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Presentations and Special Recognition
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
17-01500 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 11, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
INTRODUCTIONS SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01487 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept the Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to assist high risk youth and their families by promoting resiliency and equity in communities that have experienced civil unrest through implementing evidence-based violence prevention, community engagement, and linkages to behavioral health services. By Office of the Mayor President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 cover letter resolution 3. 17-01509 Amending Title 13 (Criminal Law), Section 1017 (Possession of hypodermic needles and syringes) to add an exception from the provisions of the ordinance for persons acting as employees or volunteers of an organization, including a nonprofit community-based organization, local health department provides needle and syringe exchange services to prevent and reduce the transmission of communicable diseases. By Councilman Cole and Councilwoman Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 cover memo 4. 17-01510 A resolution of support and approval for an Industrial Tax Exemption for Tin Roof Brewing Co. By Councilman Wilson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 5. 17-01465 Denise Elaine Hicks Lockett 2255 Richmond Street, Lot 62 Bolwood Acres Subdivision - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 6. 17-01466 Crosswalk Realty Investment, LLC 268 Elmer Avenue, Lot P, Square 49 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 17-01467 Brenda J. Spruel 6132 Wright Drive, Lot 16 Mickens Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 17-01468 Wilmer Hardy Miller And Lisa S. Miller 5018 Packard Street (House & Rear Shed), Lot 45+, Square 20 Fortune Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 17-01469 Marcus Lavon Haynes And Elena Leachim Butler-Haynes 4354 Jefferson Avenue, Lot 7, Square 25 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 17-01470 The Estate Of Sam Brooks, Jr. And The Estate Of Corine C. Brooks 2715 Washington Avenue (House & Rear Garage), Lot 8, Square 13 Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 17-01471 Posey Donaldson, Jr., Leona Scott Collier, & Eva Mae Williams Johnson 935 West McKinley Street, Lot 41, Square 110 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-01485 Amanda F. Edwards, Bernadette E. Edwards, Moses E. Edwards, Jr. and April Young Hui Kim 311 East Washington Street, Lot 17, Square 1 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 13. 17-01489 Lot: 43+, Square 27 Subdivision: Fortune Applicant: Elliot Drewery Address: Cadillac Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,060.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,700.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,537.10 (Adjudicated for 1993 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 14. 17-01490 Lot: 18, Square 3 Subdivision: White Plains Applicant: Elliot Drewery Address: Enterprise Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 9,800.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,285.49 (Adjudicated for 2009 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 15. 17-01491 Lot: 10+, Square 16 Subdivision: Scotland Addition Applicant: Robert and Sharon Florida Address: Plover Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 2,120.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 7,987.74 (Adjudicated for 1989 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 16. 17-01492 Lot: 14+, Square 16 Subdivision: Scotland Addition Applicant: Robert and Sharon Florida Address: 2540 Plover Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,246.11 (Adjudicated for 1997 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 17. 17-01495 Lot: Lot 25-A, Square 37 Subdivision: University Place Applicant: Robert and Sharon Florida Address: Avenue C Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 5,873.92 (Adjudicated for 1990 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 18. 17-01496 Lot: 8, Square 89 Subdivision: North Baton Rouge Applicant: Oliver Moore, III Address: Rosenwald Road Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 611.54 (Adjudicated for 2004 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 19. 17-01497 Lot: 29, Square 44 Subdivision: Fortune Applicant: Tim McNeely, Sr. Address: Packard Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 50.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,291.88 (Adjudicated for 1987 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 20. 17-01461 RV-13-17 Paul Pauline Estate Revocation A request to revoke a 15 foot drainage servitude, located south of George O'Neal Road and east of Jones Creek Road, on Tract 1-A-1-C-1 of the Paul Pauline Estate (Council District 8 - Amoroso) 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 November 15, 2017 Map Zoning Map Aerial Map LONO from Dept of Development 21. 17-01462 PA-18-17 16200-16300 UND Perkins Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood (RN) to Employment Center (EC) on property located on the south side of Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, on Tract B-1 of the Lee and Mary Johnson 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 land use across Perkins Road COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 This is related to 90-17 Application Staff Report 22. 17-01463 Case 90-17 16200-16300 UND Perkins Road To rezone from Rural (R) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located on the south side of Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, on Tract B-1 of the Lee and Mary Johnson 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, 7-0 This is related to PA-18-17 Application Staff Report 23. 17-01464 Case 76-17 2200-2300 UND Balis Drive To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Two Family Residential District (A2.9) on property located on the east side of Balis Drive and north of Bawell Street, on Lot 7-A of the Wells Place Subdivision. Section 95, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to November 13 carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 15, 2017 Application 24. 17-01472 Case 79-17 Energy Park To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Industrial (M1) on property located to the southeast side of Highland Road, between Airline Highway and Interstate 10. Section 54 and 55, 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 being compatible with surrounding uses and conforming to UDC requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 The Planning Commission is initiating rezoning on this commercial subdivision created prior to 1994 as directed by Metro Council. Staff Report 25. 17-01475 Case 81-17 Shenandoah Business Park, (3655, 3855, 3885, 3895, 3915, 3935, 3955, 3975, 4011, 4000-4100 UND, 4200-4300 UND O’Neal Lane) To rezone from Rural (R) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located on the east side of O’Neal Lane, between Magnolia Trace Parkway and King Bradford Drive. Section 22 and 53, T7S, 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 being compatible with surrounding uses and conforming to UDC requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 The Planning Commission is initiating rezoning on this commercial subdivision created prior to 1994 as directed by Metro Council. Staff Report 26. 17-01476 Case 82-17 Shenandoah Business Park, (4757 and 4851 O’Neal Lane and 16007 George O’Neal Road) To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC3) on property located to the east side of O’Neal Lane, at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of O’Neal Lane and George O’Neal Road, on Tracts R-1, R-2, R-3-A-1, R-3-B, and R-3-A-2 of Shenandoah Business Park. Section 53, T7S, 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 being compatible with surrounding uses and conforming to UDC requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 The Planning Commission is initiating rezoning on this commercial subdivision created prior to 1994 as directed by Metro Council. Staff Report 27. 17-01477 Case 83-17 Wellington Park To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC2) on property located to the east side of South Sherwood Forest Boulevard, along Bricksome, Justice, Sunray Avenues, and Brakley Drive. Section 48 and 77, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8 - Amoroso) 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, 7-0 The Planning Commission is initiating rezoning on this commercial subdivision created prior to 1994 as directed by Metro Council. Staff Report 28. 17-01478 Case 84-17 8899 Greenwell Springs Road To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1), Light Commercial (C1), and Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Resturant) (CAB1) to Light Commercial (LC2) on property located on the north side of Greenwell Springs Road, west of Joor Road, on Lot 11 of the Sunny Brook Farms Property. Section 48, 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 15, 2017 Application Staff Report 29. 17-01479 Case 85-17 5600-5700 UND Hollywood-Greenwell Street To rezone from Single Family Residential (A2) to Light Commercial (LC2) on property located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of McClelland Drive and Hollywood-Greenwell Crossover, on Lot 0.6 AC, of the KD Smith Tract. Section 51, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to November 13 carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 15, 2017 Application 30. 