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Adoption and Approval of Minutes
17-01578 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Zoning Meeting of October 18, 2017 and Regular Council Meeting of October 25, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01572 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an extension to the agreement between the City-Parish and the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. through December 31, 2018 for the cost of inspecting private sewage treatment system in the Comite Watershed of East Baton Rouge Parish and appropriating $33,280 for said purpose. This agreement will reimburse the City-Parish an additional $33,280 for the 2018 calendar year at a rate of $20.00 per hour (B.S. 8452). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Comite Watershed Agenda Item 3. 17-01582 Amending the 2017 current expense budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $18,220 from the District’s - Fund Balance Unassigned for the construction of Station #42. (B.S. 8621). By Chaneyville Fire Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Supporting Documentation 4.17-01586 Appointing the Metropolitan Council designee to the Mayor’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program Review Committee. By Councilman Wilson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 cover memo CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS Page 2 5.17-01559 Annie Bell Ghoram and Eddie Ewing 1142 Jordan Street, Lot 7, Square 1 Highland Terrace Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 6.17-01560 Leonidas Umana Herrera, III 8898 Greenwell Springs Road (House & Rear Garage), Tract in Sec. 49, T1E, Meas. 160 Ft. Front along South Side of Greenwell Strings Rd X 200 Ft. (Property No. 1008234) - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7.17-01561 Glim L. Holmes 1976 Rice Drive (House and Rear Garage), Lot 249 Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8.17-01562 Willie Hull and Dale Wesley Sterling 814 North 25th Street (House & Rear Garage Apt.), Lot 9, Square 6 or 306 Abramson Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9.17-01563 Harvest Properties, LLC 1920 Seneca Street (Structure behind 2648 Cedar Ave.), Lot 12 & North 1/2 of Lot 13, Square 8 Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10.17-01564 Jonathan Young 2543 Lobelia Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 4 & 5, Square 8 Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 17-01565 Adair Holdings, LLC 1482 & 1484 Curtis Street, Lot 32, Square 2 Moreco Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-01566 Carlton Hollowell 9981 & 9983 Avenue H, Lot 29-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 17-01567 Carlton Hollowell 9985 & 9987 Avenue H, Lot 30-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 17-01568 Ann Robertson 2672 Jura Street, Lot 8, Square 7 McGrath Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Page 3 15. 17-01569 Ten 11 Properties, L.L.C. 1034 Charles T. Smith Drive, Lot 10, Square 5 (Square 210 or 5) Young Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 16. 17-01548 TA-16-17 Chapter 8, Shooting Ranges, Indoor To revise Section 8.213, Rural District, to permit indoor shooting ranges through a conditional use permit in the Rural zoning district. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff recommends approval, considering the recent approval of Outdoor Shooting Ranges, which pose a greater safety threat to indoor ranges, on Rural-zoned property Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Staff Report 17. 17-01549 TA-17-17 Chapter 16, Roof Signs To repeal and revise Section 16.5.8B, Roof Signs, Standards to modify allowable standards. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the recommendations of the Downtown Design Committee and recognizing the need for larger signs to ensure visibility Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Staff Report 18. 17-01550 TA-18-17 Chapter 10, Downtown Design Overlay To repeal and replace Section 10.102g, Urban Design Overlay District SevenDowntown to reflect more current development standards and revise the area included. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to simplify the Unified Development Code Related to Case 99-17 Staff Report 19. 17-01551 Case 99-17 Urban Design Overlay District Seven – Downtown Design Overlay (UDOD7) To revise the Official Zoning District Map to designate the boundary for UDOD7 on the north side from North Street at the southern right-of-way line, on the south side from North Boulevard at the northern right-of-way line; and from the west side from River Road at the eastern right-of-way line, and to the east side from North T.J. Jemison Boulevard at the western right-of-way line. (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Text Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to TA-18-17 Staff Report 20. 17-01552 Case 89-17 7655 Old Hammond Highway To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (CAB1) on property located on the north side of Old Hammond Highway, east of Jefferson Highway, on a portion of Tract 1-A of the Levi Dillon Tract. Section 91, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Application Staff Report 21. 17-01553 Case 92-17 505, 507, 515, 517 Roselawn Avenue; 504, 506 Live Oak Boulevard To rezone from Light Industrial (M1) to Limited Residential (A3.3) on property located on the west side of Roselawn Avenue, and the east side of Live Oak Boulevard, on Lots 34, 35, 36, 37, 56, and 57, Block 4 of Buffinton Heights Subdivision. Section 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Application Staff Report 22. 17-01554 Case 94-17 9500-9600 UND Perkins Road To rezone from Light Commercial (LC2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (CAB1) on property located west of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on the south side of Perkins Road, to the north side of Hyacinth Avenue, on a portion of Tract C-1- A-3 of the Vito Roppolo Tract. Section 59, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Application Staff Report 23. 