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1. 17-00779 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Zoning Meeting of May 17, 2017, the Regular Council Meeting of May 24, 2017 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of June 6, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-00735 A Resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $10,000,000 Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series 2017, of Hospital Service District No. 1 of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 3. 17-00736 A resolution approving the calling of an election by the Fire Protection District 6, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, 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 Fire Protection District 6, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with and including the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2027, to provide funds for development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities of Fire Protection District 6 including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and fire hydrants within Fire Protection District 6. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 4. 17-00737 A resolution approving the calling of an election by the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with and including the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2027, to provide funds for the development, operation and maintenance of fire protection facilities of the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5 and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service within the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 5. 17-00651 Authorizing the City Constable to enter into an intergovernmental cooperative agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff to provide funds in the amount of $5000.00 for overtime to pursue felony warrant arrests during monthly warrant sweeps performed by the City Constable, as part of the EBR Joint Warrant Task Force. The EBR Sheriff receives the funds from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the 2017 Violent Crimes Task Force grant in the amount of $10,000.00, which are shared equally (50/50) with the City Constable through the Intergovernmental Cooperative agreement. The grant is 100% federally funded through the State of Louisiana, with no matching funds required. By City Constable. By Constable. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation 2017 Grant Cover Letter 6. 17-00739 Providing for a temporary hardship waiver of certain provisions of the Code of Ordinances and the Unified Development Code of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge regarding temporary housing and single-family occupancy for a limited time for those residents whose primary residence was damaged in the August 2016 flood or whose fellow home occupants’ primary residence was damaged in the August 2016 floods; Such waiver is necessary in response to the emergency created by the historic flooding in order to preserve the public peace, health, and safety as authorized by Section 2.12 of the Plan of Government and Title 1, Chapter 1, Part 1, Section 1:3 (D) of the Code of Ordinances. By Couniclman Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Proposed Ordinance 7. 17-00782 A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 2.25 mills ad valorem tax in lieu of the levy and collection of the 2.25 mills ad valorem tax approved by the voters in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 8, 2016, for the purpose of providing funds to be used entirely and exclusively to provide services to elderly citizens in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, and providing that such services shall be conducted and administered by the Parish of East Baton Rouge and/or one or more nonprofit corporations designated by the Metropolitan Council; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this resolution shall be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers at 222 St. Louis Street, Third Floor, Room 348, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Councilman Hudson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 26, 2017 Cover Letter 8. 17-00786 Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $100,298.80 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 Juvenile Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation 9. 17-00788 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a three year contractual agreement for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020, on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services with the State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice for Title IV-E Enhanced Reimbursement Funds in the amount of $501, 371.61 and to sign all documents as required in connection therewith. By Juvenile Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation 10. 17-00798 Amending and reenacting Title 12, Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge relative to the prohibition of smoking of cigars, cigarettes, pipes, or any other lighted or heated device tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation, including hookahs, and marijuana, whether natural or synthetic, in any form, and the use of electronic smoking devices in public and enclosed places within the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to provide for exclusions, penalties, and remedies; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. By Councilmembers Chauna Banks, LaMont Cole, Donna Collins- Lewis, Barbara Freiberg, Erika Green, Matt Watson, and Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Proposed ordinance 11. 17-00800 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a repayment agreement with the U. S. Department of Housing & Urban Development in the amount of $1,291,649 in accordance with the Final Management Decision of the Office of Inspector General Audit, and further appropriating up to $430,550 for the first of three annual payments to be returned to the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 12. 17-00801 Amending the 2016-2017 Office of Community Development budget so as to appropriate $320,000.00 from the General Fund-Fund Balance Unassigned for administrative expenses and realigning program income by reducing $178,999.79 in CDBG and increasing program income in the Rental Rehabilitation Program by $64,580 and in the HOME Program by $535,474.90 for a net total of $741,055.11. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 13. 17-00802 Providing for the extension of the city limits of the City of Baton Rouge and the inclusion in the Urban Area the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by Willow Grove-North LLC, WGN Phase I, LLC, Siegen Lane Properties LLC, Siegen Lane Marketplace Company LLC, and Wal-Mart Realty Company, particularly described as Tracts WG-2D-C, WG-2D-D, WF-2D-E, WF-2B-2A, WG-R of the Robert L. Kleinpeter Property(also known as the Grove) and Public Right of ways for the Grove Avenue, The Grove Boulevard, Creek Bend Avenue, and Creek Path Drive located in Section 58 and 59 of T7S, R1E and Sections 55, 56, and 57 of T8S, R1E, Greensburg Land District, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; Tracts A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, C-1-A, C-1- A-2, C-1-C, C-1-C-2-B, C-2, C-3, D-1-A, and D-2 of Siegen Park Mall and Public Rights of way for Andrea Drive, South Mall Drive, and North Mall Drive located in Section 48 of T8S, R2E and Section 54 of T8S, R1E, Greensburg Land District, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. all as more fully described in the petition. By Council Administrator-Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Petition for annexation CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 14. 17-00767 Janice Lee 15626 Woodland Trail, Lot 286 Green Trails at Shenandoah Subdivision - Council District 9 - Hudson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-00768 Patrick Donnell Parker and Tressa Danielle Parker 229 Mary Street, Pt. of Lot 8, Square 1 Johnstown Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 17-00769 Celeste Williams 149 Mary Street, East 1/2 of Lot 5, Square 1 Johnstown Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 17-00770 Taccara Allen 358 Mary Street, Lot 43, Square 1 Johnstown Sec. I a/k/a Johnstown Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 18. 17-00732 Creating an East Baton Rouge Parish Plan Of Government Committee to review the Plan of Government and propose amendments to the Metropolitan Council for consideration. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover letter 19. 17-00734 Waiving the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 9 (Licensing and Regulations of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Section 9:1010(B) regarding the 300 feet distance requirement so as to allow The Shrimp Basket located at 7242 Perkins Road to apply for an alcohol license. By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Proposed resolution Supporting Documentation 20. 17-00741 Amending Ordinance 16382 so as to renew for an additional 180 days the temporary waiver of Title 12, Chapter 2, Section 12:101(9) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge governing the hours during which construction noise is permitted; said waiver is in response to the emergency created by the historic flooding in order to preserve the public peace, health and safety as authorized by Section 2.12 of the Plan of Government and Title 1, Chapter 1, Part 1, Section 1:3(D) of the Code of Ordinances. By Councilman Matt Watson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Proposed ordinance 21. 17-00762 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 1, 2017 at Original 778 of Bundle 12816 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. The Estate of Harry Dixon”-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9722 (1007 North 47th Street; Lot 47, Square 53, Greenville Extension Subdivision). By Councilman Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 22. 17-00763 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 4, 2016 at Original 406 of Bundle 12761 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Willie Lawrence Pitcher”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9577 (7658 Perkins Road; Lot 5, Silverside Plantation Subdivision). By Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 23. 