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Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 17-00929 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 28, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-00913 To amend the 2017 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $3,800,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By Emergency Medical Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 3. 17-00914 To amend the 2017 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $475,000 from Medicaid Supplemental Payments for operations vehicles, Handtevy system, and modifications to stations bay doors. $380,000 will be for operations vehicles, $15,000 for the Handtevy system, and $80,000 for modifications to station bay doors. By Emergency Medical Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 4. 17-00942 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 Police Department as follows, effective August 10, 2017. Police Department Add: (2) Police Evidence Technician, job code 114225. By Human Resources Director and Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 5. 17-00930 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Stephen Baum v. Academy, Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports, et al,” Suit No.: 3:14-CV-006-JJB-RLB on the docket of the United States District Court- Middle District of Louisiana, in the amount of $25,000; and appropriating $25,000 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Andre P. LaPlace). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 6. 17-00963 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to file an application with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, for a grant in the amount of $27,500 to fund the Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) and Race Equity & Inclusion (REI) Project on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services, accept award and sign all documents as required in connection therewith. By Juvenile Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 7. 17-00964 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with Crescentview, LLC/Multivista for photographic documentation of the construction of the new River Center Branch Library in the amount of $25,984 for 24 months of coverage. By Library Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter to Metro Council Contract 8. 17-00967 Authorization to appropriate $194,000 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments for Discretionary Account (481.0000000.100006.) to the ARFF/Security Road Project Account (482.0986002.652310.8860051) and $170,866 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments for Capital Improvement Account (481.0000000.100009.0000000) to the South GA Apron Connector Taxiway Project (482.0989002.652310.8890018) to fund the design and program management services (BS#. 008518). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 9. 17-00980 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Premier Production & Sound Services for the management of the mobile stage for the Live After Five Fall 2017 Series. In an amount not to exceed $17,760.00. By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Memo to Council with Back Up Documentation 10. 17-00984 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Contract Amendment with TLG Janitorial Services LLC for services at Public Safety Facilities. In an amount not to exceed $166,962.38. By Buildings and Grounds Director and BRPD Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Memo to Council with Back Up Documentation 11. 17-00985 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Contract Amendment with OOK Janitorial Inc for services at Public Safety Facilities. In an amount not to exceed $10,739.70. By Buildings and Grounds Director and BRPD Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Memo to Council with Back Up Documentation 12. 17-00989 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, (1) for the purpose of authorizing the rededication of a portion of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax authorized to be levied by the Parish of East Baton Rouge through December 31, 2030, remaining after satisfaction of all requirements in the General Sales Tax Bond Resolution dated February 8, 2006, including payment of bonds issued thereunder and satisfaction of coverage requirements thereunder, effective January 1, 2019, and thereafter, to be used entirely and exclusively to provide funds to repair and improve existing public roads and widen and improve existing public roads within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis as determined by the applicable governing authority, and (2) for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 5.0 mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all the property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge for a period of thirty years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2047, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of (a) constructing new public roads, within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge as described in the BTR Plan dated September 13, 2017 and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis determined by the applicable governing authority, (b) improving existing corridors with increased mobility including signal synchronization, sidewalks and cycling paths, (c) constructing community enhancement road projects, including road repairs, ditches or drainage, lights, curbs, landscaping and sidewalks within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis as determined by the applicable governing authority, and (d) improving the Advanced Traffic Management Center, and authorizing the Parish of East Baton Rouge, the City of Baker, the City of Zachary and the City of Central to fund the proceeds of the ad valorem tax into bonds; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at 4:00 P.M. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, 3rd Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 13, 2017 supporting memo CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 13. 17-00925 Houston Penn, Jr. South of 17140 Charlton Road, Part of Ben Millican & Mary Squares Millican Estates, 37.47 Acres Millican, Ben Estate - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 17-00926 Tam Thi Nguyen and The Estate of Toan Nguyen 14283 Firethorn Drive, Lot 81 Donwood Subdivision - Council District 4 - Wilson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-00927 MMO Group LLC Behind 4428 North Blvd. (Trailer and Rear Shed), Lot 2 Bozeman Tract - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 17-00928 Melvina Coleman Carr, Lekeisa M. Coleman, and Terry James Coleman 3695 Chippewa Street, A certain lot being a portion of the Nellie Dougherty Prescott property being the Eastern ½ of said lot meas. 50 ft. along front on the North side of Chippewa St. x 101.17 ft. along the West side of North 38th St., Being Property No. 000-6213-8 Prescott, Nellie Dougherty Tract - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 17. 17-00931 Lot: 45, Square 18 Subdivision: Hollywood Applicant: Michael Jones Address: Hollywood Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,700.00 Taxes Due: $ 822.52 Bids Received: 8/16/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 18. 17-00932 Lot: 4+ (part), Square 348 Subdivision: Powers Applicant: Michael Jones Address: 635 Marcellious Lane Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,430.18 Bids Received: 8/16/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 19. 17-00933 Lot: 58, Square 1 Subdivision: Progress Park Applicant: Charles L. Stewart, Jr. Address: North 30th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,410.33 Bids Received: 8/16/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 20. 17-00934 Lot: 22+, Square 28 Subdivision: Zion City Applicant: Anna M. Etuk Address: Ford Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,684.96 Bids Received: 8/16/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 21. 17-00935 Lot: 16, Square 1 Subdivision: Clarksdale Applicant: Anna M. Etuk Address: Fairchild Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,045.97 Bids Received: 8/16/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 22. 17-00959 RV-5-17 South Choctaw Industrial Park Revocation A request to revoke a five foot sidewalk servitude, located south of the intersection of Chatawa Drive and Kiowa Avenue, on Lot 50 of South Choctaw Industrial Park Subdivision, 2nd Filing. (Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC. COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 4.13.D Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 LONO from Dept of Development Zoning Map Aerial Map Exhibit 23. 17-00961 RV-6-17 M.G. Harelson Tract Revocation A request to revoke a 15 foot portion of an 80 foot drainage servitude, located southeast of the intersection of Jefferson Highway and Mourning Dove Drive, on Tracts A-4 and A-5 of the M.G. Harelson Tract. (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC. COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 4.13.D Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 LONO from Dept of Development Exhibit Zoning Map Aerial Map 24. 17-00962 RV-7-17 St. Gerard Place Revocation A request to revoke a portion of a 106 foot right-of-way of Wildwood Parkway, located south of the intersection of Wildwood Parkway and St. Gerard Avenue, between Lot 17 of St. Gerard Place and Lot 99 of St. Gerard Place, 2nd Filing. (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC. COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 4.13.D Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Zoning Map Aerial Map Exhibit 25. 17-00996 PA-13-17 16100-16200 UNO Perkins Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Industrial (I) to Employment Center (EC) on property located on the north side of Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, and west of Interstate 10 on the E. Hatcher Tract. Section 61, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon an examination of the area in a greater level of detail than performed at the creation of the plan and compatibility with adjacent land use COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-8 The case is related to 43-17 Application Staff Report Future Land Use Map Zoning Map Aerial Map 26. 17-00997 Case 43-17 16100-16200 UND Perkins Road To rezone from Rural (R) and Heavy Commercial (C2) to Heavy Commercial (HC2) on property located on the north side of Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, and west of Interstate 10 on the E. Hatcher Tract. Section 61, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being compatible with surrounding uses and conforming to UDC requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 The case is related to PA-13-17 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 27. 17-00998 PA-14-17 South Highland Industrial Park Subdivision, First and Second Filing To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Compact Neighborhood (CN) to Commercial (C) on property located to the south side of Innovation Park Drive, west of Gardere Lane. Sections 41 and 75, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based on a change in conditions created by changes to the provisions of the UDC governing Rural zoning and compatibility with adjacent land use COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 The case is related to 52-17 Staff Report Future Land Use Map Zoning Map Aerial Map 28. 17-00999 Case 52-17 South Highland Industrial Park Subdivision, First and Second Filing To rezone from Rural (R) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located to the south side of Innovation Park Drive, west of Gardere Lane. Sections 41 and 75, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being compatible with surrounding uses and conforming to UDC requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 This case is related to PA-14-17. The Planning Commission is initiating rezoning on this commercial subdivision created prior to 1994 as directed by Metro Council Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 29. 