17-01555 Case 95-17 11875 Florida Boulevard To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (CAB1) on property located on the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Florida Boulevard and North Little John Drive, on a portion of Tract X, now or formerly called the John C. Bailey and Howard P. Broussard Property. Section 6, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA 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 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Application Staff Report 24. 17-01556 Case 96-17 18367 Perkins Road East To rezone from Light Commercial (LC1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (CAB1) on property located on the north side of Perkins Road East, to the east of Highland Road, on a portion of Tract 6-A-1-B of the Old Home Place Tracts. Section 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 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Application Staff Report 25. 17-01557 Case 97-17 11120 Julia Aubin Lane To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Heavy Commercial (HC2) on property located on the south side of Julia Aubin Lane, to the west of Siegen Lane, on Lot 16-A of the T.L. Aubin and Julia E. Aubin Subdivision. Section 37, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Application Staff Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 26. 17-01558 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Third Amendment to the Agreement with the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for neighborhood rehabilitation, affordable housing and economic development associated with the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program so as to extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2019. By Mayor-President and Office of Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation 27. 17-01570 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Craig Hebert Engineering, LLC, for Professional Services in connection with the City Hall Generator Electrical Design, being City-Parish Project No. 17-ASD-CP-1047, in an amount not to exceed $46,000.00. (Account No. 1000-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200- 40000). By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Cover Letter Other 28. 17-01571 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 6, 2017 at Original 499 of Bundle 12844 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. AAK Properties, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9778 (12646 Jefferson Highway; Lot 21-A, Jeffaire Commercial Park Subdivision). By Councilman Matt Watson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Supporting Documentation 29. 17-01576 Authorizing the Mayor-President through the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Local Area Development Area 21- Employ BR Youth Services to amend the lease agreement with McKinley High School Alumni Association from $66,360 annually, with monthly payments of $5,530.00, for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018, to $85,560 annually, with monthly payments of $7,130, for the period of December 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Workforce Investment Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Cover Letter 30. 17-01579 Authoring the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to execute a supplement agreement to Annual Contract A15-0340 to add an additional $23,232.74 for the Herbicide Application Program for Canals bringing the total of the contract to an amount not to exceed $411,732.74. By Director of Maintenance. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 31. 17-01583 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Contract with SJB Group, LLC for the DBE/ACDBE/SBE Consulting Services for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for the period January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Cover Letter 32. 17-01585 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Contract with Covalent Logic for Advertising, Marketing and Promotional Services for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the period January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Cover Letter 33. 17-01587 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Media & Technology Management Agreement with Pervasive TV, Inc., for a period of ten (10) years to provide Entertainment Network and Video Sponsorship Platforms. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Cover Letter 34. 17-01588 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Michael Baker International to provide Preliminary Design, Design and Bidding services for the South GA Apron Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $615,561.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Cover Letter 35. 17-01590 Authorizing the Mayor-President to extend a contract with Highway Graphics, LLC for the re-striping of City and Parish Roads in the amount of $368,100.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 36. 17-01592 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and Metropolitan Planning Organization in association with Federal Aid/State Project H.011363 Road Rehabilitation Project, Sherwood (Airline Hwy to Old Hammond) (Account No. 147.7210012.647100.2010). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 37. 17-01593 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and Metropolitan Planning Organization in association with State Project No. H.011364/ Federal Aid Project No. H011364 Goodwood Blvd Rehab (Lobdell-Airline) (Account No. 147.7210012.647100.2010). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 38. 17-01594 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between the State of Louisiana Department of Economic Development, the Wilbur Marvin Foundation, the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and the International Business Machines Corporation. By Office of the MayorPresident. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Back-up Document 39. 17-01597 A resolution adopting an open data policy for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Mayor-President and Information Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Memo to Council Draft Resolution
