Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 17-00606 The Regular Council Zoning Meeting of April 19, 2017, The Regular Council Meeting of April 26, 2017 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of May 2, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
INTRODUCTIONS SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-00605 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $10,404.61 per year for the property located at 342 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2011-0176 (Renewal) for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Legislation memorandum and worksheet 3. 17-00607 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Lakosha Pooler vs. Sylvester A. Thomas and City/Parish”, Suit No. 580,085, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $135,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,011.00, for a total amount of $136,011.00; and appropriating $136,011.00 for such purpose, *This Matter May Be Discussed In Executive Session. (Attorney of record is S. Alfred Adams). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered 4. 17-00639 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract renewal with Franciscan Health & Wellness Services to administer the Healthy Lives wellness program for City-Parish Employee Benefits, effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2021. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Cover Letter 5. 17-00641 Amending the 2017 Current Expense Budget so as to appropriate $44,000 in Public, Education, & Governmental (PEG) Programming Access Fees from cable television providers to fund unforeseen costs associated with the Council Chambers renovations as well as maintenance for the new equipment. By Director of Building & Grounds and Public Information Officer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Cover Letter CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 6. 17-00624 Kathleen Knighten 2803 Laurel Street (House & Rear Carport), Lot 14, Square 12 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 17-00625 The Estate of Lucinda Lawson 1541 North 37th Street, Lot 29, Square 32 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 17-00626 Foster Hunt, Jr. and Roger Hunt 1552 & 1554 North 37th Street, Lot 21, Square 33 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 17-00627 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2026 Spain Street, Lot 3, Square 16 Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 17-00628 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2036 & 2038 Spain Street, West 1/2 Lot of 4, Square 16 Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 17-00629 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2461 Spain Street, Lot 9, Square 9 Delphine Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-00630 Sidney Joseph Fremin 2049 Jasper Avenue, Lot 187 Broussard Plaza Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 17-00631 Lou R. Lathers, Angela M. Lathers, Tawanda L. Hayes, Yolanda L. Lathers, Chiquita L. Butler, Tammy L. Sterling, and Carolyn D. Lathers 1570 North Acadian East, Lot 20, Square 11 Eden Park - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report Picture 14. 17-00632 Richardson Chapel Church of God in Christ, Calvin Barges, Agent 2749 Curtis Street, Lot 16, Square 9 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-00633 James R. Davis, Jr. and Annie H. Davis 6524 Buttonwood Drive, Lot 119 North Merrydale - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 17-00634 Stanley Dixon, Sr. and Darius Dixon 10310 Elm Grove Garden Drive, Lot L, Square 8 Elm Grove Garden Farms - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 17-00635 Emil Rafael Duchene 2789 Morning Glory Avenue (House, Rear Shed & Abandoned Vehicle), Lot 7-A-1, Square 1 Belle Pointe Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 18. 17-00636 Bawld Guy Note Fund, LLC (BGNF Group, LLC) David Van Horn, Agent 2344 & 23441/2 Cherry Street (House and Rear Building), Lot 24, Square 3 Lawndale Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 19. 17-00637 Eight Four Nine (849) Lincoln Avenue Corp. 3439 Geronimo Street, Lot I, Square 106 Istrouma - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 20. 17-00638 One Hundred Fold II, LLC, Jerry Lynn Baker, Jr., Agent 5339 Ritterman Avenue, Lot 19, Square E Dougherty Place - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report
CONDEMNATIONS 33. 17-00064 Ibrahim Khoder and Gerry Susan Carr Khoder 6485 Renoir Avenue, Lot 514 Melrose East Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis This item was deferred from February 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 34. 17-00066 West Chimes Place, LLC 2863 Thomas Delpit Drive, Lot 32, Square 46 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from February 8, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 35. 16-00712 Sandford Williams 3603 Geronimo Street; Lot 1, Square 104 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from December 14, 2016 and March 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 36. 17-00065 Ellis Edward Whitehead 5530 Byron Street, Lot 9, Square 12 White Plains Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from February 8, 2017 and March 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 37. 16-00720 Michael Moore 14535 Commission Avenue; Lot 39 Old Jefferson Subdivision - Council District 9 - Boe This item was deferred from December 14, 2016, March 8, 2017, and April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 38. 