17-01000 Case 37-17 1472 Harding Boulevard To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bar and Lounges) on property located on the South side of Harding Boulevard and east of Scenic Highway on a portion of Lot C-1 of Hasting Heights Subdivision. Section 50, T6S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 2 - Banks) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 30. 17-01001 Case 40-17 8386 Pecue Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the north side of Interstate 10 and west of Pecue Lane, on Lot 14, of the Airline Heights Subdivision. Section 49, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 31. 17-01002 Case 41-17 8460 Pecue Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the north side of Interstate 10 and west of Pecue Lane, on Lot 16, of the Airline Heights Subdivision. Section 49, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 32. 17-01003 Case 42-17 8538 Pecue Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the north side of Interstate 10 and west of Pecue Lane, on Lot 18, of the Airline Heights Subdivision. Section 49, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 33. 17-01004 Case 45-17 2065 and 2151 North 3rd Street To rezone from Heavy Industrial (M2) to Heavy Commercial (HC2) on property located on the west side of North 3rd Street and south of Choctaw Drive, on Lot X and an Undesignated Lot, of the C. W. Lamar Jr. Tract. Sections 38 and 40, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 34. 17-01005 Case 46-17 8181 Siegen Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the east side of Siegen Lane and north of Perkins Road, on Lot A-2, of the Rev. V.K. Kleinpeter Property. Section 54, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 35. 17-01006 Case 47-17 17900-18000 UND Old Perkins Road To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC3) on property located on the southwest side of Old Perkins Road and northwest of Highland Road, on Lot 8, of the Montan Estates Subdivision. Section 55, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 36. 17-01007 Case 48-17 953 O’Neal Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC3) on property located on the east side of O’Neal, north of Coliseum Ave, and southeast of Old Hammond Highway, on Lot A-1-A, of the C. R. Leclercq Tract. Section 74, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 37. 17-01008 Case 49-17 14500-15000 UND Airline Highway To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC2) on property located on the north side of Airline Highway and west of Highland Road, on the Camille Dixon Property. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 38. 17-01009 Case 50-17 18340 Highland Road To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (CAB1) on property located on the East side of Highland Road, known as a portion of Lot 16-A of Montan Estates Subdivision. Section 55, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 39. 17-01010 Case 51-17 16441 South Harrell’s Ferry Road To rezone from Rural (R) to Limited Residential (A3.3) on property located on the north side of South Harrell’s Ferry Road, east and west of Saint Jean Drive on Lots 2-B- 1, 2-B-2, and 2-B-3 of the Paul E. Ranney, Et Als Tract. Section 46, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 40. 17-01011 Case 53-17 Plantation Plaza, First Filing To rezone from Rural (R) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located to the east of Gardere Lane, south of Burbank Drive. Section 73, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning being compatible with surrounding uses and conforming to UDC requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 The Planning Commission is initiating rezoning on this commercial subdivision created prior to 1994 as directed by Metro Council Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 41. 17-01012 Case 55-17 18180 and 18272 Jefferson Highway To rezone from Small Planned Unit Development (SPUD) and Rural (R) to Limited Residential (A3.1) on property located on the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Jefferson Highway and Hoo Shoo Too Road, on Tracts A, B and Lot McComb of the original Emma Dixon Tract. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 42. 17-01013 Case 56-17 4500-4800 UND Ford Street To rezone from Single Family Residential (A2) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the north side of Ford Street, to the east of Plank Road, on Lot 3, Square B of Zion City. Section 90, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 43. 17-01014 ISPUD-4-17 Broad Oak Lane To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Infill/Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development (ISPUD) for a proposal of low density single family residential lots on property located on the south side of Old Hammond Highway (Hwy 426), east side of Brentwood Drive, on Lots 8-A of the David Davis Tract and 13-A-1-B of Country Club Terrace Subdivision, Section 1. Section 88, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer 30 days carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 44. 17-00908 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount not to exceed $4,603,462 for the grant period of March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 45. 17-00909 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount not to exceed $4,603,462 for the grant period of March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 46. 17-00912 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT ON BEHALF OF BATON ROUGE CITY COURT TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ANGELA ANDERS LANDRY SO AS TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE NUMBER OF HOURS OF SERVICES FROM 840 HOURS TO 900 HOURS, AND TO INCREASE THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THE AGREEMENT FROM “THE SUM NOT TO EXCEED “$42,000.00” TO “THE SUM NOT TO EXCEED $45,000.00”, FUNDED BY BATON ROUGE CITY COURTS APPROVED GRANT WITH THE LOUISIANA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter Contract Amendment 47. 17-00869 FIXING AND ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF THE CITY JUDGES FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2019, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 11.04 OF THE PLAN OF GOVERNMENT. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Draft Ordinance Cover Letter Ordinance 15128 48. 17-00910 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 22, 2017 at Original 632 of Bundle 12821 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Tower Credit, Inc. and The Estate of Clara McCoy Veal”-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9734 (3448 Canonicus Street; Lot B, Square 101, Istrouma Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 49. 17-00911 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on June 14, 2017, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Sarah Joyce Atkins and Florence Marie Bonton - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9737 (982 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 1, Square 47, Greenville Extension Subdivision). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 50. 17-00936 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application 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 $1,044,147 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start continuation grant budget period 1/01/2018 through 12/31/2018, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 51. 17-00937 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application 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 $10,205,760 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program continuation grant budget period 1/01/2018 through 12/31/2018, for services to 1,502 children and families; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 52. 17-00938 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Head Start Program, with the Louisiana Department of Education/Office of Nutrition Services, for a Child and Adult Care Food Program grant in the amount of $1,344,450; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 53. 17-00939 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a lease-contract agreement on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program, with the Congregation of St. Francis Xavier's Roman Catholic Church, for the facility located at 1145 Terrace Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, in the amount of $25,000 for the budget period 8/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 54. 17-00940 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services with the local board of Emergency Food and Shelter Program for emergency shelter funds in the amount of $15,000 for the period October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 55. 17-00941 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Community Services Block Grant in the amount of $1,426,640, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 56. 17-00943 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services Program with Capital Area United Way as the Office of Social Services will be paid an amount not to exceed $16,000 provided the Office of Social Services submits a minimum of 1,155 IRS accepted 2017 income tax returns. If the goal of 1,100 accepted returns is not reached, Capital Area United Way has agreed to pay the Office of Social Services $12,000 for at least 900 accepted returns or less or $13,000 for at least 1,000 accepted returns. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 57. 17-00944 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with Louisiana Housing Corporation or its representative, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the amount of $329,960; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 58. 17-00945 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into and accept a sub-grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Strategies to Empower People (STEP) continuation grant in the amount of $343,750 for the budget period 10/01/2017 through 9/30/2018, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 59. 17-00946 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $431,906.00 for a total amount not to exceed $766,108.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 60. 17-00947 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $25,395.00 for a total amount not to exceed $49,501.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 61. 17-00948 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic for an increase in the amount of $38,335.00 for a total amount not to exceed $63,152.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 62. 17-00949 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $18,535.00 for a total amount not to exceed $35,895.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 63. 17-00950 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $431,906.00 for a total amount not to exceed $766,108.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 64. 17-00951 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc for an increase in the amount of $228,435.00 for a total amount not to exceed $420,847.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 65. 17-00952 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $90,874.00 for a total amount not to exceed $140,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 66. 17-00953 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $543,143.00 for a total amount not to exceed $967,758.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 67. 17-00954 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $324,636.00 for a total amount not to exceed $605,844.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 68. 17-00955 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $335,723.00 for a total amount not to exceed $635,055.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 69. 17-00956 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine & Co. , Inc. D/B/A Germane Solutions in the amount of $41,704.00 for a total amount not to exceed $115,363.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To develop the FY2018 Ryan White Grant Application; Priority Setting and Resource Allocations; and conduct Quality Management Monitoring Visits; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 70. 17-00957 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Clarissa J. Muse for an increase in the amount of $16,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $31,000.