Presentations and Special Recognition
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 17-01337 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 13, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01339 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 Mayor-President’s Office as follows, effective October 14, 2017. Mayor-President’s Office Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (RECAST) Grant Add: (1) Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) Program Manager (Unclassified), jc 300180 (1) Administrative Specialist II (Unclassified), jc 300003. By Mayor-President and Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 3. 17-01340 Amend the 2017 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16403, dated 12/13/2016, so as to make the following changes, effective October 14, 2017. Add: Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) Program Manager job code 300180 Pay Grade 2230 ($43,171 - $73,303). By Mayor-President and Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 4. 17-01338 Imposing a temporary moratorium on the issuance and approval of preliminary subdivision plats, rezoning for planned developments (PUD, SPUD, ISPUD, or TND), and site plans greater than 50,000 square feet in areas of special flood hazard in East Baton Rouge Parish, excluding the cities of Baker, Central, and Zachary, for a period of six months in order to provide the opportunity for the Planning Commission and Department of Development to study and revise Chapter 15 of the Unified Development Code regarding development permits in areas of special flood hazard. By Councilman Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 5. 17-01349 Authorization to appropriate $865,584 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments, Capital Improvements Account (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009) to be placed in the Airport’s South GA Apron Taxiway Connector Project, Streets & Roads, Account (5821-0900-30-9010-0920-0000-000000-653000-A-0094 -E - 9800000094- 5821000000-0000000000-653100). This appropriation of funds will be reimbursed from the FAA and State for this project. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 6. 17-01309 Baker Residential Properties, LLC 4901 Hillcrest Drive; South 1/2 of Lot 1 Pt Lutschg Subdivision - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 7. 17-01310 Joshua A. Lloyd,IV, Ronald Bryant, Jr., Anthony Bryant, A'Lexus D'Necia James, and Jazzmin Kei-Airra James 1706 Curtis Street; Lot 8-A, Square 2 Airport Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 8. 17-01311 The Church of God in Christ 2749 Curtis Street, Lot 16, Square 9 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 9. 17-01312 Irene Collins and The Estate of William T. Collins 10625 Elm Grove Garden Drive; Lot K, Square 6 Elm Grove Garden Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 10. 17-01313 Sam Sun Cheng 5513 Plank Road; Lot 27; Square 18 Hollywood Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 11. 17-01314 Martrell Harris 2241 Gayosa Street; East 1/2 of Lot 7 & 8, Square 2 Edgewood Lawn Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 12. 17-01315 Abdallah Shehadeh, d/b/a Brother's Coin Laundry, and Ahmad Shehadeh 1435 South Street (Sheds Only); Lot 26-A, Square 7 or 347 Suburb Favrot Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 13. 17-01316 Michael J. Lee, Barbara J. Bell, Ernest Bell, Sr., Charleston T. Jackson, Lester Bell, Robert Bell, Ethel M. Anderson, Rosevelt Bell, Irma L. Bell Coleman, Roy Bell, Joyce M. Jacque, Melvin Bell, Glen Bell, Jerry Bell, Felton Bell, and Willie M. Landry 455 West Buchanan Street; Lot 21, Square 104 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 14. 17-01318 Larmie Freeman and Susannah Roberts Freeman 464 West Buchanan Street; Lot 18, Square 105 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 15. 17-01319 Robert Jacobs, Jr. and Audrey Mae W. Jacobs 4840 Monarch Avenue; Lot 9, Square 12 Fountain Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 16. 17-01321 Edna Baker Mason 1611 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 13, Square 27 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 17. 17-01322 Thad Cain Development, LLC 19832 Thad Cain Lane; Lot RC-2; Cain, Rossie Property - Council District 9 - Hudson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 18. 17-01323 Dwayne W. Robinson 19974 Thad Cain Lane (House & Shed); Lot E; Cain, Thad Tract - Council District 9 - Hudson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 19. 17-01324 Alternative Lifestyle Solutions, LLC 4041 Uncas Street; Lot 13, Square 17 Prosperity Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 20. 17-01325 The Estate of Alex McFadden and The Estate of Bertha H. McFadden 1939 Louisiana Avenue (House & Rear Shed); Lot 15, Square 11 or 227 Fuqua Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 21. 17-01326 Willie Johnson and Mary W. Johnson 2343 Georgia Street (House & Rear Shed); Lot 28, Square 39 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 22. 17-01327 Associated Investors of Baton Rouge, LLC 2069 Cedarcrest Avenue (House Damaged by Vehicle); Lot 261-A Cedarcrest Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 23. 17-01328 Flamingo Jackson 1102 North 36th Street; Lot 1, Square 24 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 24. 17-01329 James A. Johns 3275 Anna Street; Lot 14, Square 8 Roppolo Villa Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 25. 17-01341 Lot: 21, Square 3 Subdivision: Fairfields Applicant: Freddy Matthews Address: Fairfields Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,200.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,976.28 Bids Received: 10/18/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 26. 17-01342 Lot: G, Square 58 Subdivision: University Place Applicant: Tommy Bradley Address: Avenue E Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,151.41 - Adjudicated for 2005 taxes Bids Received: 10/18/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 27. 17-01343 Lot: 92 Subdivision: Legion Village Applicant: George Brown Address: Henderson Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,591.20 - Adjudicated for 1997 taxes Bids Received: 10/18/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 28. 17-01344 Lot: 11 Subdivision: South Dayton Applicant: Anthony Brown Address: 3063 Conrad Drive Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,949.20 - Adjudicated for 2010 taxes Bids Received: 10/18/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 29. 17-01330 Case 72-17 2800-2900 UND O’Neal Lane To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located on the east side of O’Neal Lane and north of South Harrell’s Ferry Road, on Lots B-1 and C-1 of the Beverly J. Terrel Property. 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 provided the combination of lots application is finalized COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 18, 2017 30. 17-01331 Case 73-17 4613 Divincenti Drive To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Light Industrial (M1) on property located on the east side of Divincenti Drive, to the south of Blount Drive, on Lot F-1-A- 1-A of Gibbons Place Subdivision. Section 87, T6S, R1E, 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 18, 2017 31. 17-01332 Case 74-17 6000-6100 UND and 6032 Fieldstone Avenue To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Industrial (M1) on property located to the west side of Fieldstone Avenue, north of Cloverland Avenue, on Lot 14-B-1 and 14-B-2 of Cloverland Subdivision, 2nd Filing. Section 58, T7S, 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 18, 2017 32. 17-01333 Case 75-17 8362 Pecue Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC3) on property located to the west side of Pecue Lane, to the south of Airline Highway, on Lot 13 of 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 18, 2017 33. 