17-00339 Earl Ray Tolbert, Mittie Tolbert, Ivory M. Tolbert, Caroline T. Whicker, Rosa T. Johnson, Gloria T. Hurst, Bidroe Tolbert, Sr., Glen Charles Tolbert, Earl W. Tolbert, Jacqueline Y. Tolbert, Brenda T. Wilson, and The Estate of Ezane Tolbert 17979 Plank Road, Lot 1-A-1 Tolbert, Moses, Sr. Tract - Council District 1 - Welch This item was deferred from April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture 39. 17-00525 Curtis Lee Bell 6072 Landis Drive, Lot 210 Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 40. 17-00526 Tarvish Strickland 5135 Frey Street, Lot 129 South Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 41. 17-00527 Joyce N. LeDuff 1973 Kentucky Street, Lot 34, Square 15 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 42. 17-00528 Bessie Steward Johnson and Ed Johnson 1684 North 35th Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 10, Square 15 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 43. 17-00529 Kimble Properties, LLC Anthony Kimble, Member & Manager 238 Brice Street, Lot 10, Square 15 Magnesiaville Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 44. 17-00530 Kimble Properties, LLC Anthony Kimble, Member & Manager 242 Brice Street, Lot 12-A, Square 323 Magnesiaville Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 45. 17-00531 The Estate of Emma W. Crockett 424 Brice Street, S/E Portion of Lot 21, Square 325 Magnesiaville Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 46. 17-00532 David J. Everitt & Katie C. Everitt 3123 Pluskat Street, Lot 11 Evergreen Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 47. 17-00533 The Estate of Rosalie S. Augustus and The Estate of Leonard Augustus, Jr. 1107 West McKinley Street, Lot 27, Square 162 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 48. 17-00534 Daigre Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., John L. Daigre, Agent 527 Eddie Robinson Drive, Lot 5-A-1, Square 241 Favrot Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
OTHER ITEMS 17-00580 Report from BREC Superintendent Carolyn McKnight or her designee on "Baton Rouge Zoo Feasibility Study-Final Report" discussed at the March 24, 2016 BREC Commissioners Meeting. By Councilwoman Banks. This item was deferred from April 26, 2017 Legislation Cover letter
17-00408 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Council on the Aging, Inc. to govern the rights and duties of the parties with respect to the funds generated by the ad valorem tax approved by East Baton Rouge Parish voters on November 8, 2016. By Parish Attorney. This item was deferred from April 12, 2017 Legislation Cooperative Endeavor DRAFT
17-00516 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Glen Boudreaux for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant’s home, for a total amount of $25,238.13; which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance–General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00517 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Cornel Hubert for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant’s rental unit, for a total amount of $22,400.03; which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance –General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered
17-00518 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Deann Bias for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant’s home, for a total amount of $25,686.68; which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance –General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered
17-00519 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Jamie Hipp for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant’s home, for a total amount of $30,329.19; which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance –General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00520 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Katie Stanford for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant’s home, for a total amount of $26,923.18; which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance –General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered
55. 17-00521 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 20, 2016 at Original 584 of Bundle 12780 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Robert Aaron Guerin and Bradley Christopher Guerin”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9636 (1357 Orange Street; Lot 6, Square H, Booktertown Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation Supporting Documentation 56. 17-00522 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 20, 2016 at Original 756 of Bundle 12757 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. The Estate of Ray H. Wilson and Carolyn G. Wilson”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9556 (1469 Monte Sano Avenue, Lot 34, Square 60, Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivision). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation 57. 17-00523 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 22, 2017 at Original 139 of Bundle 12801 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. The Estate of Joshua A. Lloyd, III”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9687 (1706 Curtis Street; Lot 8-A, Square 2, Airport Subdivision). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00524 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Engineering Associates, Inc. to investigate the environmental impact of the mosquito control operations at 2829 LTG Ben Davis, Jr. Avenue in an amount not to exceed $25,526.75. By Mosquito and Rodent Control Director. Legislation Soil and Groundwater Environmental Investigation Proposed Ord
17-00535 Expressing the opposition of the Metropolitan Council to House Bill 595 filed in the 2017 Legislative Session that provides that the position of Police Chief in the City of Baton Rouge is moved to the Unclassified Service. By Councilman Amoroso. Legislation Cover letter Proposed Resolution
