CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
18-00293 Approval and adoption of the minutes of the Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting of February 21, 2018, the Regular Metropolitan Council Meeting of February 28, 2018 and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of March 6, 2018. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
INTRODUCTIONS SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 18-00300 Authorization to appropriate $52,747.52 from the Airport's cash account Capital Improvements (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009) to be placed in the North General Aviation Development Project account (5821-0900-30-0910-0919-0000-000000-653000-A0076 E 9800000076- 5821000000-0000000000-653100) to fund a Non-Federal Limited Design and Implementation Reimbursable Agreement. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Cover Letter 3. 18-00311 Amend the 2018 pay plan for the Classified, Unclassified, Non-classified, Contract, and Fire, and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16715, dated 12/12/2017, so as to make the following changes, effective March 31, 2018. Change: Community Outreach Coordinator Job code 105680 / 310065 from pay grade 2180 to pay grade 2240. By Mayor-President and Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Cover Letter CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 4. 18-00283 Khanh Van Bui 4134 Joseph Street, Lot 17+, Square 2 Levera Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 5. 18-00284 Tynita La'Shee Franklin 2719 Michelli Drive, Lot 337 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 6. 18-00285 The Estate of James Nicholas & The Estate of Francis M. Nicholas 2361 Virginia Street, Lot 28, Square 42 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 18-00286 Dan James Collins, Sr. 2233 & 2235 Tennessee Street, Lot 8, Square 38 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 18-00287 John H. Thomas, III 1930 Carolina Street, Lot 25, Square 18 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 18-00288 Malcolm Bazile 1860 Missouri Street (House and Rear Shed), Lots 15 & 17, Square 17 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 18-00289 The Estate of Ezekiel Ferdinand 257 Delphine Street (Rear Building Only), Lot 12, Square 5 Highland Park Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 18-00290 Antonia Amberlyn Tezeno 2604 Lobelia Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 16, Square 1 Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 18-00291 Goldean Henderson Williams 2441 Delta Street (House and Rear Building), Lot 25, Square 5 Valley Park Annex - Council District 12 - Freiberg Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 13. 18-00265 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on November 15, 2016, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Keno M. Spurlock, Sr. and Lisa Lowe Spurlock" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9611 (1109 North 31st Street and Rear Garage, Lot 60, Square 1, Richmond Park Subdivision). By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Supporting Documentation 14. 18-00267 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on January 19, 2018 at Original 327 of Bundle 12864 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Warner F. Smith and Jocelyn S. Hodgson" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9855 (1913 Highland Road, Lot 12, Square 6, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Supporting Documentation 15. 18-00268 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales taxes to Sorrento Lumber Company, Inc., in the amount of $152,445.00 for overpayment of taxes due to a clerical error resulting in an overstatement of gross sales in multiple periods for the audit period of June 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Supporting Documentation 16. 18-00292 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept and execute a FY 2015-16 Community Water Enrichment Fund Grant, on behalf of the Chaneyville and Pride Fire Protection Districts, from the LA Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, in the amount of $81,383.00, to be used to purchase 12” water main pipe for said districts to be installed by the Baton Rouge Water Co. at no cost to the Fire Districts or the Parish of East Baton Rouge. Of the $81,383.00, the Chaneyville Fire Protection District #7 is allocated $40,692.00, and the Pride Fire Protection District #8 is allocated $40,691.00. This grant is 100% funded by the State of Louisiana with no local matching funds required. By Chaneyville Fire Chief & Pride Fire Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Cover Letter CWEF Grant Award Contract 17. 18-00297 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Post Architects, LLC, for additional design services in connection with their contract for the River Center Theater of Performing Arts and Ancillary Facility Improvements,, Project No. 15- ASD-CP-0956, in an amount not to exceed $402,947.00. (Account No. 5751-5500-60-5550-0000-0000-000000-653000-92031). By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Cover Letter Other 18. 18-00298 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a license agreement with 44 Blue Productions, LLC ("Producer") as producer of a television project featuring the Department of Emergency Medical Services allowing Producer the right to film/tape activities of EMS, and incorporate such footage and other footage given to it by EMS in television programming, advertising and/or publicity, and air such footage in television programming. By Councilman Matt Watson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 proposed agreement 19. 18-00301 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with WP Enterprises to lease a 0.50-acre tract of land for the storage of tractors and lawn equipment for a period of one (1) year, with a one (1) year mutual option to renew at a rental rate of $363.00 per month with an annual rate of $4,356.