40. 16-00539 MARILYN TA AND THE HA THANH DINH TESTAMENTARY TRUST FOR MARY ANN DIEM HA DINH 3255 Choctaw Drive, Lots 8, 9, & E. 1/2 of 10, Square 15 Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 9, 2016, January 11, 2017, April 12, 2017, June 14, 2017, and August 9, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 41. 17-00927 MMO Group LLC Behind 4428 North Blvd. (Trailer and Rear Shed), Lot 2 Bozeman Tract - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from August 9, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 42. 17-01125 Morrise Mason Price Plain 4766 Sherwood Street; Lot 10 PT +: East 1/2 of Lots 10 & 11, Square 12 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from September 13, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 43. 17-01131 Anthony Leon Gauthier, Betty Gauthier Smith, Alice Gauthier Raby, Brenda Gauthier Ethron, and Raymond Gauthier, Jr. 2547 Barber Street; Lot 52+, Square 17 Pitcher Place Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg This item was deferred from September 13, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 44. 17-01314 Martrell Harris 2241 Gayosa Street; East 1/2 of Lot 7 & 8, Square 2 Edgewood Lawn Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from October 11, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 45. 17-01412 James Herbert Courtney and Nancy Baird Courtney 11789 Stan Avenue, Lot 470 Forest Oaks Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 46. 17-01465 Denise Elaine Hicks Lockett 2255 Richmond Street, Lot 62 Bolwood Acres Subdivision - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 47. 17-01466 Crosswalk Realty Investment, LLC 268 Elmer Avenue, Lot P, Square 49 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 48. 17-01467 Brenda J. Spruel 6132 Wright Drive, Lot 16 Mickens Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 49. 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 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 50. 17-01469 Marcus Lavon Haynes And Elena Leachim Butler-Haynes 4354 Jefferson Avenue, Lot 7, Square 25 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 51. 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 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 52. 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 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 53. 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 Picture Picture Inspector's Report
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. H012422, 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.
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.
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.
17-01510 A resolution of support and approval for an Industrial Tax Exemption for Tin Roof Brewing Co. By Councilman Wilson.
17-01547 Authorizing Council District #6 to donate a surplus computer and accessories to the non-profit organization, Mirror of Grace Outreach. By Council Budget Officer.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
17-01511 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointment or replacement of Kahli Cohran whose term expires December 31, 2017. Current Ballot Kahli Cohran (received letter requesting reappointment)
17-01512 CHANEYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Roger Sanford, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. this is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot
17-01513 EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Rodney Braxton, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot Rodney Braxton (received letter requesting reappointment)
17-01514 EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing James L. Llorens, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot
17-01515 EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Concurring in BRAC’s reappointing or replacing of Van Mayhall, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot
17-01516 EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Concurring in the BRAF’s reappointing or replacing John Noland, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot John Noland Received letter requesting reappointment. (Requires 9 votes)
17-01517 EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Susan Turner, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot Susan Turner (received letter requesting reappointment) (requires 9 votes)
17-01518 GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of reappointing or replacing Larry Powenski, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot Larry Powenski (received letter requesting reappointment)
17-01519 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Lloyd Benson, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Lloyd Benson (received letter requesting reappointment) (requires 9 votes) Richard Bezet Jonathan Blake Rebecca Bond Sandra Davis (received letter requesting reappointment) Norma Hardmon Breanna Smith
17-01520 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Sandra Davis, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Lloyd Benson (received letter requesting reappointment) (requires 9 votes) Richard Bezet Jonathan Blake Rebecca Bond Sandra Davis (received letter requesting reappointment) Norma Hardmon Breanna Smith
17-01521 VISIT BATON ROUGE Consideration of replacing Andy Blouin, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a three (3) year term and must be made from a nomination of the (Louisiana Restaurant Association). Current Ballot Mickey Freiberg (Received letter from the Louisiana Restaurant Association requesting appointment)
17-01522 VISIT BATON ROUGE Consideration of reappointing or replacing C. Denise Marcelle, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. (May be a Council member) Current Ballot Matthew Butler Donna Collins-Lewis
78. 17-01523 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing George Dean, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No Information received. 79. 17-01524 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Louis Kelly, Jr., whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No Information received. 80. 17-01525 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Donald Weatherspoon, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No Information received.