17-00536 Expressing the opposition of the Metropolitan Council to House Bill 276 filed in the 2017 Session while under officer involved incident investigations. By Councilman Amoroso. Legislation Cover letter Proposed Resolution
17-00553 Amending and Reenacting Title 11 (Traffic Code), Chapter 12 (Speed Restrictions) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to repeal section 11:132.1 relative to exceptions to general speed limit. By By: Councilwoman Freiberg. Legislation Cover letter Ordinance
17-00579 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with Pro Green, LLC for the mowing and maintenance of City-Parish owned FEMA lots in an amount not to exceed $21,060 (Account No. 012.7702002.643550). By Maintenance Director. Cover Letter
17-00581 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Staying Gold Productions, LLC for professional consulting services related to the Baton Rouge Film Commission for the period May 15, 2017 through December 31, 2017 in the amount of $27,850. By Mayor-President. Legislation Supporting Documentation-Agenda Space Request Supporting Documentation-Contract
A. Authorizing the Mayor-President to extend the contract with LA Waste Systems and the City-Parish to July 31, 2017, for the hauling of waste debris from various sites to the East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill. By Director of Development.
17-00569 Authorizing the Mayor-President to extend the contract with LA Waste Systems and the City-Parish to May 31, 2017, for the hauling of waste debris from various sites to the East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill. By Director of Development. Council Memo
17-00609 Volunteer Fire Department Board of Commissioners No. 5 (East Side Fire Department) One appointment to replace George M. Cotton who has resigned. This term will expire on January 1, 2018. Current Ballot David Roppoo
17-00610 Capital Region Planning Commission Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointing or replacing Clifton Murphy, who term expires June 30, 2017, effective July 1, 2017. This appointment is for a five (5) year term. Current Ballot
17-00611 Hospital Service District No. 1 Board of Commissioners (Lane Regional Medical Center) Consideration of reappointing for replacing Joan Lansing, whose term expires June 27, 2017, effective June 28, 2017. This appointment is for a four (4) year term. Current Ballot
17-00612 Baton Rouge Film Commission One appointment to replace John Delgado on the Baton Rouge Film Commission. This term expires on December 31, 2020. (Must be a Councilmember) Current Ballot Matt Watson
CHANGE ORDERS 69. 17-00617 South Boulevard/St. Joseph Street/25th Street/North Acadian Thruway Area Upgrades Project Number: 08-GS-ST-018B and 09-GS-UF-008B Original Estimated Cost: $ 3,500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 140021 Account Number: 434.7578263.752400.6087341; 442.7578263.752400.6087341; 443.7578263.752400.6087341 Council Award Date 11/13/2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number Five Change Order Amount: $ 709,633.58 Original Contract Amount $ 7,539,372.75 Net Previous Changes: $ 2,217,329.31 New Contract Amount: $ 10,466,335.64 Description: Conflict resolution due to unforeseen existing utilities, elevated river levels, poor soil conditions, and differing site conditions. Why Required: To facilitate work due to unforeseen conditions. 70. 17-00621 Scenic Highway/Spanish Town Road Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase Project Number: 12-AR-MS-0039 Original Estimated Cost: $ 6,900,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 140748 Account Number: 440.7578143.752400.6077226 Council Award Date: 12/11/2013 Contractor: Allen & LeBlanc, LLC Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ (2,253,972.66) Original Contract Amount: $ 8,547,536.91 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 6,293,564.25 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 71. 17-00623 South Basin Coordination Project Project Number: 14-FM-MS-0012 Original Estimated Cost: $ 5,200,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 150440 Account Number: 411.7578383.752400.6087383; 441.7578383.752400.6087383; Council Award Date: 1/14/2015 Contractor: Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Three Change Order Amount: $ 1,946,686.25 Original Contract Amount $ 5,889,475.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 929,226.34 New Contract Amount: $ 8,765,387.59 Description: New lump sum items for additional work. Description: To facilitate work due to differing site conditions Council Memo 72. 17-00642 Plank Road - Kleinpeter Road Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades Project Number: 09-GS-UF-0028 Original Estimated Cost: $ 8,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 130485 Account Number: 411.7578233.752400.6087358; 415.7578233.752400.6087358 Council Award Date: 1/9/2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: Nine Change Order Amount: $ (103,682.02) Original Contract Amount: $ 9,331,605.66 Net Previous Changes: $ 3,087,560.12 New Contract Amount: $ 12,315,483.76 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project Council Memo
17-00618 Receiving a report from the Department of Maintenance on the five homes flooded in the Alsen Community on January 19, 2017 to include photos of the impacted resident's homes, homeowner's statements, environmental, drainage and other investigative tests used, photos of flood site of origin, simulation of causation, assigned DPW employee's statement(s), Parish Attorney's report, insurance report. By Councilwoman Banks.
