Presentations and Special Recognition
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 18-00030 Approval and adoption of the December 6, 2017 Zoning Minutes, December 12, 2017 Special Budget Meeting and the December 13, 2017 Council Meeting. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01810 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to Contract renewal with Justice Benefits, Inc. January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020 for administering the Title IV-E Federal Foster Care Reimbursement Program. By Juvenile Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 3. 17-01811 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services to execute Amendment Number One to the contract with the State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice for Title IV-E Foster Care Enhanced Reimbursement Funding, so as the maximum contract amount be increased to $760,259.82; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Juvenile Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 4. 17-01691 Amending Title 13 (Criminal Law), Section 13:966 (Marijuana), so as to amend the penalties for possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives, as well as synthetic cannabinoids. By Councilman Chandler Loupe and Councilman Lamont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 5. 18-00033 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement to Relocate Sewer Servitude Obtained Pursuant to Order of Expropriation. By Director of Environmental Services. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 6. 18-00040 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 13 (Criminal Law), Section 13:1062 so as to add a requirement for proof of identity, and Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations) so as to add Chapter 23 (Hotel and Motel Registration), relative to deterring drug and prostitution related criminal activity by creating the requirement of a hotel and motel permit; to ensure the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors to the City and Parish. By Councilman Matt Watson, Councilwoman Erika Green, and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 7. 18-00041 Amending Title 6 (Public Health), Chapter 4 (Disposal of Garbage and Other Waste Matter) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to amend the penalties for violation of the sections prohibiting the accumulation of junk, trash, and debris. By Councilman Matt Watson and Councilman Lamont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 8. 18-00042 Authorization to appropriate $40,000 from the Airport’s Cash in Pool for Discretionary Account (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100006-) to be placed in the Administration’s Other Professional Services Account (5810-0900-30-0910-0000-0000- 000000-643450-) for the purpose of funding a professional services contract to conduct a national search for a director for the Metropolitan Airport. By Councilwoman Freiberg & Councilwoman Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 9. 18-00004 Orelando Jermaine Palmer 8341 Ned Avenue, Lot 29 Sable Chase Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 10. 18-00011 LaFleur Industries, LLC 5331 Peerless Street, Lot 12-A, Square 35 Fortune Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 11. 18-00014 Olivia Hardy 6721 Silverleaf Avenue, Lot 66 North Merrydale Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 12. 18-00015 Modern Day Management, LLC 6457 Nellie Avenue, Lot 288 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 13. 18-00016 Eddie Smith 6337 Kincaid Avenue, Lot 368 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 14. 18-00017 Elmo Brown, Sr. and Mary N. Brown 3130 Dalton Street (House and Carport), Lot 13, Square B Crawford Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 15. 18-00018 Michael D. Doiron, Terrell Anne Bannan, Thomas Adrain Doiron, and Marian Doiron Gleason 2055 Alabama Street, Lot 50, Square 11 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 16. 18-00019 Kerry Richard Benton and Sharon T. Benton 2812 Evangeline Street, Lot 1-Pt.+, Square 8 Delmont Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 17. 18-00020 BC Property Group, Inc. 2050 Hemlock Street (Garage Only), Lot 32, Square 6 Northdale Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 18. 18-00021 The Estate of Clara McCoy Veal and Tower Credit, Inc. 3448 Canonicus Street, Lot B, Square 101 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 19. 17-01798 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a grant award, "Law Enforcement and the Communities They Serve: Supporting Collective Healing in the Wake of Harm", from the U.S. Department of Justice/Office for Victims of Crime. The grant is a 3 year program with a $750,000.00 budget set to begin 1/1/18 through 12/31/2020. The Baton Rouge Police Department would be collaborating with community partners in developing , implementing, and accessing the practical tools necessary for building essential and joint strategies to reduce tensions, maximize communications, and promote trauma-informed interventions, problem-solving, and facilitate healing between law enforcement and the communities they serve. This grant is 100% federally funded with no match required. By Police Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 20. 18-00003 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Thomas J. Hickey for an increase in the amount of $10,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $32,900.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To conduct quality management training and direction for the first Lean Six Sigma QM cycle; and provide additional technical assistance in the area of 340B covered entity oversight for the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 21. 18-00005 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount of $4,744,981.00 for the grant period of March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 22. 18-00006 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $27,027.00 for a total amount not to exceed $632,871.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 23. 18-00007 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $88,284.00 for a total amount of $1,056,042.00 funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 24. 18-00008 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $2,573.00 for a total amount not to exceed $52,074.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 25. 18-00009 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $14,483.00 for a total amount not to exceed $154,483.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 26. 18-00010 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $820.00 for a total amount not to exceed $36,715.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 27. 18-00012 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $31,350.00 for a total amount of $797,458.00 of funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 28. 18-00013 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $21,505.00 for a total amount of $250,288.00 of funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 29. 18-00001 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 22, 2017 at Original 134 of Bundle 12801 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Collis B. Temple, Jr. and Soundra T. Johnson" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9681 (742 North 18th Street; Lot 7, Square 26, Gracie Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 30. 18-00002 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Patrick Joseph, Jr. for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $23,500.