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 21, 2018 Cover Letter 20. 18-00302 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Stanley Consultants, Inc., Agreement for additional Design and Construction Administration Services for the Taxiway “F” Rehabilitation and Extension Project in an amount not to exceed $32,146.26 (AccountNo. 5821-0900- 30-0910-0918-0000-000000-653000-A0073 E 9800000073-5821000000- 0000000000 653100. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Cover Letter 21. 18-00303 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute the contract for screen maintenance at the South Wastewater Treatment Plant with Ovivo USA, LLC for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 annually covering such work (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7750- 7713-000000-647600). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Council Memo 22. 18-00304 Authorization for the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Richard Disposal, Inc. to provide waste debris hauling services in conjunction with the City Parish condemnation and demolition efforts. RFP #20008-17. Funding for this contract was previously approved in the 2018 budget. By Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Cover Letter 23. 18-00308 Approving the responses provided to the annual Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the year 2017 as required by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Supporting Documentation 24. 18-00295 Authorization to Execute Professional Services Agreement with A Kingdom Connection Changing Lives (AKCCL) for social services rendered to the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant funded by SAMHSA, U. S. Department of Health, in the amount not to exceed $45,000. By Mayor's Office Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Legislation Memo, Agenda Item Request, PSA approved by Contracts Review Committee 25. 18-00309 Authorization to Execute Professional Services Agreement with the EBR Truancy Assessment Inc. for social services rendered to the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant funded by SAMHSA, U. S. Department of Health in the amount not to exceed $44,000. By Mayor's Office Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Legislation Memo, Agenda Item Request, PSA approved by Contracts Review Committee
CONDEMNATIONS 26. 17-01312 Irene Collins and The Estate of William T. Collins 10625 Elm Grove Garden Drive; Lot K, Square 6 Elm Grove Garden Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from October 11, 2017 and December 13, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 27. 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 and January 10, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 28. 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 and January 10, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 29. 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, January 10, 2018, and February 14, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 30. 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, January 10, 2018, and February 14, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 31. 18-00078 One Hundred Fold II, LLC 4188 Mohican Street, Lot 62, Square 2 Babin Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from February 14, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 32. 18-00089 William Thomas 2524 Delta Street, Lot 12, Square 4 Valley Park Annex Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg This item was deferred from February 14, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 33. 18-00143 Gregory L. George 3327 Geronimo Street, Lot 10 & S. ½ of 11, Square 107 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from February 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 34. 18-00204 Wilbert Rogers & Gloria J. Rogers 5065 Victoria Drive, Portion of Lot 40 Victoria Farms Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 35. 18-00205 Donnie Ray McPipe, Sr. & Shelia McPipe 2666 Michelli Drive (House and Rear Shed), Lot 332 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 36. 18-00206 Aaron Escort & Tonia Howard Escort 947 North 27th Street, Lot H, Square 7 Abramson Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 37. 18-00207 Gary Milton Peyronel 3115 Sherwood Street, Lot 29, Square 4 Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Page 6 38. 18-00208 Regions Wholesale Battery, LLC 3715 Plank Road (House and Rear Building), Lots 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, & N. 12.47’ of 19, Square 215 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 39. 18-00209 Annie Mae Robinson 2166 Kaufman Street, Lot 22 & 23 Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 40. 18-00210 Mathews Byrd, Jr. & Barbara Jean Hayes 117 & 119 West Harrison Street, West Por. of Lots 1 & 2, Square 27 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 41. 18-00211 Mathews Byrd, Jr. & Barbara Jean Hayes Rear of 123 & 125 West Harrison Street, West Por. of Lots 1 & 2, Square 27 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 42. 18-00212 Kenyatta Powell Jackson & Jonathan Jackson 1263 Fig Street, Lot 5, Square 30 Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 43. 18-00213 Virginia Johnson Oxley 1407 Apple Street, Lot 29, Square 1 Bookertown Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture
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. This item was deferred from January 10, 2018 LegislationProposed Ordinance
18-00162 Adopting a Fair Chance in Hiring Policy regarding evaluation of applicants with prior criminal convictions seeking employment in the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. This item was deferred from February 28, 2018 Legislation Draft - Ordinance
18-00177 Authorizing the Mayor-President to permanently close North Street from the west right-of-way line of River Road which crosses the CN Railroad line to the Mississippi. By Transportation and Drainage Director. This item was deferred from February 28, 2018 Legislation Council Memo Cover Letter