17-00764 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on May 10, 2017, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Sandford Williams - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9713 (3603 Geronimo Street; Lot 1, Square 104, Istrouma Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 24. 17-00765 Designating Jones Creek Road as part of the “Purple Heart Trail” in Louisiana; directing the director of the Department of Transportation to erect signs at appropriate locations designating Jones Creek Road as the “Purple Heart Trail". By Councilman Buddy Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Proposed resolution 25. 17-00771 A Resolution to declare lots: 19, 20, 36, 37, 54-A, 56-A, 57-A, 59-A, 60, 61, 62, 63, 66-A & 67 along Stanocola and Veterans Memorial Blvd surplus property and to publicly bid for sale, and authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute any and all necessary documents in connection with the sale of said property at the appropriate time. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 26. 17-00772 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with JMR Enterprises, LLC, to lease approximately eight (8) acres of land for a mutually agreed primary term of ten (10) years, with two (2), ten (10) year options to renew at a rental rate of $4,646.40 per month or $55,756.80 per year. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 27. 17-00773 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District and Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for the storage of buses in the event of an emergency during the 2017-2018 hurricane season at a rental rate of $250.00 per day or $2,500 per month. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 28. 17-00774 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consent to Assignment of the lease agreement from Legal Air LLC. to Williams Jet Center, LLC. to assume all rights and interest of the property currently designated as “Legal Air Lease Site” consisting of a 3.364-acre parcel and parcel “D” a 1.549-acre currently held by Legal Air, LLC. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 29. 17-00740 Authorizing settlement of the claim of James Heath for damages resulting from an automobile accident, in the amount of $18,000.00. Amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance – Auto Liability” (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is J. Clint Wallace of Scott & Wallace, LLP-Tallahassee Florida). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 30. 17-00781 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with Bonton Associates LLC for engineering services for the upgrade of PS 228 for a fee not to exceed $46,633.27 (Account No. 412.7570931.752200.7082046 and 412.7570931.752400.7082046). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo 31. 17-00783 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $10,096 to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director of DHDS. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 32. 17-00784 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $99,898 to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, for services to 1,502 children and families; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director of DHDS. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 33. 17-00785 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Jay Colar (STEP Coordinator) in the amount not to exceed $25,961.55 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 34. 17-00787 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Christopher Huddleston (STEP Case Manager) in the amount not to exceed $20,192.25 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 35. 17-00789 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Marvin Anderson (STEP Case Manager) in the amount not to exceed $20,192.25 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 36. 17-00791 Terminating the existing Consulting and Design Service Agreement with TME, LLC. for the Baton Rouge City Hall – Generator Installation, Project No. 15-BMD-CP-1001 and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a notice of termination and any other documents necessary to effectuate said termination. By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 37. 17-00794 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to renew the Annual Contract A16-98875 for the Interstate Mowing and Litter Pick-up for an amount not to exceed $409,000.00 (Account No. 012.7702002.643550). By Director of Maintenance. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo 38. 17-00796 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement with the Southern University Law Center for legal and other services related to the Hope Zone Community Project in an amount not to exceed $70,000, funded through the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant. By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation 39. 17-00797 Awarding the contract for Biosolids Handling Services from the North and South Wastewater Treatment Plants to the selected contractor, Redhawk Environmental Services, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract covering such work (Account No. 410.7070423.642260.0000000 and 410.7070433.642260.0000000). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo 40. 17-00799 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into agreement to accept The Grove Boulevard and bridge crossing Ward's Creek which includes the public drainage servitude upon completion in accordance with the city-parish specification. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo
CONDEMNATIONS 41. 17-00178 The Estate of Clara McCoy Veal and Tower Credit, Inc. 3448 Canonicus Street; Lot B, Square 101 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from March 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 42. 16-00539 MARILYN TA AND THE HA THANH DINH TESTAMENTARY TRUST FOR MARY ANN DIEM HA DINH 3255 Choctaw Drive, Lots 8, 9, & E. 1/2 of 10, Square 15 Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 9, 2016, January 11, 2017, and April 12, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 43. 16-00788 Ingrid Johnson and The Estate of Clara Johnson 4051 Fairwoods Avenue, Lot 184 East Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from January 11, 2017 and April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 44. 17-00069 Gertie W. Brown and Joseph Brown 2610 & 2612 Georgia Street, Portion of lot 6, Square 52 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from February 8, 2017 and April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 45. 17-00322 Samuel Roy Simmons and Sarah Hopkins Simmons 12127 Lazy Oaks Drive, Lots 38, 39, & 40 Whispering Oaks Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 46. 17-00332 Sarah Joyce Atkins and Florence Marie Bonton 982 Columbus Dunn Drive, Lot 1, Square 47 Greenville Extension Subdivison - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 47. 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 and May 10, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 48. 17-00525 Curtis Lee Bell 6072 Landis Drive, Lot 210 Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from May 10, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 49. 17-00665 Garcia Drywall, LLC-Jose & Juana Garcia, Agents 8613 Rush Avenue, Lot 11 Gardere View Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Picture Picture Inspector's Report 50. 17-00666 Bertha R. Benjamin 2815 Kaufman Street, Lot 35 Airline Terrace Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 51. 17-00667 Joshua C. White, Christian Michael White, Nakeya L. White, and Laneisha White 9797 Avenue B, Lot 30, Square 17 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 52. 17-00668 Boulle' Enterprises, L.L.C. - Robert F. Dupre, Agent 4422 Shelley Street, Lot 9 and 10, Square 2 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 53. 17-00669 Ruth Cabrera Davis 4415 Shelley Street (House and Rear), Lot 38, Square 1 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 54. 17-00670 Joseph J. Dartez and The Estate of Marie Guillot Dartez 6067 Dutton Avenue, Lot 68 Woodlawn Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 55. 17-00671 Barbara Ann Kugler Nason 4112 Prescott Road (House, 2 Sheds, and Rear Building), Lot B-1 Plank Road Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 56. 17-00672 Jeff Johnson 2237 Maryland Street, Lot 10, Square 41 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 57. 17-00673 Mary Pidgeon Manchester 2040 Nebraska Street, Lot 47, Square 7 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 58. 17-00674 Josephine R. Farmer, Larry Earl Farmer, Jesse James Farmer Lewis, Glendalyn Farmer Lewis, Reginald Wayne Farmer, John White, Jr., Regina Lashon White, and Stacee Evette White 351 East McKinley Street (House, Rear Shed, and Garage), Lot 18, Square 47 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 59. 17-00675 John Harlan Anderson 2501 Florida Street, Lot 11, 12, 13, & 14, Square 18 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 60. 17-00678 Pratt Family, LLC - David S. Pratt, Agent 2775 Iroquois Street, Lot 15, Square 1 Pitchford-Ourso Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 61. 17-00679 Hafid LaRoussi and Nathalie LaRoussi 2325 & 2327 Spain Street, Lot 9, Square 6 Delphine Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 62. 17-00680 Progressive Baptist Church - Milton Kleinpeter, Director 1226 South 10th Street, Lot 14, Square 268 Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 63. 17-00682 Dave Brown 1345 Aztec Street, Lot D+, Square 283 Magnolia Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 17-00654 Authorizing the Mayor-President to conditionally accept the 2016 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) McKinney-Vento homelessness assistance grant (Continuum of Care program) programs totaling $948,467.00; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for the grant award upon HUD approval; and authorizing the Mayor-President and/or her designee to execute related continuum of care contracts with recipients in a total aggregate amount not exceeding $948,467.00. By Community Development Director. Legislation Authorizing the Mayor-President to conditionally accept the 2016 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) McKinney-Vento homelessness assistance grant (Continuum of Care program) programs totaling $948,467.00; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for the grant award upon HUD approval; and authorizing the Mayor-President and/or her designee to execute related continuum of care contracts with recipients in a total aggregate amount not exceeding $948,467.00.