81. 17-01573 Flannery Road/Florida Boulevard Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase I Project Number: 14-AR-MS-0033 Original Estimated Cost: $ 4,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 160102 Account Number: 411.7578143.752400.6077228; 443.7578143.752400.6077228 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ (301,312.17) Original Contract Amount: $ 4,674,811.16 Net Previous Changes: $ 478,080.00 New Contract Amount: $ 4,851,578.99 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 82. 17-01574 North Waste Water Treatment Plant Sustainability Project Project Number: 13-TP-MS-0045 Original Estimated Cost: $ 5,460,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 161280 Account Number: 440.7579023.752400.6140401; 411.7579023.752400.6140401 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 88,057.33 Original Contract Amount: $ 6,657,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 6,745,057.33 Description: New lump sum items for additional work. Why Required: Unforeseen conditions. Council Memo 83. 17-01580 Construction of Maribel Drive Bridge Replacement over Hurricane Creek Project Number: 13-BR-LA-0005 Original Estimated Cost: $ 813,960.00 Purchase Order Number: PO160052 Account Number: 1527523056-652330-5230009 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Coastal Bridge Company, LLC Change Order Number: 2 (Final)(Extend Contract for 26 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ (1,320.60) Original Contract Amount: $ 1,088,354.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 12,348.00 New Contract Amount: $ 1,099,381.40 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add 26 days as additional adverse weather days to the contract time. Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and extend contract time. 84. 17-01584 Multiple Bridges Replacement 2013-02 Project Number: 2013-02 Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,116,881.74 Purchase Order Number: PO160042 Account Number: 152.7523066.652330.523009;145.7523076.652330.5230009;152.7523056.652330.5230009;152.7523076.652330.5230009 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Coastal Bridge Company, LLC Change Order Number: 3 (Final) (Extend contract for 87 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 79,488.15 Original Contract Amount: $ 2,652,418.80 Net Previous Changes: $ 34,780.00 New Contract Amount: $ 2,766,383.95 Description: Adjust plan quantities Why Required: To make necessary changes
85. 17-01575 Flannery Road/Florida Boulevard Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase I Project Number: 14-AR-MS-0033 Account Number: 411.7578143.752400.6077228; 443.7578143.752400.6077228 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 4,700,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 4,674,811.16 Total Change Orders: (Two): $ 176,767.83 Final Cost: $ 4,851,578.99 Days Allocated: 568 Days Used: 561 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 86. 17-01581 Construction of Maribel Drive Bridge Over Hurricane Creek Project Number: 13-BR-LA-0005 Account Number: 152.7523056.652330.5230009 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Coastal Bridge Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 813,960.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,088,354.00 Total Change Orders: (2): $ (1,320.60) Final Cost: $ 1,099,381.40 Days Allocated: 206 Days Used: 197 Liquidated Damages: $ None Final Acceptance Backup Documents 87. 17-01589 Multiple Bridges Replacement 2013-02 Project Number: 2013-02 Account Number: 152.7523066.652330.5230009;145.7523076.652330.5230009;152.7523056.652330.5230009;152.7523076.652330.523009 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Coastal Bridge Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 2,116,881.74 Contract Amount: $ 2,652,418.80 Total Change Orders: (3): $ 114,268.15 Final Cost: $ 2,766,686.95 Days Allocated: 456 Days Used: 451 Liquidated Damages: $ None
17-01591 Janitorial Services (Floor Care) Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Terminal Building Project: A17-1110 Account: 5810-0900-30-0940-0000-0000-000000-642200- Estimate: $180,000.00 *Local **In State Enmon Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Jani King $ 171,893.66
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
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
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
17-01595 Appointing the members of the Aviation Director Search Committee established by Resolution 53182 and providing for the meetings of the committee and reporting of the committee. By Councilwoman Freiberg. Reason for emergency: The Metro Council voted to appoint a search committee for the Director of Aviation at the last Council meeting and in order to expedite the search process, I am requesting that the committee members be appointed immediately.