18-00184 Appointing two Metropolitan Council members to the Mayor's Blight Strike Team. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Legislation Letter from Mayor-President Broome
48. 18-00224 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center in the amount of $121,224.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 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. Legislation Cover Letter 49. 18-00225 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $145,017.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 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. Legislation Cover Letter 50. 18-00226 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $218,972.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 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. Legislation Cover Letter 51. 18-00227 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force in the amount of $24,780.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 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. Legislation Cover Letter 52. 18-00228 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc in the amount of $67,825.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 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. Legislation Cover Letter 53. 18-00229 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $162,655.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 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. Legislation Cover Letter 54. 18-00230 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $41,590.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 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. Legislation Cover Letter
18-00231 A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $500,000 Revenue Bond, Series 2018, of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel. Supporting Memo from Bond Counsel
18-00239 A Supplemental Resolution supplementing Supplemental Bond Resolution No. 48721 (EBROSCO No. 8626); providing for the remarketing, conversion and sale of $176,155,000 of Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A (LIBOR Index), of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, and conversion to a new Index Floating Rate Period; fixing the details of such Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel. Cover Letter
18-00147 Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare a portion of Tract B-1-A as surplus property and not needed for a public purpose, described as 0.811 acres +/- (35,341 square feet) from B-1-A added to B-1-B thus forming B-1-A-1 and B-1-B-1 located behind the Benny's/B-Quik located at 4105 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808, and authorizing the private sale of same pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712 et seq., unto B-Quik of Baton Rouge Number Three, LLC, for the appraised value and sum of $217,300.00, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cash sale/closing documents, and any and all documents in furtherance of this sale, with the Parish Attorney's Office to prepare, review, and/or approve all such documentation. By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation
18-00232 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Dijon Drive Extension, LA 3064 to LA 1248, Phase 1, State Project No. H.012233. By Parish Attorney. Legislation Draft - Resolution
18-00233 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 13 (Criminal Law), Section 13:63, "Illegal Signs" so as to include advertised businesses; to delete requirement of observation by police officer or deputy sheriff; to add requirement of posting by sign vendors; to extend penalties parish-wide; and to increase the maximum and minimum penalty. By Councilman Matt Watson and Councilman Dwight Hudson. Legislation Draft - Ordinance
18-00255 Amending and reenacting Ordinance 12268, adopted March 27, 2002, and amending and reenacting Ordinance 15759, adopted September 10, 2014, amending Title One (Municipal and Parish Organization), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend and reenact Chapter 8 (Drug-Free Workforce) thereof, relative to drug and alcohol offenses, convictions, and disciplinary procedures so as to change Section 8:7 (Discipline). By Councilman Trae Welch. Legislation Draft - Ordinance
18-00234 Authorizing the appropriation of $255,000 to pay the costs of issuance for the direct bank purchase of the 2011A Sewer Revenue Bonds (Budget Supplement No. 8629). By Finance Director and Environmental Services Director. Legislation Supporting Documentation Other
18-00238 Authorizing the Library Board of Control to execute a grant titled "Community Webs: Empowering Public Libraries to Create Community History Web Archives" with the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) in the amount of $6,500. Proceeds will be used to further develop EBRPL's community history web archives. By Library Director. Legislation Cover Letter to Metro Council
18-00240 Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $71,932.88 received from the state Office of Juvenile Justice, representing reimbursements for certain expenditures eligible under the federal foster care reimbursement program (social security act, as amended, title IV-E, section 470, et seq.). These funds will be used for needs of the Department of Juvenile Services including personnel costs, fiscal management fees, and other associated costs. By Juvenile Services Director. Legislation Supporting Documentation Documentation - Revenue Other
18-00241 Authorizing an amendment to that certain professional services agreement commencing July 18, 2017, with William Hall, for the provision of professional services to the Office of Community Development in connection with Community Development Block Grant funds under the Declared Disaster Recovery Funds (DDRF), so as to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2018, and to set the total compensation payable under the agreement at a sum not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000). By Community Development Director. Legislation Resolution Text Contract Amend