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To conduct day to day management of the operations of the Ryan White Advisory Council; orientation and training activities; serve as primary staff for committees/ad hoc committees as assigned; and all other duties as assigned; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 71. 17-00958 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Thomas J. Hickey for an increase in the amount of $12,900.00 for a total amount not to exceed $22,900.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To conduct a unit cost reconciliation analysis, conduct Fiscal Monitoring Site Reviews; and provide technical assistance for Ryan White Program needs; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 72. 17-00960 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant and the execution of all documents in connection therewith, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services-Local Workforce Development Area 21, from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workforce Development, referred to as (LWC) to administer the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program in the amount of $3,691,585. The grant period is from April 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 73. 17-00965 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO NAME THE TEEN TECHNOLOGY LAB AT THE NEW RIVER CENTER BRANCH LIBRARY AT THE CORNER OF ST. LOUIS AND NORTH BOULEVARD IN RECOGNITION OF A DONATION AND PROGRAM SUPPORT PROVIDED BY ELECTRONIC ARTS, INC. By Library Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter to Metro Council Proposed Resolution Wording 74. 17-00966 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to accept the bid received by Baton Rouge Jet Center, LLC and to execute a lease agreement for the hangar and land located at 9210 C.E. Woolman Drive, Baton Rouge La. 70807 at a rental rate of $73,200 per year for a period of ten (10) years. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 75. 17-00968 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC) for the ARFF/Security Perimeter Road (Phase 1 – Northwest Section) for Preliminary Design, Design, and Construction Services in an amount not to exceed $134,041.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 76. 17-00969 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for the South GA Apron Taxiway Connector Project for Preliminary Design, Design, and Construction Services in an amount not to exceed $108,866.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 77. 17-00970 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for the South GA Apron Taxiway Connector; and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding source: Federal $954,270.00; State $106,030.00; Total $1,060,300.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 78. 17-00971 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for the ARFF/Security Perimeter Road (Phase 1- Northwest section); and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding source: Federal $1,388,970.00; State $154,330.00; Total $1,543,300.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 79. 17-00972 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for 100% funding in the amount of $3,790,000.00 to Rehabilitate the South GA Apron – Phase I; and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source – 100% Stated $3,790,000.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 80. 17-00973 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Work Authorization No. 2 to the contract with Airport Management Group, LLC (AMG) for Program Management Services at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 in amount not to exceed $2,438,696.84. (contingent on adequate funding). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 81. 17-00974 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Brilliant Beginnings Child Development and Learning Center, LLC., to lease a two (2) acre tract of land located on Harding Boulevard, for a period of ten (10) years, with one (1), five (5) year mutual option to renew at a rental rate of $13,939.20 per year. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 82. 17-00976 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Federal Off-System Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Program. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 83. 17-00977 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Entergy Louisiana LLC, in association with W. Flanacher Road Repairs. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 84. 17-00981 Authorizing the Mayor-President to allocate the recaptured money in the amount of $575,600.40 to other eligible HOME Program projects in accordance with applicable federal regulatory requirements. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 85. 17-00983 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY-PARISH AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER BATON ROUGE, INC. FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTIES WHEREBY HABITAT WILL TRANSFER LOTS 79 AND 81 OF COLONIAL HILLS SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY-PARISH AND, IN EXCHANGE, THE CITYPARISH WILL TRANSFER LOTS 85 AND 87 OF COLONIAL HILLS SUBDIVISION TO HABITAT, WHICH AGREEMENT SHALL INCLUDE AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS SIMILAR TO THE AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN THE ORIGINAL TRANSFER OF PROPERTIES, WHICH RESTRICTIONS SHALL BE BINDING UPON LOTS 85 AND 87. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 86. 17-00986 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with Layer 8 Training, Inc. to provide training to the Library's computer division staff (6 employees) on installing, configuring, and maximizing the use of the Citrix software that will operate the Library's virtual desktop interface, at a cost of $21,600. By Library Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter to Metro Council - signed 87. 17-00994 Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve a 3 foot encroachment on the City-Parish Right-of Way for a security fence on Runnymede Drive pending a filed hold harmless agreement by the Runnymede Homeowner's Association. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents Map for Council Backup
CONDEMNATIONS 88. 17-00456 Joseph J. Long 766 East Buchanan Street; Lot 5, Square 45 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from April 26, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 89. 17-00634 Stanley Dixon, Sr. and Darius Dixon 10310 Elm Grove Garden Drive, Lot L, Square 8 Elm Grove Garden Farms - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 90. 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 This item was deferred from June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 91. 17-00675 John Harlan Anderson 2501 Florida Street, Lot 11, 12, 13, & 14, Square 18 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 92. 17-00627 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2026 Spain Street, Lot 3, Square 16 Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from May 24, 2017 and June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 93. 17-00628 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2036 & 2038 Spain Street, West 1/2 Lot of 4, Square 16 Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from May 24, 2017 and June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 94. 17-00830 Elsie Johnson Carr 1011 Heck Young Road, Lot 3-A Young, Hector Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 95. 17-00832 Julius M. Thomas, Jr 1140 Jordan Street, Lot 3, Square 97 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 96. 17-00833 Ronald E. Rider, Lawrence W. Rider, Sandra R. Miller, Rose Rider-Firman, and Melodie Ann Rider 11159 Plank Road, Lot 9 Gibbens Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 97. 17-00835 Alan W. Juderjahn 5633 Douglas Avenue (House and Garage), Lot 178 Legion Village Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 98. 17-00836 Rhino Ventures, LLC 4561 East Brookstown Drive (House and Rear Shed), Lot 23, Square 3 Highland Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 99. 17-00837 Gus Thomas and Elizabeth J. Thomas 5417 Madison Avenue, Lot 12, Square 15 East Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report
17-00710 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 the drainage servitude for Sullivan Road (Central Thruway to Wax Road), being City-Parish Project Number 16-DR-HC-0005. By Parish Attorney. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Proposed Resolution Memorandum
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Proposed Ordinance
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Proposed ordinance
103. 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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Supporting Documentation 104. 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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Supporting Documentation 105. 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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Supporting Documentation
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Proposed resolution
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Council Memo
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-of-living 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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Cover Letter
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-of-living 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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Supporting Documentation
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Supporting Documentation
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Supporting Documentation
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Council Memo
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Council Memo
17-00811 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on February 17, 2017 at Original 009 of Bundle 12794 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Thomas Lee Dangerfield, Jr., Sandria Dangerfield Moses, De’edra Dangerfield, De’nicea Dangerfield Jacquet, Christie Taylor Smith, Shannon Taylor Cherry, and The Estate of Joanne Hampton Green”-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9669 (149 East Washington Street; Lot 8, Square 1, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00815 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge Local Workforce Development Area 21 and Urban League of Louisiana. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00827 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated August 8, 2016 between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and the East Baton Rouge Council on the Aging, Inc. for the use and right of occupancy of property by the East Baton Rouge Council on the Aging, Inc. By Office of the Mayor-President. draft amendment
17-00838 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC), and to execute subsequent loan agreements as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, providing for a HOME Investment Partnerships Program loan of up to $216,000.00 to assist with the development of new rental housing reserved for low income tenants on Lot TR. A-1-A-1 (2600-2700 Greenwell Street), Urban Gardens Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Urban Development Director. Resolution Text
17-00850 Authorizing settlement of the claim of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company as subrogee of Lindsay Ann Carlino for damages resulting from an automobile accident, in the amount of $14,985.02. Amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance – Auto Liability” (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Represented by: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00856 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with CDM Smith, Inc., w/subconsultants Digital Engineering, Gulf South Engineering and Testing, Inc., H. Davis Cole & Associates, LLC, Hartman Engineering, Inc., Shread-Kuykendall & Associates, Inc., Gibson Engineering, Inc., BCG Engineering & Consulting, Inc. in association with King Engineering Associates, for engineering services during construction in connection with the North Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan Plant Improvements Project, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0047, R.F.Q. No. 13-TP-MS-011, for an amount not to exceed $782,250.00 (Account No. 411.7579023.752200.6140601). By Environmental Services Director. Council Memo