17-00703 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in an amount up to $34,472 from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, on behalf of the Charles R. Kelly Community Center, to provide for programming focused on education and safety opportunities for community members. By Charles R. Kelly Community Center Director and Councilwoman Green. Legislation Cover letter
17-00690 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for professional and engineering services with Black & Veatch Management Consulting Services, LLC with sub-consultant Bonton Associates, LLC to conduct a sewer impact fee study, being Project No. 16-IF-UF-0012. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00704 Authorizing the Charles R Kelly community center to engage in the solicitation of funds where the solicitation utilizes the "Charles R. Kelly Community Center" name in the title of a capital campaign. These funds will be raised in an effort to provide much needed funding for Community Center programming, updates and repairs. By Charles R. Kelly Community Center Director and Councilwoman Green Legislation cover letter
17-00713 Amend the 2017 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16404, dated 12/13/2016, so as to change the allotment of the Charles R. Kelly Community Center as follows, effective June 15, 2017. Add (1) Assistant to the Community Service Center Manager (Unclassified), job code 300130 and delete (1) Assistant to the Community Service Center Manager, job code 105490. By Councilwoman Green and Human Resources Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00727 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the amended Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City-Parish of East Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana per the substantial amendment to the City-Parish Consolidated Plan and Strategy 2015-2019 and Action Plan 2016 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD in the amount of $10,512,278.20. By Community Development Director. Legislation Cover Letter
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 105. 17-00780 North 38th Street – Gus Young Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project: 14-AR-MS-0035 Account: 440.7578133.752400.6077229; 442.7578133.752400.607722; 411.7578133.752400.6077229 Estimate: $3,400,000.00 *Local **In State *Magnolia Construction Company, LLC $ 2,966,557.10 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $ 3,287,000.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 3,287,454.61 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $ 3,295,456.25 *NCMC, LLC $ 3,366,202.95 PM Construction & Rehab, LLC $ 3,459,787.70 Council Memo 106. 17-00790 Landscaping, Arborist and Flowerbeds for the EBRP Library Project: A17-98852 Account: 111.1200015.643550.0 Estimate: $100,000.00 *Local **In State Corporate Green, LLC. * $ 68,662.68 Rotolo Consultants Inc. ** $ 86,508.80 HMD Contracting ** $ 427,285.00
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 17-00795 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional services contract with CSRS, Inc., for Disaster Recovery Grant Management and Administration so as to increase the amount from $1,400,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,450,000, to assist the City-Parish with identifying damages to roads and drainage features that were significantly inundated by the August 2016 Flood Event. By Mayor-President and Transportation & Drainage Director. Reason for emergency: Due to the important nature of this item and the need to expedite the recovery process, we are requesting that this item be approved at the June 14, 2017 Council Meeting. Supporting Documentation
17-00721 Declaring property not needed for another public purpose and authorizing the Mayor- President to execute an amendment to a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the effective date of June 13, 2016, between the City-Parish and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. to allow for the donation of additional property upon which Habitat will construct homes for low income families within three years from the date of the donation of the property. By Office of Community Development. Legislation Supporting Documentation Attachment with adopted Resolution Attachment with adopted Resolution Exhibit B and C Attachment with adopted Resolution -Transfer recorded
95. 17-00803 Board of Appeal Concurring in the Mayor-President’s replacement of Pete Firmin. This is a four year term effective July 1, 2017. (General Contractor) Current Ballot 96. 17-00804 Board of Appeal Concurring in the Mayor-President’s replacement of Marvin Ragland Jr. This is a four year term effective July 1, 2017. (Architect) Current Ballot 97. 17-00805 Board of Appeal Concurring in the Mayor-President’s replacement of James Clary. This is a four year term effective July 1, 2017. Current Ballot 98. 17-00806 Board of Appeal Concurring in the Mayor-President’s replacement of Bill McDaniel. This is a four year term effective July 1, 2017. Current Ballot 99. 17-00807 Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish Consideration of reappointing or replacing Dianna Payton, whose term expires July 25, 2017, effective July 26, 2017. The appointment is for a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Monique Edwards Elizabeth Irvine Nolan Johnson Dianna Payton (Received letter requesting reappointment) Ercel Placide Rhonda Williams Request for Reappointment
17-00712 Amend the 2017 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16404, dated 12/13/2016, so as to change the allotment of the Jewel J. Newman Community Center as follows and to appropriate $14,150 for said purpose, effective June 15, 2017. Add (1) Family Service Worker, job code 105495 and delete (1) Teacher (10 hours/week), job code 105366. By Councilwoman Banks and Human Resources Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00725 Expressing the support of the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District’s efforts to hire an executive director and requesting the board of directors to provide the Metropolitan Council with an update regarding the hiring process, and further requesting that the board of directors provide copies of the resumes of the top candidates to the Metropolitan Council members. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00658 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades - Flanacher Road Forcemain Project, being project No. 17-FM-IF- 0018. By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00677 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract with Buchart Horn, Inc. for engineering services in connection with the South Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester Gas Reuse Project, Project No. 16-TP-MS-0011 in an amount of $211,938.00. (Account No. 440.7579023.752200.6140801). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Mem
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-00735 A Resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $10,000,000 Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series 2017, of Hospital Service District No. 1 of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 3. 17-00736 A resolution approving the calling of an election by the Fire Protection District 6, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, 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 Fire Protection District 6, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with and including the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2027, to provide funds for development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities of Fire Protection District 6 including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and fire hydrants within Fire Protection District 6. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 4. 17-00737 A resolution approving the calling of an election by the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with and including the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2027, to provide funds for the development, operation and maintenance of fire protection facilities of the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5 and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service within the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 5. 17-00651 Authorizing the City Constable to enter into an intergovernmental cooperative agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff to provide funds in the amount of $5000.00 for overtime to pursue felony warrant arrests during monthly warrant sweeps performed by the City Constable, as part of the EBR Joint Warrant Task Force. The EBR Sheriff receives the funds from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the 2017 Violent Crimes Task Force grant in the amount of $10,000.00, which are shared equally (50/50) with the City Constable through the Intergovernmental Cooperative agreement. The grant is 100% federally funded through the State of Louisiana, with no matching funds required. By City Constable. By Constable. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation 2017 Grant Cover Letter 6. 17-00739 Providing for a temporary hardship waiver of certain provisions of the Code of Ordinances and the Unified Development Code of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge regarding temporary housing and single-family occupancy for a limited time for those residents whose primary residence was damaged in the August 2016 flood or whose fellow home occupants’ primary residence was damaged in the August 2016 floods; Such waiver is necessary in response to the emergency created by the historic flooding in order to preserve the public peace, health, and safety as authorized by Section 2.12 of the Plan of Government and Title 1, Chapter 1, Part 1, Section 1:3 (D) of the Code of Ordinances. By Couniclman Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Proposed Ordinance 7. 17-00782 A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 2.25 mills ad valorem tax in lieu of the levy and collection of the 2.25 mills ad valorem tax approved by the voters in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 8, 2016, for the purpose of providing funds to be used entirely and exclusively to provide services to elderly citizens in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, and providing that such services shall be conducted and administered by the Parish of East Baton Rouge and/or one or more nonprofit corporations designated by the Metropolitan Council; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this resolution shall be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers at 222 St. Louis Street, Third Floor, Room 348, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Councilman Hudson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 26, 2017 Cover Letter 8. 17-00786 Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $100,298.80 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 Juvenile Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation 9. 17-00788 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a three year contractual agreement for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020, on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services with the State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice for Title IV-E Enhanced Reimbursement Funds in the amount of $501, 371.61 and to sign all documents as required in connection therewith. By Juvenile Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation 10. 17-00798 Amending and reenacting Title 12, Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge relative to the prohibition of smoking of cigars, cigarettes, pipes, or any other lighted or heated device tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation, including hookahs, and marijuana, whether natural or synthetic, in any form, and the use of electronic smoking devices in public and enclosed places within the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to provide for exclusions, penalties, and remedies; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. By Councilmembers Chauna Banks, LaMont Cole, Donna Collins- Lewis, Barbara Freiberg, Erika Green, Matt Watson, and Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Proposed ordinance 11. 