17-01334 Case 77-17 9350 West Inniswold Road To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) on property located to the south side of West Inniswold Road, on Lot 249 of Inniswold Estates Subdivision, Section 2. Section 58, T7S, R1E, 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, 6-1 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 18, 2017 34. 17-01335 Case 78-17 16900-17000 UND Samuels Road To rezone from Rural (R) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) on property located on the east side of Scenic Highway, south of Irene Road, on Lot A of the Henry and Mary Lee Mathews Property. Section 79, T5S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 1 - Welch) 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 18, 2017 OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 35. 17-01308 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to contingently execute a grant award from Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, in the amount of $85,000.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and /or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 36. 17-01306 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Angela Anders Landry in the amount of $42,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counseling for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, contingently grant funded by Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 37. 17-01307 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Treniece Landry in the amount of $24,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counseling for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, contingently grant funded by Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 38. 17-01351 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for architectural services with Domain Architecture in connection with the New Lab Facility at the SWWTP not to exceed $48,917.95. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017
CONDEMNATIONS 39. 17-00263 Cheryl A. Lafayette and The Estate of Eddie Lafayette, Sr. 3948 Provost Street (House and Rear Shed),Lot 8, Square 2 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from March 22, 2017 and June 28, 2017 40. 17-00835 Alan W. Juderjahn 5633 Douglas Avenue (House and Garage), Lot 178 Legion Village Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from July 26, 2017 41. 17-01130 AAK Properties, LLC 12646 Jefferson Highway; Lot 21-A Jeffaire Commercial Park Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson This item was deferred from September 13, 2017 42. 17-01134 Thomas Edison Tonguis and Francis Blanche Territo Tonguis 10566 Red Oak Drive (House, Carport, and Shed); Lot 39 Red Oak Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis This item was deferred from September 13, 2017 43. 17-01205 City Holdings, LLC 10950 Darryl Drive (Units 1-4, 7-14, 16-55, 57, 59-60, 62-64, 66-82, 84-87, 89-96, 98- 99, 101-103, 105, 108, 110-115, 117-119, 121-134, 136-142, 144, 147-152, 169-190, 192, 194-195, 197-200, 202, 204-213, 215-224, 233-234, 236-245, 247-248, 251-252, 259-270, 272-273, 284-294, 296-298) Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 44. 17-01206 Jenette T. LeBlanc and Gynelda L. Anderson 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 5 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 45. 17-01207 Katrina D. Richardson 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 6 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 46. 17-01208 Kenneth M. Prescott 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 15 & 83 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 47. 17-01209 CHC Industries, Inc. 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 56 & 58 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 48. 17-01210 The Estate of Nelwyn Templet Fisher 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 61 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 49. 17-01211 Martha Sam 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 65 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 50. 17-01212 Worthy's Rental Investment Group, LLC 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 88, 203, 214, 271, & 295 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 51. 17-01213 Laura Guillot 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 97 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 52. 17-01214 Rosemarie Anne Kamerer 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 100 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 53. 17-01215 Juan Manuel Garcia and Islas Marie Loera 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 104 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 54. 17-01216 The Estate of Anne Elizabeth Flavell 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 106 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 55. 17-01217 Entrust Administration, Inc. FBO Gwendolyn L. Thomas 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 107 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 56. 17-01218 The Estate of Dolly M. Negrotto 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 109 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 57. 17-01219 The Dennis Briscoe and Sandra Briscoe Living Trust 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 116 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 58. 17-01220 Lydia Rodriguez Navarrete 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 120 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 59. 17-01221 Marquee Acquisitions, LLC 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 135 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 60. 17-01222 Evelyn W. Lafleur and the Estate of Francis Robert Lafleur 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 143 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 61. 17-01223 Cheryl A. Clemons 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 145 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 62. 17-01224 Frank A. Clemons and Selena T. Clemons 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 146 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 63. 17-01225 Ramona Williams Collins 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 191 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 64. 17-01226 Sherwood Oaks Condominium Association, Inc. 10950 Darryl Drive (Club House & Sheds) Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 65. 17-01250 Theresa S. Wallace 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 193 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 66. 17-01251 Lesley L. Paul 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 196 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 67. 17-01252 The Estate of Dorothy K. Riley 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 201 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 68. 17-01253 Betty C. Hood 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 235 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 69. 17-01254 Renate Kromczynski Odum 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 246 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 70. 17-01255 Lorenzo Greeen and Rita Williams Green 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 274 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 71. 17-01256 Lloyd Gregory Laurent, Jr., Phyllis Laurent Duhe, Lawrence J. Laurent, Patricia Mcgehee and Geneva Richard Laurent 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 283 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 73. 17-01261 Robert Fred Weimer 419 Croydon Avenue; Lot 15, Square 7 North Goodwood Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson
17-01260 Michael Harbour 10245 Airline Highway (Hotel and Three Buildings);Lots 40 PT - Lot 52 W. T. Brown 9.96 Acres, Being Party of Lots 40, 41, & 42 Inniswold Estates (P1106988) - Council District 11 - Watson
17-01270 Repealing Ordinance 15914, Adopted March 25, 2015 and codified as Section 1:233 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, said repeal shall be effective midnight on December 31, 2018. By Council Budget Officer.