17-01596 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute any and all documents needed to amend the HOME agreement for the Elysian Apartments, II, which HOME agreement was entered into in October of 2016 by and between Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc. and The City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend said agreement to substitute GCHP-Elysian II, L.L.C. for Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc. throughout the HOME agreement and any and all attachments and exhibits or previous amendments pertaining thereto. By Office of Community Development. Reason for emergency: The Elysian must close on the project by November 15th in order to get all required documents to HUD by its deadline. Supporting Documentation ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
17-01578 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Zoning Meeting of October 18, 2017 and Regular Council Meeting of October 25, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01572 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an extension to the agreement between the City-Parish and the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. through December 31, 2018 for the cost of inspecting private sewage treatment system in the Comite Watershed of East Baton Rouge Parish and appropriating $33,280 for said purpose. This agreement will reimburse the City-Parish an additional $33,280 for the 2018 calendar year at a rate of $20.00 per hour (B.S. 8452). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Comite Watershed Agenda Item 3. 17-01582 Amending the 2017 current expense budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $18,220 from the District’s - Fund Balance Unassigned for the construction of Station #42. (B.S. 8621). By Chaneyville Fire Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Supporting Documentation 4.17-01586 Appointing the Metropolitan Council designee to the Mayor’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program Review Committee. By Councilman Wilson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 cover memo CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS Page 2 5.17-01559 Annie Bell Ghoram and Eddie Ewing 1142 Jordan Street, Lot 7, Square 1 Highland Terrace Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 6.17-01560 Leonidas Umana Herrera, III 8898 Greenwell Springs Road (House & Rear Garage), Tract in Sec. 49, T1E, Meas. 160 Ft. Front along South Side of Greenwell Strings Rd X 200 Ft. (Property No. 1008234) - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7.17-01561 Glim L. Holmes 1976 Rice Drive (House and Rear Garage), Lot 249 Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8.17-01562 Willie Hull and Dale Wesley Sterling 814 North 25th Street (House & Rear Garage Apt.), Lot 9, Square 6 or 306 Abramson Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9.17-01563 Harvest Properties, LLC 1920 Seneca Street (Structure behind 2648 Cedar Ave.), Lot 12 & North 1/2 of Lot 13, Square 8 Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10.17-01564 Jonathan Young 2543 Lobelia Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 4 & 5, Square 8 Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 17-01565 Adair Holdings, LLC 1482 & 1484 Curtis Street, Lot 32, Square 2 Moreco Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-01566 Carlton Hollowell 9981 & 9983 Avenue H, Lot 29-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 17-01567 Carlton Hollowell 9985 & 9987 Avenue H, Lot 30-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 17-01568 Ann Robertson 2672 Jura Street, Lot 8, Square 7 McGrath Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Page 3 15. 17-01569 Ten 11 Properties, L.L.C. 1034 Charles T. Smith Drive, Lot 10, Square 5 (Square 210 or 5) Young Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 16. 17-01548 TA-16-17 Chapter 8, Shooting Ranges, Indoor To revise Section 8.213, Rural District, to permit indoor shooting ranges through a conditional use permit in the Rural zoning district. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff recommends approval, considering the recent approval of Outdoor Shooting Ranges, which pose a greater safety threat to indoor ranges, on Rural-zoned property Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Staff Report 17. 17-01549 TA-17-17 Chapter 16, Roof Signs To repeal and revise Section 16.5.8B, Roof Signs, Standards to modify allowable standards. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the recommendations of the Downtown Design Committee and recognizing the need for larger signs to ensure visibility Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Staff Report 18. 17-01550 TA-18-17 Chapter 10, Downtown Design Overlay To repeal and replace Section 10.102g, Urban Design Overlay District SevenDowntown to reflect more current development standards and revise the area included. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to simplify the Unified Development Code Related to Case 99-17 Staff Report 19. 17-01551 Case 99-17 Urban Design Overlay District Seven – Downtown Design Overlay (UDOD7) To revise the Official Zoning District Map to designate the boundary for UDOD7 on the north side from North Street at the southern right-of-way line, on the south side from North Boulevard at the northern right-of-way line; and from the west side from River Road at the eastern right-of-way line, and to the east side from North T.J. Jemison Boulevard at the western right-of-way line. (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Text Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to TA-18-17 Staff Report 20. 17-01552 Case 89-17 7655 Old Hammond Highway To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (CAB1) on property located on the north side of Old Hammond Highway, east of Jefferson Highway, on a portion of Tract 1-A of the Levi Dillon Tract. Section 91, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Application Staff Report 21. 17-01553 Case 92-17 505, 507, 515, 517 Roselawn Avenue; 504, 506 Live Oak Boulevard To rezone from Light Industrial (M1) to Limited Residential (A3.3) on property located on the west side of Roselawn Avenue, and the east side of Live Oak Boulevard, on Lots 34, 35, 36, 37, 56, and 57, Block 4 of Buffinton Heights Subdivision. Section 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Application Staff Report 22. 