17-00800 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a repayment agreement with the U. S. Department of Housing & Urban Development in the amount of $1,291,649 in accordance with the Final Management Decision of the Office of Inspector General Audit, and further appropriating up to $430,550 for the first of three annual payments to be returned to the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 12. 17-00801 Amending the 2016-2017 Office of Community Development budget so as to appropriate $320,000.00 from the General Fund-Fund Balance Unassigned for administrative expenses and realigning program income by reducing $178,999.79 in CDBG and increasing program income in the Rental Rehabilitation Program by $64,580 and in the HOME Program by $535,474.90 for a net total of $741,055.11. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 13. 17-00802 Providing for the extension of the city limits of the City of Baton Rouge and the inclusion in the Urban Area the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by Willow Grove-North LLC, WGN Phase I, LLC, Siegen Lane Properties LLC, Siegen Lane Marketplace Company LLC, and Wal-Mart Realty Company, particularly described as Tracts WG-2D-C, WG-2D-D, WF-2D-E, WF-2B-2A, WG-R of the Robert L. Kleinpeter Property(also known as the Grove) and Public Right of ways for the Grove Avenue, The Grove Boulevard, Creek Bend Avenue, and Creek Path Drive located in Section 58 and 59 of T7S, R1E and Sections 55, 56, and 57 of T8S, R1E, Greensburg Land District, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; Tracts A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, C-1-A, C-1- A-2, C-1-C, C-1-C-2-B, C-2, C-3, D-1-A, and D-2 of Siegen Park Mall and Public Rights of way for Andrea Drive, South Mall Drive, and North Mall Drive located in Section 48 of T8S, R2E and Section 54 of T8S, R1E, Greensburg Land District, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. all as more fully described in the petition. By Council Administrator-Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Petition for annexation CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 14. 17-00767 Janice Lee 15626 Woodland Trail, Lot 286 Green Trails at Shenandoah Subdivision - Council District 9 - Hudson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-00768 Patrick Donnell Parker and Tressa Danielle Parker 229 Mary Street, Pt. of Lot 8, Square 1 Johnstown Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 17-00769 Celeste Williams 149 Mary Street, East 1/2 of Lot 5, Square 1 Johnstown Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 17-00770 Taccara Allen 358 Mary Street, Lot 43, Square 1 Johnstown Sec. I a/k/a Johnstown Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 18. 17-00732 Creating an East Baton Rouge Parish Plan Of Government Committee to review the Plan of Government and propose amendments to the Metropolitan Council for consideration. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover letter 19. 17-00734 Waiving the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 9 (Licensing and Regulations of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Section 9:1010(B) regarding the 300 feet distance requirement so as to allow The Shrimp Basket located at 7242 Perkins Road to apply for an alcohol license. By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Proposed resolution Supporting Documentation 20. 17-00741 Amending Ordinance 16382 so as to renew for an additional 180 days the temporary waiver of Title 12, Chapter 2, Section 12:101(9) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge governing the hours during which construction noise is permitted; said waiver is in response to the emergency created by the historic flooding in order to preserve the public peace, health and safety as authorized by Section 2.12 of the Plan of Government and Title 1, Chapter 1, Part 1, Section 1:3(D) of the Code of Ordinances. By Councilman Matt Watson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Proposed ordinance 21. 17-00762 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 1, 2017 at Original 778 of Bundle 12816 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. The Estate of Harry Dixon”-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9722 (1007 North 47th Street; Lot 47, Square 53, Greenville Extension Subdivision). By Councilman Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 22. 17-00763 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 4, 2016 at Original 406 of Bundle 12761 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Willie Lawrence Pitcher”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9577 (7658 Perkins Road; Lot 5, Silverside Plantation Subdivision). By Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 23. 17-00764 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on May 10, 2017, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Sandford Williams - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9713 (3603 Geronimo Street; Lot 1, Square 104, Istrouma Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 24. 17-00765 Designating Jones Creek Road as part of the “Purple Heart Trail” in Louisiana; directing the director of the Department of Transportation to erect signs at appropriate locations designating Jones Creek Road as the “Purple Heart Trail". By Councilman Buddy Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Proposed resolution 25. 17-00771 A Resolution to declare lots: 19, 20, 36, 37, 54-A, 56-A, 57-A, 59-A, 60, 61, 62, 63, 66-A & 67 along Stanocola and Veterans Memorial Blvd surplus property and to publicly bid for sale, and authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute any and all necessary documents in connection with the sale of said property at the appropriate time. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 26. 17-00772 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with JMR Enterprises, LLC, to lease approximately eight (8) acres of land for a mutually agreed primary term of ten (10) years, with two (2), ten (10) year options to renew at a rental rate of $4,646.40 per month or $55,756.80 per year. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 27. 17-00773 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District and Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for the storage of buses in the event of an emergency during the 2017-2018 hurricane season at a rental rate of $250.00 per day or $2,500 per month. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 28. 17-00774 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consent to Assignment of the lease agreement from Legal Air LLC. to Williams Jet Center, LLC. to assume all rights and interest of the property currently designated as “Legal Air Lease Site” consisting of a 3.364-acre parcel and parcel “D” a 1.549-acre currently held by Legal Air, LLC. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 29. 17-00740 Authorizing settlement of the claim of James Heath for damages resulting from an automobile accident, in the amount of $18,000.00. Amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance – Auto Liability” (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is J. Clint Wallace of Scott & Wallace, LLP-Tallahassee Florida). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 30. 17-00781 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with Bonton Associates LLC for engineering services for the upgrade of PS 228 for a fee not to exceed $46,633.27 (Account No. 412.7570931.752200.7082046 and 412.7570931.752400.7082046). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo 31. 17-00783 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $10,096 to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director of DHDS. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 32. 17-00784 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $99,898 to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, for services to 1,502 children and families; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director of DHDS. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 33. 17-00785 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Jay Colar (STEP Coordinator) in the amount not to exceed $25,961.55 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 34. 17-00787 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Christopher Huddleston (STEP Case Manager) in the amount not to exceed $20,192.25 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 35. 17-00789 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Marvin Anderson (STEP Case Manager) in the amount not to exceed $20,192.25 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 36. 17-00791 Terminating the existing Consulting and Design Service Agreement with TME, LLC. for the Baton Rouge City Hall – Generator Installation, Project No. 15-BMD-CP-1001 and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a notice of termination and any other documents necessary to effectuate said termination. By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 37. 17-00794 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to renew the Annual Contract A16-98875 for the Interstate Mowing and Litter Pick-up for an amount not to exceed $409,000.00 (Account No. 012.7702002.643550). By Director of Maintenance. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo 38. 17-00796 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement with the Southern University Law Center for legal and other services related to the Hope Zone Community Project in an amount not to exceed $70,000, funded through the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant. By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation 39. 17-00797 Awarding the contract for Biosolids Handling Services from the North and South Wastewater Treatment Plants to the selected contractor, Redhawk Environmental Services, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract covering such work (Account No. 410.7070423.642260.0000000 and 410.7070433.642260.0000000). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo 40. 17-00799 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into agreement to accept The Grove Boulevard and bridge crossing Ward's Creek which includes the public drainage servitude upon completion in accordance with the city-parish specification. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo
17-00656 Requesting that the Metro-Council initiate a zoning change on property located on the south side of South Harrell’s Ferry Road, known as 13748 South Harrell’s Ferry Road from Small Planned Unit Development (SPUD) to an appropriate single family residential district. By Councilman Amoroso. Legislation cover letter
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 17-00404 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant funds under the state Gustav/Ike Disaster Recovery Program to reallocate $1,300,000 for the renovations of the property at 1701 Main Street and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Mayor's Office. This item was deferred from the April 26, 2017 Council meeting. Legislation Agenda Space Request
17-00567 An ordinance levying and imposing a tax of two percent (2%) upon the rental or fee charged for the occupancy of hotel rooms and motel rooms within the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District; providing for the collection and enforcement of said tax; and providing for the effective date of such tax; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this ordinance shall be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers at 222 Saint Louis Street, Third Floor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Finance Director. Proposed ordinance