17-01080 Fixing and Establishing the Annual Compensation of the City Constable for the term commencing January 1, 2019, in accordance with Section 11.05 of the Plan of Government. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. This item was deferred from August 23, 2017 and September 13, 2017
17-01186 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Office of Community Development, to enter into a contract for grant management services and related activities with the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for Community Planning and Development grant programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00. By Mayor-President. This item was deferred from September 13, 2017
17-01174 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 Office of Community Development as follows, effective September 30, 2017, contingent upon execution of interagency professional service contracts. Office of Community Development General Administration Add: (1) Executive Assistant, jc 108540 Add: (1) Grant Monitor, jc 300600 (uncl) Delete: (1) Senior Administrative Specialist, jc 110630 Compliance and Administration Division - Administrative Services Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Delete: (1) Senior Fiscal Specialist, jc 111130 Compliance and Administration Division - Planning and Reporting Delete: (1) Program Analyst, jc 105668 Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Operations and Management Division – Housing Services Delete: (1) Assistant Urban Development Director, jc 101570 Delete: (4) Carpenter, jc 151215 Delete: (2) Intake Specialist, jc 105672 Delete: (3) Program Specialist, jc 105662 Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Delete: (2) Senior Program Specialist, jc 105665 Delete: (1) Trades Technician, jc 151090 Delete: (1) Tradeswork Supervisor, jc 151130 Operations and Management Division – Program and Project Management Delete: (1) Community Development Division Manager, jc105660 Delete: (3) Program Analyst, jc 105668 Delete: (3) Senior Housing Inspector, jc 107520. By Human Resources Director and Urban Development Director. This item was deferred from September 13, 2017
17-01175 Amend the 2017 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16403, dated 12/13/2016, so as to make the following changes, effective September 30, 2017, contingent upon execution of interagency professional service contracts. Office of Community Development Add: Grant Monitor (uncl), job code 300600, pay grade 2190 ($35,516-$60,464). By Human Resources Director and Urban Development Director. This item was deferred from September 13, 2017
17-01278 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, acting through the Office Of Community Development, (referred to herein as OCD) and the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (referred to herein as EBRPHA), whereby EBRPHA will enter into an Interagency Managmenet Agreement related to the management of the lease, sale, and/or donation of any real occupied property currently managed by OCD. The agreement shall also provide that OCD agrees to compensate EBRPHA for all expenses connected with the management of the properties. By Office of Community Development.
17-01292 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a temporary management agreement between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, acting through the Office of Community Development, (referred to herein as OCD) and the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (referred to herein as EBRPHA), to provide for management of the OCD Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Mayor-President shall also be authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with EBRPHA to the effect that, within approximately one year after the execution of this agreement, the vouchers provided by OCD may be used to establish a Moving To Opportunity Pilot Program. The execution of these agreements shall be subject to and contingent upon review and final approval by the Contract Grants Review Committee and the Office of the Parish Attorney. By Office of Community Development.
17-01296 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Amendment to a Subrecipient agreement executed on October 1, 2016, by and between The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and Mid City Redevelopment Alliance for the utilization of funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend the term of the contract for an additional 6 months from the original expiration date of September 30, 2017, to a new expiration date of March 31, 2018. By Office of Community Development.
17-01301 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 Mid-City Redevelopment Alliance to provide for $26,711.50 in Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) operating support. The execution of this agreement shall be subject to and contingent upon review and final approval by the Grants Review Committee and the Office of the Parish Attorney. By Office of Community Development.
17-01302 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) to provide for $26,711.50 in Community Housing Development Organization operating support. The execution of this agreement shall be subject to and contingent upon review and final approval by the Grants Review Committee and the Office of the Parish Attorney. By Office of Community Development.
17-01177 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with York Risk Services to provide full-service comprehensive Liability Claims Management program as a Third- Party Administrator (TPA) for the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana employees beginning October 1, 2017. By Parish Attorney. This item was deferred from September 13, 2017
17-01190 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with BenaTerra Resources, LLC for the right to conduct a two year scoping study of the Irene Road Red Mud Lakes Property to determine the economic and financial feasibility of commercially processing the spent bauxite stockpiles, and granting BenaTerra Resources, LLC, the exclusive right to enter into a spent bauxite stockpile processing agreement, on terms and conditions to be determined at the conclusion of the scoping study. By Director of Environmental Services. This item was deferred from September 13, 2017
17-01227 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) 2017 in the amount of $93,987.00 to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department to purchase law enforcement equipment. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's office is the grantee and the Baton Rouge Police Department is the subgrantee. The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant is a continuation grant with no matching funds. By Police Chief.