17-01554 Case 94-17 9500-9600 UND Perkins Road To rezone from Light Commercial (LC2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (CAB1) on property located west of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on the south side of Perkins Road, to the north side of Hyacinth Avenue, on a portion of Tract C-1- A-3 of the Vito Roppolo Tract. Section 59, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Application Staff Report 23. 17-01555 Case 95-17 11875 Florida Boulevard To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (CAB1) on property located on the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Florida Boulevard and North Little John Drive, on a portion of Tract X, now or formerly called the John C. Bailey and Howard P. Broussard Property. Section 6, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA 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 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Application Staff Report 24. 17-01556 Case 96-17 18367 Perkins Road East To rezone from Light Commercial (LC1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (CAB1) on property located on the north side of Perkins Road East, to the east of Highland Road, on a portion of Tract 6-A-1-B of the Old Home Place Tracts. Section 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 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Application Staff Report 25. 17-01557 Case 97-17 11120 Julia Aubin Lane To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Heavy Commercial (HC2) on property located on the south side of Julia Aubin Lane, to the west of Siegen Lane, on Lot 16-A of the T.L. Aubin and Julia E. Aubin Subdivision. Section 37, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 6, 2017 Application Staff Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 26. 17-01558 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Third Amendment to the Agreement with the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for neighborhood rehabilitation, affordable housing and economic development associated with the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program so as to extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2019. By Mayor-President and Office of Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation 27. 17-01570 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Craig Hebert Engineering, LLC, for Professional Services in connection with the City Hall Generator Electrical Design, being City-Parish Project No. 17-ASD-CP-1047, in an amount not to exceed $46,000.00. (Account No. 1000-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200- 40000). By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Cover Letter Other 28. 17-01571 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 6, 2017 at Original 499 of Bundle 12844 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. AAK Properties, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9778 (12646 Jefferson Highway; Lot 21-A, Jeffaire Commercial Park Subdivision). By Councilman Matt Watson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Supporting Documentation 29. 17-01576 Authorizing the Mayor-President through the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Local Area Development Area 21- Employ BR Youth Services to amend the lease agreement with McKinley High School Alumni Association from $66,360 annually, with monthly payments of $5,530.00, for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018, to $85,560 annually, with monthly payments of $7,130, for the period of December 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Workforce Investment Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Cover Letter 30. 17-01579 Authoring the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to execute a supplement agreement to Annual Contract A15-0340 to add an additional $23,232.74 for the Herbicide Application Program for Canals bringing the total of the contract to an amount not to exceed $411,732.74. By Director of Maintenance. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 31. 17-01583 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Contract with SJB Group, LLC for the DBE/ACDBE/SBE Consulting Services for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for the period January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Cover Letter 32. 17-01585 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Contract with Covalent Logic for Advertising, Marketing and Promotional Services for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the period January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Cover Letter 33. 17-01587 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Media & Technology Management Agreement with Pervasive TV, Inc., for a period of ten (10) years to provide Entertainment Network and Video Sponsorship Platforms. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Cover Letter 34. 17-01588 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Michael Baker International to provide Preliminary Design, Design and Bidding services for the South GA Apron Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $615,561.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Cover Letter 35. 17-01590 Authorizing the Mayor-President to extend a contract with Highway Graphics, LLC for the re-striping of City and Parish Roads in the amount of $368,100.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 36. 17-01592 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and Metropolitan Planning Organization in association with Federal Aid/State Project H.011363 Road Rehabilitation Project, Sherwood (Airline Hwy to Old Hammond) (Account No. 147.7210012.647100.2010). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 37. 17-01593 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and Metropolitan Planning Organization in association with State Project No. H.011364/ Federal Aid Project No. H011364 Goodwood Blvd Rehab (Lobdell-Airline) (Account No. 147.7210012.647100.2010). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 38. 17-01594 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between the State of Louisiana Department of Economic Development, the Wilbur Marvin Foundation, the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and the International Business Machines Corporation. By Office of the MayorPresident. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Back-up Document 39. 17-01597 A resolution adopting an open data policy for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Mayor-President and Information Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Memo to Council Draft Resolution