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Timothy J. McCrary of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 31. 18-00022 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 18, 2017 at Original 139 of Bundle 12859 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Alan W. Juderjahn" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9843 (5633 Douglas Avenue (House and Garage); Lot 178, Legion Village Subdivision). By Councilwoman Erika L. Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 32. 18-00029 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales taxes to Woman's Hospital in the amount of $106,851.31 for remitting sales tax on nontaxable services and paid or accrued sales tax at the incorrect rate for medical devices for the audit period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 33. 18-00031 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with Solid Ground Innovations, LLC for consulting and project management to support the deployment of digital platforms and strategies focused on enhanced citizen engagement in the amount of $75,000. By Information Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 34. 18-00032 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Grace Hebert Architects, APAC + Moffatt & Nichol, A Joint Venture, for additional services in connection with their contract for The City of Baton Rouge Dock Expansion, Project No. 15-ASD-CP-0904, in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00. (Account No. 4620-7100-60-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000). By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 35. 18-00034 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. in the amount of $109,474.92 for software licensing and maintenance support of VMWare software used throughout the City-Parish datacenters. By Information Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 36. 18-00035 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an extension of the contract with Stericycle Environmental Solutions, Inc. (formerly PSC Environmental Services, LLC) for the Spring 2018 Household Hazardous Materials collection event for an amount not to exceed $125,000 (Account No. 5510-7700-40-7760-7765-0000-000000-649000). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 37. 18-00036 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Stein-Lasseigne, Inc. contract for construction administration services for the Parking Garage Repairs and Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $37,445.00. (Account 5810-0900- 30-0910-0000-0000-000000-643540). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 38. 18-00037 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Architects+ LLC., contract for additional construction administration services for the Northern Development Facilities in an amount not to exceed of $13,972.00. (Account - 5821-0900-30-0910- 0920-0000-000000-652000-A0044 E9800000044-5821000000-0000000000-652400. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018
39. 17-01469 Marcus Lavon Haynes And Elena Leachim Butler-Haynes 4354 Jefferson Avenue, Lot 7, Square 25 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 40. 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 This item was deferred from November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 41. 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 This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 and November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 42. 17-01566 Carlton Hollowell 9981 & 9983 Avenue H, Lot 29-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 43. 17-01567 Carlton Hollowell 9985 & 9987 Avenue H, Lot 30-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 44. 17-01568 Ann Robertson 2672 Jura Street, Lot 8, Square 7 McGrath Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 45. 17-01403 Gerald P. Coleman 2730 Curtis Street, Lot 4, Square 10 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 and December 13, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 46. 17-01716 June Elaine Morrison Beghtel 3998 North Row Avenue, Lot 47 Pleasant Park Subdivision - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 47. 17-01717 Ibrahim K. Khoder 8060 & 8062 Skysail Avenue, Lot 62 Willow View Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Picture Picture Inspector's Report 48. 17-01718 Dylan C. Schultz 775 Cora Drive, Lot 106 East Broadmoor Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Picture Inspector's Report 49. 17-01719 Larkedra Butler 3123 Chippewa Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 6, Square B Crawford Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 50. 17-01720 Joyce Evette Williams 1829 California Street, Lot 38, Square 6 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 51. 17-01721 Lowball Properties, Inc. 2397 Virginia Street, Lot 34, Square 42 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 52. 17-01722 Joseph Cole 2654 Erie Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 25, Square 60 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 53. 17-01723 Charles Phillip Jenkins and Bernia C. Jenkins 8923 Rickwood Drive, Lot 25 South Hills Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Picture Picture Inspector's Report 54. 17-01724 Warner F. Smith and Jocelyn S. Hodgson 1913 Highland Road, Lot 12, Square 6 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
17-01602 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 28, 2018, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 0.87 mills ad valorem tax on all the property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2027, to provide funds to enable the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to provide a three-platoon police system in the Police Department of the City of Baton Rouge; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and further providing in accordance with Section 8.24 of the Plan of Government, the Metropolitan Council hereby declares that an emergency exists and approves the calling of the election described above. By Bond Counsel.
17-01647 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 28, 2018, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of an eight (8) mills ad valorem tax on all the property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2027, to provide funds for increasing salaries and benefits for all employees of the Police Department of the City of Baton Rouge who are members of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service System; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and further providing in accordance with Section 8.24 of the Plan of Government, the Metropolitan Council hereby declares that an emergency exists and approves the calling of the election described above. By Bond Counsel.
17-01715 A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to remarket the $202,500,000 East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A (LIBOR Index), pursuant to the provisions of the Supplemental Bond Resolution No. 48721 (EBROSCO No. 8626) adopted by the governing authority of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission on July 27, 2011, and the provisions of the Supplemental Resolution No. 50934 (EBROSCO No. 8020) adopted by the governing authority of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission on July 23, 2014; authorizing the execution and delivery of all documents required in connection with the remarketing of the Series 2011A Bonds; authorizing the preparation and distribution of the Reoffering Memorandum relating to the remarketing of the Series 2011A Bonds; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel.