17-01480 Case 86-17 10730 Goodwood and 1020 Marlbrook Drive To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Rural (R) on property located at the south side of Goodwood Boulevard, west of Marlbrook Drive, on a portion of Lot A-1 called Schools-East Baton Rouge Parish and a portion of a Lot called DPW Sewer Pump STA. Section 86, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to November 13 carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 15, 2017 Application 31. 17-01481 Case 87-17 541 and 555 East Airport Avenue To rezone from Transition (B1) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the east side of East Airport Avenue, at Independence Boulevard, on Lot 26 and 27 of the Goodwood Acres Subdivision. Section 83, 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 15, 2017 Application Staff Report 32. 17-01482 Case 88-17 16288 Florida Boulevard To rezone from Rural (R) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located on the south side of Florida Boulevard, east of O’Neal Lane, on Lot Y-3-A-1, formerly called the W.H. Turnley Tract, now called the J.G. and D. of B.R., Inc. Property. Section 73, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 4 - Wilson) 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 November 15, 2017 Application Staff Report 33. 17-01483 Case 91-17 10955 North Mall Drive To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) and Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (CAB1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bars and Lounges) (CAB2) on property located on the east side of North Mall Drive, south of Interstate 10, on a portion of Tract D-2 of Siegen Park Mall. Section 48, 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 15, 2017 Application Staff Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 34. 17-01117 Amending the Preliminary Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2018 submitted by the Mayor-President; and adopting the Final Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2018. By: Mayor-President. By Mayor-President. (Must be recessed to the December 12, 2017 Council Meeting) Legislation Budget item 35. 17-01473 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 26, 2017 at Original 080 of Bundle 12842 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Anthanette Marie Wallace” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9769 (7135 Poinsettia Drive (House and Rear Shed); Lot 13, Fairlane Subdivision). By Councilwoman Erika L. Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Supporting Documentation 36. 17-01486 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Bythella Wesley v. East Baton Rouge City and Parish through its Mayor-President Melvin Holden, Jr., and Joseph F. Stribling”, Suit No. 637,613, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court in the amount of $30,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,080.63, for a total amount of $31,080.63, 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 Roderick A. James of Morris Bart, LLC). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Supporting Documentation 37. 17-01493 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on September 15, 2017, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Curtis Lee Bell" - Condemnation Proceeding No.9763 (6072 Landis Drive; Lot 210, Fairlane Subdivision). By Councilwoman Erika L. Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Supporting Documentation 38. 17-01503 Requesting the Planning Commission to study possible amendments to Chapter 4 of the Unified Development Code to consider requiring open space areas in subdivisions proposing lots less than one acre in size and to limit the impervious surface on site plans for developments that would otherwise be exempt from stormwater requirements. By Councilman Hudson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 cover memo 39. 17-01504 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. to provide engineering services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having CityParish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-OIO, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $90,000.00. (Account No. 4304-7100-30-7120-7150-0000-000000-653000- 9217100027-4304-00006xx-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 40. 17-01506 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Lighting Agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development in connection with State Project No. H.012422, Federal Aid Project No. 1-1.012422, 1-110 Interchange modification @ Terrace, City of Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge Parish. This includes ownership and all liability and responsibility including all future maintenance and operation cost. (Account No. 7100-7140-7141-642000; 7100-7140-7141-647900). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 41. 17-01508 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to execute the Mowing and Litter Pickup Maintenance Agreement beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018, between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development. By Director of Maintenance. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents Council Memo and Backup Documents
42. 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 and July 26, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 43. 17-01327 Associated Investors of Baton Rouge, LLC 2069 Cedarcrest Avenue (House Damaged by Vehicle); Lot 261-A Cedarcrest Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson This item was deferred from October 11, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 44. 17-01397 Willie Johnson, Alonzo Johnson, Sr., Ida J. Smith, Alvin Johnson, and Freddie Johnson 1092 East Buchanan Street, Lot 24+, Square 45 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 45. 17-01400 Emerson Jerome Bennett, Jr., Quentin Thomas Ellis, Wilson V. Ellis, Jennifer Ellis, Pearl Ellis, Lula Ellis Webster, and the Estate of Samuel Claiborne Ellis 16935 Charlton Road, Lot C-1 Hunt, T. Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Inspector's Report 46. 17-01401 Gordon Wayne Musson, Thomas Glen Musson, Paul Allen Musson, and Sidney Eugene Musson 23632 Edwards Road (House and Rear Shed), Lot 4-A Brown, George Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 47. 17-01402 Thomas Glen Musson 23642 Edwards Road, Lot 4-A Brown, George Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 48. 17-01403 Gerald P. Coleman 2730 Curtis Street, Lot 4, Square 10 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 49. 17-01404 Puro M. Cabrera and Araceli R. Cabrera 4632 Ritterman Avenue (House, Rear Garage, & Front Carport), Lot 23 Foster Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 50. 17-01405 Ruth Brown Cannon, Lula H. Wilson, Mary H. Wilson, Lillie P. Marion, Richard Knighten, Shedrick Holloman, Connis Holloman, John Harrell Holloman, Woodrow Robinson, Frank Robinson, and Edith Staples 1707 North 44th Street, Lot 1, Square 25 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 51. 17-01406 Beall Properties, LLC 6373 Osborne Avenue, Lot 312 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 52. 17-01407 Nyokee Butler Crawford 1164 West Roosevelt Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 16, Square 164 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 53. 17-01408 Charles Leo Cook and Joan D. Cook 1005 Arcadia Drive (Rear Shed Only), Lot 201 Mayfair Park Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Picture Picture Inspector's Report 54. 17-01409 The Estate of Mary Belle Henderson Neylon 559 Elmer Avenue, Pt. of Lot 123 Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 55. 17-01410 Joe Livous, Jr. and Nola Mae Bizzie Livous 1923 75th Avenue, Lot 3+ and East 1/2 of 2, Square 28 Bank Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 56. 17-01411 Bennie James Robertson, Arthur Leon Robertson, Jr., Leroy Robertson, Elvis Robertson, and Larry Robertson 9812 Elm Grove Garden Drive, Portion of Lot 12 Elm Grove Garden Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 57. 17-01412 James Herbert Courtney and Nancy Baird Courtney 11789 Stan Avenue, Lot 470 Forest Oaks Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Picture Inspector's Report 58. 17-01414 Milk Products LLC 4743 Florida Boulevard, Lot: Sec 3, Square: WD 1, 2.07 Acres (Property ID No. 528943) - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 59. 17-01415 Lloyd Baptiste and Mary Veronica Spencer Baptiste 3647 Webb Drive, Lot 19, Square 1 Babin Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 60. 17-01416 Samuel Butler 1787 North 48th Street, Lot 27, Square 30 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 61. 17-01417 Ben Ross, Jr. 2835 Jefferson Avenue, Lot 4, Square 15 Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 62. 17-01418 Lillie H. Womack 6539 Village Street, Lot 3+ (Lots 3 & 4 Resub of Lot 20) Monte Sano Highland Farms - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
17-01383 Appointing Ralph Hennessy as Director of Aviation for the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District. By Councilman Welch. Legislation cover letter
17-01385 Establishing a committee and appointing members to conduct a national search for the Director of Aviation and to report to the Metropolitan all qualified applicants with a recommendation by the committee of at least three applicants. By Councilwoman Freiberg.