40. 16-00539 MARILYN TA AND THE HA THANH DINH TESTAMENTARY TRUST FOR MARY ANN DIEM HA DINH 3255 Choctaw Drive, Lots 8, 9, & E. 1/2 of 10, Square 15 Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 9, 2016, January 11, 2017, April 12, 2017, June 14, 2017, and August 9, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 41. 17-00927 MMO Group LLC Behind 4428 North Blvd. (Trailer and Rear Shed), Lot 2 Bozeman Tract - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from August 9, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 42. 17-01125 Morrise Mason Price Plain 4766 Sherwood Street; Lot 10 PT +: East 1/2 of Lots 10 & 11, Square 12 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from September 13, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 43. 17-01131 Anthony Leon Gauthier, Betty Gauthier Smith, Alice Gauthier Raby, Brenda Gauthier Ethron, and Raymond Gauthier, Jr. 2547 Barber Street; Lot 52+, Square 17 Pitcher Place Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg This item was deferred from September 13, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 44. 17-01314 Martrell Harris 2241 Gayosa Street; East 1/2 of Lot 7 & 8, Square 2 Edgewood Lawn Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from October 11, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 45. 17-01412 James Herbert Courtney and Nancy Baird Courtney 11789 Stan Avenue, Lot 470 Forest Oaks Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 46. 17-01465 Denise Elaine Hicks Lockett 2255 Richmond Street, Lot 62 Bolwood Acres Subdivision - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 47. 17-01466 Crosswalk Realty Investment, LLC 268 Elmer Avenue, Lot P, Square 49 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 48. 17-01467 Brenda J. Spruel 6132 Wright Drive, Lot 16 Mickens Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 49. 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 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 50. 17-01469 Marcus Lavon Haynes And Elena Leachim Butler-Haynes 4354 Jefferson Avenue, Lot 7, Square 25 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 51. 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 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 52. 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 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 53. 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 Picture Picture Inspector's Report
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. H012422, 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.
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.
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.
17-01510 A resolution of support and approval for an Industrial Tax Exemption for Tin Roof Brewing Co. By Councilman Wilson.
17-01547 Authorizing Council District #6 to donate a surplus computer and accessories to the non-profit organization, Mirror of Grace Outreach. By Council Budget Officer.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
17-01511 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointment or replacement of Kahli Cohran whose term expires December 31, 2017. Current Ballot Kahli Cohran (received letter requesting reappointment)
17-01512 CHANEYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Roger Sanford, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. this is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot
17-01513 EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Rodney Braxton, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot Rodney Braxton (received letter requesting reappointment)
17-01514 EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing James L. Llorens, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot
17-01515 EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Concurring in BRAC’s reappointing or replacing of Van Mayhall, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot
17-01516 EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Concurring in the BRAF’s reappointing or replacing John Noland, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot John Noland Received letter requesting reappointment. (Requires 9 votes)
17-01517 EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Susan Turner, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot Susan Turner (received letter requesting reappointment) (requires 9 votes)
17-01518 GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of reappointing or replacing Larry Powenski, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot Larry Powenski (received letter requesting reappointment)
17-01519 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Lloyd Benson, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Lloyd Benson (received letter requesting reappointment) (requires 9 votes) Richard Bezet Jonathan Blake Rebecca Bond Sandra Davis (received letter requesting reappointment) Norma Hardmon Breanna Smith
17-01520 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Sandra Davis, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Lloyd Benson (received letter requesting reappointment) (requires 9 votes) Richard Bezet Jonathan Blake Rebecca Bond Sandra Davis (received letter requesting reappointment) Norma Hardmon Breanna Smith
17-01521 VISIT BATON ROUGE Consideration of replacing Andy Blouin, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a three (3) year term and must be made from a nomination of the (Louisiana Restaurant Association). Current Ballot Mickey Freiberg (Received letter from the Louisiana Restaurant Association requesting appointment)
17-01522 VISIT BATON ROUGE Consideration of reappointing or replacing C. Denise Marcelle, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. (May be a Council member) Current Ballot Matthew Butler Donna Collins-Lewis
78. 17-01523 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing George Dean, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No Information received. 79. 17-01524 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Louis Kelly, Jr., whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No Information received. 80. 17-01525 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Donald Weatherspoon, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No Information received.