18-00242 Authorizing an amendment to extend the contract period to September 30, 2018 under that certain agreement with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, Inc. for the provision of housing repairs to the homes of lower income homeowners. By Community Development Director. Legislation Amendment Cover Letter
18-00257 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the City/State Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with State Project No. H.002301, Federal Aid Project No. H002301, North Sherwood Forest Drive Improvements. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo
18-00261 Amending the 2018 Capital Budget so as to appropriate $496,700 for additional construction and consulting costs associated with the new facilities for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control, funded from fund balance generated through property taxes dedicated for operating this entity. By Director, Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control . Legislation Cover Letter
18-00262 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for $194,700 for the professional services provided by Beard International Services and Technologies, LLC which are needed for the continuation of the program management of the design and construction of the new facilities for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito and Rodent Control District. By Director, Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control . Legislation Cover Letter
18-00263 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for $28,000 with RCL Architecture, LLC which is needed for the design and construction management services for the new facilities for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito and Rodent Control District. By Director, Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control . Legislation Cover Letter
18-00264 Supporting an application for an expansion of the boundaries of the Arts & Entertainment Cultural Products District, and authorizing the Downtown Development District to submit such application. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation memo Map
Administrative Matter Introductions
A. 18-00313 Requesting the Planning Commission amend Chapter 8, Section 8.217, Traditional Neighborhood Development of the Unified Development Code. By Councilwoman Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 cover memo B. 18-00314 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 in the amount of $53,300 for the professional services provided by Beard International Services and Technologies, LLC which are needed for a sidewalk along Veterans Memorial Blvd. and for the continuation of the program management related to the new facilities for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito and Rodent Control District, and appropriating the funds for said purpose from fund balance generated through property taxes dedicated for operating this entity. By Director, Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control . Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 cover memo
18-00153 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD One appointment to fill the vacancy left by Kenneth Naquin whose term expired February 27, 2018. Mr. Naquin is term limited and not eligible for reappointment. This appointment is a six (6) year term. (Appointment must be submitted by the Louisiana Associated General Contractors) . Current Ballot No information received.
18-00296 TEAM BATON ROUGE Consideration of reappointing or replacing Barbara Freiberg whose term expires March 14, 2018. Effective March 15, 2018. This appointment is a one (1) year term. (Appointment must be a Councilmember) Current Ballot Barbara Freiberg
18-00305 PERSONNEL BOARD Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to fill the vacancy left by Johnny Anderson who resigned. This term expires December 31, 2020. Current Ballot Joseph Hollins (application received)
18-00306 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT One appointment to fill the vacancy left by Harold Kirby, whose term expired on February 11, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. (Mr. Kirby is term limited and not eligible for reappointment. Appointment must be an experienced farmer or rancher whose name is submitted by the Farm Agent of the Parish of East Baton Rouge). Current Ballot Albert B. Andrews
18-00294 City Court Exterior Repairs and Renovations – Phase I Project Number: 16-ASC-CP-0987 Account Number: 1000-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200-40000 Council Award Date: 4/27/2016 Contractor: Ribbeck Construction Corporation Estimated Cost: $ 360,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 355,900.00 Total Change Orders: (3): $ 205,630.17 Final Cost: $ 561,530.17 Days Allocated: 546 Days Used: 501 Liquidated Damages: $ None Legislation Cover Letter Other
18-00299 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Hamp’s Construction, L.L.C v. C/P," Suit No. 649,381, consolidated with Suit No. 651,128 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $750,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated “Airfield Perimeter Security Improvements” (Account #5821-0900-30-0910-0918-0000-000000-653000-A0068 E 9800000068-5821000000-0000000000-653400 and Account #5821-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-200100). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is John Hulse, IV of the Conroy Law Firm). By Interim Aviation Director. Reason for emergency: It is necessary to hear this matter as an emergency matter so that the lawsuit can be resolved and the FAA grant can be closed out. Legislation Cover Letter