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 and May 10, 2017 Legislation Cooperative Endeavor DRAFT
17-00568 An ordinance adopting and levying an ad valorem property tax millage rate of 2.25 mills within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge on all taxable property to provide funds to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain facilities to serve elderly citizens in East Baton Rouge Parish, and to operate programs, services, and activities for elderly citizens in East Baton Rouge Parish to be conducted and administered by the East Baton Rouge Council on the Aging, Inc., and to provide funds for the operating budget of the East Baton Rouge Council on the Aging, Inc. to be levied during the year 2017; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this ordinance shall be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers at 222 Saint Louis Street, Third Floor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Finance Director. Legislation Proposed ordinance
17-00645 Authorizing and approving the selection of the Advocate as the official journal of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 in accordance with R.S. 43:141 (A). By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Legislation Cover letter - Official journal
69. 17-00647 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on March 8, 2017 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. The Estate of Ruby V. Carter” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9688 (3121 Seneca Street; Lot 14 and West ½ of Lot 13, Square 11, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole. Legislation Supporting Documentation 70. 17-00648 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on April 12, 2017 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Cassandra Heard Jackson” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9705 (2725 Boyd Avenue; Lot 7-B, Square 10, Abramson Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole. Legislation Supporting Documentation 71. 17-00686 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on November 3, 2016 at Original 962 of Bundle 12768 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. The Estate of Gloria D. Crenshaw”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9601 (1916 General Adams Avenue; Lot 246, Hermitage Subdivision). By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00652 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Broderick Smith v. Damar Earnest, et al”, Suit No. 635,878, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $23,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $270.00, for a total amount of $23,270.00, which shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Ross M. LeBlanc, with Dudley Debosier). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. ADJOURNMENT
Jun 14, 2017 Metropolitan Council
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 17-00779 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Zoning Meeting of May 17, 2017, the Regular Council Meeting of May 24, 2017 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of June 6, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-00735 A Resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $10,000,000 Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series 2017, of Hospital Service District No. 1 of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 3. 17-00736 A resolution approving the calling of an election by the Fire Protection District 6, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, 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 Fire Protection District 6, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with and including the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2027, to provide funds for development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities of Fire Protection District 6 including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and fire hydrants within Fire Protection District 6. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 4. 17-00737 A resolution approving the calling of an election by the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with and including the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2027, to provide funds for the development, operation and maintenance of fire protection facilities of the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5 and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service within the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 5. 17-00651 Authorizing the City Constable to enter into an intergovernmental cooperative agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff to provide funds in the amount of $5000.00 for overtime to pursue felony warrant arrests during monthly warrant sweeps performed by the City Constable, as part of the EBR Joint Warrant Task Force. The EBR Sheriff receives the funds from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the 2017 Violent Crimes Task Force grant in the amount of $10,000.00, which are shared equally (50/50) with the City Constable through the Intergovernmental Cooperative agreement. The grant is 100% federally funded through the State of Louisiana, with no matching funds required. By City Constable. By Constable. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation 2017 Grant Cover Letter 6. 17-00739 Providing for a temporary hardship waiver of certain provisions of the Code of Ordinances and the Unified Development Code of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge regarding temporary housing and single-family occupancy for a limited time for those residents whose primary residence was damaged in the August 2016 flood or whose fellow home occupants’ primary residence was damaged in the August 2016 floods; Such waiver is necessary in response to the emergency created by the historic flooding in order to preserve the public peace, health, and safety as authorized by Section 2.12 of the Plan of Government and Title 1, Chapter 1, Part 1, Section 1:3 (D) of the Code of Ordinances. By Couniclman Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Proposed Ordinance 7. 17-00782 A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 2.25 mills ad valorem tax in lieu of the levy and collection of the 2.25 mills ad valorem tax approved by the voters in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 8, 2016, for the purpose of providing funds to be used entirely and exclusively to provide services to elderly citizens in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, and providing that such services shall be conducted and administered by the Parish of East Baton Rouge and/or one or more nonprofit corporations designated by the Metropolitan Council; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this resolution shall be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers at 222 St. Louis Street, Third Floor, Room 348, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Councilman Hudson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 26, 2017 Cover Letter 8. 17-00786 Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $100,298.80 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 Juvenile Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation 9. 17-00788 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a three year contractual agreement for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020, on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services with the State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice for Title IV-E Enhanced Reimbursement Funds in the amount of $501, 371.61 and to sign all documents as required in connection therewith. By Juvenile Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation 10. 17-00798 Amending and reenacting Title 12, Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge relative to the prohibition of smoking of cigars, cigarettes, pipes, or any other lighted or heated device tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation, including hookahs, and marijuana, whether natural or synthetic, in any form, and the use of electronic smoking devices in public and enclosed places within the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to provide for exclusions, penalties, and remedies; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. By Councilmembers Chauna Banks, LaMont Cole, Donna Collins- Lewis, Barbara Freiberg, Erika Green, Matt Watson, and Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Proposed ordinance 11. 17-00800 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a repayment agreement with the U. S. Department of Housing & Urban Development in the amount of $1,291,649 in accordance with the Final Management Decision of the Office of Inspector General Audit, and further appropriating up to $430,550 for the first of three annual payments to be returned to the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 12. 17-00801 Amending the 2016-2017 Office of Community Development budget so as to appropriate $320,000.00 from the General Fund-Fund Balance Unassigned for administrative expenses and realigning program income by reducing $178,999.79 in CDBG and increasing program income in the Rental Rehabilitation Program by $64,580 and in the HOME Program by $535,474.90 for a net total of $741,055.11. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 13. 17-00802 Providing for the extension of the city limits of the City of Baton Rouge and the inclusion in the Urban Area the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by Willow Grove-North LLC, WGN Phase I, LLC, Siegen Lane Properties LLC, Siegen Lane Marketplace Company LLC, and Wal-Mart Realty Company, particularly described as Tracts WG-2D-C, WG-2D-D, WF-2D-E, WF-2B-2A, WG-R of the Robert L. Kleinpeter Property(also known as the Grove) and Public Right of ways for the Grove Avenue, The Grove Boulevard, Creek Bend Avenue, and Creek Path Drive located in Section 58 and 59 of T7S, R1E and Sections 55, 56, and 57 of T8S, R1E, Greensburg Land District, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; Tracts A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, C-1-A, C-1- A-2, C-1-C, C-1-C-2-B, C-2, C-3, D-1-A, and D-2 of Siegen Park Mall and Public Rights of way for Andrea Drive, South Mall Drive, and North Mall Drive located in Section 48 of T8S, R2E and Section 54 of T8S, R1E, Greensburg Land District, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. all as more fully described in the petition. By Council Administrator-Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Petition for annexation CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 14. 17-00767 Janice Lee 15626 Woodland Trail, Lot 286 Green Trails at Shenandoah Subdivision - Council District 9 - Hudson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-00768 Patrick Donnell Parker and Tressa Danielle Parker 229 Mary Street, Pt. of Lot 8, Square 1 Johnstown Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 17-00769 Celeste Williams 149 Mary Street, East 1/2 of Lot 5, Square 1 Johnstown Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 17-00770 Taccara Allen 358 Mary Street, Lot 43, Square 1 Johnstown Sec. I a/k/a Johnstown Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 18. 17-00732 Creating an East Baton Rouge Parish Plan Of Government Committee to review the Plan of Government and propose amendments to the Metropolitan Council for consideration. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover letter 19. 17-00734 Waiving the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 9 (Licensing and Regulations of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Section 9:1010(B) regarding the 300 feet distance requirement so as to allow The Shrimp Basket located at 7242 Perkins Road to apply for an alcohol license. By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Proposed resolution Supporting Documentation 20. 