17-00858 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, that provides maintenance, and operations of traffic signal systems, along State Highways systems within the City Limits of East Baton Rouge Parish. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Agenda Memo
17-00860 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit the Action Plan 2017 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME investments and partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs (totaling approximately $6,716,591 plus $725,000 estimated program income); authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements for the Action Plan 2017 at the appropriate time; and authorizing the Mayor-President or Urban Development Director to execute the related community development contracts. By Community Development Director. Cover Letter
131. 17-00864 A resolution appointing a representative of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to the board of directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. By Bond Counsel. LCDA appointment 132. 17-00865 A resolution appointing a representative of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to the board of directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. By Bond Counsel. LCDA
133. 17-00696 Lot: 7, Square 3 Subdivision: Morningside Applicant: Dion Terrell Haines Griffin Address: Laurel Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,991.15 Bids Received: 6/21/2017 High Bidder: Dion Terrell Haines Griffin - $200.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME 134. 17-00697 Lot: 45 (part), Square 241 Subdivision: Favrot Applicant: Purple Circle Social Club Address: Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 11,293.85 Bids Received: 6/21/2017 High Bidder: Purple Circle Social Club - $500.00 Intended Use: Parking THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME 135. 17-00698 Lot: 90 Subdivision: Lake Forest Park Applicant: Sandra F. Guy Address: Lake Forest Park Metro Council District: 8 - Amoroso Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 115,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 5,849.66 Bids Received: 6/21/2017 High Bidder: Johnny Morgan - $48,000.00 Intended Use: Fix it up, keep it. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME 136. 17-00817 Lot: 44+, Square 8 Subdivision: Paradise Park Applicant: Arpege C. Gibson Address: Fairchild Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 944.28 Bids Received: 7/19/2017 High Bidder: Arpege C. Gibson - $6,600.00 Intended Use: Add to my property. 137. 17-00818 Lot: D, Square 36 Subdivision: East Garden City Applicant: George H. Brown Address: Breckenridge Avenue Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,200.00 Taxes Due: $ 802.77 Bids Received: 7/19/2017 High Bidder: Ronald Weathers - $5,100.00 Intended Use: Add to my existing property. 138. 17-00819 Lot: 79A Subdivision: Bayou Fountain Applicant: Brandie Richardson Address: Bayou Fountain Avenue Metro Council District: 3 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,240.72 Bids Received: 7/19/2017 High Bidder: Brandie Richardson - $150.00 Intended Use: Add to my property. 139. 17-00820 Lot: 4 (part), Square 275 Subdivision: Swart Applicant: Agnes C. Carlin Address: Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,676.10 Bids Received: 7/19/2017 High Bidder: Thanh Hoang - $3,800.00 Intended Use: Investment, housing 140. 17-00821 Lot: 8, Square 17 Subdivision: Abramson Applicant: W. T. Winfield, L.L.C. Address: North 29th StreetMetro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,800.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,768.55 Bids Received: 7/19/2017 High Bidder: W. T. Winfield, L.L.C. - $14,200.00 Intended Use: Grow flowers, landscaping 141. 17-00822 Lot: 43 Subdivision: Belfair Homes Applicant: Kelly Gautier Address: 2215 Carleton Drive Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 27,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,209.04 Bids Received: 7/19/2017 High Bidder: Thanh Hoang - $20,000.00 Intended Use: Fix up, put into commerce
APPOINTMENTS 142. 16-00521 BOARD OF APPEAL Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Craig Sauviac, whose term expires on November 17, 2016, effective November 18, 2016. This is for a four (4) year term. Current Ballot This item was deferred from October 12, 2016, November 9, 2016, January 11, 2017, February 8, 2017 and March 8, 2017, and appears on the agenda due to a loss of quorum at the April 12, 2017 Council meeting. Deferred from the April 26, 2017 and the May 24, 2017 meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item now appears on the agenda for July 26, 2017 143. 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 This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item now appears on the agenda for July 26, 2017 144. 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 This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item now appears on the agenda for July 26, 2017 145. 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 This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item now appears on the agenda for July 26, 2017 146. 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 This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item now appears on the agenda for July 26, 2017
17-00915 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by the Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Association. This term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Nancy Curry. request for appointment
17-00916 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by Louisiana State University. this term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Dennis Mitchell Appointment request
17-00917 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by Bike Baton Rouge. This term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Doug Moore Cover Letter
17-00918 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by The Advocacy Center. This term expires July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Stephen Kauffman Cover Letter
17-00919 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by the board of the Mayor's Healthy City Initiative. This term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Jared Hymowitz Cover Letter
17-00921 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by Southern University. This term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Peter Breaux Appointment request
17-00922 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by the Baton Rouge Sustainable Transportation Advisory Committee. This term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Whitney Hoffman Sayal Cover Letter
17-00924 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to reappoint or replace Eric Dexter whose term expires on July 31, 2017. This is a Metropolitan Council Appointment. This term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Eric Dexter Cover Letter
17-01015 Gas Utility District No. 1 - Board of Commissioners Consideration of replacing Tony Causey who has resigned. This term will expire on February 10, 2019 Current Ballot
17-01015 Gas Utility District No. 1 - Board of Commissioners Consideration of replacing Tony Causey who has resigned. This term will expire on February 10, 2019 Current Ballot
157. CHANGE ORDERS 17-00978 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project (15-05) Elm Dr., Brookstown Dr., Annette Dr., St. Gerard Ave., St. Katherine, Central Rd, Elmer Ave, Wilbur Rd, Snipe St., Robin St., Thelma St., and Sara Pkwy Project Number:16-AO-ST-0023 Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO161228 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2025215 Council Award Date: 10/26/2016 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Change Order Number: 2 (Two) Change Order Amount: $ 35,690.70 Original Contract Amount: $ 1,318,956.74 Net Previous Changes: $ 16,324.02 New Contract Amount: $ 1,370,971.46 Description: Added repair work on W. Flanacher Road. The $35,690.70 cost will be reimbursed to the STSRR Program from Entergy Louisiana. Why Required: This work was not originally included within the scope of the project. Council Memo and Backup Documents 158. 17-00979 Jones Creek Road (Tiger Bend Road to Coursey Boulevard) Project Number: 01-CS-US-0015 Original Estimated Cost: $ 16,151,047.10 Purchase Order Number: PO150661 Account Number: 341.7548522.652310.0485600;443.7578223.752400.6087363;434.7578223.752400.6087363 Council Award Date: 2/11/2015 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (One) (Extend contract for 23 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 455,084.65 Original Contract Amount: $ 17,776,767.02 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 18,231,851.67 Description: To add items 601-01-00300 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement; 601-01-00900 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (Crossovers & Turnouts); 302-02-03120 Class II Base Course; NS-P17-00171A Force Main Tie-in. Why Required: To provide for additional areas and the force main tie-in. Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-00583 Receiving a 120 day report from Dr. Carlo A. Musso of CorrectHealth East Baton Rouge, LLC on health care delivery for inmates at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. By Councilwoman Banks and Councilwoman Green. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 AND THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Receiving a report
17-00733 Receiving an update from Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie regarding the investigation of officers Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake, II for their involvement in the shooting incident that lead to the death of Alton Sterling on July 5, 2016. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 AND JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME cover letter
17-00738 Receiving a report from EMS 911 Center Communications District Manager regarding the 911 call that dispatched BRPD Officers Blaine Salamoni and Howie Lake, II to the Triple S Food Mart located at 2112 N Foster Dr., and lead to the death of Alton Sterling on July 5, 2016. By Councilwoman Banks. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 AND JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Cover Letter
17-00778 Receiving a report from the Baton Rouge Film Commission on "Ride Along" TV program which will begin filming soon in Baton Rouge. By Councilman Watson. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 AND JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Cover Letter - ride along
17-00167 To provide the 2017 second quarter update report on the East Baton Rouge Head Start/Early Head Start program. By Human Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Cover Letter
17-00655 Providing the Metropolitan Council with the first 2017 Economic update from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. By Councilman Wilson. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation cover letter
165. 17-00867 Receiving an update as to the timing Recycling bins are picked up and discussing the issues as to why they are not being picked up according to the schedule. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME recycling 166. 17-00868 Receiving an update on why Trash and Debris are not being picked up on a more timely basis. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME debris
17-00975 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a joint agreement with U.S. Geological Survey and the United States Department of the Interior that provides maintenance and operations of 23 (twenty-three) real time river gauges along various rivers and drainage basin areas in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Transportation and Drainage DirectoReason for emergency: This agreement should've been entered into in January of 2017. At that time there was no appointed director. Timing is now critical because this agreement gives us access to read river gauges in the event of heavy rains and flooding. Council Memo and Backup Documentsr.