18-00307 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to execute Annual Contract A18-0799, Section Group 12, Landscape Mowing and Maintenance of City- Parish Boulevards and Right of Ways. Contract awarded to Louisiana Vegetation Management Inc. for an amount not to exceed $178,560.00.00 (Account No. 1000-7600-30-7620-0000-0000-000000-642260). By Director of Maintenance. Reason for emergency: The previous contractor had the option of renewing this contract for 2018. However, they chose not to renew. This contract was rebid in February 2018. The last month of service was December 2017. Since then the landscape mowing and maintenance for this group has been on hold. We would like to execute this contract and begin work as soon as possible. Legislation Emergency Item Agenda Space Request Council Memo
18-00310 Urging and requesting the United States Senate to adopt the Graves-Richmond provision and calling on all Senators to vote to amend the crucial restrictions of the Stafford Act that specifically affect East Baton Rouge Parish the surrounding communities in the ongoing recovery efforts from the devastating floods of 2016. By Councilman Matt Watson. Reason for emergency: This crucial vote will take place on or before March 23, 2018. Legislation proposed resolution
18-00312 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Andrea Thompson as part of the Baton Rouge Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide career counseling and wrap-around support in the amount not to exceed $32,000. By Mayor's Office. Reason for emergency: To expedite expenditure of funds under the grant. Legislation Memo, Agenda Item Request, PSA approved by Contracts Review Committee LSU explanation of need
ADJOURNMENT
Mar 14, 2018 Metropolitan Council
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
18-00293 Approval and adoption of the minutes of the Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting of February 21, 2018, the Regular Metropolitan Council Meeting of February 28, 2018 and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of March 6, 2018. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
INTRODUCTIONS SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 18-00300 Authorization to appropriate $52,747.52 from the Airport's cash account Capital Improvements (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009) to be placed in the North General Aviation Development Project account (5821-0900-30-0910-0919-0000-000000-653000-A0076 E 9800000076- 5821000000-0000000000-653100) to fund a Non-Federal Limited Design and Implementation Reimbursable Agreement. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Cover Letter 3. 18-00311 Amend the 2018 pay plan for the Classified, Unclassified, Non-classified, Contract, and Fire, and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16715, dated 12/12/2017, so as to make the following changes, effective March 31, 2018. Change: Community Outreach Coordinator Job code 105680 / 310065 from pay grade 2180 to pay grade 2240. By Mayor-President and Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Cover Letter CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 4. 18-00283 Khanh Van Bui 4134 Joseph Street, Lot 17+, Square 2 Levera Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 5. 18-00284 Tynita La'Shee Franklin 2719 Michelli Drive, Lot 337 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 6. 18-00285 The Estate of James Nicholas & The Estate of Francis M. Nicholas 2361 Virginia Street, Lot 28, Square 42 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 18-00286 Dan James Collins, Sr. 2233 & 2235 Tennessee Street, Lot 8, Square 38 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 18-00287 John H. Thomas, III 1930 Carolina Street, Lot 25, Square 18 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 18-00288 Malcolm Bazile 1860 Missouri Street (House and Rear Shed), Lots 15 & 17, Square 17 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 18-00289 The Estate of Ezekiel Ferdinand 257 Delphine Street (Rear Building Only), Lot 12, Square 5 Highland Park Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 18-00290 Antonia Amberlyn Tezeno 2604 Lobelia Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 16, Square 1 Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 18-00291 Goldean Henderson Williams 2441 Delta Street (House and Rear Building), Lot 25, Square 5 Valley Park Annex - Council District 12 - Freiberg Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 13. 18-00265 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on November 15, 2016, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Keno M. Spurlock, Sr. and Lisa Lowe Spurlock" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9611 (1109 North 31st Street and Rear Garage, Lot 60, Square 1, Richmond Park Subdivision). By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Supporting Documentation 14. 18-00267 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on January 19, 2018 at Original 327 of Bundle 12864 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Warner F. Smith and Jocelyn S. Hodgson" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9855 (1913 Highland Road, Lot 12, Square 6, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Supporting Documentation 15. 18-00268 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales taxes to Sorrento Lumber Company, Inc., in the amount of $152,445.00 for overpayment of taxes due to a clerical error resulting in an overstatement of gross sales in multiple periods for the audit period of June 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Supporting Documentation 16. 18-00292 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept and execute a FY 2015-16 Community Water Enrichment Fund Grant, on behalf of the Chaneyville and Pride Fire Protection Districts, from the LA Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, in the amount of $81,383.00, to be used to purchase 12” water main pipe for said districts to be installed by the Baton Rouge Water Co. at no cost to the Fire Districts or the Parish of East Baton Rouge. Of the $81,383.00, the Chaneyville Fire Protection District #7 is allocated $40,692.00, and the Pride Fire Protection District #8 is allocated $40,691.00. This grant is 100% funded by the State of Louisiana with no local matching funds required. By Chaneyville Fire Chief & Pride Fire Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Cover Letter CWEF Grant Award Contract 17. 