17-00741 Amending Ordinance 16382 so as to renew for an additional 180 days the temporary waiver of Title 12, Chapter 2, Section 12:101(9) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge governing the hours during which construction noise is permitted; said waiver is in response to the emergency created by the historic flooding in order to preserve the public peace, health and safety as authorized by Section 2.12 of the Plan of Government and Title 1, Chapter 1, Part 1, Section 1:3(D) of the Code of Ordinances. By Councilman Matt Watson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Proposed ordinance 21. 17-00762 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 1, 2017 at Original 778 of Bundle 12816 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. The Estate of Harry Dixon”-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9722 (1007 North 47th Street; Lot 47, Square 53, Greenville Extension Subdivision). By Councilman Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 22. 17-00763 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 4, 2016 at Original 406 of Bundle 12761 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Willie Lawrence Pitcher”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9577 (7658 Perkins Road; Lot 5, Silverside Plantation Subdivision). By Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 23. 17-00764 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on May 10, 2017, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Sandford Williams - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9713 (3603 Geronimo Street; Lot 1, Square 104, Istrouma Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 24. 17-00765 Designating Jones Creek Road as part of the “Purple Heart Trail” in Louisiana; directing the director of the Department of Transportation to erect signs at appropriate locations designating Jones Creek Road as the “Purple Heart Trail". By Councilman Buddy Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Proposed resolution 25. 17-00771 A Resolution to declare lots: 19, 20, 36, 37, 54-A, 56-A, 57-A, 59-A, 60, 61, 62, 63, 66-A & 67 along Stanocola and Veterans Memorial Blvd surplus property and to publicly bid for sale, and authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute any and all necessary documents in connection with the sale of said property at the appropriate time. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 26. 17-00772 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with JMR Enterprises, LLC, to lease approximately eight (8) acres of land for a mutually agreed primary term of ten (10) years, with two (2), ten (10) year options to renew at a rental rate of $4,646.40 per month or $55,756.80 per year. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 27. 17-00773 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District and Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for the storage of buses in the event of an emergency during the 2017-2018 hurricane season at a rental rate of $250.00 per day or $2,500 per month. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 28. 17-00774 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consent to Assignment of the lease agreement from Legal Air LLC. to Williams Jet Center, LLC. to assume all rights and interest of the property currently designated as “Legal Air Lease Site” consisting of a 3.364-acre parcel and parcel “D” a 1.549-acre currently held by Legal Air, LLC. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 29. 17-00740 Authorizing settlement of the claim of James Heath for damages resulting from an automobile accident, in the amount of $18,000.00. Amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance – Auto Liability” (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is J. Clint Wallace of Scott & Wallace, LLP-Tallahassee Florida). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 30. 17-00781 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with Bonton Associates LLC for engineering services for the upgrade of PS 228 for a fee not to exceed $46,633.27 (Account No. 412.7570931.752200.7082046 and 412.7570931.752400.7082046). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo 31. 17-00783 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $10,096 to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director of DHDS. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 32. 17-00784 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $99,898 to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, for services to 1,502 children and families; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director of DHDS. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 33. 17-00785 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Jay Colar (STEP Coordinator) in the amount not to exceed $25,961.55 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 34. 17-00787 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Christopher Huddleston (STEP Case Manager) in the amount not to exceed $20,192.25 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 35. 17-00789 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Marvin Anderson (STEP Case Manager) in the amount not to exceed $20,192.25 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 36. 17-00791 Terminating the existing Consulting and Design Service Agreement with TME, LLC. for the Baton Rouge City Hall – Generator Installation, Project No. 15-BMD-CP-1001 and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a notice of termination and any other documents necessary to effectuate said termination. By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 37. 17-00794 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to renew the Annual Contract A16-98875 for the Interstate Mowing and Litter Pick-up for an amount not to exceed $409,000.00 (Account No. 012.7702002.643550). By Director of Maintenance. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo 38. 17-00796 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement with the Southern University Law Center for legal and other services related to the Hope Zone Community Project in an amount not to exceed $70,000, funded through the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant. By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation 39. 17-00797 Awarding the contract for Biosolids Handling Services from the North and South Wastewater Treatment Plants to the selected contractor, Redhawk Environmental Services, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract covering such work (Account No. 410.7070423.642260.0000000 and 410.7070433.642260.0000000). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo 40. 17-00799 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into agreement to accept The Grove Boulevard and bridge crossing Ward's Creek which includes the public drainage servitude upon completion in accordance with the city-parish specification. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo
CONDEMNATIONS 41. 17-00178 The Estate of Clara McCoy Veal and Tower Credit, Inc. 3448 Canonicus Street; Lot B, Square 101 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from March 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 42. 16-00539 MARILYN TA AND THE HA THANH DINH TESTAMENTARY TRUST FOR MARY ANN DIEM HA DINH 3255 Choctaw Drive, Lots 8, 9, & E. 1/2 of 10, Square 15 Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 9, 2016, January 11, 2017, and April 12, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 43. 16-00788 Ingrid Johnson and The Estate of Clara Johnson 4051 Fairwoods Avenue, Lot 184 East Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from January 11, 2017 and April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 44. 17-00069 Gertie W. Brown and Joseph Brown 2610 & 2612 Georgia Street, Portion of lot 6, Square 52 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from February 8, 2017 and April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 45. 17-00322 Samuel Roy Simmons and Sarah Hopkins Simmons 12127 Lazy Oaks Drive, Lots 38, 39, & 40 Whispering Oaks Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 46. 17-00332 Sarah Joyce Atkins and Florence Marie Bonton 982 Columbus Dunn Drive, Lot 1, Square 47 Greenville Extension Subdivison - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 47. 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 and May 10, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 48. 17-00525 Curtis Lee Bell 6072 Landis Drive, Lot 210 Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from May 10, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 49. 17-00665 Garcia Drywall, LLC-Jose & Juana Garcia, Agents 8613 Rush Avenue, Lot 11 Gardere View Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Picture Picture Inspector's Report 50. 17-00666 Bertha R. Benjamin 2815 Kaufman Street, Lot 35 Airline Terrace Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 51. 17-00667 Joshua C. White, Christian Michael White, Nakeya L. White, and Laneisha White 9797 Avenue B, Lot 30, Square 17 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 52. 17-00668 Boulle' Enterprises, L.L.C. - Robert F. Dupre, Agent 4422 Shelley Street, Lot 9 and 10, Square 2 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 53. 17-00669 Ruth Cabrera Davis 4415 Shelley Street (House and Rear), Lot 38, Square 1 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 54. 17-00670 Joseph J. Dartez and The Estate of Marie Guillot Dartez 6067 Dutton Avenue, Lot 68 Woodlawn Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 55. 17-00671 Barbara Ann Kugler Nason 4112 Prescott Road (House, 2 Sheds, and Rear Building), Lot B-1 Plank Road Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 56. 17-00672 Jeff Johnson 2237 Maryland Street, Lot 10, Square 41 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 57. 17-00673 Mary Pidgeon Manchester 2040 Nebraska Street, Lot 47, Square 7 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 58. 17-00674 Josephine R. Farmer, Larry Earl Farmer, Jesse James Farmer Lewis, Glendalyn Farmer Lewis, Reginald Wayne Farmer, John White, Jr., Regina Lashon White, and Stacee Evette White 351 East McKinley Street (House, Rear Shed, and Garage), Lot 18, Square 47 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 59. 17-00675 John Harlan Anderson 2501 Florida Street, Lot 11, 12, 13, & 14, Square 18 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 60. 17-00678 Pratt Family, LLC - David S. Pratt, Agent 2775 Iroquois Street, Lot 15, Square 1 Pitchford-Ourso Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 61. 17-00679 Hafid LaRoussi and Nathalie LaRoussi 2325 & 2327 Spain Street, Lot 9, Square 6 Delphine Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 62. 17-00680 Progressive Baptist Church - Milton Kleinpeter, Director 1226 South 10th Street, Lot 14, Square 268 Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 63. 17-00682 Dave Brown 1345 Aztec Street, Lot D+, Square 283 Magnolia Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 17-00654 Authorizing the Mayor-President to conditionally accept the 2016 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) McKinney-Vento homelessness assistance grant (Continuum of Care program) programs totaling $948,467.00; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for the grant award upon HUD approval; and authorizing the Mayor-President and/or her designee to execute related continuum of care contracts with recipients in a total aggregate amount not exceeding $948,467.00. By Community Development Director. Legislation Authorizing the Mayor-President to conditionally accept the 2016 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) McKinney-Vento homelessness assistance grant (Continuum of Care program) programs totaling $948,467.00; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for the grant award upon HUD approval; and authorizing the Mayor-President and/or her designee to execute related continuum of care contracts with recipients in a total aggregate amount not exceeding $948,467.00.