17-01629 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a temporary construction servitude for a three year term in favor of Electric Depot, LLC for unused City lots underneath and adjacent to the North Boulevard Overpass in consideration of the construction of a permanent fence enclosing the property. By Director of Transportation and Drainage. This item was deferred from December 13, 2017
17-01794 Amending Resolution 16599 extending until May 15, 2018 the temporary hardship waiver of certain provisions of the Code of Ordinances and the Unified Development Code of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge regarding temporary housing and single family occupancy for a limited time for those residents whose primary residence was damaged in the August 2016 flood or whose fellow home occupants primary residence was damaged in the August 2016 flood and who are taking part in the MHU program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. By Councilman Amoroso.
42. 17-01566 Carlton Hollowell 9981 & 9983 Avenue H, Lot 29-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from November 21, 2017 43. 17-01567 Carlton Hollowell 9985 & 9987 Avenue H, Lot 30-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from November 21, 2017
17-01665 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 30, 2017 at Original 037 of Bundle 12850 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. John Harlan Anderson" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9823 (2501 Florida Street; Lot 11, 12, 13, and 14; Square 18; Duchein Place Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker.
17-01793 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Nicole Dupas v. City of Baton Rouge, et al," Suit No. 634,393 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $25,432.00, plus court costs in the amount of $342.00, for a total amount of $25,774.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Scott T. Gegenheimer). By Parish Attorney.
17-01754 Enacting a policy that employees in positions in the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge approved Pay Plan that are not specifically designated as part-time positions, be required to maintain full-time employment. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
17-01761 A resolution to urge the Department of Transportation and Development to address the reoccurring congestion and to assist in remedying the vehicle “gridlock” at the I- 110 Airport-Harding Boulevard, Exit (6). By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01796 Requesting the Planning Commission to study best practices, including any possible amendments to the Unified Development Code, with regard to landscaping standards at the Baton Rouge Airport. By Councilman Welch.
17-01760 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Plant Machine Works to lease a 1200 square foot building located on Blount Road for a period of one (1) year, with a one (1) year mutual option to renew at a rental rate of $6600.00 per year. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01769 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept a budget increase for the Targeted Violent Criminal Program 2016 in the amount of $6,974.00 increasing the original budget from $25,334.00 to $32,128.00. The funds from the budget increase will be utilized to purchase law enforcement equipment for the Baton Rouge Police Department to support current efforts of the Targeted Violent Criminals Program that target habitual offenders and build cases to enhance their prosecution and sentencing. The Targeted Violent Criminal Program 2016 has been extended until June 30,2018. This grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and 100% Federal funded with no match. By Police Chief.
17-01774 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for engineering services with Bonton Associates LLC in connection with the SWWTP Gravity Influent Pump Station (GIPS) Channel Improvements for a fee not to exceed $47,772.91. By Environmental Services Director.
17-01791 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, under Section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992, for design engineering services for sewer and landfill infrastructure improvements and authorizing a local match appropriation of $216,465.00 for said agreement. By Environmental Services Director.
17-01789 Amending resolution 52805, adopted April 26, 2017, which authorized the Mayor- President to execute a contract with Bonton Associates, LLC to provide engineering services in association with the Design of Pedestrian Improvements Central Road (Elm Grove Garden Dr to Jewel J. Newman Community Center), being City-Parish project no. 16-SW-HC-0041, to provide for an amount not to exceed $16,516.71. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01799 Authorizing the Mayor President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, and the Capital Region Planning Commission that provides for the pre-construction engineering services, rights-of-way services, permits, utilities, and construction engineering administration and inspection services in connection with the Dijon Drive Extension being, State Project No(s). H.012233 & H.012232, and Federal Aid Project No(s). H012233 & H012232. Funding of this project is by joint participation between the City-Parish, DOTD, and FHWA in accordance with the terms and condition of the agreement. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01800 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Tommy “Mike” Brown to provide construction inspection services for State and Federal Aid Projects under the administration of the Department of Transportation and Drainage in an amount not to exceed $62,500. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01801 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Margaret Sheats to provide construction inspection services for State and Federal Aid Projects under the administration of the Department of Transportation and Drainage in an amount not to exceed $62,500. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01802 Amending the 2018 Pay Plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified, and fire and police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance 16715, dated December 12, 2017 so as to increase the pay grade for the Director of Aviation. By Councilwoman Freiberg, Councilwoman Banks, Councilman Welch, & Human Resources Director.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
74. 17-01731 GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT DISTRICT-BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Cleve Dunn, Jr., whose term expires January 1, 2018. This appointment is a five year term Current Ballot Kelly Balfour Cleve Dunn (Letter received requesting reappointment) Christopher Huddleston Augustin A. Richard III This item was deferred from December 13, 2017 75. 17-01733 GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of replacing Andrew McCandless who has resigned. This term expires on January 1, 2020 Current Ballot Kelly Balfour Cleve Dunn (Letter received requesting reappointment) Christopher Huddleston Augustin A. Richard III This item was deferred from December 13, 2017
76. 18-00023 CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM-(CATS) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Peter Breaux, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Peter Breaux (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Erika Green (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Linda Perkins (Sent letter requesting reappointment) 77. 18-00024 CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM-(CATS) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Erika Green, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Peter Breaux (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Erika Green (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Linda Perkins (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Erika Green Letter requesting reappointment 78. 18-00025 CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM-(CATS) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Linda Perkins, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Peter Breaux (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Erika Green (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Linda Perkins (Sent letter requesting reappointment)
18-00026 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Consideration of replacing Donna Collins-Lewis who has resigned. This term will expire on December 31, 2018. (Must be an elected official residing in East Baton Rouge) Current Ballot No information received.