18-00297 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Post Architects, LLC, for additional design services in connection with their contract for the River Center Theater of Performing Arts and Ancillary Facility Improvements,, Project No. 15- ASD-CP-0956, in an amount not to exceed $402,947.00. (Account No. 5751-5500-60-5550-0000-0000-000000-653000-92031). By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Cover Letter Other 18. 18-00298 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a license agreement with 44 Blue Productions, LLC ("Producer") as producer of a television project featuring the Department of Emergency Medical Services allowing Producer the right to film/tape activities of EMS, and incorporate such footage and other footage given to it by EMS in television programming, advertising and/or publicity, and air such footage in television programming. By Councilman Matt Watson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 proposed agreement 19. 18-00301 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with WP Enterprises to lease a 0.50-acre tract of land for the storage of tractors and lawn equipment for a period of one (1) year, with a one (1) year mutual option to renew at a rental rate of $363.00 per month with an annual rate of $4,356.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 21, 2018 Cover Letter 20. 18-00302 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Stanley Consultants, Inc., Agreement for additional Design and Construction Administration Services for the Taxiway “F” Rehabilitation and Extension Project in an amount not to exceed $32,146.26 (AccountNo. 5821-0900- 30-0910-0918-0000-000000-653000-A0073 E 9800000073-5821000000- 0000000000 653100. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Cover Letter 21. 18-00303 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute the contract for screen maintenance at the South Wastewater Treatment Plant with Ovivo USA, LLC for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 annually covering such work (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7750- 7713-000000-647600). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Council Memo 22. 18-00304 Authorization for the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Richard Disposal, Inc. to provide waste debris hauling services in conjunction with the City Parish condemnation and demolition efforts. RFP #20008-17. Funding for this contract was previously approved in the 2018 budget. By Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Other Cover Letter 23. 18-00308 Approving the responses provided to the annual Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the year 2017 as required by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Supporting Documentation 24. 18-00295 Authorization to Execute Professional Services Agreement with A Kingdom Connection Changing Lives (AKCCL) for social services rendered to the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant funded by SAMHSA, U. S. Department of Health, in the amount not to exceed $45,000. By Mayor's Office Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Legislation Memo, Agenda Item Request, PSA approved by Contracts Review Committee 25. 18-00309 Authorization to Execute Professional Services Agreement with the EBR Truancy Assessment Inc. for social services rendered to the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant funded by SAMHSA, U. S. Department of Health in the amount not to exceed $44,000. By Mayor's Office Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 Legislation Memo, Agenda Item Request, PSA approved by Contracts Review Committee
CONDEMNATIONS 26. 17-01312 Irene Collins and The Estate of William T. Collins 10625 Elm Grove Garden Drive; Lot K, Square 6 Elm Grove Garden Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from October 11, 2017 and December 13, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 27. 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 and January 10, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 28. 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 and January 10, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 29. 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, January 10, 2018, and February 14, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 30. 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, January 10, 2018, and February 14, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 31. 18-00078 One Hundred Fold II, LLC 4188 Mohican Street, Lot 62, Square 2 Babin Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from February 14, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 32. 18-00089 William Thomas 2524 Delta Street, Lot 12, Square 4 Valley Park Annex Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg This item was deferred from February 14, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 33. 18-00143 Gregory L. George 3327 Geronimo Street, Lot 10 & S. ½ of 11, Square 107 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from February 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 34. 18-00204 Wilbert Rogers & Gloria J. Rogers 5065 Victoria Drive, Portion of Lot 40 Victoria Farms Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 35. 18-00205 Donnie Ray McPipe, Sr. & Shelia McPipe 2666 Michelli Drive (House and Rear Shed), Lot 332 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 36. 18-00206 Aaron Escort & Tonia Howard Escort 947 North 27th Street, Lot H, Square 7 Abramson Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 37. 18-00207 Gary Milton Peyronel 3115 Sherwood Street, Lot 29, Square 4 Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Page 6 38. 