17-01237 Metropolitan Council sitting as the Board of Review on Parish Assessments. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. No Appeals filed
17-01258 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Danielle Keath for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $12,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Christopher R. Sonnier-Sonnier Law Firm). By Parish Attorney.
17-01262 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Rhea Davis v. City of Baton Rouge City Constable’s Office,” Suit No.:16-297-BAJ-RLB on the docket of the United States District Court- Middle District of Louisiana, in the amount of $37,500.00 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance –General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is G. Karl Bernard-The Law Offices of G. Karl Bernard and Associates). By Parish Attorney.
17-01263 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 1, 2017 at Original 794 of Bundle 12816 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. BAWLD Guy Note Fund, LLC (BGNF Group, LLC)” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9731 (2344 & 2344 ½ Cherry Street; Lot 24, (House and Rear Building), Square 3, Lawndale Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole.
17-01264 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $16,882 per year for the property located at 212 South 14th Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the city of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2016-1642 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director.
17-01265 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Downtown Development District to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Tilt, LLC. in the amount of $29,925.00 to provide web design and content management services for the Downtown Development District website. By Downtown Development District Director.
17-01266 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award for the 2017 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grant from the U S Forest Service, administered by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District, to purchase firefighting equipment, gear, pagers, and thermal cameras, in the total amount of $11,800. This grant is a 50/50 cost sharing grant with $5,900 in Federal funds and $5,900 to be matched by the Pride FPD. By Fire Chief, Pride Fire Protection District.
17-01267 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Articles of Agreement - Changes to Utility Facilities with Entergy Louisiana, LLC for the relocation of electrical distribution facilities and upgrade facility utility transformers associated with the NWWTP Master Plan Project, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0047, for a fee not to exceed $133,973.18 (Account No. 411.7579223.752400.6140601). By Environmental Services Director.
17-01272 Amending Title 2 (Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, Battures, and Sewers) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to add Chapter 8 regarding Small Wireless Facilities in the Rights of Way of East Baton Rouge Parish; providing for permitting of small wireless facilities; and providing for other related matters. By Councilman Amoroso, Councilman Cole, & Mayor-President Broome.
17-01273 Establishing a committee and appointing members to conduct a national search for the Director of Aviation and to report to the Metropolitan Council all qualified applicants with a recommendation by the committee of at least three applicants. By Councilwoman Freiberg.
17-01275 Naming the Comite River Bridge on the Central Thruway the "Joseph 'Joe' Greco Memorial Bridge". By Councilman Wilson.
17-01281 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, that provides for the construction, through the Transportation Enhancement Program in connection with the North Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements, North Boulevard, being State Project No. H.007440 and Federal Aid Project No. H007440. Funding for the project will be a 95% Federal and 5% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum cost of $2,000,000, and a 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for costs in excess of $2,000,000 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. This agreement shall supersede the Agreement entered into on September 30, 2010 in accordance with Council Resolution 47627. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01276 Establishing health insurance rates and plan design for employees and retirees, effective January 1, 2018. By Human Resources Director.
17-01285 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement - changes to utility facilities with DEMCO for the removal, relocation, adjustment and upgrade of electrical distribution facilities associated with State Project No. H.010661, North Flannery Road Bridge/Lively Bayou in an amount not to exceed $54,321.96 (Account No. 145.7551062.652120.5910802). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01346 Authorizing the extension of the emergency contract with K3B, LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance - East and South Site Groups through December 31, 2017. This extension will also increase the contract amount by $27,750.00 to $73,554.00 (Account No. 410.7070343.642281). By Environmental Services Director. Reason for emergency: To continue maintaining pump station sites through the end of the year until a new contract is in place following an RFP.
17-01348 Authorizing the extension of the emergency contract with W.P. Enterprise, LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance - North Site Group through December 31, 2017. This extension will also increase the contract amount by $16,500.00 to $38,500.00 (Account No. 410.7070343.642281). By Environmental Services Director. Reason for emergency: To continue maintaining pump station sites through the end of the year until a new contract is in place following an RFP.