18-00027 GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of replacing Daniel Allen. This term expired on December 12, 2017. (Must be a City of Central Appointment) Current Ballot Lynn Peairs (City of Central sent letter requesting appointment)
18-00028 GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of replacing Roger Sanford who has resigned. This term will expire on January 1, 2020. (Must live in the Gas Utility District No. 1) Current Ballot Daniel Allen
CHANGE ORDERS 18-00038 Improvements to Phase I Parking Garage and Lighting Renovation Project Project Number: Original Estimated Cost: $ 4,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800000426 Account Number: 5810-0900-30-0910-0000-0000-000000-643540 Council Award Date: 4/26/2017 Contractor: L. King Company, LLC Change Order Number: 2 Change Order Amount: $ 7,399.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 4,644,974.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 8,688.00 New Contract Amount: $ 4,661,061.00 Description: Lighting and structural improvements. Why Required: Add seven (7) Type "Z" light fixtures to provide adequate lighting to water wall.
18-00039 North Airport Development (Multiplex and TW Mike) Project Number: H.010466 Original Estimated Cost: $ 6,320,932.00 Purchase Order Number: PO160991 Account Number: 482.0989002.651400.8940008 & 482.0989002.653540.8940010 Council Award Date: 9/21/2016 Contractor: Guy Hopkins Construction Company Change Order Number: 2 Change Order Amount: $ 2,962.28 Original Contract Amount: $ 6,320,931.52 Net Previous Changes: $ (468,779.00) decrease New Contract Amount: $ 5,852,152.52 Description: Reductions in concrete pavement, perimeter & gravel road, building changes. Why Required: Necessary changes in field.
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 84. 17-01692 Janitorial Services for the Baton Rouge Metro Facilities Project: A17-0406 Account: Estimate: $79,370.36 *Local **In State *TLG Janitorial Service $ 79,370.36 *SG Contracting $ 107,634.34 *Jani King of Baton Rouge $ 147,157.14 *OOK Janitorial Service $ 324,498.03 *Full Circle Commercial Cleaning $ 428,420.47 85. 17-01695 Janitorial Service for the Baton Rouge Metro Facilities Project: #A17-0406 Account: 2003-1500-70-1500-0000-0000-000000-642200 Estimate: $4,132.80 *Local **In State *OOK Janitorial Service $ 4,132.80 *Jani King of Baton Rouge $ 12,292.56 *TLG Janitorial Service $ 16,848.00 Full Circle Commercial Cleaning $ 21,583.80 *SG Contracting $ 70,200.00 86. 17-01696 Janitorial Services for Various DPW Buildings Project: #A17-0409 Account: Estimate: $129,863.02 *Local **In State *TLG Janitorial Service $ 129,863.02 *Enmon Enterprise D/B/A Jani King $ 196,219.65 *SG Contracting $ 535,759.45 This item was deferred from December 13, 2017 87. 17-01697 Janitorial Service for Various DPW Buildings Project: #A17-0409 Account: 1000-7800-10-7830-0000-0000-000000-642200 Estimate: $4,134.00 *Local **In State *OOK Janitorial Service $ 4,134.00 *TLG Janitorial $ 12,480.00 *Super Job $ 15,702.00 *Enmon Enterprise D/B/A Jani King $ 27,261.60 *SG Contracting Service $ 49,920.00 This item was deferred from December 13, 2017 88. 17-01766 Janitorial Services for the TSA Facility at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Project: A17-1111 Account: 5810-0900-30-0940-0000-0000-000000-642200 Estimate: $4000 per year *Local **In State TLG Janitorial Services $ 3,936.00 Enmon Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Jani-King $ 20,264.00 Jani Care $ 20,882.00 This item was deferred from December 13, 2017
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 17-01836 Consideration of an appeal of the December 13, 2017 decision by the Historic Preservation Commission in HPC case # 14-17, 831 North Street (Potts House) filed in accordance with UDC Section 3.507. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Reason for emergency: The Unified Development Code requires that the Metropolitan Council consider an appeal of a decision made by the Historic Preservation Commission at the Metropolitan Council meeting immediately following the filing of such an appeal.