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 17-00619 Awarding the contract for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – North Site Group to the selected contractor, W.P. Enterprise, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract in the amount of $99,000 covering such work. (Account No. 410.7070343.642281.000000). By Environmental Services Director. Reason for emergency: To expedite the contractual process and begin regular maintenance of the pump station sites as soon as possible
17-00620 Awarding the contract for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – East and South Site Groups to the selected contractor, K3B, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract in the amount of $192,912.00 covering such work. (Account No. 410.7070343.642281.000000). By Environmental Services Director. Reason for emergency: To expedite the contractual process and begin regular site maintenance as soon as possible.
17-00640 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Statewide Flood Program Application in association with the project Greenwell Springs Repetitive Loss Area. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Reason for emergency: This application allows us to potentially receive state funding for drainage under the Louisiana Statewide Flood Control Program. The deadline for submittal was May 1, 2017 however we were granted a grace period until our next Metropolitan Council meeting on May 10, 2017. ADJOURNMENT
May 10, 2017 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 17-00606 The Regular Council Zoning Meeting of April 19, 2017, The Regular Council Meeting of April 26, 2017 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of May 2, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
INTRODUCTIONS SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-00605 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $10,404.61 per year for the property located at 342 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2011-0176 (Renewal) for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Legislation memorandum and worksheet 3. 17-00607 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Lakosha Pooler vs. Sylvester A. Thomas and City/Parish”, Suit No. 580,085, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $135,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,011.00, for a total amount of $136,011.00; and appropriating $136,011.00 for such purpose, *This Matter May Be Discussed In Executive Session. (Attorney of record is S. Alfred Adams). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered 4. 17-00639 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract renewal with Franciscan Health & Wellness Services to administer the Healthy Lives wellness program for City-Parish Employee Benefits, effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2021. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Cover Letter 5. 17-00641 Amending the 2017 Current Expense Budget so as to appropriate $44,000 in Public, Education, & Governmental (PEG) Programming Access Fees from cable television providers to fund unforeseen costs associated with the Council Chambers renovations as well as maintenance for the new equipment. By Director of Building & Grounds and Public Information Officer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Cover Letter CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 6. 17-00624 Kathleen Knighten 2803 Laurel Street (House & Rear Carport), Lot 14, Square 12 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 17-00625 The Estate of Lucinda Lawson 1541 North 37th Street, Lot 29, Square 32 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 17-00626 Foster Hunt, Jr. and Roger Hunt 1552 & 1554 North 37th Street, Lot 21, Square 33 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 17-00627 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2026 Spain Street, Lot 3, Square 16 Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 17-00628 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2036 & 2038 Spain Street, West 1/2 Lot of 4, Square 16 Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 17-00629 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2461 Spain Street, Lot 9, Square 9 Delphine Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-00630 Sidney Joseph Fremin 2049 Jasper Avenue, Lot 187 Broussard Plaza Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 17-00631 Lou R. Lathers, Angela M. Lathers, Tawanda L. Hayes, Yolanda L. Lathers, Chiquita L. Butler, Tammy L. Sterling, and Carolyn D. Lathers 1570 North Acadian East, Lot 20, Square 11 Eden Park - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report Picture 14. 