17-01384 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the License and Naming Agreement with Raising Cane's Restaurants, LLC, to clarify responsibilities with regard to signage and to increase the initial term of the agreement by one year. By Mayor-President.
17-01387 A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $4,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Note, Series 2017, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel.
17-01391 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Jurran Wyman, et al v. Corporal Hilton Riley, et al,” Suit No.: 601,116, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $32,500.00, plus court costs in the amount of $69.00 for a total amount of $32,569.00; and appropriating $32,569.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of Record is Donald R. Dobbins of Donald R. Dobbins & Associates, LLC). By Parish Attorney.
17-01394 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “William Gladney, Jr., et al vs. Aaron Lyons, et al”, Suit No. 645,823, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $100,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $893.34, for a total amount of $100,893.34; and appropriating $100,893.34 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of Record is Don Deboisblanc of The Law Offices of Donald F. Deboisblanc & Associates and Steve Lozes of Lozes & Lozes). By Parish Attorney.
17-01395 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Pauline Brown vs. Randall Cunningham, et al”, Suit No. 646,907, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $34,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $316.00, for a total amount of $34,316.00, 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 Carl E. Babin of Carl E. Babin, APLC). By Parish Attorney.
17-01413 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a carry forward balance of 2016 grant year funds 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 $380,123 to provide for equipment, supplies and repairs 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 aged 3 to 5 years old; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
17-01419 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and other related transfer documents with Ochsner Clinic Foundation, to accept the transfer of property, servitudes and services and to transfer property in return in exchange for the granting of transferable sewer impact fee credits. By Director of Environmental Services.
17-01421 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an Amendment to the Waste Water Treatment Operational Agreement with Harveston Wastewater Treatment District to allow for temporary or permanent connection to the City-Parish and East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission facilities, provide for the payment of sewer impact and sewer user fees and other related matters. By Director of Environmental Services.
17-01426 Amending Title 6 (Public Health), Chapter 4 (Disposal of Garbage and Other Waste Matter) of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to amend the penalties for violations of the sections prohibiting the accumulation of junk, trash, and debris. By Councilman Watson and Councilman Cole.
17-01427 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services agreement with National Alliance Security Agency, Inc. for security guard services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, in the amount of $90,000 for a twelve month period beginning November 1, 2017 and ending October 31, 2018. By Library Director.
17-01429 Amending Chapter 15 (Floodways, Floodplains, Drainage, and Water Quality) of the Unified Development Code of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to require new developments to plan for a twenty-five year storm and to increase floodplain storage by 10%. By Councilman Hudson and Councilwoman Green.
17-01431 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract for engineering services with Bonton Associates LLC in connection with the update of the closure/post closure cost estimate and useful life of the North Landfill for a fee not to exceed $41,813.96 (Account No. 461.7060423.643540). By Environmental Services Director.
17-01432 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with the Baton Rouge BikeShare Program project, being City-Parish Project No. 17-SW-US-0028. Funding for the project, under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), will be through an 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum federal share of $593,904 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. The parish will assume full responsibility for the required 20% local match; for the design engineering; for construction administration and testing; for managing and maintaining the project; and for any legal liability incurred as a result of the project. (Account No. 337.7520362.653500.5985116). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01433 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with York Risk Services to provide Worker's Compensation Claims Administration and Case Management Services as a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) for the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana employees beginning January 1, 2018. By Parish Attorney.
17-01434 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with the Downtown Greenway Louisiana Connector project, being City-Parish Project No. 17-SW-US-0026. Funding for the project, under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), will be through an 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum federal share of $100,000 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. The parish will assume full responsibility for the required 20% local match; for the design engineering; for construction administration and testing; for managing and maintaining the project; and for any legal liability incurred as a result of the project. (Account No. 345.7546025.652300.8080300). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01437 Authorization to appropriate $118,800 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments/Maintenance & Operations Account (5810-0000-00-0000-0000—000000-100005 - to be placed in the Terminal Building Bathroom Renovations Account (5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000-000000-647200-A0052). By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01438 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 for the Runway 13-31 RSA/RPZ Improvements Phase I in the amount of $6,555,556.00; and Authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: (Federal - $5,900,000; State - $655,556.00; Total $6,555,556.00). By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01439 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a request for Capital Outlay Funding for fiscal year 2018-2019 for the General Aviation Development Project (Airport Aviation Business Park Planning & Construction) in the amount of $1,000,000.00. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01440 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, for 10% state match in the amount of $20,985.00 for the Public Access Drive South End Project. (Funding Source: Local - $188,864.00; State - 10% $20,985.00; Total - $209,849.00). By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01442 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, for 10% state match in the amount of $74,380.00 for the Terminal Building Restroom Renovation Project. (Funding Source: Local - $669,420.00; State - 10% $74,380.00; Total $743,800.00). By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01443 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, for 10% state match in the amount of $50,000 for a Cell Phone Lot. (Funding Source: Local $450,000; State: 10% $50,000.00; Total: $500,000.00). By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01444 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to the lease agreement with Gulfwide Aviation, LLC, to extend the lease term twelve (12) years from November 30, 2017 to September 30, 2029, contingent on tenant constructing at least $150,000 - $200,000 worth of improvements to the facility. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01445 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office to lease a building and 4.08 acres of land located at 8686 General Chennault Drive, for a period of twenty (20) years, with one (1), ten (10) year mutual option to renew, at a rental rate of $36,000.00 per year. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01441 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional services contract with CSRS, Inc. for Disaster Recovery Grant Management and Administration so as to increase the amount from $1,450,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,832,000, extend the contract time through March 31, 2018, and appropriating $382,000 for said purpose. By Finance Director and Transportation & Drainage Director .
17-01451 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with HNTB, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Stormwater Master Plan project, being City-Parish Project No. 1-DR-CI-0022 in an amount not to exceed $530,000.00. (Account No. 1000-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-647900-40000). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01452 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with the Elm Grove Garden Dr. Pedestrian Improvements project, being City-Parish Project No. 17-SW-US-0029. Funding for the project, under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), will be through an 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum federal share of $500,000 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. The parish will assume full responsibility for the required 20% local match; for the design engineering; for construction administration and testing; for managing and maintaining the project; and for any legal liability incurred as a result of the project. GLP3 funding for the local cost share will be included in the 2019 budget. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01453 Amending and re-adopting Ordinance 16101, known as the solid waste user fee ordinance, adopted October 28, 2015 so as to amend Section III (User Fees For Collection and Disposal-Established) effective January 1, 2018; and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith and to provide the effect thereof. By Finance & Environmental Services Director.
17-01455 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a five year time contract commencing March 1, 2018 with BFI Waste Services, LLC d/b/a Republic Services of Baton Rouge, for collection and transportation of garbage, trash, and other waste materials from residential dwellings, multi-family units and governmental agencies at the rate of $13.45 per unit with an annual increase of 2% per year beginning in year two of the contract and collection, processing and marketing of curbside recyclables for residential dwellings within East Baton Rouge Parish at the rate of $3.09 per household with an annual increase of 2.5% per year beginning in year two of the contract. By Director of Environmental Services.