17-00987 Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the increased dollar amount of Annual Contrcat A17-0927 Lawn and Landscape Maintenance for EMS and Buildings and Grounds by a total of $7,000.00 and award contract to Groundworks for an amount not to exceed $198,00.00. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 (Account No. 012.7702002.643550). By Director of Maintenance. Reason for emergency: Time sensitive. The prior annual contract expired on June 30, 2017. The current contractor agreed to extend their services for an additional 30 days. The extension will expire on July 30, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-00992 Extending the 2016 budgeted contract with La Waste Systems for demolition debris hauling to September 31st , 2017 Currently, the Department of Development, Neighborhood Revitalization Division is processing an RFP for this service. Since funds are still remaining from the 2016 contract, the Department of Development is requesting an extension of the contract to allow demolition and debris hauling to continue until the RFP process is finalized. By Carey Chauvin, Director Department of Development. Reason for emergency: Requesting extension until RFP process is finalized. Cover Letter
17-00995 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN HOME PROGRAM/HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED BY THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL RESOLUTION 51837, WHICH AGREEMENT WAS ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS CITY-PARISH) AND MID CITY REDEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE, INC. (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS MID CITY) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 24TH ST. PROJECT, SAID AMENDMENT TO ALLOW MID CITY TO USE ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES FOR THE COMPLETION OF SAID PROJECT, SUBJECT TO AND CONTINGENT UPON REVIEW AND FINAL APPROVAL BY THE CONTRACT GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE AND THE OFFICE OF THE PARISH ATTORNEY. By Community Development Director. Reason for emergency: Title issues and disbursement deadlines Cover Letter ADJOURNMENT
Jul 26, 2017 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 17-00929 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 28, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-00913 To amend the 2017 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $3,800,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By Emergency Medical Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 3. 17-00914 To amend the 2017 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $475,000 from Medicaid Supplemental Payments for operations vehicles, Handtevy system, and modifications to stations bay doors. $380,000 will be for operations vehicles, $15,000 for the Handtevy system, and $80,000 for modifications to station bay doors. By Emergency Medical Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 4. 17-00942 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 Police Department as follows, effective August 10, 2017. Police Department Add: (2) Police Evidence Technician, job code 114225. By Human Resources Director and Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 5. 17-00930 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Stephen Baum v. Academy, Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports, et al,” Suit No.: 3:14-CV-006-JJB-RLB on the docket of the United States District Court- Middle District of Louisiana, in the amount of $25,000; and appropriating $25,000 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Andre P. LaPlace). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 6. 17-00963 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to file an application with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, for a grant in the amount of $27,500 to fund the Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) and Race Equity & Inclusion (REI) Project on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services, accept award and sign all documents as required in connection therewith. By Juvenile Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 7. 17-00964 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with Crescentview, LLC/Multivista for photographic documentation of the construction of the new River Center Branch Library in the amount of $25,984 for 24 months of coverage. By Library Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter to Metro Council Contract 8. 17-00967 Authorization to appropriate $194,000 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments for Discretionary Account (481.0000000.100006.) to the ARFF/Security Road Project Account (482.0986002.652310.8860051) and $170,866 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments for Capital Improvement Account (481.0000000.100009.0000000) to the South GA Apron Connector Taxiway Project (482.0989002.652310.8890018) to fund the design and program management services (BS#. 008518). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 9. 17-00980 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Premier Production & Sound Services for the management of the mobile stage for the Live After Five Fall 2017 Series. In an amount not to exceed $17,760.00. By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Memo to Council with Back Up Documentation 10. 17-00984 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Contract Amendment with TLG Janitorial Services LLC for services at Public Safety Facilities. In an amount not to exceed $166,962.38. By Buildings and Grounds Director and BRPD Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Memo to Council with Back Up Documentation 11. 17-00985 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Contract Amendment with OOK Janitorial Inc for services at Public Safety Facilities. In an amount not to exceed $10,739.70. By Buildings and Grounds Director and BRPD Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Memo to Council with Back Up Documentation 12. 17-00989 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, (1) for the purpose of authorizing the rededication of a portion of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax authorized to be levied by the Parish of East Baton Rouge through December 31, 2030, remaining after satisfaction of all requirements in the General Sales Tax Bond Resolution dated February 8, 2006, including payment of bonds issued thereunder and satisfaction of coverage requirements thereunder, effective January 1, 2019, and thereafter, to be used entirely and exclusively to provide funds to repair and improve existing public roads and widen and improve existing public roads within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis as determined by the applicable governing authority, and (2) for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 5.0 mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all the property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge for a period of thirty years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2047, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of (a) constructing new public roads, within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge as described in the BTR Plan dated September 13, 2017 and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis determined by the applicable governing authority, (b) improving existing corridors with increased mobility including signal synchronization, sidewalks and cycling paths, (c) constructing community enhancement road projects, including road repairs, ditches or drainage, lights, curbs, landscaping and sidewalks within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis as determined by the applicable governing authority, and (d) improving the Advanced Traffic Management Center, and authorizing the Parish of East Baton Rouge, the City of Baker, the City of Zachary and the City of Central to fund the proceeds of the ad valorem tax into bonds; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at 4:00 P.M. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, 3rd Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 13, 2017 supporting memo CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 13. 17-00925 Houston Penn, Jr. South of 17140 Charlton Road, Part of Ben Millican & Mary Squares Millican Estates, 37.47 Acres Millican, Ben Estate - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 17-00926 Tam Thi Nguyen and The Estate of Toan Nguyen 14283 Firethorn Drive, Lot 81 Donwood Subdivision - Council District 4 - Wilson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-00927 MMO Group LLC Behind 4428 North Blvd. (Trailer and Rear Shed), Lot 2 Bozeman Tract - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 17-00928 Melvina Coleman Carr, Lekeisa M. Coleman, and Terry James Coleman 3695 Chippewa Street, A certain lot being a portion of the Nellie Dougherty Prescott property being the Eastern ½ of said lot meas. 50 ft. along front on the North side of Chippewa St. x 101.17 ft. along the West side of North 38th St., Being Property No. 000-6213-8 Prescott, Nellie Dougherty Tract - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 17. 17-00931 Lot: 45, Square 18 Subdivision: Hollywood Applicant: Michael Jones Address: Hollywood Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,700.00 Taxes Due: $ 822.52 Bids Received: 8/16/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 18. 17-00932 Lot: 4+ (part), Square 348 Subdivision: Powers Applicant: Michael Jones Address: 635 Marcellious Lane Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,430.18 Bids Received: 8/16/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 19. 17-00933 Lot: 58, Square 1 Subdivision: Progress Park Applicant: Charles L. Stewart, Jr. Address: North 30th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,410.33 Bids Received: 8/16/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 20. 17-00934 Lot: 22+, Square 28 Subdivision: Zion City Applicant: Anna M. Etuk Address: Ford Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,684.96 Bids Received: 8/16/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 21. 17-00935 Lot: 16, Square 1 Subdivision: Clarksdale Applicant: Anna M. Etuk Address: Fairchild Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,045.97 Bids Received: 8/16/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 22. 17-00959 RV-5-17 South Choctaw Industrial Park Revocation A request to revoke a five foot sidewalk servitude, located south of the intersection of Chatawa Drive and Kiowa Avenue, on Lot 50 of South Choctaw Industrial Park Subdivision, 2nd Filing. (Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC. COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 4.13.D Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 LONO from Dept of Development Zoning Map Aerial Map Exhibit 23. 17-00961 RV-6-17 M.G. Harelson Tract Revocation A request to revoke a 15 foot portion of an 80 foot drainage servitude, located southeast of the intersection of Jefferson Highway and Mourning Dove Drive, on Tracts A-4 and A-5 of the M.G. Harelson Tract. (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC. COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 4.13.D Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 LONO from Dept of Development Exhibit Zoning Map Aerial Map 24. 17-00962 RV-7-17 St. Gerard Place Revocation A request to revoke a portion of a 106 foot right-of-way of Wildwood Parkway, located south of the intersection of Wildwood Parkway and St. Gerard Avenue, between Lot 17 of St. Gerard Place and Lot 99 of St. Gerard Place, 2nd Filing. (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC. COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 4.13.D Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Zoning Map Aerial Map Exhibit 25. 17-00996 PA-13-17 16100-16200 UNO Perkins Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Industrial (I) to Employment Center (EC) on property located on the north side of Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, and west of Interstate 10 on the E. Hatcher Tract. Section 61, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon an examination of the area in a greater level of detail than performed at the creation of the plan and compatibility with adjacent land use COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-8 The case is related to 43-17 Application Staff Report Future Land Use Map Zoning Map Aerial Map 26. 17-00997 Case 43-17 16100-16200 UND Perkins Road To rezone from Rural (R) and Heavy Commercial (C2) to Heavy Commercial (HC2) on property located on the north side of Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, and west of Interstate 10 on the E. Hatcher Tract. Section 61, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being compatible with surrounding uses and conforming to UDC requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 The case is related to PA-13-17 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 27. 17-00998 PA-14-17 South Highland Industrial Park Subdivision, First and Second Filing To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Compact Neighborhood (CN) to Commercial (C) on property located to the south side of Innovation Park Drive, west of Gardere Lane. Sections 41 and 75, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based on a change in conditions created by changes to the provisions of the UDC governing Rural zoning and compatibility with adjacent land use COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 The case is related to 52-17 Staff Report Future Land Use Map Zoning Map Aerial Map 28. 