81. 17-01573 Flannery Road/Florida Boulevard Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase I Project Number: 14-AR-MS-0033 Original Estimated Cost: $ 4,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 160102 Account Number: 411.7578143.752400.6077228; 443.7578143.752400.6077228 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ (301,312.17) Original Contract Amount: $ 4,674,811.16 Net Previous Changes: $ 478,080.00 New Contract Amount: $ 4,851,578.99 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 82. 17-01574 North Waste Water Treatment Plant Sustainability Project Project Number: 13-TP-MS-0045 Original Estimated Cost: $ 5,460,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 161280 Account Number: 440.7579023.752400.6140401; 411.7579023.752400.6140401 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 88,057.33 Original Contract Amount: $ 6,657,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 6,745,057.33 Description: New lump sum items for additional work. Why Required: Unforeseen conditions. Council Memo 83. 17-01580 Construction of Maribel Drive Bridge Replacement over Hurricane Creek Project Number: 13-BR-LA-0005 Original Estimated Cost: $ 813,960.00 Purchase Order Number: PO160052 Account Number: 1527523056-652330-5230009 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Coastal Bridge Company, LLC Change Order Number: 2 (Final)(Extend Contract for 26 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ (1,320.60) Original Contract Amount: $ 1,088,354.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 12,348.00 New Contract Amount: $ 1,099,381.40 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add 26 days as additional adverse weather days to the contract time. Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and extend contract time. 84. 17-01584 Multiple Bridges Replacement 2013-02 Project Number: 2013-02 Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,116,881.74 Purchase Order Number: PO160042 Account Number: 152.7523066.652330.523009;145.7523076.652330.5230009;152.7523056.652330.5230009;152.7523076.652330.5230009 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Coastal Bridge Company, LLC Change Order Number: 3 (Final) (Extend contract for 87 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 79,488.15 Original Contract Amount: $ 2,652,418.80 Net Previous Changes: $ 34,780.00 New Contract Amount: $ 2,766,383.95 Description: Adjust plan quantities Why Required: To make necessary changes
85. 17-01575 Flannery Road/Florida Boulevard Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase I Project Number: 14-AR-MS-0033 Account Number: 411.7578143.752400.6077228; 443.7578143.752400.6077228 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 4,700,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 4,674,811.16 Total Change Orders: (Two): $ 176,767.83 Final Cost: $ 4,851,578.99 Days Allocated: 568 Days Used: 561 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 86. 17-01581 Construction of Maribel Drive Bridge Over Hurricane Creek Project Number: 13-BR-LA-0005 Account Number: 152.7523056.652330.5230009 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Coastal Bridge Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 813,960.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,088,354.00 Total Change Orders: (2): $ (1,320.60) Final Cost: $ 1,099,381.40 Days Allocated: 206 Days Used: 197 Liquidated Damages: $ None Final Acceptance Backup Documents 87. 17-01589 Multiple Bridges Replacement 2013-02 Project Number: 2013-02 Account Number: 152.7523066.652330.5230009;145.7523076.652330.5230009;152.7523056.652330.5230009;152.7523076.652330.523009 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Coastal Bridge Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 2,116,881.74 Contract Amount: $ 2,652,418.80 Total Change Orders: (3): $ 114,268.15 Final Cost: $ 2,766,686.95 Days Allocated: 456 Days Used: 451 Liquidated Damages: $ None
17-01591 Janitorial Services (Floor Care) Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Terminal Building Project: A17-1110 Account: 5810-0900-30-0940-0000-0000-000000-642200- Estimate: $180,000.00 *Local **In State Enmon Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Jani King $ 171,893.66
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
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
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
17-01595 Appointing the members of the Aviation Director Search Committee established by Resolution 53182 and providing for the meetings of the committee and reporting of the committee. By Councilwoman Freiberg. Reason for emergency: The Metro Council voted to appoint a search committee for the Director of Aviation at the last Council meeting and in order to expedite the search process, I am requesting that the committee members be appointed immediately.
17-01596 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute any and all documents needed to amend the HOME agreement for the Elysian Apartments, II, which HOME agreement was entered into in October of 2016 by and between Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc. and The City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend said agreement to substitute GCHP-Elysian II, L.L.C. for Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc. throughout the HOME agreement and any and all attachments and exhibits or previous amendments pertaining thereto. By Office of Community Development. Reason for emergency: The Elysian must close on the project by November 15th in order to get all required documents to HUD by its deadline. Supporting Documentation ADJOURNMENT
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