17-01454 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute two five year extensions to the contract with Waste Management of Louisiana, LLC, for operation and maintenance of the North Landfill, with effective date of February 1, 2019. By Director of Environmental Services.
17-01459 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a five year time contract commencing March 1, 2018 with LA Waste and Consulting, Inc., for maintenance, repair and distribution of City-Parish owned wheeled refuse carts within East Baton Rouge Parish at the rate of $0.36 per month for in service carts and $0.22 per month for inventoried carts. By Director of Environmental Services.
17-01456 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation, Southern University A&M College System, State of Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, and Louisiana Board of Regents to replace the bridge/box of F Street and H Street with precast boxes and stabilize the slopes and and further authorize the appropriation of $187,000.00 for the city's portion of match from account 4620-0000-33-0000-0000-0000-000000-479100. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01458 Amending the 2017 current expense budget for the Pride Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $242,000 for the purchase of a new Fire truck from the District’s Fund Balance-Unassigned. (Budget Supplement No. 8616). By Pride Fire Chief.
97. 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 (Adjudicated for 2010 taxes) Bids Received: 10/18/2017 High Bidder: Sylvia W. Hamilton - $5,900.00 Intended Use: Keep clean 98. 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 High Bidder: Sylvia W. Hamilton - $10,100.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean 99. 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 High Bidder: Sylvia W. Hamilton - $8,700.00 Intended Use: Build/rent 100. 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 High Bidder: Sylvia W. Hamilton - $21,000.00 Intended Use: Fix up to rent
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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 No information received 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 appeared on the agenda for July 26, 2017 and was deferred from July 26, 2017 and August 23, 2017 Council Meetings.
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 No information received This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item appeared on the agenda for July 26, 2017 and was deferred from the July 26, 2017 and August 23, 2017 Council Meetings.
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 Brandon Williams This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item appeared on the agenda for July 26, 2017 and was deferred from July 26, 2017 and August 23, 2017 Council Meetings.
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 Todd Mann This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item appeared on the agenda for July 26, 2017 and was deferred from the July 26, 2017 and August 23, 2017 Council Meetings.
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 Rusty Golden This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item appeared on the agenda for July 26, 2017 and was deferred from the July 26, 2017 and August 23, 2017 Council Meetings.
106. 17-01460 ROOF REPAIR, LABOR AND EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS CITY PARISH BUILDINGS Project Number: A14-0875 Original Estimated Cost: $ 75,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 170120 Account Number: 1000-7800-10-7803-0000-0000-000000-643500 Council Award Date: Contractor: E CORNELL MALONE CORPORATON Change Order Number: 1 Change Order Amount: $ 20,000.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 74,999.60 Net Previous Changes: $ New Contract Amount: $ 94,999.60 Description: ROOF REPAIR, LABOR AND EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS CITY PARISH BUILDINGS Why Required: ADDITIONAL ROOF REPAIRS NEEDED AT THE ARTS COUNCIL BUILDING AND VARIOUS CITY PARISH BUILDINGS DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER WHICH HAS CAUSED MAJOR LEAKS TO BE REPAIRED. Cover Letter 107. 17-01501 Multiple Pump Stations - Highland Road - Kenilworth Parkway Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0009 Original Estimated Cost: $ 15,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 141281 Account Number: 441.7578323.752400.6087366; 443.7578323.752400.6087366; Council Award Date: 6/25/2014 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Six Change Order Amount: $ 40,806.19 Original Contract Amount: $ 19,578,765.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,939,979.18 New Contract Amount: $ 21,559,550.37 Description: New lump sum items for additional work, final adjustment of quantities, and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project.
108. 17-01499 North Wastewater Treatment Plant Odor Hood Assembly Project Number: 16-TP-UF-0036 Account Number: 411.7070433.653160.0000000 Council Award Date: 1/25/2017 Contractor: Spinks Construction, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 200,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 264,000.00 Total Change Orders: (None): $ 0.00 Final Cost: $ 264,000.00 Days Allocated: 120 Days Used: 91 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 109. 17-01502 Multiple Pump Stations - Highland Road - Kenilworth Parkway Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0009 Account Number: 441.7578323.752400.6087366; 443.7578323.752400.6087366; Council Award Date: 6/25/2014 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 15,400,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 19,578,765.00 Total Change Orders: (Six): $ 1,980,785.37 Final Cost: $ 21,559,550.37 Days Allocated: 1043 Days Used: 1040 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 110. 17-01484 CITY HALL ELEVATOR #8 REPAIR CONTRACT# A15-0400 MAINTENANCE OF ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS & DUMBWAITERS Project: RQ041262 FILE: 17-02758 Account: 1000-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200-40000 Estimate: $91,840.00 *Local **In State BID TAB SHEET Cover Letter 111. 17-01488 Terminal Building Restroom Renovations (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport) Project: A0052 Account: 5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000-000000-647200-A0052 9800000052-5821000000-0000000000-647200 Estimate: $550,000.00 *Local **In State Miremont-Schoonmaker Construction Co., LLC $ 643,000.00 Capitol Construction, LLC. $ 665,200.00 Law Industries $ 679,000.00 J. Reed Construction, Inc. $ 784,700.00 Cover Letter 112. 17-01498 Central Consolidated Pump Stations Odor Control Project: 09-PS-MS-035A Account: 80872-5110000004-SSO2RC0018-653400; 80872-5441000004-SSO2RC0018-653400 Estimate: $184,500.00 *Local **In State *NCMC, LLC $ 220,234.00 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $ 225,997.00 **The Lemoine Company, LLC $ 232,300.00 **Volute, Inc. $ 255,800.00
17-01118 Requesting a report from the Office of Community Development on the required return of $1.3 million – $1.5 million in federal funds and the source of those funds. By Councilwoman Banks. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE AUGUST 23, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
114. 17-01119 Requesting a report from the Office of Community Development on the expenditure of the $11 million in HUD grant funds that were allocated to the City-Parish and then delegated to the State of Louisiana, including a report on the time-line of the transfer, the qualifications of victims to receive funds, and the amount that has been paid to flood victims. By Councilwoman Banks. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE AUGUST 23, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME cover letter 115. 17-01120 Requesting a report from the Office of Community Development on the structure of the department, including a list and description of the grants received from 2014-2017 by the department, the current fund balances, and the programs that the department operates. By Councilwoman Banks. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE AUGUST 23, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01507 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and South Central Planning & Development Commission of provide building plan review services for the Department of Development, Permit and Inspection Division. This agreement will assist in minimizing response time and improve customer services by offering permit applicants an expedited option as well as supplementing in-house staff with plan review services on an as-needed basis. By Director of Development. Reason for emergency: For more than two years now, personnel shortages at the permit office combined with consistently high volumes of permit submittals, have created lengthy plan review times resulting in delays in the issuance of both residential and commercial building permits. Timely approval and implementation of the proposed agreement will offer much needed relief to the construction industry as well as to permit office personnel. ADJOURNMENT
17-01385 Establishing a committee and appointing members to conduct a national search for the Director of Aviation and to report to the Metropolitan all qualified applicants with a recommendation by the committee of at least three applicants. By Councilwoman Freiberg.