17-00632 Richardson Chapel Church of God in Christ, Calvin Barges, Agent 2749 Curtis Street, Lot 16, Square 9 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-00633 James R. Davis, Jr. and Annie H. Davis 6524 Buttonwood Drive, Lot 119 North Merrydale - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 17-00634 Stanley Dixon, Sr. and Darius Dixon 10310 Elm Grove Garden Drive, Lot L, Square 8 Elm Grove Garden Farms - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 17-00635 Emil Rafael Duchene 2789 Morning Glory Avenue (House, Rear Shed & Abandoned Vehicle), Lot 7-A-1, Square 1 Belle Pointe Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 18. 17-00636 Bawld Guy Note Fund, LLC (BGNF Group, LLC) David Van Horn, Agent 2344 & 23441/2 Cherry Street (House and Rear Building), Lot 24, Square 3 Lawndale Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 19. 17-00637 Eight Four Nine (849) Lincoln Avenue Corp. 3439 Geronimo Street, Lot I, Square 106 Istrouma - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 20. 17-00638 One Hundred Fold II, LLC, Jerry Lynn Baker, Jr., Agent 5339 Ritterman Avenue, Lot 19, Square E Dougherty Place - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report
CONDEMNATIONS 33. 17-00064 Ibrahim Khoder and Gerry Susan Carr Khoder 6485 Renoir Avenue, Lot 514 Melrose East Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis This item was deferred from February 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 34. 17-00066 West Chimes Place, LLC 2863 Thomas Delpit Drive, Lot 32, Square 46 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from February 8, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 35. 16-00712 Sandford Williams 3603 Geronimo Street; Lot 1, Square 104 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from December 14, 2016 and March 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 36. 17-00065 Ellis Edward Whitehead 5530 Byron Street, Lot 9, Square 12 White Plains Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from February 8, 2017 and March 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 37. 16-00720 Michael Moore 14535 Commission Avenue; Lot 39 Old Jefferson Subdivision - Council District 9 - Boe This item was deferred from December 14, 2016, March 8, 2017, and April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 38. 17-00339 Earl Ray Tolbert, Mittie Tolbert, Ivory M. Tolbert, Caroline T. Whicker, Rosa T. Johnson, Gloria T. Hurst, Bidroe Tolbert, Sr., Glen Charles Tolbert, Earl W. Tolbert, Jacqueline Y. Tolbert, Brenda T. Wilson, and The Estate of Ezane Tolbert 17979 Plank Road, Lot 1-A-1 Tolbert, Moses, Sr. Tract - Council District 1 - Welch This item was deferred from April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture 39. 17-00525 Curtis Lee Bell 6072 Landis Drive, Lot 210 Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 40. 17-00526 Tarvish Strickland 5135 Frey Street, Lot 129 South Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 41. 17-00527 Joyce N. LeDuff 1973 Kentucky Street, Lot 34, Square 15 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 42. 17-00528 Bessie Steward Johnson and Ed Johnson 1684 North 35th Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 10, Square 15 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 43. 17-00529 Kimble Properties, LLC Anthony Kimble, Member & Manager 238 Brice Street, Lot 10, Square 15 Magnesiaville Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 44. 17-00530 Kimble Properties, LLC Anthony Kimble, Member & Manager 242 Brice Street, Lot 12-A, Square 323 Magnesiaville Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 45. 17-00531 The Estate of Emma W. Crockett 424 Brice Street, S/E Portion of Lot 21, Square 325 Magnesiaville Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 46. 17-00532 David J. Everitt & Katie C. Everitt 3123 Pluskat Street, Lot 11 Evergreen Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 47. 17-00533 The Estate of Rosalie S. Augustus and The Estate of Leonard Augustus, Jr. 1107 West McKinley Street, Lot 27, Square 162 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 48. 17-00534 Daigre Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., John L. Daigre, Agent 527 Eddie Robinson Drive, Lot 5-A-1, Square 241 Favrot Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
OTHER ITEMS 17-00580 Report from BREC Superintendent Carolyn McKnight or her designee on "Baton Rouge Zoo Feasibility Study-Final Report" discussed at the March 24, 2016 BREC Commissioners Meeting. By Councilwoman Banks. This item was deferred from April 26, 2017 Legislation Cover letter
17-00408 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Council on the Aging, Inc. to govern the rights and duties of the parties with respect to the funds generated by the ad valorem tax approved by East Baton Rouge Parish voters on November 8, 2016. By Parish Attorney. This item was deferred from April 12, 2017 Legislation Cooperative Endeavor DRAFT