17-01286 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement- changes to utility facilities with DEMCO for the removal, relocation, adjustment and upgrade of electrical distribution facilities associated with State Project No. H.010660, Tucker Road Bridge/Drainage Bayou Site 1 & Dyer Road Bridge/Blackwater Bayou Site 2 in an amount not to exceed $32,341.10. (Account No. 152.7523026.643540.5230009). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01288 Authorize the Mayor-President through the Department of Transportation and Drainage to submit a System Preservation Project to the Capital Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020, 2021, and 2022 “Call for Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STBG>200K),” in connection with the replacement of the Chevelle Drive over Lateral to Branch of Ward Creek and Sarasota Drive over Depot Canal, with the commitment that the estimated 30%+/- local cost share required for the estimated $2,774,057 total project cost which will be available through the parish transportation fund (Account No. 145.7545002.652330.XXXXX. If the funding request is approved the 2019, 2020, and 2021 budgets include the required 20% funding commitment, which is estimated to be $826,000. The funding allocation shall come from designated bridge funds available through the Parish Transportation Fund). (Account No. 145.7545002.652330.XXXXX). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01290 Certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Agree to Certain Stipulations Required By the LADOTD as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01294 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Company to provide Consulting, Labor and Equipment for the Fireworks Displays during the Festival of Lights Event on December 1, 2017 and the Red Stick Revelry Event on December 31, 2017, for an amount not to exceed $34,000.00 (Account No. 012.7702002.648600). By Transportation and Drainage Director. ADJOURNMENT
Sep 27, 2017 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Recognition
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 17-01337 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 13, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01339 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 Mayor-President’s Office as follows, effective October 14, 2017. Mayor-President’s Office Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (RECAST) Grant Add: (1) Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) Program Manager (Unclassified), jc 300180 (1) Administrative Specialist II (Unclassified), jc 300003. By Mayor-President and Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 3. 17-01340 Amend the 2017 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16403, dated 12/13/2016, so as to make the following changes, effective October 14, 2017. Add: Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) Program Manager job code 300180 Pay Grade 2230 ($43,171 - $73,303). By Mayor-President and Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 4. 17-01338 Imposing a temporary moratorium on the issuance and approval of preliminary subdivision plats, rezoning for planned developments (PUD, SPUD, ISPUD, or TND), and site plans greater than 50,000 square feet in areas of special flood hazard in East Baton Rouge Parish, excluding the cities of Baker, Central, and Zachary, for a period of six months in order to provide the opportunity for the Planning Commission and Department of Development to study and revise Chapter 15 of the Unified Development Code regarding development permits in areas of special flood hazard. By Councilman Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 5. 17-01349 Authorization to appropriate $865,584 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments, Capital Improvements Account (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009) to be placed in the Airport’s South GA Apron Taxiway Connector Project, Streets & Roads, Account (5821-0900-30-9010-0920-0000-000000-653000-A-0094 -E - 9800000094- 5821000000-0000000000-653100). This appropriation of funds will be reimbursed from the FAA and State for this project. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 6. 17-01309 Baker Residential Properties, LLC 4901 Hillcrest Drive; South 1/2 of Lot 1 Pt Lutschg Subdivision - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 7. 17-01310 Joshua A. Lloyd,IV, Ronald Bryant, Jr., Anthony Bryant, A'Lexus D'Necia James, and Jazzmin Kei-Airra James 1706 Curtis Street; Lot 8-A, Square 2 Airport Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 8. 17-01311 The Church of God in Christ 2749 Curtis Street, Lot 16, Square 9 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 9. 17-01312 Irene Collins and The Estate of William T. Collins 10625 Elm Grove Garden Drive; Lot K, Square 6 Elm Grove Garden Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 10. 17-01313 Sam Sun Cheng 5513 Plank Road; Lot 27; Square 18 Hollywood Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 11. 17-01314 Martrell Harris 2241 Gayosa Street; East 1/2 of Lot 7 & 8, Square 2 Edgewood Lawn Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 12. 17-01315 Abdallah Shehadeh, d/b/a Brother's Coin Laundry, and Ahmad Shehadeh 1435 South Street (Sheds Only); Lot 26-A, Square 7 or 347 Suburb Favrot Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 13. 17-01316 Michael J. Lee, Barbara J. Bell, Ernest Bell, Sr., Charleston T. Jackson, Lester Bell, Robert Bell, Ethel M. Anderson, Rosevelt Bell, Irma L. Bell Coleman, Roy Bell, Joyce M. Jacque, Melvin Bell, Glen Bell, Jerry Bell, Felton Bell, and Willie M. Landry 455 West Buchanan Street; Lot 21, Square 104 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 14. 17-01318 Larmie Freeman and Susannah Roberts Freeman 464 West Buchanan Street; Lot 18, Square 105 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 15. 17-01319 Robert Jacobs, Jr. and Audrey Mae W. Jacobs 4840 Monarch Avenue; Lot 9, Square 12 Fountain Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 16. 17-01321 Edna Baker Mason 1611 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 13, Square 27 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 17. 17-01322 Thad Cain Development, LLC 19832 Thad Cain Lane; Lot RC-2; Cain, Rossie Property - Council District 9 - Hudson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 18. 17-01323 Dwayne W. Robinson 19974 Thad Cain Lane (House & Shed); Lot E; Cain, Thad Tract - Council District 9 - Hudson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 19. 17-01324 Alternative Lifestyle Solutions, LLC 4041 Uncas Street; Lot 13, Square 17 Prosperity Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 20. 17-01325 The Estate of Alex McFadden and The Estate of Bertha H. McFadden 1939 Louisiana Avenue (House & Rear Shed); Lot 15, Square 11 or 227 Fuqua Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 21. 17-01326 Willie Johnson and Mary W. Johnson 2343 Georgia Street (House & Rear Shed); Lot 28, Square 39 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 22. 17-01327 Associated Investors of Baton Rouge, LLC 2069 Cedarcrest Avenue (House Damaged by Vehicle); Lot 261-A Cedarcrest Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 23. 17-01328 Flamingo Jackson 1102 North 36th Street; Lot 1, Square 24 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 24. 17-01329 James A. Johns 3275 Anna Street; Lot 14, Square 8 Roppolo Villa Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 25. 17-01341 Lot: 21, Square 3 Subdivision: Fairfields Applicant: Freddy Matthews Address: Fairfields Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,200.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,976.28 Bids Received: 10/18/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 26. 17-01342 Lot: G, Square 58 Subdivision: University Place Applicant: Tommy Bradley Address: Avenue E Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,151.41 - Adjudicated for 2005 taxes Bids Received: 10/18/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 27. 17-01343 Lot: 92 Subdivision: Legion Village Applicant: George Brown Address: Henderson Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,591.20 - Adjudicated for 1997 taxes Bids Received: 10/18/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 28. 17-01344 Lot: 11 Subdivision: South Dayton Applicant: Anthony Brown Address: 3063 Conrad Drive Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,949.20 - Adjudicated for 2010 taxes Bids Received: 10/18/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 29. 17-01330 Case 72-17 2800-2900 UND O’Neal Lane To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located on the east side of O’Neal Lane and north of South Harrell’s Ferry Road, on Lots B-1 and C-1 of the Beverly J. Terrel Property. 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 provided the combination of lots application is finalized COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 18, 2017 30. 