ADJOURNMENT
Oct 25, 2017 Metropolitan Council
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Presentations and Special Recognition
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
17-01500 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 11, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
INTRODUCTIONS SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01487 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept the Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to assist high risk youth and their families by promoting resiliency and equity in communities that have experienced civil unrest through implementing evidence-based violence prevention, community engagement, and linkages to behavioral health services. By Office of the Mayor President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 cover letter resolution 3. 17-01509 Amending Title 13 (Criminal Law), Section 1017 (Possession of hypodermic needles and syringes) to add an exception from the provisions of the ordinance for persons acting as employees or volunteers of an organization, including a nonprofit community-based organization, local health department provides needle and syringe exchange services to prevent and reduce the transmission of communicable diseases. By Councilman Cole and Councilwoman Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 cover memo 4. 17-01510 A resolution of support and approval for an Industrial Tax Exemption for Tin Roof Brewing Co. By Councilman Wilson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 5. 17-01465 Denise Elaine Hicks Lockett 2255 Richmond Street, Lot 62 Bolwood Acres Subdivision - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 6. 17-01466 Crosswalk Realty Investment, LLC 268 Elmer Avenue, Lot P, Square 49 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 17-01467 Brenda J. Spruel 6132 Wright Drive, Lot 16 Mickens Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 17-01468 Wilmer Hardy Miller And Lisa S. Miller 5018 Packard Street (House & Rear Shed), Lot 45+, Square 20 Fortune Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 17-01469 Marcus Lavon Haynes And Elena Leachim Butler-Haynes 4354 Jefferson Avenue, Lot 7, Square 25 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 17-01470 The Estate Of Sam Brooks, Jr. And The Estate Of Corine C. Brooks 2715 Washington Avenue (House & Rear Garage), Lot 8, Square 13 Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 17-01471 Posey Donaldson, Jr., Leona Scott Collier, & Eva Mae Williams Johnson 935 West McKinley Street, Lot 41, Square 110 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-01485 Amanda F. Edwards, Bernadette E. Edwards, Moses E. Edwards, Jr. and April Young Hui Kim 311 East Washington Street, Lot 17, Square 1 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 13. 17-01489 Lot: 43+, Square 27 Subdivision: Fortune Applicant: Elliot Drewery Address: Cadillac Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,060.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,700.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,537.10 (Adjudicated for 1993 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 14. 17-01490 Lot: 18, Square 3 Subdivision: White Plains Applicant: Elliot Drewery Address: Enterprise Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 9,800.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,285.49 (Adjudicated for 2009 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 15. 17-01491 Lot: 10+, Square 16 Subdivision: Scotland Addition Applicant: Robert and Sharon Florida Address: Plover Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 2,120.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 7,987.74 (Adjudicated for 1989 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 16. 17-01492 Lot: 14+, Square 16 Subdivision: Scotland Addition Applicant: Robert and Sharon Florida Address: 2540 Plover Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,246.11 (Adjudicated for 1997 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 17. 17-01495 Lot: Lot 25-A, Square 37 Subdivision: University Place Applicant: Robert and Sharon Florida Address: Avenue C Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 5,873.92 (Adjudicated for 1990 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 18. 17-01496 Lot: 8, Square 89 Subdivision: North Baton Rouge Applicant: Oliver Moore, III Address: Rosenwald Road Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 611.54 (Adjudicated for 2004 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 19. 17-01497 Lot: 29, Square 44 Subdivision: Fortune Applicant: Tim McNeely, Sr. Address: Packard Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 50.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,291.88 (Adjudicated for 1987 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 20. 17-01461 RV-13-17 Paul Pauline Estate Revocation A request to revoke a 15 foot drainage servitude, located south of George O'Neal Road and east of Jones Creek Road, on Tract 1-A-1-C-1 of the Paul Pauline Estate (Council District 8 - Amoroso) 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 November 15, 2017 Map Zoning Map Aerial Map LONO from Dept of Development 21. 17-01462 PA-18-17 16200-16300 UND Perkins Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood (RN) to Employment Center (EC) on property located on the south side of Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, on Tract B-1 of the Lee and Mary Johnson 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 land use across Perkins Road COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 This is related to 90-17 Application Staff Report 22. 17-01463 Case 90-17 16200-16300 UND Perkins Road To rezone from Rural (R) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located on the south side of Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, on Tract B-1 of the Lee and Mary Johnson 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, 7-0 This is related to PA-18-17 Application Staff Report 23. 17-01464 Case 76-17 2200-2300 UND Balis Drive To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Two Family Residential District (A2.9) on property located on the east side of Balis Drive and north of Bawell Street, on Lot 7-A of the Wells Place Subdivision. Section 95, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to November 13 carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 15, 2017 Application 24. 17-01472 Case 79-17 Energy Park To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Industrial (M1) on property located to the southeast side of Highland Road, between Airline Highway and Interstate 10. Section 54 and 55, 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 being compatible with surrounding uses and conforming to UDC requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 The Planning Commission is initiating rezoning on this commercial subdivision created prior to 1994 as directed by Metro Council. Staff Report 25. 17-01475 Case 81-17 Shenandoah Business Park, (3655, 3855, 3885, 3895, 3915, 3935, 3955, 3975, 4011, 4000-4100 UND, 4200-4300 UND O’Neal Lane) To rezone from Rural (R) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located on the east side of O’Neal Lane, between Magnolia Trace Parkway and King Bradford Drive. Section 22 and 53, T7S, 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 being compatible with surrounding uses and conforming to UDC requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 The Planning Commission is initiating rezoning on this commercial subdivision created prior to 1994 as directed by Metro Council. Staff Report 26. 17-01476 Case 82-17 Shenandoah Business Park, (4757 and 4851 O’Neal Lane and 16007 George O’Neal Road) To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC3) on property located to the east side of O’Neal Lane, at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of O’Neal Lane and George O’Neal Road, on Tracts R-1, R-2, R-3-A-1, R-3-B, and R-3-A-2 of Shenandoah Business Park. Section 53, T7S, 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 being compatible with surrounding uses and conforming to UDC requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 The Planning Commission is initiating rezoning on this commercial subdivision created prior to 1994 as directed by Metro Council. Staff Report 27. 17-01477 Case 83-17 Wellington Park To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC2) on property located to the east side of South Sherwood Forest Boulevard, along Bricksome, Justice, Sunray Avenues, and Brakley Drive. Section 48 and 77, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8 - Amoroso) 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, 7-0 The Planning Commission is initiating rezoning on this commercial subdivision created prior to 1994 as directed by Metro Council. Staff Report 28. 17-01478 Case 84-17 8899 Greenwell Springs Road To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1), Light Commercial (C1), and Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Resturant) (CAB1) to Light Commercial (LC2) on property located on the north side of Greenwell Springs Road, west of Joor Road, on Lot 11 of the Sunny Brook Farms Property. Section 48, 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 15, 2017 Application Staff Report 29. 17-01479 Case 85-17 5600-5700 UND Hollywood-Greenwell Street To rezone from Single Family Residential (A2) to Light Commercial (LC2) on property located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of McClelland Drive and Hollywood-Greenwell Crossover, on Lot 0.6 AC, of the KD Smith Tract. Section 51, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to November 13 carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 15, 2017 Application 30. 