17-00999 Case 52-17 South Highland Industrial Park Subdivision, First and Second Filing To rezone from Rural (R) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located to the south side of Innovation Park Drive, west of Gardere Lane. Sections 41 and 75, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being compatible with surrounding uses and conforming to UDC requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 This case is related to PA-14-17. The Planning Commission is initiating rezoning on this commercial subdivision created prior to 1994 as directed by Metro Council Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 29. 17-01000 Case 37-17 1472 Harding Boulevard To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bar and Lounges) on property located on the South side of Harding Boulevard and east of Scenic Highway on a portion of Lot C-1 of Hasting Heights Subdivision. Section 50, T6S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 2 - Banks) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 30. 17-01001 Case 40-17 8386 Pecue Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the north side of Interstate 10 and west of Pecue Lane, on Lot 14, of the Airline Heights Subdivision. Section 49, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 31. 17-01002 Case 41-17 8460 Pecue Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the north side of Interstate 10 and west of Pecue Lane, on Lot 16, of the Airline Heights Subdivision. Section 49, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 32. 17-01003 Case 42-17 8538 Pecue Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the north side of Interstate 10 and west of Pecue Lane, on Lot 18, of the Airline Heights Subdivision. Section 49, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 33. 17-01004 Case 45-17 2065 and 2151 North 3rd Street To rezone from Heavy Industrial (M2) to Heavy Commercial (HC2) on property located on the west side of North 3rd Street and south of Choctaw Drive, on Lot X and an Undesignated Lot, of the C. W. Lamar Jr. Tract. Sections 38 and 40, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 34. 17-01005 Case 46-17 8181 Siegen Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the east side of Siegen Lane and north of Perkins Road, on Lot A-2, of the Rev. V.K. Kleinpeter Property. Section 54, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 35. 17-01006 Case 47-17 17900-18000 UND Old Perkins Road To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC3) on property located on the southwest side of Old Perkins Road and northwest of Highland Road, on Lot 8, of the Montan Estates Subdivision. Section 55, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 36. 17-01007 Case 48-17 953 O’Neal Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC3) on property located on the east side of O’Neal, north of Coliseum Ave, and southeast of Old Hammond Highway, on Lot A-1-A, of the C. R. Leclercq Tract. Section 74, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 37. 17-01008 Case 49-17 14500-15000 UND Airline Highway To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC2) on property located on the north side of Airline Highway and west of Highland Road, on the Camille Dixon Property. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 38. 17-01009 Case 50-17 18340 Highland Road To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (CAB1) on property located on the East side of Highland Road, known as a portion of Lot 16-A of Montan Estates Subdivision. Section 55, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 39. 17-01010 Case 51-17 16441 South Harrell’s Ferry Road To rezone from Rural (R) to Limited Residential (A3.3) on property located on the north side of South Harrell’s Ferry Road, east and west of Saint Jean Drive on Lots 2-B- 1, 2-B-2, and 2-B-3 of the Paul E. Ranney, Et Als Tract. Section 46, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 40. 17-01011 Case 53-17 Plantation Plaza, First Filing To rezone from Rural (R) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located to the east of Gardere Lane, south of Burbank Drive. Section 73, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning being compatible with surrounding uses and conforming to UDC requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 The Planning Commission is initiating rezoning on this commercial subdivision created prior to 1994 as directed by Metro Council Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 41. 17-01012 Case 55-17 18180 and 18272 Jefferson Highway To rezone from Small Planned Unit Development (SPUD) and Rural (R) to Limited Residential (A3.1) on property located on the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Jefferson Highway and Hoo Shoo Too Road, on Tracts A, B and Lot McComb of the original Emma Dixon Tract. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 42. 17-01013 Case 56-17 4500-4800 UND Ford Street To rezone from Single Family Residential (A2) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the north side of Ford Street, to the east of Plank Road, on Lot 3, Square B of Zion City. Section 90, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map 43. 17-01014 ISPUD-4-17 Broad Oak Lane To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Infill/Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development (ISPUD) for a proposal of low density single family residential lots on property located on the south side of Old Hammond Highway (Hwy 426), east side of Brentwood Drive, on Lots 8-A of the David Davis Tract and 13-A-1-B of Country Club Terrace Subdivision, Section 1. Section 88, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer 30 days carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 16, 2017 Application OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 44. 17-00908 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount not to exceed $4,603,462 for the grant period of March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 45. 17-00909 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount not to exceed $4,603,462 for the grant period of March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 46. 17-00912 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT ON BEHALF OF BATON ROUGE CITY COURT TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ANGELA ANDERS LANDRY SO AS TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE NUMBER OF HOURS OF SERVICES FROM 840 HOURS TO 900 HOURS, AND TO INCREASE THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THE AGREEMENT FROM “THE SUM NOT TO EXCEED “$42,000.00” TO “THE SUM NOT TO EXCEED $45,000.00”, FUNDED BY BATON ROUGE CITY COURTS APPROVED GRANT WITH THE LOUISIANA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter Contract Amendment 47. 17-00869 FIXING AND ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF THE CITY JUDGES FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2019, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 11.04 OF THE PLAN OF GOVERNMENT. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Draft Ordinance Cover Letter Ordinance 15128 48. 17-00910 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 22, 2017 at Original 632 of Bundle 12821 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Tower Credit, Inc. and The Estate of Clara McCoy Veal”-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9734 (3448 Canonicus Street; Lot B, Square 101, Istrouma Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 49. 17-00911 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on June 14, 2017, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Sarah Joyce Atkins and Florence Marie Bonton - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9737 (982 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 1, Square 47, Greenville Extension Subdivision). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 50. 17-00936 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application 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 $1,044,147 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start continuation grant budget period 1/01/2018 through 12/31/2018, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 51. 17-00937 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application 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 $10,205,760 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program continuation grant budget period 1/01/2018 through 12/31/2018, for services to 1,502 children and families; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 52. 17-00938 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Head Start Program, with the Louisiana Department of Education/Office of Nutrition Services, for a Child and Adult Care Food Program grant in the amount of $1,344,450; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 53. 17-00939 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a lease-contract agreement on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program, with the Congregation of St. Francis Xavier's Roman Catholic Church, for the facility located at 1145 Terrace Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, in the amount of $25,000 for the budget period 8/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 54. 17-00940 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services with the local board of Emergency Food and Shelter Program for emergency shelter funds in the amount of $15,000 for the period October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 55. 17-00941 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Community Services Block Grant in the amount of $1,426,640, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 56. 17-00943 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services Program with Capital Area United Way as the Office of Social Services will be paid an amount not to exceed $16,000 provided the Office of Social Services submits a minimum of 1,155 IRS accepted 2017 income tax returns. If the goal of 1,100 accepted returns is not reached, Capital Area United Way has agreed to pay the Office of Social Services $12,000 for at least 900 accepted returns or less or $13,000 for at least 1,000 accepted returns. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 57. 17-00944 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with Louisiana Housing Corporation or its representative, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the amount of $329,960; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 58. 17-00945 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into and accept a sub-grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Strategies to Empower People (STEP) continuation grant in the amount of $343,750 for the budget period 10/01/2017 through 9/30/2018, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 59. 17-00946 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $431,906.00 for a total amount not to exceed $766,108.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 60. 17-00947 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $25,395.00 for a total amount not to exceed $49,501.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 61. 17-00948 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic for an increase in the amount of $38,335.00 for a total amount not to exceed $63,152.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 62. 17-00949 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $18,535.00 for a total amount not to exceed $35,895.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 63. 17-00950 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $431,906.00 for a total amount not to exceed $766,108.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 64. 17-00951 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc for an increase in the amount of $228,435.00 for a total amount not to exceed $420,847.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 65. 17-00952 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $90,874.00 for a total amount not to exceed $140,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 66. 17-00953 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $543,143.00 for a total amount not to exceed $967,758.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 67. 17-00954 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $324,636.00 for a total amount not to exceed $605,844.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 68. 17-00955 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $335,723.00 for a total amount not to exceed $635,055.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 69. 17-00956 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine & Co. , Inc. D/B/A Germane Solutions in the amount of $41,704.00 for a total amount not to exceed $115,363.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To develop the FY2018 Ryan White Grant Application; Priority Setting and Resource Allocations; and conduct Quality Management Monitoring Visits; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 70. 17-00957 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Clarissa J. Muse for an increase in the amount of $16,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $31,000.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To conduct day to day management of the operations of the Ryan White Advisory Council; orientation and training activities; serve as primary staff for committees/ad hoc committees as assigned; and all other duties as assigned; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 71. 