17-01331 Case 73-17 4613 Divincenti Drive To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Light Industrial (M1) on property located on the east side of Divincenti Drive, to the south of Blount Drive, on Lot F-1-A- 1-A of Gibbons Place Subdivision. Section 87, T6S, R1E, 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 18, 2017 31. 17-01332 Case 74-17 6000-6100 UND and 6032 Fieldstone Avenue To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Industrial (M1) on property located to the west side of Fieldstone Avenue, north of Cloverland Avenue, on Lot 14-B-1 and 14-B-2 of Cloverland Subdivision, 2nd Filing. Section 58, T7S, 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 18, 2017 32. 17-01333 Case 75-17 8362 Pecue Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC3) on property located to the west side of Pecue Lane, to the south of Airline Highway, on Lot 13 of 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 18, 2017 33. 17-01334 Case 77-17 9350 West Inniswold Road To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) on property located to the south side of West Inniswold Road, on Lot 249 of Inniswold Estates Subdivision, Section 2. Section 58, T7S, R1E, 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, 6-1 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 18, 2017 34. 17-01335 Case 78-17 16900-17000 UND Samuels Road To rezone from Rural (R) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) on property located on the east side of Scenic Highway, south of Irene Road, on Lot A of the Henry and Mary Lee Mathews Property. Section 79, T5S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 1 - Welch) 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 18, 2017 OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 35. 17-01308 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to contingently execute a grant award from Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, in the amount of $85,000.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and /or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 36. 17-01306 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Angela Anders Landry in the amount of $42,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counseling for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, contingently grant funded by Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 37. 17-01307 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Treniece Landry in the amount of $24,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counseling for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, contingently grant funded by Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017 38. 17-01351 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for architectural services with Domain Architecture in connection with the New Lab Facility at the SWWTP not to exceed $48,917.95. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 11, 2017
CONDEMNATIONS 39. 17-00263 Cheryl A. Lafayette and The Estate of Eddie Lafayette, Sr. 3948 Provost Street (House and Rear Shed),Lot 8, Square 2 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from March 22, 2017 and June 28, 2017 40. 17-00835 Alan W. Juderjahn 5633 Douglas Avenue (House and Garage), Lot 178 Legion Village Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from July 26, 2017 41. 17-01130 AAK Properties, LLC 12646 Jefferson Highway; Lot 21-A Jeffaire Commercial Park Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson This item was deferred from September 13, 2017 42. 17-01134 Thomas Edison Tonguis and Francis Blanche Territo Tonguis 10566 Red Oak Drive (House, Carport, and Shed); Lot 39 Red Oak Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis This item was deferred from September 13, 2017 43. 17-01205 City Holdings, LLC 10950 Darryl Drive (Units 1-4, 7-14, 16-55, 57, 59-60, 62-64, 66-82, 84-87, 89-96, 98- 99, 101-103, 105, 108, 110-115, 117-119, 121-134, 136-142, 144, 147-152, 169-190, 192, 194-195, 197-200, 202, 204-213, 215-224, 233-234, 236-245, 247-248, 251-252, 259-270, 272-273, 284-294, 296-298) Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 44. 17-01206 Jenette T. LeBlanc and Gynelda L. Anderson 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 5 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 45. 17-01207 Katrina D. Richardson 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 6 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 46. 17-01208 Kenneth M. Prescott 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 15 & 83 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 47. 17-01209 CHC Industries, Inc. 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 56 & 58 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 48. 17-01210 The Estate of Nelwyn Templet Fisher 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 61 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 49. 17-01211 Martha Sam 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 65 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 50. 17-01212 Worthy's Rental Investment Group, LLC 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 88, 203, 214, 271, & 295 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 51. 17-01213 Laura Guillot 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 97 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 52. 17-01214 Rosemarie Anne Kamerer 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 100 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 53. 17-01215 Juan Manuel Garcia and Islas Marie Loera 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 104 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 54. 17-01216 The Estate of Anne Elizabeth Flavell 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 106 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 55. 17-01217 Entrust Administration, Inc. FBO Gwendolyn L. Thomas 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 107 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 56. 17-01218 The Estate of Dolly M. Negrotto 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 109 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 57. 17-01219 The Dennis Briscoe and Sandra Briscoe Living Trust 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 116 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 58. 17-01220 Lydia Rodriguez Navarrete 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 120 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 59. 17-01221 Marquee Acquisitions, LLC 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 135 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 60. 17-01222 Evelyn W. Lafleur and the Estate of Francis Robert Lafleur 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 143 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 61. 17-01223 Cheryl A. Clemons 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 145 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 62. 17-01224 Frank A. Clemons and Selena T. Clemons 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 146 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 63. 17-01225 Ramona Williams Collins 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 191 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 64. 17-01226 Sherwood Oaks Condominium Association, Inc. 10950 Darryl Drive (Club House & Sheds) Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 65. 17-01250 Theresa S. Wallace 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 193 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 66. 17-01251 Lesley L. Paul 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 196 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 67. 17-01252 The Estate of Dorothy K. Riley 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 201 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 68. 17-01253 Betty C. Hood 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 235 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 69. 17-01254 Renate Kromczynski Odum 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 246 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 70. 17-01255 Lorenzo Greeen and Rita Williams Green 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 274 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 71. 17-01256 Lloyd Gregory Laurent, Jr., Phyllis Laurent Duhe, Lawrence J. Laurent, Patricia Mcgehee and Geneva Richard Laurent 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 283 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis 73. 17-01261 Robert Fred Weimer 419 Croydon Avenue; Lot 15, Square 7 North Goodwood Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson
17-01260 Michael Harbour 10245 Airline Highway (Hotel and Three Buildings);Lots 40 PT - Lot 52 W. T. Brown 9.96 Acres, Being Party of Lots 40, 41, & 42 Inniswold Estates (P1106988) - Council District 11 - Watson
17-01270 Repealing Ordinance 15914, Adopted March 25, 2015 and codified as Section 1:233 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, said repeal shall be effective midnight on December 31, 2018. By Council Budget Officer.