17-00516 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Glen Boudreaux for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant’s home, for a total amount of $25,238.13; which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance–General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00517 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Cornel Hubert for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant’s rental unit, for a total amount of $22,400.03; which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance –General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered
17-00518 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Deann Bias for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant’s home, for a total amount of $25,686.68; which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance –General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered
17-00519 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Jamie Hipp for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant’s home, for a total amount of $30,329.19; which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance –General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00520 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Katie Stanford for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant’s home, for a total amount of $26,923.18; which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance –General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered
55. 17-00521 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 20, 2016 at Original 584 of Bundle 12780 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Robert Aaron Guerin and Bradley Christopher Guerin”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9636 (1357 Orange Street; Lot 6, Square H, Booktertown Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation Supporting Documentation 56. 17-00522 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 20, 2016 at Original 756 of Bundle 12757 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. The Estate of Ray H. Wilson and Carolyn G. Wilson”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9556 (1469 Monte Sano Avenue, Lot 34, Square 60, Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivision). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation 57. 17-00523 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 22, 2017 at Original 139 of Bundle 12801 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. The Estate of Joshua A. Lloyd, III”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9687 (1706 Curtis Street; Lot 8-A, Square 2, Airport Subdivision). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00524 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Engineering Associates, Inc. to investigate the environmental impact of the mosquito control operations at 2829 LTG Ben Davis, Jr. Avenue in an amount not to exceed $25,526.75. By Mosquito and Rodent Control Director. Legislation Soil and Groundwater Environmental Investigation Proposed Ord
17-00535 Expressing the opposition of the Metropolitan Council to House Bill 595 filed in the 2017 Legislative Session that provides that the position of Police Chief in the City of Baton Rouge is moved to the Unclassified Service. By Councilman Amoroso. Legislation Cover letter Proposed Resolution
17-00536 Expressing the opposition of the Metropolitan Council to House Bill 276 filed in the 2017 Session while under officer involved incident investigations. By Councilman Amoroso. Legislation Cover letter Proposed Resolution
17-00553 Amending and Reenacting Title 11 (Traffic Code), Chapter 12 (Speed Restrictions) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to repeal section 11:132.1 relative to exceptions to general speed limit. By By: Councilwoman Freiberg. Legislation Cover letter Ordinance
17-00579 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with Pro Green, LLC for the mowing and maintenance of City-Parish owned FEMA lots in an amount not to exceed $21,060 (Account No. 012.7702002.643550). By Maintenance Director. Cover Letter
17-00581 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Staying Gold Productions, LLC for professional consulting services related to the Baton Rouge Film Commission for the period May 15, 2017 through December 31, 2017 in the amount of $27,850. By Mayor-President. Legislation Supporting Documentation-Agenda Space Request Supporting Documentation-Contract
A. Authorizing the Mayor-President to extend the contract with LA Waste Systems and the City-Parish to July 31, 2017, for the hauling of waste debris from various sites to the East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill. By Director of Development.