ADJOURNMENT
Presentations and Special Recognition
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 18-00030 Approval and adoption of the December 6, 2017 Zoning Minutes, December 12, 2017 Special Budget Meeting and the December 13, 2017 Council Meeting. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01810 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to Contract renewal with Justice Benefits, Inc. January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020 for administering the Title IV-E Federal Foster Care Reimbursement Program. By Juvenile Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 3. 17-01811 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services to execute Amendment Number One to the contract with the State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice for Title IV-E Foster Care Enhanced Reimbursement Funding, so as the maximum contract amount be increased to $760,259.82; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Juvenile Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 4. 17-01691 Amending Title 13 (Criminal Law), Section 13:966 (Marijuana), so as to amend the penalties for possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives, as well as synthetic cannabinoids. By Councilman Chandler Loupe and Councilman Lamont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 5. 18-00033 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement to Relocate Sewer Servitude Obtained Pursuant to Order of Expropriation. By Director of Environmental Services. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 6. 18-00040 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 13 (Criminal Law), Section 13:1062 so as to add a requirement for proof of identity, and Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations) so as to add Chapter 23 (Hotel and Motel Registration), relative to deterring drug and prostitution related criminal activity by creating the requirement of a hotel and motel permit; to ensure the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors to the City and Parish. By Councilman Matt Watson, Councilwoman Erika Green, and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 7. 18-00041 Amending Title 6 (Public Health), Chapter 4 (Disposal of Garbage and Other Waste Matter) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to amend the penalties for violation of the sections prohibiting the accumulation of junk, trash, and debris. By Councilman Matt Watson and Councilman Lamont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 8. 18-00042 Authorization to appropriate $40,000 from the Airport’s Cash in Pool for Discretionary Account (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100006-) to be placed in the Administration’s Other Professional Services Account (5810-0900-30-0910-0000-0000- 000000-643450-) for the purpose of funding a professional services contract to conduct a national search for a director for the Metropolitan Airport. By Councilwoman Freiberg & Councilwoman Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 9. 18-00004 Orelando Jermaine Palmer 8341 Ned Avenue, Lot 29 Sable Chase Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 10. 18-00011 LaFleur Industries, LLC 5331 Peerless Street, Lot 12-A, Square 35 Fortune Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 11. 18-00014 Olivia Hardy 6721 Silverleaf Avenue, Lot 66 North Merrydale Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 12. 18-00015 Modern Day Management, LLC 6457 Nellie Avenue, Lot 288 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 13. 18-00016 Eddie Smith 6337 Kincaid Avenue, Lot 368 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 14. 18-00017 Elmo Brown, Sr. and Mary N. Brown 3130 Dalton Street (House and Carport), Lot 13, Square B Crawford Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 15. 18-00018 Michael D. Doiron, Terrell Anne Bannan, Thomas Adrain Doiron, and Marian Doiron Gleason 2055 Alabama Street, Lot 50, Square 11 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 16. 18-00019 Kerry Richard Benton and Sharon T. Benton 2812 Evangeline Street, Lot 1-Pt.+, Square 8 Delmont Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 17. 18-00020 BC Property Group, Inc. 2050 Hemlock Street (Garage Only), Lot 32, Square 6 Northdale Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 18. 18-00021 The Estate of Clara McCoy Veal and Tower Credit, Inc. 3448 Canonicus Street, Lot B, Square 101 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 19. 17-01798 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a grant award, "Law Enforcement and the Communities They Serve: Supporting Collective Healing in the Wake of Harm", from the U.S. Department of Justice/Office for Victims of Crime. The grant is a 3 year program with a $750,000.00 budget set to begin 1/1/18 through 12/31/2020. The Baton Rouge Police Department would be collaborating with community partners in developing , implementing, and accessing the practical tools necessary for building essential and joint strategies to reduce tensions, maximize communications, and promote trauma-informed interventions, problem-solving, and facilitate healing between law enforcement and the communities they serve. This grant is 100% federally funded with no match required. By Police Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 20. 18-00003 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Thomas J. Hickey for an increase in the amount of $10,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $32,900.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To conduct quality management training and direction for the first Lean Six Sigma QM cycle; and provide additional technical assistance in the area of 340B covered entity oversight for the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 21. 18-00005 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount of $4,744,981.00 for the grant period of March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 22. 18-00006 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $27,027.00 for a total amount not to exceed $632,871.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 23. 18-00007 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $88,284.00 for a total amount of $1,056,042.00 funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 24. 18-00008 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $2,573.00 for a total amount not to exceed $52,074.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 25. 18-00009 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $14,483.00 for a total amount not to exceed $154,483.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 26. 18-00010 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $820.00 for a total amount not to exceed $36,715.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 27. 18-00012 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $31,350.00 for a total amount of $797,458.00 of funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 28. 18-00013 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $21,505.00 for a total amount of $250,288.00 of funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 29. 18-00001 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 22, 2017 at Original 134 of Bundle 12801 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Collis B. Temple, Jr. and Soundra T. Johnson" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9681 (742 North 18th Street; Lot 7, Square 26, Gracie Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 30. 18-00002 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Patrick Joseph, Jr. for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $23,500.