17-01480 Case 86-17 10730 Goodwood and 1020 Marlbrook Drive To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Rural (R) on property located at the south side of Goodwood Boulevard, west of Marlbrook Drive, on a portion of Lot A-1 called Schools-East Baton Rouge Parish and a portion of a Lot called DPW Sewer Pump STA. Section 86, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to November 13 carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 15, 2017 Application 31. 17-01481 Case 87-17 541 and 555 East Airport Avenue To rezone from Transition (B1) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the east side of East Airport Avenue, at Independence Boulevard, on Lot 26 and 27 of the Goodwood Acres Subdivision. Section 83, 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 15, 2017 Application Staff Report 32. 17-01482 Case 88-17 16288 Florida Boulevard To rezone from Rural (R) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located on the south side of Florida Boulevard, east of O’Neal Lane, on Lot Y-3-A-1, formerly called the W.H. Turnley Tract, now called the J.G. and D. of B.R., Inc. Property. Section 73, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 4 - Wilson) 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 November 15, 2017 Application Staff Report 33. 17-01483 Case 91-17 10955 North Mall Drive To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) and Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (CAB1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bars and Lounges) (CAB2) on property located on the east side of North Mall Drive, south of Interstate 10, on a portion of Tract D-2 of Siegen Park Mall. Section 48, 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 15, 2017 Application Staff Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 34. 17-01117 Amending the Preliminary Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2018 submitted by the Mayor-President; and adopting the Final Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2018. By: Mayor-President. By Mayor-President. (Must be recessed to the December 12, 2017 Council Meeting) Legislation Budget item 35. 17-01473 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 26, 2017 at Original 080 of Bundle 12842 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Anthanette Marie Wallace” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9769 (7135 Poinsettia Drive (House and Rear Shed); Lot 13, Fairlane Subdivision). By Councilwoman Erika L. Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Supporting Documentation 36. 17-01486 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Bythella Wesley v. East Baton Rouge City and Parish through its Mayor-President Melvin Holden, Jr., and Joseph F. Stribling”, Suit No. 637,613, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court in the amount of $30,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,080.63, for a total amount of $31,080.63, 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 Roderick A. James of Morris Bart, LLC). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Supporting Documentation 37. 17-01493 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on September 15, 2017, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Curtis Lee Bell" - Condemnation Proceeding No.9763 (6072 Landis Drive; Lot 210, Fairlane Subdivision). By Councilwoman Erika L. Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Supporting Documentation 38. 17-01503 Requesting the Planning Commission to study possible amendments to Chapter 4 of the Unified Development Code to consider requiring open space areas in subdivisions proposing lots less than one acre in size and to limit the impervious surface on site plans for developments that would otherwise be exempt from stormwater requirements. By Councilman Hudson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 cover memo 39. 17-01504 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. to provide engineering services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having CityParish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-OIO, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $90,000.00. (Account No. 4304-7100-30-7120-7150-0000-000000-653000- 9217100027-4304-00006xx-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 40. 17-01506 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Lighting Agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development in connection with State Project No. H.012422, Federal Aid Project No. 1-1.012422, 1-110 Interchange modification @ Terrace, City of Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge Parish. This includes ownership and all liability and responsibility including all future maintenance and operation cost. (Account No. 7100-7140-7141-642000; 7100-7140-7141-647900). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 41. 17-01508 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to execute the Mowing and Litter Pickup Maintenance Agreement beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018, between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development. By Director of Maintenance. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 8, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents Council Memo and Backup Documents
42. 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 and July 26, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 43. 17-01327 Associated Investors of Baton Rouge, LLC 2069 Cedarcrest Avenue (House Damaged by Vehicle); Lot 261-A Cedarcrest Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson This item was deferred from October 11, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 44. 17-01397 Willie Johnson, Alonzo Johnson, Sr., Ida J. Smith, Alvin Johnson, and Freddie Johnson 1092 East Buchanan Street, Lot 24+, Square 45 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 45. 17-01400 Emerson Jerome Bennett, Jr., Quentin Thomas Ellis, Wilson V. Ellis, Jennifer Ellis, Pearl Ellis, Lula Ellis Webster, and the Estate of Samuel Claiborne Ellis 16935 Charlton Road, Lot C-1 Hunt, T. Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Inspector's Report 46. 17-01401 Gordon Wayne Musson, Thomas Glen Musson, Paul Allen Musson, and Sidney Eugene Musson 23632 Edwards Road (House and Rear Shed), Lot 4-A Brown, George Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 47. 17-01402 Thomas Glen Musson 23642 Edwards Road, Lot 4-A Brown, George Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 48. 17-01403 Gerald P. Coleman 2730 Curtis Street, Lot 4, Square 10 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 49. 17-01404 Puro M. Cabrera and Araceli R. Cabrera 4632 Ritterman Avenue (House, Rear Garage, & Front Carport), Lot 23 Foster Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 50. 17-01405 Ruth Brown Cannon, Lula H. Wilson, Mary H. Wilson, Lillie P. Marion, Richard Knighten, Shedrick Holloman, Connis Holloman, John Harrell Holloman, Woodrow Robinson, Frank Robinson, and Edith Staples 1707 North 44th Street, Lot 1, Square 25 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 51. 17-01406 Beall Properties, LLC 6373 Osborne Avenue, Lot 312 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 52. 17-01407 Nyokee Butler Crawford 1164 West Roosevelt Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 16, Square 164 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 53. 17-01408 Charles Leo Cook and Joan D. Cook 1005 Arcadia Drive (Rear Shed Only), Lot 201 Mayfair Park Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Picture Picture Inspector's Report 54. 17-01409 The Estate of Mary Belle Henderson Neylon 559 Elmer Avenue, Pt. of Lot 123 Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 55. 17-01410 Joe Livous, Jr. and Nola Mae Bizzie Livous 1923 75th Avenue, Lot 3+ and East 1/2 of 2, Square 28 Bank Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 56. 17-01411 Bennie James Robertson, Arthur Leon Robertson, Jr., Leroy Robertson, Elvis Robertson, and Larry Robertson 9812 Elm Grove Garden Drive, Portion of Lot 12 Elm Grove Garden Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 57. 17-01412 James Herbert Courtney and Nancy Baird Courtney 11789 Stan Avenue, Lot 470 Forest Oaks Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Picture Inspector's Report 58. 17-01414 Milk Products LLC 4743 Florida Boulevard, Lot: Sec 3, Square: WD 1, 2.07 Acres (Property ID No. 528943) - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 59. 17-01415 Lloyd Baptiste and Mary Veronica Spencer Baptiste 3647 Webb Drive, Lot 19, Square 1 Babin Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 60. 17-01416 Samuel Butler 1787 North 48th Street, Lot 27, Square 30 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 61. 17-01417 Ben Ross, Jr. 2835 Jefferson Avenue, Lot 4, Square 15 Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 62. 17-01418 Lillie H. Womack 6539 Village Street, Lot 3+ (Lots 3 & 4 Resub of Lot 20) Monte Sano Highland Farms - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
17-01383 Appointing Ralph Hennessy as Director of Aviation for the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District. By Councilman Welch. Legislation cover letter
17-01385 Establishing a committee and appointing members to conduct a national search for the Director of Aviation and to report to the Metropolitan all qualified applicants with a recommendation by the committee of at least three applicants. By Councilwoman Freiberg.
