square 16, Prosperity Addition Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) G. Jeffrey Anderson A Certain Lot North of 20387 Reames Road; Tracts 8 & 9, Anderson Susie Griffin Tract - Subdivision - District 01 (This item was deferred from the October 14, 2015 Council Meeting) H. Marie Reado & Aldric Celestine 6537 Harry Drive; Lot 195, Melrose East Subdivision - District 06 (This item was deferred from the October 14, 2015 Council Meeting) I. Samuel Davis, Jr. & Beverly N. Davis 3823 Sherwood Street; Lot 227, N. Highland Heights Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 14, 2015 Council Meeting) J. Louis Wendt 3233 Carlotta Street; North ½ of Lot 3, Square 4, Louisiana Terrace Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 14, 2015 Council Meeting) K. Cardell Thomas 11077 Cypress Glen Avenue; Lot 1, Cypress Heights Subdivision - District 02 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) L. Ellison Shephard 12725 Camden Street; Lot 19, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision - District 02 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) M. James Boulanger 4100 Blount Road; Lot 6-B, Liberty Farms Subdivision - District 02 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) N. Matthew Johnson 9655 Gassie Street; Lot 28, Kelly Subdivision - District 02 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) O. Esther Browder & Clifford Smith Revocable Living Trust Previously 704 Anselmo Lane; 0.118 acres in Alice White Tract - District 03 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) P. Esther Browder & Clifford Smith Revocable Living Trust West of Previously 704 Anselmo Lane; 0.118 acres in Alice White Tract - District 03 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) Q. Bernadine Dunn 5725 Sumrall Drive; Lot 354, Glen Oaks Subdivision - District 05 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) R. Levar Knighten 6676 Ford Street; Lot 24-A, Square 13, Zion City Subdivision - District 05 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) S. Richard Investments, LLC 5415 Satinwood Drive; Lot 33, Merrydale Subdivision - District 05 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) T. Sunbelt Properties of Mississippi, LLC 1763 Wooddale Court; Lots 53 & 54, Wooddale Center Subdivision - District 06 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) U. Emile Hampton & Florida Hampton 4834 Jonah Street & Rear Shed; Lot 2, Square 50, Greenville Extension Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) V. Ron Baker 1156 Progress Street; Lot 64-A, Square 2, Progress Park Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) W. Deron Smith 3834 Sherwood Street; Lot 241 & West ½ of Lot 242, N. Highlands Estates Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) X. Ricky Berry - 3032 Seneca Street (Rear Garage Only); East ½ of Lot 2 & West ½ of Lot 3, Square 13, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) Y. Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish 4546 North Street (Building 6); Lot A, Robert B. McCall Properties Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) Z. Richard Investments, LLC 5436 Frey Street & Rear Garage; Lot 117, Fieldcrest Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) AA. Nancy Mangin 15516 E. Riverdale Avenue; Lot 8, Riverdale Subdivision - District 08 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) BB. Charles C. Spillman 16420 Bristoe Avenue; Lot 83, O'Neal Place Subdivision - District 09 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) CC. Martha Porche, Diane Davis, Cynthia Porche, & Vanessa Perkins 1862 Arizona Street; North 20' of Lot 33, Square 6, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) DD. Barbara Lewis, Edward Robertson, & Edward McKee 280 W. Grant Street & Rear Shed; Lot 22, Square 102, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) EE. Alan Juderjahn 1360 W. Garfield Street; Lot 22, Square 179, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) FF. Audrey Prater, Gathus Beauchamp, Rose Dadzie, Theras Beauchamp, Wilhelmina Beauchamp 234 W. Harrison Street & Rear Shed; Lot 12, Square 24, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) GG. Joseph Dangerfield 238 W. Polk Street; East ½ of Lot 8, Square 28, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) HH. Joseph Dangerfield 235 W. Polk Street; Lot 7, Square 30, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) II. Welcome Helena Andrews & Kristen Andrews 805 N. 9th Street; Lot 3, Square 294, Lake Park Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) JJ. MMP Enterprises, Inc. 228 S. 19th Street; Lot 11 & South 35' of Lot 10, Square 6, Fuqua-Lamon Town Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) KK. MMP Enterprises, Inc. 224 S. 19th Street; Lot 11 & South 35' of Lot 10, Square 6, Fuqua-Lamon Town Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) LL. Irma Reese & Ernest Junius 1852 & 1854 Kentucky Street; Lots 13 & 15, Square 14, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Amending the Preliminary Current Expense Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2016 submitted by the Mayor-President; and adopting the Final Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2016. By: Mayor-President. Must be recessed to December 8, 2015 B. Fixing and establishing the annual compensation of the Mayor-President for the term commencing January 1, 2017, in accordance with Section 4.02 of The Plan of Government. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 and October 14, 2015 Council Meetings) C. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Healing Place Serve for case management; educational, career and job assistance; transportation; and community outreach for the BRAVE program under the U.S. Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Prevention and Demonstration Grant by increasing the compensation by an additional $129,959.05, for a total compensation not to exceed $344,798.00; and to amend the timeframe of said contract to end September 30, 2016. By: Office of the Mayor-President. (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) D. Amending the 2015 current expense budget for the Hermitage Cross Creek Crime Prevention and Development District so as to appropriate $8,000 from the district's Fund Balance - Unassigned to provide funding for recurring operations through the remaining months of 2015. By: Hermitage Cross Creek Crime Prevention & Development District. E. Amend the 2015 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15844, dated 12/9/14, so as to change the allotment as follows, effective November 14, 2015. MAYOR-PRESIDENT'S OFFICE - PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP PILOT (P3) GRANT (NEW); ADD:(1) Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Program Manager, job code 300170. By: Mayor-President and Interim Human Resources Director. F. Amend the 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15913, dated 3/25/2015, so as to make the following changes, effective November 14, 2015. ADD: Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Program Manager job code 300170 pay grade 2260($49,975-$84,385). By: Mayor-President and Interim Human Resources Director. G. Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $134,215.77 received from the state Office of Juvenile Justice, representing reimbursements for certain expenditures eligible under the federal foster care reimbursement program (social security act, as amended, title IV-E, section 470, et seq.). These funds will be used for needs of the Department of Juvenile Services including personnel costs, fiscal management fees, and other associated costs. By: Interim Director of Juvenile Services. H. Authorization to appropriate $124,408.47 from the Parish General Fund (002..380000. - Fund Balance Unassigned) as authorized by Resolution No. 44062, which was adopted on April 27, 2005, to cover cost overruns on projects. The funds will be placed in the following grant project: FAIS Project Number 8498987- Install CAT II Approach Lighting Phase I & II (BS#008441) By: Director of Aviation. I. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No 4 - final to the Michael Baker, Jr. Inc. contract for additional Design/Construction Administration services associated with Runway 22R Special CAT II Upgrade Project in an amount not to exceed $124,408.47 (Account no. 482.0989002.652200.8498987). By: Director of Aviation. J. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Amanda Mohr, et al vs. City/Parish of East Baton Rouge, et al", no. 622,401 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $85,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,610.14, for a total amount of $86,610.14, and appropriating $$86,610.14 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is John L. Tyler, Tyler & Possa) By: Parish Attorney. K. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Margaret Brown Joseph for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Fire Department Employee, in the amount of $24,394.00, 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. L. Consideration of suspending, rescinding, or approving route changes approved by the CATS Board at their October 20, 2015, meeting in accordance with LRS. 48:1460 (9). By: CATS. M. Authorization for the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Beard International Services and Technologies, LLC to provide construction management services for the project entitled: Program Management Services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, RFQ No. 20008-15EBRPMARC. By: EBRPMARC Director. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $2,000,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with LaFleur Industries, LLC, as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of duplex housing for rent to low-to-moderate income tenants in Fortune Addition and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for the transfer of the following adjudicated property: Lot 11+, Square 6of Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision, described further on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, for the purpose of blight removal. By: Parish Attorney and Redevelopment Authority. P. 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 80 Sharp AQUOS BOARD Interactive Display Systems to be located 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 $320,000; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
APPOINTMENTS: A. BOARD OF APPEAL: Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint or replace Carolyn Torrance, whose term expires November 16, 2015, effective November 17, 2015. This appointment is a four year term. Current Ballot: Neal Paul Miller (Received letter from Mayor) Joseph Ardoin Jr. (Received letter from Mayor) (This item was deferred from the October 14, 2015 Council Meeting) B. BOARD OF APPEAL: Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint or replace Adam Kurz, whose term expires November 16, 2015, effective November 17, 2015. This appointment is a four year term. Current Ballot: Neal Paul Miller (Received letter from Mayor) Joseph Ardoin Jr. (Received letter from Mayor) (This item was deferred from the October 14, 2015 Council Meeting) C. CHANEYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Roger Sanford, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No information received D. LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Jason Jacob, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jason Jacob (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Martha Guarisco Nicole Learson E. LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Travis Woodard, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jason Jacob (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Martha Guarisco Nicole Learson F. PERSONNEL BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Dave Besse, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Haled Saleh G. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Todd Sterling, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. (City Appointment) Current Ballot: Sergio Aviles William Doran Clifford Grout Sarah Holliday Mark Martin Todd Sterling (Received letter requesting reappointment) H. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Sarah Holliday, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. (City Appointment) Current Ballot: Sergio Aviles William Doran Clifford Grout Sarah Holliday (Received letter requesting reappointment) Mark Martin Todd Sterling I. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Laurie Marien, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. (Rural Appointment) Current Ballot: April Hawthorn Christopher Toombs J. VISIT BATON ROUGE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Ralph Ney, whose term expires December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This appointment is for a three year term. (Baton Rouge Lodging Association representative) Current Ballot: No information received K. VISIT BATON ROUGE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Scott Michelet, whose term expires December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This appointment is for a three year term. (Baton Rouge Lodging Association representative) Current Ballot: No information received L. VISIT BATON ROUGE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Mickey Parenton, whose term expires December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This appointment is for a three year term. (Foundation for Historical Louisiana Representative) Current Ballot: No information received M. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Donald Weatherspoon, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No information received N. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Louis Kelly, Jr., whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No information received O. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing George Dean, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No information received
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Amending the Preliminary Current Expense Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2016 submitted by the Mayor-President; and adopting the Final Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2016. By: Mayor-President. Must be recessed to December 8, 2015 B. Fixing and establishing the annual compensation of the Mayor-President for the term commencing January 1, 2017, in accordance with Section 4.02 of The Plan of Government. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 and October 14, 2015 Council Meetings) C. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Healing Place Serve for case management; educational, career and job assistance; transportation; and community outreach for the BRAVE program under the U.S. Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Prevention and Demonstration Grant by increasing the compensation by an additional $129,959.05, for a total compensation not to exceed $344,798.00; and to amend the timeframe of said contract to end September 30, 2016. By: Office of the Mayor-President. (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) D. Amending the 2015 current expense budget for the Hermitage Cross Creek Crime Prevention and Development District so as to appropriate $8,000 from the district's Fund Balance - Unassigned to provide funding for recurring operations through the remaining months of 2015. By: Hermitage Cross Creek Crime Prevention & Development District. E. Amend the 2015 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15844, dated 12/9/14, so as to change the allotment as follows, effective November 14, 2015. MAYOR-PRESIDENT'S OFFICE - PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP PILOT (P3) GRANT (NEW); ADD:(1) Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Program Manager, job code 300170. By: Mayor-President and Interim Human Resources Director. F. Amend the 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15913, dated 3/25/2015, so as to make the following changes, effective November 14, 2015. ADD: Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Program Manager job code 300170 pay grade 2260($49,975-$84,385). By: Mayor-President and Interim Human Resources Director. G. Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $134,215.77 received from the state Office of Juvenile Justice, representing reimbursements for certain expenditures eligible under the federal foster care reimbursement program (social security act, as amended, title IV-E, section 470, et seq.). These funds will be used for needs of the Department of Juvenile Services including personnel costs, fiscal management fees, and other associated costs. By: Interim Director of Juvenile Services. H. Authorization to appropriate $124,408.47 from the Parish General Fund (002..380000. - Fund Balance Unassigned) as authorized by Resolution No. 44062, which was adopted on April 27, 2005, to cover cost overruns on projects. The funds will be placed in the following grant project: FAIS Project Number 8498987- Install CAT II Approach Lighting Phase I & II (BS#008441) By: Director of Aviation. I. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No 4 - final to the Michael Baker, Jr. Inc. contract for additional Design/Construction Administration services associated with Runway 22R Special CAT II Upgrade Project in an amount not to exceed $124,408.47 (Account no. 482.0989002.652200.8498987). By: Director of Aviation. J. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Amanda Mohr, et al vs. City/Parish of East Baton Rouge, et al", no. 622,401 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $85,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,610.14, for a total amount of $86,610.14, and appropriating $$86,610.14 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is John L. Tyler, Tyler & Possa) By: Parish Attorney. K. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Margaret Brown Joseph for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Fire Department Employee, in the amount of $24,394.00, 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. L. Consideration of suspending, rescinding, or approving route changes approved by the CATS Board at their October 20, 2015, meeting in accordance with LRS. 48:1460 (9). By: CATS. M. Authorization for the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Beard International Services and Technologies, LLC to provide construction management services for the project entitled: Program Management Services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, RFQ No. 20008-15EBRPMARC. By: EBRPMARC Director. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $2,000,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with LaFleur Industries, LLC, as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of duplex housing for rent to low-to-moderate income tenants in Fortune Addition and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for the transfer of the following adjudicated property: Lot 11+, Square 6of Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision, described further on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, for the purpose of blight removal. By: Parish Attorney and Redevelopment Authority. P. 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 80 Sharp AQUOS BOARD Interactive Display Systems to be located 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 $320,000; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director.