17-01080 Fixing and Establishing the Annual Compensation of the City Constable for the term commencing January 1, 2019, in accordance with Section 11.05 of the Plan of Government. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. This item was deferred from August 23, 2017 and September 13, 2017
17-01186 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Office of Community Development, to enter into a contract for grant management services and related activities with the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for Community Planning and Development grant programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00. By Mayor-President. This item was deferred from September 13, 2017
17-01174 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 Office of Community Development as follows, effective September 30, 2017, contingent upon execution of interagency professional service contracts. Office of Community Development General Administration Add: (1) Executive Assistant, jc 108540 Add: (1) Grant Monitor, jc 300600 (uncl) Delete: (1) Senior Administrative Specialist, jc 110630 Compliance and Administration Division - Administrative Services Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Delete: (1) Senior Fiscal Specialist, jc 111130 Compliance and Administration Division - Planning and Reporting Delete: (1) Program Analyst, jc 105668 Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Operations and Management Division – Housing Services Delete: (1) Assistant Urban Development Director, jc 101570 Delete: (4) Carpenter, jc 151215 Delete: (2) Intake Specialist, jc 105672 Delete: (3) Program Specialist, jc 105662 Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Delete: (2) Senior Program Specialist, jc 105665 Delete: (1) Trades Technician, jc 151090 Delete: (1) Tradeswork Supervisor, jc 151130 Operations and Management Division – Program and Project Management Delete: (1) Community Development Division Manager, jc105660 Delete: (3) Program Analyst, jc 105668 Delete: (3) Senior Housing Inspector, jc 107520. By Human Resources Director and Urban Development Director. This item was deferred from September 13, 2017
17-01175 Amend the 2017 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16403, dated 12/13/2016, so as to make the following changes, effective September 30, 2017, contingent upon execution of interagency professional service contracts. Office of Community Development Add: Grant Monitor (uncl), job code 300600, pay grade 2190 ($35,516-$60,464). By Human Resources Director and Urban Development Director. This item was deferred from September 13, 2017
17-01278 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, acting through the Office Of Community Development, (referred to herein as OCD) and the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (referred to herein as EBRPHA), whereby EBRPHA will enter into an Interagency Managmenet Agreement related to the management of the lease, sale, and/or donation of any real occupied property currently managed by OCD. The agreement shall also provide that OCD agrees to compensate EBRPHA for all expenses connected with the management of the properties. By Office of Community Development.
17-01292 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a temporary management agreement between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, acting through the Office of Community Development, (referred to herein as OCD) and the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (referred to herein as EBRPHA), to provide for management of the OCD Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Mayor-President shall also be authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with EBRPHA to the effect that, within approximately one year after the execution of this agreement, the vouchers provided by OCD may be used to establish a Moving To Opportunity Pilot Program. The execution of these agreements shall be subject to and contingent upon review and final approval by the Contract Grants Review Committee and the Office of the Parish Attorney. By Office of Community Development.
17-01296 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Amendment to a Subrecipient agreement executed on October 1, 2016, by and between The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and Mid City Redevelopment Alliance for the utilization of funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend the term of the contract for an additional 6 months from the original expiration date of September 30, 2017, to a new expiration date of March 31, 2018. By Office of Community Development.
17-01301 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 Mid-City Redevelopment Alliance to provide for $26,711.50 in Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) operating support. The execution of this agreement shall be subject to and contingent upon review and final approval by the Grants Review Committee and the Office of the Parish Attorney. By Office of Community Development.
17-01302 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) to provide for $26,711.50 in Community Housing Development Organization operating support. The execution of this agreement shall be subject to and contingent upon review and final approval by the Grants Review Committee and the Office of the Parish Attorney. By Office of Community Development.
17-01177 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with York Risk Services to provide full-service comprehensive Liability Claims Management program as a Third- Party Administrator (TPA) for the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana employees beginning October 1, 2017. By Parish Attorney. This item was deferred from September 13, 2017
17-01190 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with BenaTerra Resources, LLC for the right to conduct a two year scoping study of the Irene Road Red Mud Lakes Property to determine the economic and financial feasibility of commercially processing the spent bauxite stockpiles, and granting BenaTerra Resources, LLC, the exclusive right to enter into a spent bauxite stockpile processing agreement, on terms and conditions to be determined at the conclusion of the scoping study. By Director of Environmental Services. This item was deferred from September 13, 2017
17-01227 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) 2017 in the amount of $93,987.00 to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department to purchase law enforcement equipment. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's office is the grantee and the Baton Rouge Police Department is the subgrantee. The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant is a continuation grant with no matching funds. By Police Chief.