17-00569 Authorizing the Mayor-President to extend the contract with LA Waste Systems and the City-Parish to May 31, 2017, for the hauling of waste debris from various sites to the East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill. By Director of Development. Council Memo
17-00609 Volunteer Fire Department Board of Commissioners No. 5 (East Side Fire Department) One appointment to replace George M. Cotton who has resigned. This term will expire on January 1, 2018. Current Ballot David Roppoo
17-00610 Capital Region Planning Commission Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointing or replacing Clifton Murphy, who term expires June 30, 2017, effective July 1, 2017. This appointment is for a five (5) year term. Current Ballot
17-00611 Hospital Service District No. 1 Board of Commissioners (Lane Regional Medical Center) Consideration of reappointing for replacing Joan Lansing, whose term expires June 27, 2017, effective June 28, 2017. This appointment is for a four (4) year term. Current Ballot
17-00612 Baton Rouge Film Commission One appointment to replace John Delgado on the Baton Rouge Film Commission. This term expires on December 31, 2020. (Must be a Councilmember) Current Ballot Matt Watson
CHANGE ORDERS 69. 17-00617 South Boulevard/St. Joseph Street/25th Street/North Acadian Thruway Area Upgrades Project Number: 08-GS-ST-018B and 09-GS-UF-008B Original Estimated Cost: $ 3,500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 140021 Account Number: 434.7578263.752400.6087341; 442.7578263.752400.6087341; 443.7578263.752400.6087341 Council Award Date 11/13/2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number Five Change Order Amount: $ 709,633.58 Original Contract Amount $ 7,539,372.75 Net Previous Changes: $ 2,217,329.31 New Contract Amount: $ 10,466,335.64 Description: Conflict resolution due to unforeseen existing utilities, elevated river levels, poor soil conditions, and differing site conditions. Why Required: To facilitate work due to unforeseen conditions. 70. 17-00621 Scenic Highway/Spanish Town Road Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase Project Number: 12-AR-MS-0039 Original Estimated Cost: $ 6,900,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 140748 Account Number: 440.7578143.752400.6077226 Council Award Date: 12/11/2013 Contractor: Allen & LeBlanc, LLC Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ (2,253,972.66) Original Contract Amount: $ 8,547,536.91 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 6,293,564.25 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 71. 17-00623 South Basin Coordination Project Project Number: 14-FM-MS-0012 Original Estimated Cost: $ 5,200,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 150440 Account Number: 411.7578383.752400.6087383; 441.7578383.752400.6087383; Council Award Date: 1/14/2015 Contractor: Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Three Change Order Amount: $ 1,946,686.25 Original Contract Amount $ 5,889,475.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 929,226.34 New Contract Amount: $ 8,765,387.59 Description: New lump sum items for additional work. Description: To facilitate work due to differing site conditions Council Memo 72. 17-00642 Plank Road - Kleinpeter Road Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades Project Number: 09-GS-UF-0028 Original Estimated Cost: $ 8,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 130485 Account Number: 411.7578233.752400.6087358; 415.7578233.752400.6087358 Council Award Date: 1/9/2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: Nine Change Order Amount: $ (103,682.02) Original Contract Amount: $ 9,331,605.66 Net Previous Changes: $ 3,087,560.12 New Contract Amount: $ 12,315,483.76 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project Council Memo
17-00618 Receiving a report from the Department of Maintenance on the five homes flooded in the Alsen Community on January 19, 2017 to include photos of the impacted resident's homes, homeowner's statements, environmental, drainage and other investigative tests used, photos of flood site of origin, simulation of causation, assigned DPW employee's statement(s), Parish Attorney's report, insurance report. By Councilwoman Banks.
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 17-00619 Awarding the contract for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – North Site Group to the selected contractor, W.P. Enterprise, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract in the amount of $99,000 covering such work. (Account No. 410.7070343.642281.000000). By Environmental Services Director. Reason for emergency: To expedite the contractual process and begin regular maintenance of the pump station sites as soon as possible
17-00620 Awarding the contract for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – East and South Site Groups to the selected contractor, K3B, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract in the amount of $192,912.00 covering such work. (Account No. 410.7070343.642281.000000). By Environmental Services Director. Reason for emergency: To expedite the contractual process and begin regular site maintenance as soon as possible.
17-00640 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Statewide Flood Program Application in association with the project Greenwell Springs Repetitive Loss Area. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Reason for emergency: This application allows us to potentially receive state funding for drainage under the Louisiana Statewide Flood Control Program. The deadline for submittal was May 1, 2017 however we were granted a grace period until our next Metropolitan Council meeting on May 10, 2017. ADJOURNMENT