17-00703 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in an amount up to $34,472 from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, on behalf of the Charles R. Kelly Community Center, to provide for programming focused on education and safety opportunities for community members. By Charles R. Kelly Community Center Director and Councilwoman Green. Legislation Cover letter
17-00690 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for professional and engineering services with Black & Veatch Management Consulting Services, LLC with sub-consultant Bonton Associates, LLC to conduct a sewer impact fee study, being Project No. 16-IF-UF-0012. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00704 Authorizing the Charles R Kelly community center to engage in the solicitation of funds where the solicitation utilizes the "Charles R. Kelly Community Center" name in the title of a capital campaign. These funds will be raised in an effort to provide much needed funding for Community Center programming, updates and repairs. By Charles R. Kelly Community Center Director and Councilwoman Green Legislation cover letter
17-00713 Amend the 2017 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16404, dated 12/13/2016, so as to change the allotment of the Charles R. Kelly Community Center as follows, effective June 15, 2017. Add (1) Assistant to the Community Service Center Manager (Unclassified), job code 300130 and delete (1) Assistant to the Community Service Center Manager, job code 105490. By Councilwoman Green and Human Resources Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00727 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the amended Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City-Parish of East Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana per the substantial amendment to the City-Parish Consolidated Plan and Strategy 2015-2019 and Action Plan 2016 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD in the amount of $10,512,278.20. By Community Development Director. Legislation Cover Letter
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 105. 17-00780 North 38th Street – Gus Young Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project: 14-AR-MS-0035 Account: 440.7578133.752400.6077229; 442.7578133.752400.607722; 411.7578133.752400.6077229 Estimate: $3,400,000.00 *Local **In State *Magnolia Construction Company, LLC $ 2,966,557.10 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $ 3,287,000.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 3,287,454.61 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $ 3,295,456.25 *NCMC, LLC $ 3,366,202.95 PM Construction & Rehab, LLC $ 3,459,787.70 Council Memo 106. 17-00790 Landscaping, Arborist and Flowerbeds for the EBRP Library Project: A17-98852 Account: 111.1200015.643550.0 Estimate: $100,000.00 *Local **In State Corporate Green, LLC. * $ 68,662.68 Rotolo Consultants Inc. ** $ 86,508.80 HMD Contracting ** $ 427,285.00
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 17-00795 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional services contract with CSRS, Inc., for Disaster Recovery Grant Management and Administration so as to increase the amount from $1,400,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,450,000, to assist the City-Parish with identifying damages to roads and drainage features that were significantly inundated by the August 2016 Flood Event. By Mayor-President and Transportation & Drainage Director. Reason for emergency: Due to the important nature of this item and the need to expedite the recovery process, we are requesting that this item be approved at the June 14, 2017 Council Meeting. Supporting Documentation
17-00721 Declaring property not needed for another public purpose and authorizing the Mayor- President to execute an amendment to a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the effective date of June 13, 2016, between the City-Parish and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. to allow for the donation of additional property upon which Habitat will construct homes for low income families within three years from the date of the donation of the property. By Office of Community Development. Legislation Supporting Documentation Attachment with adopted Resolution Attachment with adopted Resolution Exhibit B and C Attachment with adopted Resolution -Transfer recorded
95. 17-00803 Board of Appeal Concurring in the Mayor-President’s replacement of Pete Firmin. This is a four year term effective July 1, 2017. (General Contractor) Current Ballot 96. 17-00804 Board of Appeal Concurring in the Mayor-President’s replacement of Marvin Ragland Jr. This is a four year term effective July 1, 2017. (Architect) Current Ballot 97. 17-00805 Board of Appeal Concurring in the Mayor-President’s replacement of James Clary. This is a four year term effective July 1, 2017. Current Ballot 98. 17-00806 Board of Appeal Concurring in the Mayor-President’s replacement of Bill McDaniel. This is a four year term effective July 1, 2017. Current Ballot 99. 17-00807 Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish Consideration of reappointing or replacing Dianna Payton, whose term expires July 25, 2017, effective July 26, 2017. The appointment is for a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Monique Edwards Elizabeth Irvine Nolan Johnson Dianna Payton (Received letter requesting reappointment) Ercel Placide Rhonda Williams Request for Reappointment
17-00712 Amend the 2017 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16404, dated 12/13/2016, so as to change the allotment of the Jewel J. Newman Community Center as follows and to appropriate $14,150 for said purpose, effective June 15, 2017. Add (1) Family Service Worker, job code 105495 and delete (1) Teacher (10 hours/week), job code 105366. By Councilwoman Banks and Human Resources Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00725 Expressing the support of the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District’s efforts to hire an executive director and requesting the board of directors to provide the Metropolitan Council with an update regarding the hiring process, and further requesting that the board of directors provide copies of the resumes of the top candidates to the Metropolitan Council members. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00658 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades - Flanacher Road Forcemain Project, being project No. 17-FM-IF- 0018. By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00677 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract with Buchart Horn, Inc. for engineering services in connection with the South Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester Gas Reuse Project, Project No. 16-TP-MS-0011 in an amount of $211,938.00. (Account No. 440.7579023.752200.6140801). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Mem
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-00735 A Resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $10,000,000 Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series 2017, of Hospital Service District No. 1 of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 3. 17-00736 A resolution approving the calling of an election by the Fire Protection District 6, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, 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 Fire Protection District 6, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with and including the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2027, to provide funds for development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities of Fire Protection District 6 including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and fire hydrants within Fire Protection District 6. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 4. 17-00737 A resolution approving the calling of an election by the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with and including the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2027, to provide funds for the development, operation and maintenance of fire protection facilities of the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5 and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service within the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 5. 17-00651 Authorizing the City Constable to enter into an intergovernmental cooperative agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff to provide funds in the amount of $5000.00 for overtime to pursue felony warrant arrests during monthly warrant sweeps performed by the City Constable, as part of the EBR Joint Warrant Task Force. The EBR Sheriff receives the funds from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the 2017 Violent Crimes Task Force grant in the amount of $10,000.00, which are shared equally (50/50) with the City Constable through the Intergovernmental Cooperative agreement. The grant is 100% federally funded through the State of Louisiana, with no matching funds required. By City Constable. By Constable. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation 2017 Grant Cover Letter 6. 17-00739 Providing for a temporary hardship waiver of certain provisions of the Code of Ordinances and the Unified Development Code of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge regarding temporary housing and single-family occupancy for a limited time for those residents whose primary residence was damaged in the August 2016 flood or whose fellow home occupants’ primary residence was damaged in the August 2016 floods; Such waiver is necessary in response to the emergency created by the historic flooding in order to preserve the public peace, health, and safety as authorized by Section 2.12 of the Plan of Government and Title 1, Chapter 1, Part 1, Section 1:3 (D) of the Code of Ordinances. By Couniclman Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Proposed Ordinance 7. 17-00782 A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 2.25 mills ad valorem tax in lieu of the levy and collection of the 2.25 mills ad valorem tax approved by the voters in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 8, 2016, for the purpose of providing funds to be used entirely and exclusively to provide services to elderly citizens in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, and providing that such services shall be conducted and administered by the Parish of East Baton Rouge and/or one or more nonprofit corporations designated by the Metropolitan Council; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this resolution shall be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers at 222 St. Louis Street, Third Floor, Room 348, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Councilman Hudson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 26, 2017 Cover Letter 8. 17-00786 Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $100,298.80 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 Juvenile Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation 9. 17-00788 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a three year contractual agreement for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020, on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services with the State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice for Title IV-E Enhanced Reimbursement Funds in the amount of $501, 371.61 and to sign all documents as required in connection therewith. By Juvenile Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation 10. 17-00798 Amending and reenacting Title 12, Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge relative to the prohibition of smoking of cigars, cigarettes, pipes, or any other lighted or heated device tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation, including hookahs, and marijuana, whether natural or synthetic, in any form, and the use of electronic smoking devices in public and enclosed places within the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to provide for exclusions, penalties, and remedies; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. By Councilmembers Chauna Banks, LaMont Cole, Donna Collins- Lewis, Barbara Freiberg, Erika Green, Matt Watson, and Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Proposed ordinance 11. 17-00800 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a repayment agreement with the U. S. Department of Housing & Urban Development in the amount of $1,291,649 in accordance with the Final Management Decision of the Office of Inspector General Audit, and further appropriating up to $430,550 for the first of three annual payments to be returned to the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 12. 17-00801 Amending the 2016-2017 Office of Community Development budget so as to appropriate $320,000.00 from the General Fund-Fund Balance Unassigned for administrative expenses and realigning program income by reducing $178,999.79 in CDBG and increasing program income in the Rental Rehabilitation Program by $64,580 and in the HOME Program by $535,474.90 for a net total of $741,055.11. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 13. 