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Timothy J. McCrary of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 31. 18-00022 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 18, 2017 at Original 139 of Bundle 12859 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Alan W. Juderjahn" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9843 (5633 Douglas Avenue (House and Garage); Lot 178, Legion Village Subdivision). By Councilwoman Erika L. Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 32. 18-00029 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales taxes to Woman's Hospital in the amount of $106,851.31 for remitting sales tax on nontaxable services and paid or accrued sales tax at the incorrect rate for medical devices for the audit period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 33. 18-00031 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with Solid Ground Innovations, LLC for consulting and project management to support the deployment of digital platforms and strategies focused on enhanced citizen engagement in the amount of $75,000. By Information Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 34. 18-00032 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Grace Hebert Architects, APAC + Moffatt & Nichol, A Joint Venture, for additional services in connection with their contract for The City of Baton Rouge Dock Expansion, Project No. 15-ASD-CP-0904, in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00. (Account No. 4620-7100-60-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000). By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 35. 18-00034 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. in the amount of $109,474.92 for software licensing and maintenance support of VMWare software used throughout the City-Parish datacenters. By Information Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 36. 18-00035 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an extension of the contract with Stericycle Environmental Solutions, Inc. (formerly PSC Environmental Services, LLC) for the Spring 2018 Household Hazardous Materials collection event for an amount not to exceed $125,000 (Account No. 5510-7700-40-7760-7765-0000-000000-649000). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 37. 18-00036 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Stein-Lasseigne, Inc. contract for construction administration services for the Parking Garage Repairs and Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $37,445.00. (Account 5810-0900- 30-0910-0000-0000-000000-643540). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018 38. 18-00037 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Architects+ LLC., contract for additional construction administration services for the Northern Development Facilities in an amount not to exceed of $13,972.00. (Account - 5821-0900-30-0910- 0920-0000-000000-652000-A0044 E9800000044-5821000000-0000000000-652400. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 24, 2018
39. 17-01469 Marcus Lavon Haynes And Elena Leachim Butler-Haynes 4354 Jefferson Avenue, Lot 7, Square 25 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 40. 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 This item was deferred from November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 41. 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 This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 and November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 42. 17-01566 Carlton Hollowell 9981 & 9983 Avenue H, Lot 29-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 43. 17-01567 Carlton Hollowell 9985 & 9987 Avenue H, Lot 30-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 44. 17-01568 Ann Robertson 2672 Jura Street, Lot 8, Square 7 McGrath Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 21, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 45. 17-01403 Gerald P. Coleman 2730 Curtis Street, Lot 4, Square 10 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 and December 13, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 46. 17-01716 June Elaine Morrison Beghtel 3998 North Row Avenue, Lot 47 Pleasant Park Subdivision - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 47. 17-01717 Ibrahim K. Khoder 8060 & 8062 Skysail Avenue, Lot 62 Willow View Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Picture Picture Inspector's Report 48. 17-01718 Dylan C. Schultz 775 Cora Drive, Lot 106 East Broadmoor Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Picture Inspector's Report 49. 17-01719 Larkedra Butler 3123 Chippewa Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 6, Square B Crawford Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 50. 17-01720 Joyce Evette Williams 1829 California Street, Lot 38, Square 6 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 51. 17-01721 Lowball Properties, Inc. 2397 Virginia Street, Lot 34, Square 42 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 52. 17-01722 Joseph Cole 2654 Erie Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 25, Square 60 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 53. 17-01723 Charles Phillip Jenkins and Bernia C. Jenkins 8923 Rickwood Drive, Lot 25 South Hills Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Picture Picture Inspector's Report 54. 17-01724 Warner F. Smith and Jocelyn S. Hodgson 1913 Highland Road, Lot 12, Square 6 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
17-01602 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 28, 2018, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 0.87 mills ad valorem tax on all the property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2027, to provide funds to enable the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to provide a three-platoon police system in the Police Department of the City of Baton Rouge; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and further providing in accordance with Section 8.24 of the Plan of Government, the Metropolitan Council hereby declares that an emergency exists and approves the calling of the election described above. By Bond Counsel.
17-01647 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 28, 2018, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of an eight (8) mills ad valorem tax on all the property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2027, to provide funds for increasing salaries and benefits for all employees of the Police Department of the City of Baton Rouge who are members of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service System; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and further providing in accordance with Section 8.24 of the Plan of Government, the Metropolitan Council hereby declares that an emergency exists and approves the calling of the election described above. By Bond Counsel.
17-01715 A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to remarket the $202,500,000 East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A (LIBOR Index), pursuant to the provisions of the Supplemental Bond Resolution No. 48721 (EBROSCO No. 8626) adopted by the governing authority of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission on July 27, 2011, and the provisions of the Supplemental Resolution No. 50934 (EBROSCO No. 8020) adopted by the governing authority of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission on July 23, 2014; authorizing the execution and delivery of all documents required in connection with the remarketing of the Series 2011A Bonds; authorizing the preparation and distribution of the Reoffering Memorandum relating to the remarketing of the Series 2011A Bonds; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel.