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Fairchild Street/Badley Road Improvements Project Number: 06-CS-HC-0018 Original Estimated Cost: $4,653,316.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131586 Account Number: 374.7260432.652310.5924306 Council Award Date: August 28, 2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, L.L.C. Change Order Number: 2 (two) Change Order Amount: $ 274,524.80 Original Contract Amount: $4,588,718.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 78,595.86 New Contract Amount: $4,941,838.66 Description: To increase the contract quantities for the following items: 4010100 Traffic Maintenance Aggregate (Truck Measure) and 9070200 Concrete curb and gutter (2' Wide) Why Required: To modify the contract quantities for the items listed above. (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) 2. Project Title: Saint Louis and Saint Ferdinand Streets Roadway Improvements Project Number: 10-CS-CI-0073 Original Estimated Cost: $1,099,940.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131587 Account Number: 337.7551492.652310.5901610, 339.7260342.652310.5923406 Council Award Date: August 28, 2013 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (three) (extend contract for 112 additional days) Change Order Amount: $242,675.67 Original Contract Amount: $1,071,842.72 Net Previous Changes: $ 70,226.32 New Contract Amount: $1,384,744.71 Description: Includes the adjustment of various items to reflect final quantities, changes in traffic signal equipment and communication line installation, and additional work in West Parking Garage Why Required: Signal items and installation were revised for better operation with existing equipment, additional garage work was necessary due to unforeseen conditions. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: None. C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Electrical Repair & Maintenance Project A15-0870- Account 012.7803000.643550 ESTIMATE: $375,000. A dollar value is not implied or guaranteed since the contractor will be contacted on an as-needed basis. *Buffalo Electric $126.75 Standard/ $190.00 Overtime D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for providing engineering services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-010, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $10,761.00 (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 4 with Gotech, Inc., w/subconsultant: Volkert, Inc., for construction inspection support services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support Project - Group 2, Project No. 12-CN-MS-0013, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, to extend the contract time to December 31, 2016 and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000.00. (Account No. 411.7578971.752220.6087601, 415.7578971.752220.6087601) By: Director of Environmental Services. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 13 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. (formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program, and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2016, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $9,750,000.00 contingent upon approval by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution.(Account No. 445.7579013.752230.6016206) By: Director of Environmental Services G. Repealing Ordinance 8668, Adopted May 25, 1988, and Amending Ordinance 8148, Adopted May 14, 1986, Relating to the appointment of the East Baton Rouge Communications District Board of Commissioners. By: EBRP Communications District. (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) H. Discussion on the process to appoint a Council Member when a vacancy in the membership of the Metropolitan Council occurs and taking any action necessary with regards to that process. By: Councilwoman Daniel. I. A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Downtown Development District of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 24, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District, for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2017, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2021, to provide funds (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax), to be used entirely and exclusively for the planning, development, management, operation and improvement of the facilities, public improvements and services of the Downtown Development District of the City of Baton Rouge; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. J. A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 24, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 11.1 mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2016, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2025, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of maintaining and operating the public library system of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and its branches, and improving services, acquiring land and constructing new library facilities, to be administered by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board of Control, in the manner required by law; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. K. Requesting the Planning Commission conduct a study of "Rural" zoned properties on Highland Road between Siegen Lane and I-10, and on Pecue Lane between Perkins Road and Highland Road, to determine the appropriateness of rezoning these properties to "REA1". By: Councilman Loupe. L. A resolution supporting and endorsing a Fair Chance in Hiring Policy for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to remove obstacles to employment and to allow all citizens to be considered for employment opportunities with the City-Parish on basis of his or her merits. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. M. Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on October 14, 2015, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Robert Spears & Henry Kemp - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9415 (829 St. John Lane & Garage; Lots 14, 15, 16, & 17, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel. N. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 24, 2015 at Original 195 of Bundle 12676 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Mary E. Joseph"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9346 (215 N. 26th Street; Lot 22, Square 1, Lincoln Park Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Wicker. O. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 29, 2015 at Original 274 of Bundle 12685 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Mary Jackson Bell"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9397 (856 N. 35th Street & Rear Carport; Lot 5, Square 4, Eden Park Subdivision. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. P. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the TMG Consulting Contract for additional services in an amount not to exceed $12,000. (Account No. 481.0910002.643540) By: Director of Aviation.
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