17-01237 Metropolitan Council sitting as the Board of Review on Parish Assessments. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. No Appeals filed
17-01258 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Danielle Keath for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $12,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Christopher R. Sonnier-Sonnier Law Firm). By Parish Attorney.
17-01262 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Rhea Davis v. City of Baton Rouge City Constable’s Office,” Suit No.:16-297-BAJ-RLB on the docket of the United States District Court- Middle District of Louisiana, in the amount of $37,500.00 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance –General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is G. Karl Bernard-The Law Offices of G. Karl Bernard and Associates). By Parish Attorney.
17-01263 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 1, 2017 at Original 794 of Bundle 12816 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. BAWLD Guy Note Fund, LLC (BGNF Group, LLC)” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9731 (2344 & 2344 ½ Cherry Street; Lot 24, (House and Rear Building), Square 3, Lawndale Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole.
17-01264 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $16,882 per year for the property located at 212 South 14th Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the city of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2016-1642 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director.
17-01265 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Downtown Development District to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Tilt, LLC. in the amount of $29,925.00 to provide web design and content management services for the Downtown Development District website. By Downtown Development District Director.
17-01266 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award for the 2017 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grant from the U S Forest Service, administered by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District, to purchase firefighting equipment, gear, pagers, and thermal cameras, in the total amount of $11,800. This grant is a 50/50 cost sharing grant with $5,900 in Federal funds and $5,900 to be matched by the Pride FPD. By Fire Chief, Pride Fire Protection District.
17-01267 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Articles of Agreement - Changes to Utility Facilities with Entergy Louisiana, LLC for the relocation of electrical distribution facilities and upgrade facility utility transformers associated with the NWWTP Master Plan Project, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0047, for a fee not to exceed $133,973.18 (Account No. 411.7579223.752400.6140601). By Environmental Services Director.
17-01272 Amending Title 2 (Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, Battures, and Sewers) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to add Chapter 8 regarding Small Wireless Facilities in the Rights of Way of East Baton Rouge Parish; providing for permitting of small wireless facilities; and providing for other related matters. By Councilman Amoroso, Councilman Cole, & Mayor-President Broome.
17-01273 Establishing a committee and appointing members to conduct a national search for the Director of Aviation and to report to the Metropolitan Council all qualified applicants with a recommendation by the committee of at least three applicants. By Councilwoman Freiberg.
17-01275 Naming the Comite River Bridge on the Central Thruway the "Joseph 'Joe' Greco Memorial Bridge". By Councilman Wilson.
17-01281 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, that provides for the construction, through the Transportation Enhancement Program in connection with the North Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements, North Boulevard, being State Project No. H.007440 and Federal Aid Project No. H007440. Funding for the project will be a 95% Federal and 5% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum cost of $2,000,000, and a 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for costs in excess of $2,000,000 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. This agreement shall supersede the Agreement entered into on September 30, 2010 in accordance with Council Resolution 47627. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01276 Establishing health insurance rates and plan design for employees and retirees, effective January 1, 2018. By Human Resources Director.
17-01285 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement - changes to utility facilities with DEMCO for the removal, relocation, adjustment and upgrade of electrical distribution facilities associated with State Project No. H.010661, North Flannery Road Bridge/Lively Bayou in an amount not to exceed $54,321.96 (Account No. 145.7551062.652120.5910802). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01346 Authorizing the extension of the emergency contract with K3B, LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance - East and South Site Groups through December 31, 2017. This extension will also increase the contract amount by $27,750.00 to $73,554.00 (Account No. 410.7070343.642281). By Environmental Services Director. Reason for emergency: To continue maintaining pump station sites through the end of the year until a new contract is in place following an RFP.
17-01348 Authorizing the extension of the emergency contract with W.P. Enterprise, LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance - North Site Group through December 31, 2017. This extension will also increase the contract amount by $16,500.00 to $38,500.00 (Account No. 410.7070343.642281). By Environmental Services Director. Reason for emergency: To continue maintaining pump station sites through the end of the year until a new contract is in place following an RFP.
17-01286 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement- changes to utility facilities with DEMCO for the removal, relocation, adjustment and upgrade of electrical distribution facilities associated with State Project No. H.010660, Tucker Road Bridge/Drainage Bayou Site 1 & Dyer Road Bridge/Blackwater Bayou Site 2 in an amount not to exceed $32,341.10. (Account No. 152.7523026.643540.5230009). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01288 Authorize the Mayor-President through the Department of Transportation and Drainage to submit a System Preservation Project to the Capital Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020, 2021, and 2022 “Call for Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STBG>200K),” in connection with the replacement of the Chevelle Drive over Lateral to Branch of Ward Creek and Sarasota Drive over Depot Canal, with the commitment that the estimated 30%+/- local cost share required for the estimated $2,774,057 total project cost which will be available through the parish transportation fund (Account No. 145.7545002.652330.XXXXX. If the funding request is approved the 2019, 2020, and 2021 budgets include the required 20% funding commitment, which is estimated to be $826,000. The funding allocation shall come from designated bridge funds available through the Parish Transportation Fund). (Account No. 145.7545002.652330.XXXXX). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01290 Certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Agree to Certain Stipulations Required By the LADOTD as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01294 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Company to provide Consulting, Labor and Equipment for the Fireworks Displays during the Festival of Lights Event on December 1, 2017 and the Red Stick Revelry Event on December 31, 2017, for an amount not to exceed $34,000.00 (Account No. 012.7702002.648600). By Transportation and Drainage Director. ADJOURNMENT