17-01629 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a temporary construction servitude for a three year term in favor of Electric Depot, LLC for unused City lots underneath and adjacent to the North Boulevard Overpass in consideration of the construction of a permanent fence enclosing the property. By Director of Transportation and Drainage. This item was deferred from December 13, 2017
17-01794 Amending Resolution 16599 extending until May 15, 2018 the temporary hardship waiver of certain provisions of the Code of Ordinances and the Unified Development Code of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge regarding temporary housing and single family occupancy for a limited time for those residents whose primary residence was damaged in the August 2016 flood or whose fellow home occupants primary residence was damaged in the August 2016 flood and who are taking part in the MHU program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. By Councilman Amoroso.
42. 17-01566 Carlton Hollowell 9981 & 9983 Avenue H, Lot 29-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from November 21, 2017 43. 17-01567 Carlton Hollowell 9985 & 9987 Avenue H, Lot 30-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from November 21, 2017
17-01665 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 30, 2017 at Original 037 of Bundle 12850 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. John Harlan Anderson" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9823 (2501 Florida Street; Lot 11, 12, 13, and 14; Square 18; Duchein Place Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker.
17-01793 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Nicole Dupas v. City of Baton Rouge, et al," Suit No. 634,393 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $25,432.00, plus court costs in the amount of $342.00, for a total amount of $25,774.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Scott T. Gegenheimer). By Parish Attorney.
17-01754 Enacting a policy that employees in positions in the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge approved Pay Plan that are not specifically designated as part-time positions, be required to maintain full-time employment. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
17-01761 A resolution to urge the Department of Transportation and Development to address the reoccurring congestion and to assist in remedying the vehicle “gridlock” at the I- 110 Airport-Harding Boulevard, Exit (6). By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01796 Requesting the Planning Commission to study best practices, including any possible amendments to the Unified Development Code, with regard to landscaping standards at the Baton Rouge Airport. By Councilman Welch.
17-01760 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Plant Machine Works to lease a 1200 square foot building located on Blount Road for a period of one (1) year, with a one (1) year mutual option to renew at a rental rate of $6600.00 per year. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01769 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept a budget increase for the Targeted Violent Criminal Program 2016 in the amount of $6,974.00 increasing the original budget from $25,334.00 to $32,128.00. The funds from the budget increase will be utilized to purchase law enforcement equipment for the Baton Rouge Police Department to support current efforts of the Targeted Violent Criminals Program that target habitual offenders and build cases to enhance their prosecution and sentencing. The Targeted Violent Criminal Program 2016 has been extended until June 30,2018. This grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and 100% Federal funded with no match. By Police Chief.
17-01774 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for engineering services with Bonton Associates LLC in connection with the SWWTP Gravity Influent Pump Station (GIPS) Channel Improvements for a fee not to exceed $47,772.91. By Environmental Services Director.
17-01791 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, under Section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992, for design engineering services for sewer and landfill infrastructure improvements and authorizing a local match appropriation of $216,465.00 for said agreement. By Environmental Services Director.
17-01789 Amending resolution 52805, adopted April 26, 2017, which authorized the Mayor- President to execute a contract with Bonton Associates, LLC to provide engineering services in association with the Design of Pedestrian Improvements Central Road (Elm Grove Garden Dr to Jewel J. Newman Community Center), being City-Parish project no. 16-SW-HC-0041, to provide for an amount not to exceed $16,516.71. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01799 Authorizing the Mayor President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, and the Capital Region Planning Commission that provides for the pre-construction engineering services, rights-of-way services, permits, utilities, and construction engineering administration and inspection services in connection with the Dijon Drive Extension being, State Project No(s). H.012233 & H.012232, and Federal Aid Project No(s). H012233 & H012232. Funding of this project is by joint participation between the City-Parish, DOTD, and FHWA in accordance with the terms and condition of the agreement. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01800 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Tommy “Mike” Brown to provide construction inspection services for State and Federal Aid Projects under the administration of the Department of Transportation and Drainage in an amount not to exceed $62,500. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01801 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Margaret Sheats to provide construction inspection services for State and Federal Aid Projects under the administration of the Department of Transportation and Drainage in an amount not to exceed $62,500. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01802 Amending the 2018 Pay Plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified, and fire and police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance 16715, dated December 12, 2017 so as to increase the pay grade for the Director of Aviation. By Councilwoman Freiberg, Councilwoman Banks, Councilman Welch, & Human Resources Director.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
74. 17-01731 GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT DISTRICT-BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Cleve Dunn, Jr., whose term expires January 1, 2018. This appointment is a five year term Current Ballot Kelly Balfour Cleve Dunn (Letter received requesting reappointment) Christopher Huddleston Augustin A. Richard III This item was deferred from December 13, 2017 75. 17-01733 GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of replacing Andrew McCandless who has resigned. This term expires on January 1, 2020 Current Ballot Kelly Balfour Cleve Dunn (Letter received requesting reappointment) Christopher Huddleston Augustin A. Richard III This item was deferred from December 13, 2017
76. 18-00023 CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM-(CATS) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Peter Breaux, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Peter Breaux (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Erika Green (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Linda Perkins (Sent letter requesting reappointment) 77. 18-00024 CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM-(CATS) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Erika Green, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Peter Breaux (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Erika Green (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Linda Perkins (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Erika Green Letter requesting reappointment 78. 18-00025 CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM-(CATS) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Linda Perkins, whose term expires on December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Peter Breaux (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Erika Green (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Linda Perkins (Sent letter requesting reappointment)
18-00026 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Consideration of replacing Donna Collins-Lewis who has resigned. This term will expire on December 31, 2018. (Must be an elected official residing in East Baton Rouge) Current Ballot No information received.