17-01384 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the License and Naming Agreement with Raising Cane's Restaurants, LLC, to clarify responsibilities with regard to signage and to increase the initial term of the agreement by one year. By Mayor-President.
17-01387 A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $4,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Note, Series 2017, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel.
17-01391 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Jurran Wyman, et al v. Corporal Hilton Riley, et al,” Suit No.: 601,116, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $32,500.00, plus court costs in the amount of $69.00 for a total amount of $32,569.00; and appropriating $32,569.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of Record is Donald R. Dobbins of Donald R. Dobbins & Associates, LLC). By Parish Attorney.
17-01394 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “William Gladney, Jr., et al vs. Aaron Lyons, et al”, Suit No. 645,823, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $100,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $893.34, for a total amount of $100,893.34; and appropriating $100,893.34 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of Record is Don Deboisblanc of The Law Offices of Donald F. Deboisblanc & Associates and Steve Lozes of Lozes & Lozes). By Parish Attorney.
17-01395 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Pauline Brown vs. Randall Cunningham, et al”, Suit No. 646,907, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $34,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $316.00, for a total amount of $34,316.00, 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 Carl E. Babin of Carl E. Babin, APLC). By Parish Attorney.
17-01413 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a carry forward balance of 2016 grant year funds 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 $380,123 to provide for equipment, supplies and repairs 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 aged 3 to 5 years old; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
17-01419 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and other related transfer documents with Ochsner Clinic Foundation, to accept the transfer of property, servitudes and services and to transfer property in return in exchange for the granting of transferable sewer impact fee credits. By Director of Environmental Services.
17-01421 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an Amendment to the Waste Water Treatment Operational Agreement with Harveston Wastewater Treatment District to allow for temporary or permanent connection to the City-Parish and East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission facilities, provide for the payment of sewer impact and sewer user fees and other related matters. By Director of Environmental Services.
17-01426 Amending Title 6 (Public Health), Chapter 4 (Disposal of Garbage and Other Waste Matter) of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to amend the penalties for violations of the sections prohibiting the accumulation of junk, trash, and debris. By Councilman Watson and Councilman Cole.
17-01427 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services agreement with National Alliance Security Agency, Inc. for security guard services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, in the amount of $90,000 for a twelve month period beginning November 1, 2017 and ending October 31, 2018. By Library Director.
17-01429 Amending Chapter 15 (Floodways, Floodplains, Drainage, and Water Quality) of the Unified Development Code of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to require new developments to plan for a twenty-five year storm and to increase floodplain storage by 10%. By Councilman Hudson and Councilwoman Green.
17-01431 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract for engineering services with Bonton Associates LLC in connection with the update of the closure/post closure cost estimate and useful life of the North Landfill for a fee not to exceed $41,813.96 (Account No. 461.7060423.643540). By Environmental Services Director.
17-01432 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with the Baton Rouge BikeShare Program project, being City-Parish Project No. 17-SW-US-0028. Funding for the project, under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), will be through an 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum federal share of $593,904 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. The parish will assume full responsibility for the required 20% local match; for the design engineering; for construction administration and testing; for managing and maintaining the project; and for any legal liability incurred as a result of the project. (Account No. 337.7520362.653500.5985116). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01433 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with York Risk Services to provide Worker's Compensation Claims Administration and Case Management Services as a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) for the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana employees beginning January 1, 2018. By Parish Attorney.
17-01434 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with the Downtown Greenway Louisiana Connector project, being City-Parish Project No. 17-SW-US-0026. Funding for the project, under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), will be through an 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum federal share of $100,000 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. The parish will assume full responsibility for the required 20% local match; for the design engineering; for construction administration and testing; for managing and maintaining the project; and for any legal liability incurred as a result of the project. (Account No. 345.7546025.652300.8080300). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01437 Authorization to appropriate $118,800 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments/Maintenance & Operations Account (5810-0000-00-0000-0000—000000-100005 - to be placed in the Terminal Building Bathroom Renovations Account (5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000-000000-647200-A0052). By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01438 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 for the Runway 13-31 RSA/RPZ Improvements Phase I in the amount of $6,555,556.00; and Authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: (Federal - $5,900,000; State - $655,556.00; Total $6,555,556.00). By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01439 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a request for Capital Outlay Funding for fiscal year 2018-2019 for the General Aviation Development Project (Airport Aviation Business Park Planning & Construction) in the amount of $1,000,000.00. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01440 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, for 10% state match in the amount of $20,985.00 for the Public Access Drive South End Project. (Funding Source: Local - $188,864.00; State - 10% $20,985.00; Total - $209,849.00). By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01442 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, for 10% state match in the amount of $74,380.00 for the Terminal Building Restroom Renovation Project. (Funding Source: Local - $669,420.00; State - 10% $74,380.00; Total $743,800.00). By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01443 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, for 10% state match in the amount of $50,000 for a Cell Phone Lot. (Funding Source: Local $450,000; State: 10% $50,000.00; Total: $500,000.00). By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01444 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to the lease agreement with Gulfwide Aviation, LLC, to extend the lease term twelve (12) years from November 30, 2017 to September 30, 2029, contingent on tenant constructing at least $150,000 - $200,000 worth of improvements to the facility. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01445 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office to lease a building and 4.08 acres of land located at 8686 General Chennault Drive, for a period of twenty (20) years, with one (1), ten (10) year mutual option to renew, at a rental rate of $36,000.00 per year. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01441 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional services contract with CSRS, Inc. for Disaster Recovery Grant Management and Administration so as to increase the amount from $1,450,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,832,000, extend the contract time through March 31, 2018, and appropriating $382,000 for said purpose. By Finance Director and Transportation & Drainage Director .
17-01451 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with HNTB, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Stormwater Master Plan project, being City-Parish Project No. 1-DR-CI-0022 in an amount not to exceed $530,000.00. (Account No. 1000-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-647900-40000). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01452 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with the Elm Grove Garden Dr. Pedestrian Improvements project, being City-Parish Project No. 17-SW-US-0029. Funding for the project, under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), will be through an 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum federal share of $500,000 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. The parish will assume full responsibility for the required 20% local match; for the design engineering; for construction administration and testing; for managing and maintaining the project; and for any legal liability incurred as a result of the project. GLP3 funding for the local cost share will be included in the 2019 budget. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01453 Amending and re-adopting Ordinance 16101, known as the solid waste user fee ordinance, adopted October 28, 2015 so as to amend Section III (User Fees For Collection and Disposal-Established) effective January 1, 2018; and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith and to provide the effect thereof. By Finance & Environmental Services Director.
17-01455 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a five year time contract commencing March 1, 2018 with BFI Waste Services, LLC d/b/a Republic Services of Baton Rouge, for collection and transportation of garbage, trash, and other waste materials from residential dwellings, multi-family units and governmental agencies at the rate of $13.45 per unit with an annual increase of 2% per year beginning in year two of the contract and collection, processing and marketing of curbside recyclables for residential dwellings within East Baton Rouge Parish at the rate of $3.09 per household with an annual increase of 2.5% per year beginning in year two of the contract. By Director of Environmental Services.