17-00802 Providing for the extension of the city limits of the City of Baton Rouge and the inclusion in the Urban Area the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by Willow Grove-North LLC, WGN Phase I, LLC, Siegen Lane Properties LLC, Siegen Lane Marketplace Company LLC, and Wal-Mart Realty Company, particularly described as Tracts WG-2D-C, WG-2D-D, WF-2D-E, WF-2B-2A, WG-R of the Robert L. Kleinpeter Property(also known as the Grove) and Public Right of ways for the Grove Avenue, The Grove Boulevard, Creek Bend Avenue, and Creek Path Drive located in Section 58 and 59 of T7S, R1E and Sections 55, 56, and 57 of T8S, R1E, Greensburg Land District, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; Tracts A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, C-1-A, C-1- A-2, C-1-C, C-1-C-2-B, C-2, C-3, D-1-A, and D-2 of Siegen Park Mall and Public Rights of way for Andrea Drive, South Mall Drive, and North Mall Drive located in Section 48 of T8S, R2E and Section 54 of T8S, R1E, Greensburg Land District, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. all as more fully described in the petition. By Council Administrator-Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Petition for annexation CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 14. 17-00767 Janice Lee 15626 Woodland Trail, Lot 286 Green Trails at Shenandoah Subdivision - Council District 9 - Hudson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-00768 Patrick Donnell Parker and Tressa Danielle Parker 229 Mary Street, Pt. of Lot 8, Square 1 Johnstown Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 17-00769 Celeste Williams 149 Mary Street, East 1/2 of Lot 5, Square 1 Johnstown Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 17-00770 Taccara Allen 358 Mary Street, Lot 43, Square 1 Johnstown Sec. I a/k/a Johnstown Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 18. 17-00732 Creating an East Baton Rouge Parish Plan Of Government Committee to review the Plan of Government and propose amendments to the Metropolitan Council for consideration. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover letter 19. 17-00734 Waiving the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 9 (Licensing and Regulations of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Section 9:1010(B) regarding the 300 feet distance requirement so as to allow The Shrimp Basket located at 7242 Perkins Road to apply for an alcohol license. By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Proposed resolution Supporting Documentation 20. 17-00741 Amending Ordinance 16382 so as to renew for an additional 180 days the temporary waiver of Title 12, Chapter 2, Section 12:101(9) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge governing the hours during which construction noise is permitted; said waiver is in response to the emergency created by the historic flooding in order to preserve the public peace, health and safety as authorized by Section 2.12 of the Plan of Government and Title 1, Chapter 1, Part 1, Section 1:3(D) of the Code of Ordinances. By Councilman Matt Watson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Proposed ordinance 21. 17-00762 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 1, 2017 at Original 778 of Bundle 12816 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. The Estate of Harry Dixon”-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9722 (1007 North 47th Street; Lot 47, Square 53, Greenville Extension Subdivision). By Councilman Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 22. 17-00763 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 4, 2016 at Original 406 of Bundle 12761 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Willie Lawrence Pitcher”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9577 (7658 Perkins Road; Lot 5, Silverside Plantation Subdivision). By Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 23. 17-00764 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on May 10, 2017, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Sandford Williams - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9713 (3603 Geronimo Street; Lot 1, Square 104, Istrouma Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 24. 17-00765 Designating Jones Creek Road as part of the “Purple Heart Trail” in Louisiana; directing the director of the Department of Transportation to erect signs at appropriate locations designating Jones Creek Road as the “Purple Heart Trail". By Councilman Buddy Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Proposed resolution 25. 17-00771 A Resolution to declare lots: 19, 20, 36, 37, 54-A, 56-A, 57-A, 59-A, 60, 61, 62, 63, 66-A & 67 along Stanocola and Veterans Memorial Blvd surplus property and to publicly bid for sale, and authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute any and all necessary documents in connection with the sale of said property at the appropriate time. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 26. 17-00772 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with JMR Enterprises, LLC, to lease approximately eight (8) acres of land for a mutually agreed primary term of ten (10) years, with two (2), ten (10) year options to renew at a rental rate of $4,646.40 per month or $55,756.80 per year. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 27. 17-00773 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District and Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for the storage of buses in the event of an emergency during the 2017-2018 hurricane season at a rental rate of $250.00 per day or $2,500 per month. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 28. 17-00774 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consent to Assignment of the lease agreement from Legal Air LLC. to Williams Jet Center, LLC. to assume all rights and interest of the property currently designated as “Legal Air Lease Site” consisting of a 3.364-acre parcel and parcel “D” a 1.549-acre currently held by Legal Air, LLC. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 29. 17-00740 Authorizing settlement of the claim of James Heath for damages resulting from an automobile accident, in the amount of $18,000.00. Amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance – Auto Liability” (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is J. Clint Wallace of Scott & Wallace, LLP-Tallahassee Florida). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 30. 17-00781 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with Bonton Associates LLC for engineering services for the upgrade of PS 228 for a fee not to exceed $46,633.27 (Account No. 412.7570931.752200.7082046 and 412.7570931.752400.7082046). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo 31. 17-00783 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $10,096 to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director of DHDS. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 32. 17-00784 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $99,898 to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, for services to 1,502 children and families; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director of DHDS. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 33. 17-00785 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Jay Colar (STEP Coordinator) in the amount not to exceed $25,961.55 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 34. 17-00787 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Christopher Huddleston (STEP Case Manager) in the amount not to exceed $20,192.25 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 35. 17-00789 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Marvin Anderson (STEP Case Manager) in the amount not to exceed $20,192.25 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 36. 17-00791 Terminating the existing Consulting and Design Service Agreement with TME, LLC. for the Baton Rouge City Hall – Generator Installation, Project No. 15-BMD-CP-1001 and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a notice of termination and any other documents necessary to effectuate said termination. By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Cover Letter 37. 17-00794 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to renew the Annual Contract A16-98875 for the Interstate Mowing and Litter Pick-up for an amount not to exceed $409,000.00 (Account No. 012.7702002.643550). By Director of Maintenance. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo 38. 17-00796 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement with the Southern University Law Center for legal and other services related to the Hope Zone Community Project in an amount not to exceed $70,000, funded through the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant. By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation 39. 17-00797 Awarding the contract for Biosolids Handling Services from the North and South Wastewater Treatment Plants to the selected contractor, Redhawk Environmental Services, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract covering such work (Account No. 410.7070423.642260.0000000 and 410.7070433.642260.0000000). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo 40. 17-00799 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into agreement to accept The Grove Boulevard and bridge crossing Ward's Creek which includes the public drainage servitude upon completion in accordance with the city-parish specification. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Council Memo
17-00656 Requesting that the Metro-Council initiate a zoning change on property located on the south side of South Harrell’s Ferry Road, known as 13748 South Harrell’s Ferry Road from Small Planned Unit Development (SPUD) to an appropriate single family residential district. By Councilman Amoroso. Legislation cover letter
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 17-00404 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant funds under the state Gustav/Ike Disaster Recovery Program to reallocate $1,300,000 for the renovations of the property at 1701 Main Street and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Mayor's Office. This item was deferred from the April 26, 2017 Council meeting. Legislation Agenda Space Request
17-00567 An ordinance levying and imposing a tax of two percent (2%) upon the rental or fee charged for the occupancy of hotel rooms and motel rooms within the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District; providing for the collection and enforcement of said tax; and providing for the effective date of such tax; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this ordinance shall be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers at 222 Saint Louis Street, Third Floor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Finance Director. Proposed ordinance
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 and May 10, 2017 Legislation Cooperative Endeavor DRAFT
17-00568 An ordinance adopting and levying an ad valorem property tax millage rate of 2.25 mills within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge on all taxable property to provide funds to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain facilities to serve elderly citizens in East Baton Rouge Parish, and to operate programs, services, and activities for elderly citizens in East Baton Rouge Parish to be conducted and administered by the East Baton Rouge Council on the Aging, Inc., and to provide funds for the operating budget of the East Baton Rouge Council on the Aging, Inc. to be levied during the year 2017; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this ordinance shall be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers at 222 Saint Louis Street, Third Floor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Finance Director. Legislation Proposed ordinance
17-00645 Authorizing and approving the selection of the Advocate as the official journal of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 in accordance with R.S. 43:141 (A). By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Legislation Cover letter - Official journal
69. 17-00647 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on March 8, 2017 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. The Estate of Ruby V. Carter” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9688 (3121 Seneca Street; Lot 14 and West ½ of Lot 13, Square 11, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole. Legislation Supporting Documentation 70. 17-00648 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on April 12, 2017 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Cassandra Heard Jackson” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9705 (2725 Boyd Avenue; Lot 7-B, Square 10, Abramson Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole. Legislation Supporting Documentation 71. 17-00686 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on November 3, 2016 at Original 962 of Bundle 12768 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. The Estate of Gloria D. Crenshaw”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9601 (1916 General Adams Avenue; Lot 246, Hermitage Subdivision). By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00652 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Broderick Smith v. Damar Earnest, et al”, Suit No. 635,878, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $23,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $270.00, for a total amount of $23,270.00, which shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Ross M. LeBlanc, with Dudley Debosier). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. ADJOURNMENT