18-00027 GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of replacing Daniel Allen. This term expired on December 12, 2017. (Must be a City of Central Appointment) Current Ballot Lynn Peairs (City of Central sent letter requesting appointment)
18-00028 GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of replacing Roger Sanford who has resigned. This term will expire on January 1, 2020. (Must live in the Gas Utility District No. 1) Current Ballot Daniel Allen
CHANGE ORDERS 18-00038 Improvements to Phase I Parking Garage and Lighting Renovation Project Project Number: Original Estimated Cost: $ 4,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800000426 Account Number: 5810-0900-30-0910-0000-0000-000000-643540 Council Award Date: 4/26/2017 Contractor: L. King Company, LLC Change Order Number: 2 Change Order Amount: $ 7,399.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 4,644,974.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 8,688.00 New Contract Amount: $ 4,661,061.00 Description: Lighting and structural improvements. Why Required: Add seven (7) Type "Z" light fixtures to provide adequate lighting to water wall.
18-00039 North Airport Development (Multiplex and TW Mike) Project Number: H.010466 Original Estimated Cost: $ 6,320,932.00 Purchase Order Number: PO160991 Account Number: 482.0989002.651400.8940008 & 482.0989002.653540.8940010 Council Award Date: 9/21/2016 Contractor: Guy Hopkins Construction Company Change Order Number: 2 Change Order Amount: $ 2,962.28 Original Contract Amount: $ 6,320,931.52 Net Previous Changes: $ (468,779.00) decrease New Contract Amount: $ 5,852,152.52 Description: Reductions in concrete pavement, perimeter & gravel road, building changes. Why Required: Necessary changes in field.
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 84. 17-01692 Janitorial Services for the Baton Rouge Metro Facilities Project: A17-0406 Account: Estimate: $79,370.36 *Local **In State *TLG Janitorial Service $ 79,370.36 *SG Contracting $ 107,634.34 *Jani King of Baton Rouge $ 147,157.14 *OOK Janitorial Service $ 324,498.03 *Full Circle Commercial Cleaning $ 428,420.47 85. 17-01695 Janitorial Service for the Baton Rouge Metro Facilities Project: #A17-0406 Account: 2003-1500-70-1500-0000-0000-000000-642200 Estimate: $4,132.80 *Local **In State *OOK Janitorial Service $ 4,132.80 *Jani King of Baton Rouge $ 12,292.56 *TLG Janitorial Service $ 16,848.00 Full Circle Commercial Cleaning $ 21,583.80 *SG Contracting $ 70,200.00 86. 17-01696 Janitorial Services for Various DPW Buildings Project: #A17-0409 Account: Estimate: $129,863.02 *Local **In State *TLG Janitorial Service $ 129,863.02 *Enmon Enterprise D/B/A Jani King $ 196,219.65 *SG Contracting $ 535,759.45 This item was deferred from December 13, 2017 87. 17-01697 Janitorial Service for Various DPW Buildings Project: #A17-0409 Account: 1000-7800-10-7830-0000-0000-000000-642200 Estimate: $4,134.00 *Local **In State *OOK Janitorial Service $ 4,134.00 *TLG Janitorial $ 12,480.00 *Super Job $ 15,702.00 *Enmon Enterprise D/B/A Jani King $ 27,261.60 *SG Contracting Service $ 49,920.00 This item was deferred from December 13, 2017 88. 17-01766 Janitorial Services for the TSA Facility at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Project: A17-1111 Account: 5810-0900-30-0940-0000-0000-000000-642200 Estimate: $4000 per year *Local **In State TLG Janitorial Services $ 3,936.00 Enmon Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Jani-King $ 20,264.00 Jani Care $ 20,882.00 This item was deferred from December 13, 2017
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 17-01836 Consideration of an appeal of the December 13, 2017 decision by the Historic Preservation Commission in HPC case # 14-17, 831 North Street (Potts House) filed in accordance with UDC Section 3.507. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Reason for emergency: The Unified Development Code requires that the Metropolitan Council consider an appeal of a decision made by the Historic Preservation Commission at the Metropolitan Council meeting immediately following the filing of such an appeal.
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