17-01454 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute two five year extensions to the contract with Waste Management of Louisiana, LLC, for operation and maintenance of the North Landfill, with effective date of February 1, 2019. By Director of Environmental Services.
17-01459 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a five year time contract commencing March 1, 2018 with LA Waste and Consulting, Inc., for maintenance, repair and distribution of City-Parish owned wheeled refuse carts within East Baton Rouge Parish at the rate of $0.36 per month for in service carts and $0.22 per month for inventoried carts. By Director of Environmental Services.
17-01456 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation, Southern University A&M College System, State of Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, and Louisiana Board of Regents to replace the bridge/box of F Street and H Street with precast boxes and stabilize the slopes and and further authorize the appropriation of $187,000.00 for the city's portion of match from account 4620-0000-33-0000-0000-0000-000000-479100. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01458 Amending the 2017 current expense budget for the Pride Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $242,000 for the purchase of a new Fire truck from the District’s Fund Balance-Unassigned. (Budget Supplement No. 8616). By Pride Fire Chief.
97. 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 (Adjudicated for 2010 taxes) Bids Received: 10/18/2017 High Bidder: Sylvia W. Hamilton - $5,900.00 Intended Use: Keep clean 98. 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 High Bidder: Sylvia W. Hamilton - $10,100.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean 99. 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 High Bidder: Sylvia W. Hamilton - $8,700.00 Intended Use: Build/rent 100. 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 High Bidder: Sylvia W. Hamilton - $21,000.00 Intended Use: Fix up to rent
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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 No information received 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 appeared on the agenda for July 26, 2017 and was deferred from July 26, 2017 and August 23, 2017 Council Meetings.
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 No information received This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item appeared on the agenda for July 26, 2017 and was deferred from the July 26, 2017 and August 23, 2017 Council Meetings.
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 Brandon Williams This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item appeared on the agenda for July 26, 2017 and was deferred from July 26, 2017 and August 23, 2017 Council Meetings.
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 Todd Mann This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item appeared on the agenda for July 26, 2017 and was deferred from the July 26, 2017 and August 23, 2017 Council Meetings.
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 Rusty Golden This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 Council meeting. Due to expiration of time at the June 28, 2017, this item appeared on the agenda for July 26, 2017 and was deferred from the July 26, 2017 and August 23, 2017 Council Meetings.
106. 17-01460 ROOF REPAIR, LABOR AND EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS CITY PARISH BUILDINGS Project Number: A14-0875 Original Estimated Cost: $ 75,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 170120 Account Number: 1000-7800-10-7803-0000-0000-000000-643500 Council Award Date: Contractor: E CORNELL MALONE CORPORATON Change Order Number: 1 Change Order Amount: $ 20,000.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 74,999.60 Net Previous Changes: $ New Contract Amount: $ 94,999.60 Description: ROOF REPAIR, LABOR AND EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS CITY PARISH BUILDINGS Why Required: ADDITIONAL ROOF REPAIRS NEEDED AT THE ARTS COUNCIL BUILDING AND VARIOUS CITY PARISH BUILDINGS DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER WHICH HAS CAUSED MAJOR LEAKS TO BE REPAIRED. Cover Letter 107. 17-01501 Multiple Pump Stations - Highland Road - Kenilworth Parkway Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0009 Original Estimated Cost: $ 15,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 141281 Account Number: 441.7578323.752400.6087366; 443.7578323.752400.6087366; Council Award Date: 6/25/2014 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Six Change Order Amount: $ 40,806.19 Original Contract Amount: $ 19,578,765.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,939,979.18 New Contract Amount: $ 21,559,550.37 Description: New lump sum items for additional work, final adjustment of quantities, and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project.
108. 17-01499 North Wastewater Treatment Plant Odor Hood Assembly Project Number: 16-TP-UF-0036 Account Number: 411.7070433.653160.0000000 Council Award Date: 1/25/2017 Contractor: Spinks Construction, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 200,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 264,000.00 Total Change Orders: (None): $ 0.00 Final Cost: $ 264,000.00 Days Allocated: 120 Days Used: 91 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 109. 17-01502 Multiple Pump Stations - Highland Road - Kenilworth Parkway Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0009 Account Number: 441.7578323.752400.6087366; 443.7578323.752400.6087366; Council Award Date: 6/25/2014 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 15,400,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 19,578,765.00 Total Change Orders: (Six): $ 1,980,785.37 Final Cost: $ 21,559,550.37 Days Allocated: 1043 Days Used: 1040 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 110. 17-01484 CITY HALL ELEVATOR #8 REPAIR CONTRACT# A15-0400 MAINTENANCE OF ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS & DUMBWAITERS Project: RQ041262 FILE: 17-02758 Account: 1000-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200-40000 Estimate: $91,840.00 *Local **In State BID TAB SHEET Cover Letter 111. 17-01488 Terminal Building Restroom Renovations (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport) Project: A0052 Account: 5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000-000000-647200-A0052 9800000052-5821000000-0000000000-647200 Estimate: $550,000.00 *Local **In State Miremont-Schoonmaker Construction Co., LLC $ 643,000.00 Capitol Construction, LLC. $ 665,200.00 Law Industries $ 679,000.00 J. Reed Construction, Inc. $ 784,700.00 Cover Letter 112. 17-01498 Central Consolidated Pump Stations Odor Control Project: 09-PS-MS-035A Account: 80872-5110000004-SSO2RC0018-653400; 80872-5441000004-SSO2RC0018-653400 Estimate: $184,500.00 *Local **In State *NCMC, LLC $ 220,234.00 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $ 225,997.00 **The Lemoine Company, LLC $ 232,300.00 **Volute, Inc. $ 255,800.00
17-01118 Requesting a report from the Office of Community Development on the required return of $1.3 million – $1.5 million in federal funds and the source of those funds. By Councilwoman Banks. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE AUGUST 23, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
114. 17-01119 Requesting a report from the Office of Community Development on the expenditure of the $11 million in HUD grant funds that were allocated to the City-Parish and then delegated to the State of Louisiana, including a report on the time-line of the transfer, the qualifications of victims to receive funds, and the amount that has been paid to flood victims. By Councilwoman Banks. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE AUGUST 23, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME cover letter 115. 17-01120 Requesting a report from the Office of Community Development on the structure of the department, including a list and description of the grants received from 2014-2017 by the department, the current fund balances, and the programs that the department operates. By Councilwoman Banks. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE AUGUST 23, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01507 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and South Central Planning & Development Commission of provide building plan review services for the Department of Development, Permit and Inspection Division. This agreement will assist in minimizing response time and improve customer services by offering permit applicants an expedited option as well as supplementing in-house staff with plan review services on an as-needed basis. By Director of Development. Reason for emergency: For more than two years now, personnel shortages at the permit office combined with consistently high volumes of permit submittals, have created lengthy plan review times resulting in delays in the issuance of both residential and commercial building permits. Timely approval and implementation of the proposed agreement will offer much needed relief to the construction industry as well as to permit office personnel. ADJOURNMENT
17-01385 Establishing a committee and appointing members to conduct a national search for the Director of Aviation and to report to the Metropolitan all qualified applicants with a recommendation by the committee of at least three applicants. By Councilwoman Freiberg.
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