17-00958 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Thomas J. Hickey for an increase in the amount of $12,900.00 for a total amount not to exceed $22,900.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To conduct a unit cost reconciliation analysis, conduct Fiscal Monitoring Site Reviews; and provide technical assistance for Ryan White Program needs; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 72. 17-00960 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant and the execution of all documents in connection therewith, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services-Local Workforce Development Area 21, from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workforce Development, referred to as (LWC) to administer the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program in the amount of $3,691,585. The grant period is from April 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 73. 17-00965 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO NAME THE TEEN TECHNOLOGY LAB AT THE NEW RIVER CENTER BRANCH LIBRARY AT THE CORNER OF ST. LOUIS AND NORTH BOULEVARD IN RECOGNITION OF A DONATION AND PROGRAM SUPPORT PROVIDED BY ELECTRONIC ARTS, INC. By Library Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter to Metro Council Proposed Resolution Wording 74. 17-00966 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to accept the bid received by Baton Rouge Jet Center, LLC and to execute a lease agreement for the hangar and land located at 9210 C.E. Woolman Drive, Baton Rouge La. 70807 at a rental rate of $73,200 per year for a period of ten (10) years. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 75. 17-00968 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC) for the ARFF/Security Perimeter Road (Phase 1 – Northwest Section) for Preliminary Design, Design, and Construction Services in an amount not to exceed $134,041.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 76. 17-00969 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for the South GA Apron Taxiway Connector Project for Preliminary Design, Design, and Construction Services in an amount not to exceed $108,866.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 77. 17-00970 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for the South GA Apron Taxiway Connector; and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding source: Federal $954,270.00; State $106,030.00; Total $1,060,300.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 78. 17-00971 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for the ARFF/Security Perimeter Road (Phase 1- Northwest section); and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding source: Federal $1,388,970.00; State $154,330.00; Total $1,543,300.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 79. 17-00972 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for 100% funding in the amount of $3,790,000.00 to Rehabilitate the South GA Apron – Phase I; and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source – 100% Stated $3,790,000.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 80. 17-00973 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Work Authorization No. 2 to the contract with Airport Management Group, LLC (AMG) for Program Management Services at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 in amount not to exceed $2,438,696.84. (contingent on adequate funding). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 81. 17-00974 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Brilliant Beginnings Child Development and Learning Center, LLC., to lease a two (2) acre tract of land located on Harding Boulevard, for a period of ten (10) years, with one (1), five (5) year mutual option to renew at a rental rate of $13,939.20 per year. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 82. 17-00976 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Federal Off-System Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Program. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 83. 17-00977 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Entergy Louisiana LLC, in association with W. Flanacher Road Repairs. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 84. 17-00981 Authorizing the Mayor-President to allocate the recaptured money in the amount of $575,600.40 to other eligible HOME Program projects in accordance with applicable federal regulatory requirements. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 85. 17-00983 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY-PARISH AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER BATON ROUGE, INC. FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTIES WHEREBY HABITAT WILL TRANSFER LOTS 79 AND 81 OF COLONIAL HILLS SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY-PARISH AND, IN EXCHANGE, THE CITYPARISH WILL TRANSFER LOTS 85 AND 87 OF COLONIAL HILLS SUBDIVISION TO HABITAT, WHICH AGREEMENT SHALL INCLUDE AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS SIMILAR TO THE AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN THE ORIGINAL TRANSFER OF PROPERTIES, WHICH RESTRICTIONS SHALL BE BINDING UPON LOTS 85 AND 87. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter 86. 17-00986 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with Layer 8 Training, Inc. to provide training to the Library's computer division staff (6 employees) on installing, configuring, and maximizing the use of the Citrix software that will operate the Library's virtual desktop interface, at a cost of $21,600. By Library Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Cover Letter to Metro Council - signed 87. 17-00994 Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve a 3 foot encroachment on the City-Parish Right-of Way for a security fence on Runnymede Drive pending a filed hold harmless agreement by the Runnymede Homeowner's Association. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 9, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents Map for Council Backup
CONDEMNATIONS 88. 17-00456 Joseph J. Long 766 East Buchanan Street; Lot 5, Square 45 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from April 26, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 89. 17-00634 Stanley Dixon, Sr. and Darius Dixon 10310 Elm Grove Garden Drive, Lot L, Square 8 Elm Grove Garden Farms - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from May 24, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 90. 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 This item was deferred from June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 91. 17-00675 John Harlan Anderson 2501 Florida Street, Lot 11, 12, 13, & 14, Square 18 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 92. 17-00627 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2026 Spain Street, Lot 3, Square 16 Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from May 24, 2017 and June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 93. 17-00628 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2036 & 2038 Spain Street, West 1/2 Lot of 4, Square 16 Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from May 24, 2017 and June 28, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 94. 17-00830 Elsie Johnson Carr 1011 Heck Young Road, Lot 3-A Young, Hector Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 95. 17-00832 Julius M. Thomas, Jr 1140 Jordan Street, Lot 3, Square 97 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 96. 17-00833 Ronald E. Rider, Lawrence W. Rider, Sandra R. Miller, Rose Rider-Firman, and Melodie Ann Rider 11159 Plank Road, Lot 9 Gibbens Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 97. 17-00835 Alan W. Juderjahn 5633 Douglas Avenue (House and Garage), Lot 178 Legion Village Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 98. 17-00836 Rhino Ventures, LLC 4561 East Brookstown Drive (House and Rear Shed), Lot 23, Square 3 Highland Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 99. 17-00837 Gus Thomas and Elizabeth J. Thomas 5417 Madison Avenue, Lot 12, Square 15 East Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report
17-00710 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 the drainage servitude for Sullivan Road (Central Thruway to Wax Road), being City-Parish Project Number 16-DR-HC-0005. By Parish Attorney. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Proposed Resolution Memorandum
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Proposed Ordinance
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Proposed ordinance
103. 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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Supporting Documentation 104. 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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Supporting Documentation 105. 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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Supporting Documentation
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Proposed resolution
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Council Memo
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-of-living 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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Cover Letter
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-of-living 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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Supporting Documentation
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Supporting Documentation
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Cover Letter
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Supporting Documentation
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Council Memo
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. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Council Memo
17-00811 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on February 17, 2017 at Original 009 of Bundle 12794 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Thomas Lee Dangerfield, Jr., Sandria Dangerfield Moses, De’edra Dangerfield, De’nicea Dangerfield Jacquet, Christie Taylor Smith, Shannon Taylor Cherry, and The Estate of Joanne Hampton Green”-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9669 (149 East Washington Street; Lot 8, Square 1, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00815 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge Local Workforce Development Area 21 and Urban League of Louisiana. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00827 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated August 8, 2016 between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and the East Baton Rouge Council on the Aging, Inc. for the use and right of occupancy of property by the East Baton Rouge Council on the Aging, Inc. By Office of the Mayor-President. draft amendment
17-00838 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC), and to execute subsequent loan agreements as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, providing for a HOME Investment Partnerships Program loan of up to $216,000.00 to assist with the development of new rental housing reserved for low income tenants on Lot TR. A-1-A-1 (2600-2700 Greenwell Street), Urban Gardens Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Urban Development Director. Resolution Text
17-00850 Authorizing settlement of the claim of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company as subrogee of Lindsay Ann Carlino for damages resulting from an automobile accident, in the amount of $14,985.02. Amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance – Auto Liability” (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Represented by: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00856 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with CDM Smith, Inc., w/subconsultants Digital Engineering, Gulf South Engineering and Testing, Inc., H. Davis Cole & Associates, LLC, Hartman Engineering, Inc., Shread-Kuykendall & Associates, Inc., Gibson Engineering, Inc., BCG Engineering & Consulting, Inc. in association with King Engineering Associates, for engineering services during construction in connection with the North Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan Plant Improvements Project, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0047, R.F.Q. No. 13-TP-MS-011, for an amount not to exceed $782,250.00 (Account No. 411.7579023.752200.6140601). By Environmental Services Director. Council Memo
17-00858 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, that provides maintenance, and operations of traffic signal systems, along State Highways systems within the City Limits of East Baton Rouge Parish. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Agenda Memo
17-00860 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit the Action Plan 2017 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME investments and partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs (totaling approximately $6,716,591 plus $725,000 estimated program income); authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements for the Action Plan 2017 at the appropriate time; and authorizing the Mayor-President or Urban Development Director to execute the related community development contracts. By Community Development Director. Cover Letter
131. 17-00864 A resolution appointing a representative of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to the board of directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. By Bond Counsel. LCDA appointment 132. 17-00865 A resolution appointing a representative of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to the board of directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. By Bond Counsel. LCDA
133. 17-00696 Lot: 7, Square 3 Subdivision: Morningside Applicant: Dion Terrell Haines Griffin Address: Laurel Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,991.15 Bids Received: 6/21/2017 High Bidder: Dion Terrell Haines Griffin - $200.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME 134. 17-00697 Lot: 45 (part), Square 241 Subdivision: Favrot Applicant: Purple Circle Social Club Address: Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 11,293.85 Bids Received: 6/21/2017 High Bidder: Purple Circle Social Club - $500.00 Intended Use: Parking THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME 135. 17-00698 Lot: 90 Subdivision: Lake Forest Park Applicant: Sandra F. Guy Address: Lake Forest Park Metro Council District: 8 - Amoroso Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 115,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 5,849.66 Bids Received: 6/21/2017 High Bidder: Johnny Morgan - $48,000.00 Intended Use: Fix it up, keep it. THS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME 136. 17-00817 Lot: 44+, Square 8 Subdivision: Paradise Park Applicant: Arpege C. Gibson Address: Fairchild Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 944.28 Bids Received: 7/19/2017 High Bidder: Arpege C. Gibson - $6,600.00 Intended Use: Add to my property. 137. 17-00818 Lot: D, Square 36 Subdivision: East Garden City Applicant: George H. Brown Address: Breckenridge Avenue Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,200.00 Taxes Due: $ 802.77 Bids Received: 7/19/2017 High Bidder: Ronald Weathers - $5,100.00 Intended Use: Add to my existing property. 138. 17-00819 Lot: 79A Subdivision: Bayou Fountain Applicant: Brandie Richardson Address: Bayou Fountain Avenue Metro Council District: 3 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,240.72 Bids Received: 7/19/2017 High Bidder: Brandie Richardson - $150.00 Intended Use: Add to my property. 139. 17-00820 Lot: 4 (part), Square 275 Subdivision: Swart Applicant: Agnes C. Carlin Address: Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,676.10 Bids Received: 7/19/2017 High Bidder: Thanh Hoang - $3,800.00 Intended Use: Investment, housing 140. 17-00821 Lot: 8, Square 17 Subdivision: Abramson Applicant: W. T. Winfield, L.L.C. Address: North 29th StreetMetro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,800.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,768.55 Bids Received: 7/19/2017 High Bidder: W. T. Winfield, L.L.C. - $14,200.00 Intended Use: Grow flowers, landscaping 141. 17-00822 Lot: 43 Subdivision: Belfair Homes Applicant: Kelly Gautier Address: 2215 Carleton Drive Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 27,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,209.04 Bids Received: 7/19/2017 High Bidder: Thanh Hoang - $20,000.00 Intended Use: Fix up, put into commerce
APPOINTMENTS 142. 16-00521 BOARD OF APPEAL Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Craig Sauviac, whose term expires on November 17, 2016, effective November 18, 2016. This is for a four (4) year term. Current Ballot This item was deferred from October 12, 2016, November 9, 2016, January 11, 2017, February 8, 2017 and March 8, 2017, and appears on the agenda due to a loss of quorum at the April 12, 2017 Council meeting. Deferred from the April 26, 2017 and the May 24, 2017 meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item now appears on the agenda for July 26, 2017 143. 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 This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item now appears on the agenda for July 26, 2017 144. 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 This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item now appears on the agenda for July 26, 2017 145. 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 This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item now appears on the agenda for July 26, 2017 146. 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 This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item now appears on the agenda for July 26, 2017
17-00915 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by the Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Association. This term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Nancy Curry. request for appointment
17-00916 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by Louisiana State University. this term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Dennis Mitchell Appointment request
17-00917 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by Bike Baton Rouge. This term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Doug Moore Cover Letter
17-00918 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by The Advocacy Center. This term expires July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Stephen Kauffman Cover Letter
17-00919 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by the board of the Mayor's Healthy City Initiative. This term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Jared Hymowitz Cover Letter
17-00921 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by Southern University. This term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Peter Breaux Appointment request
17-00922 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by the Baton Rouge Sustainable Transportation Advisory Committee. This term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Whitney Hoffman Sayal Cover Letter
17-00924 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to reappoint or replace Eric Dexter whose term expires on July 31, 2017. This is a Metropolitan Council Appointment. This term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Eric Dexter Cover Letter
17-01015 Gas Utility District No. 1 - Board of Commissioners Consideration of replacing Tony Causey who has resigned. This term will expire on February 10, 2019 Current Ballot
17-01015 Gas Utility District No. 1 - Board of Commissioners Consideration of replacing Tony Causey who has resigned. This term will expire on February 10, 2019 Current Ballot
157. CHANGE ORDERS 17-00978 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project (15-05) Elm Dr., Brookstown Dr., Annette Dr., St. Gerard Ave., St. Katherine, Central Rd, Elmer Ave, Wilbur Rd, Snipe St., Robin St., Thelma St., and Sara Pkwy Project Number:16-AO-ST-0023 Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO161228 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2025215 Council Award Date: 10/26/2016 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Change Order Number: 2 (Two) Change Order Amount: $ 35,690.70 Original Contract Amount: $ 1,318,956.74 Net Previous Changes: $ 16,324.02 New Contract Amount: $ 1,370,971.46 Description: Added repair work on W. Flanacher Road. The $35,690.70 cost will be reimbursed to the STSRR Program from Entergy Louisiana. Why Required: This work was not originally included within the scope of the project. Council Memo and Backup Documents 158. 17-00979 Jones Creek Road (Tiger Bend Road to Coursey Boulevard) Project Number: 01-CS-US-0015 Original Estimated Cost: $ 16,151,047.10 Purchase Order Number: PO150661 Account Number: 341.7548522.652310.0485600;443.7578223.752400.6087363;434.7578223.752400.6087363 Council Award Date: 2/11/2015 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (One) (Extend contract for 23 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 455,084.65 Original Contract Amount: $ 17,776,767.02 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 18,231,851.67 Description: To add items 601-01-00300 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement; 601-01-00900 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (Crossovers & Turnouts); 302-02-03120 Class II Base Course; NS-P17-00171A Force Main Tie-in. Why Required: To provide for additional areas and the force main tie-in. Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-00583 Receiving a 120 day report from Dr. Carlo A. Musso of CorrectHealth East Baton Rouge, LLC on health care delivery for inmates at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. By Councilwoman Banks and Councilwoman Green. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 AND THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Receiving a report
17-00733 Receiving an update from Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie regarding the investigation of officers Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake, II for their involvement in the shooting incident that lead to the death of Alton Sterling on July 5, 2016. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 AND JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME cover letter
17-00738 Receiving a report from EMS 911 Center Communications District Manager regarding the 911 call that dispatched BRPD Officers Blaine Salamoni and Howie Lake, II to the Triple S Food Mart located at 2112 N Foster Dr., and lead to the death of Alton Sterling on July 5, 2016. By Councilwoman Banks. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 AND JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Cover Letter
17-00778 Receiving a report from the Baton Rouge Film Commission on "Ride Along" TV program which will begin filming soon in Baton Rouge. By Councilman Watson. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 AND JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Cover Letter - ride along
17-00167 To provide the 2017 second quarter update report on the East Baton Rouge Head Start/Early Head Start program. By Human Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Cover Letter
17-00655 Providing the Metropolitan Council with the first 2017 Economic update from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. By Councilman Wilson. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation cover letter
165. 17-00867 Receiving an update as to the timing Recycling bins are picked up and discussing the issues as to why they are not being picked up according to the schedule. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME recycling 166. 17-00868 Receiving an update on why Trash and Debris are not being picked up on a more timely basis. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 28, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME debris
17-00975 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a joint agreement with U.S. Geological Survey and the United States Department of the Interior that provides maintenance and operations of 23 (twenty-three) real time river gauges along various rivers and drainage basin areas in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Transportation and Drainage DirectoReason for emergency: This agreement should've been entered into in January of 2017. At that time there was no appointed director. Timing is now critical because this agreement gives us access to read river gauges in the event of heavy rains and flooding. Council Memo and Backup Documentsr.
17-00987 Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the increased dollar amount of Annual Contrcat A17-0927 Lawn and Landscape Maintenance for EMS and Buildings and Grounds by a total of $7,000.00 and award contract to Groundworks for an amount not to exceed $198,00.00. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 (Account No. 012.7702002.643550). By Director of Maintenance. Reason for emergency: Time sensitive. The prior annual contract expired on June 30, 2017. The current contractor agreed to extend their services for an additional 30 days. The extension will expire on July 30, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-00992 Extending the 2016 budgeted contract with La Waste Systems for demolition debris hauling to September 31st , 2017 Currently, the Department of Development, Neighborhood Revitalization Division is processing an RFP for this service. Since funds are still remaining from the 2016 contract, the Department of Development is requesting an extension of the contract to allow demolition and debris hauling to continue until the RFP process is finalized. By Carey Chauvin, Director Department of Development. Reason for emergency: Requesting extension until RFP process is finalized. Cover Letter
17-00995 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN HOME PROGRAM/HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED BY THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL RESOLUTION 51837, WHICH AGREEMENT WAS ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS CITY-PARISH) AND MID CITY REDEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE, INC. (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS MID CITY) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 24TH ST. PROJECT, SAID AMENDMENT TO ALLOW MID CITY TO USE ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES FOR THE COMPLETION OF SAID PROJECT, SUBJECT TO AND CONTINGENT UPON REVIEW AND FINAL APPROVAL BY THE CONTRACT GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE AND THE OFFICE OF THE PARISH ATTORNEY. By Community Development Director. Reason for emergency: Title issues and disbursement deadlines Cover Letter ADJOURNMENT