18-00208 Regions Wholesale Battery, LLC 3715 Plank Road (House and Rear Building), Lots 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, & N. 12.47’ of 19, Square 215 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 39. 18-00209 Annie Mae Robinson 2166 Kaufman Street, Lot 22 & 23 Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 40. 18-00210 Mathews Byrd, Jr. & Barbara Jean Hayes 117 & 119 West Harrison Street, West Por. of Lots 1 & 2, Square 27 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 41. 18-00211 Mathews Byrd, Jr. & Barbara Jean Hayes Rear of 123 & 125 West Harrison Street, West Por. of Lots 1 & 2, Square 27 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 42. 18-00212 Kenyatta Powell Jackson & Jonathan Jackson 1263 Fig Street, Lot 5, Square 30 Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 43. 18-00213 Virginia Johnson Oxley 1407 Apple Street, Lot 29, Square 1 Bookertown Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture
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. This item was deferred from January 10, 2018 LegislationProposed Ordinance
18-00162 Adopting a Fair Chance in Hiring Policy regarding evaluation of applicants with prior criminal convictions seeking employment in the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. This item was deferred from February 28, 2018 Legislation Draft - Ordinance
18-00177 Authorizing the Mayor-President to permanently close North Street from the west right-of-way line of River Road which crosses the CN Railroad line to the Mississippi. By Transportation and Drainage Director. This item was deferred from February 28, 2018 Legislation Council Memo Cover Letter
18-00184 Appointing two Metropolitan Council members to the Mayor's Blight Strike Team. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Legislation Letter from Mayor-President Broome
48. 18-00224 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center in the amount of $121,224.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 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. Legislation Cover Letter 49. 18-00225 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $145,017.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 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. Legislation Cover Letter 50. 18-00226 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $218,972.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 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. Legislation Cover Letter 51. 18-00227 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force in the amount of $24,780.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 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. Legislation Cover Letter 52. 18-00228 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc in the amount of $67,825.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 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. Legislation Cover Letter 53. 18-00229 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $162,655.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 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. Legislation Cover Letter 54. 18-00230 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $41,590.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 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. Legislation Cover Letter
18-00231 A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $500,000 Revenue Bond, Series 2018, of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel. Supporting Memo from Bond Counsel
18-00239 A Supplemental Resolution supplementing Supplemental Bond Resolution No. 48721 (EBROSCO No. 8626); providing for the remarketing, conversion and sale of $176,155,000 of Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A (LIBOR Index), of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, and conversion to a new Index Floating Rate Period; fixing the details of such Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel. Cover Letter
18-00147 Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare a portion of Tract B-1-A as surplus property and not needed for a public purpose, described as 0.811 acres +/- (35,341 square feet) from B-1-A added to B-1-B thus forming B-1-A-1 and B-1-B-1 located behind the Benny's/B-Quik located at 4105 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808, and authorizing the private sale of same pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712 et seq., unto B-Quik of Baton Rouge Number Three, LLC, for the appraised value and sum of $217,300.00, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cash sale/closing documents, and any and all documents in furtherance of this sale, with the Parish Attorney's Office to prepare, review, and/or approve all such documentation. By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation
18-00232 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Dijon Drive Extension, LA 3064 to LA 1248, Phase 1, State Project No. H.012233. By Parish Attorney. Legislation Draft - Resolution
18-00233 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 13 (Criminal Law), Section 13:63, "Illegal Signs" so as to include advertised businesses; to delete requirement of observation by police officer or deputy sheriff; to add requirement of posting by sign vendors; to extend penalties parish-wide; and to increase the maximum and minimum penalty. By Councilman Matt Watson and Councilman Dwight Hudson. Legislation Draft - Ordinance
18-00255 Amending and reenacting Ordinance 12268, adopted March 27, 2002, and amending and reenacting Ordinance 15759, adopted September 10, 2014, amending Title One (Municipal and Parish Organization), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend and reenact Chapter 8 (Drug-Free Workforce) thereof, relative to drug and alcohol offenses, convictions, and disciplinary procedures so as to change Section 8:7 (Discipline). By Councilman Trae Welch. Legislation Draft - Ordinance
18-00234 Authorizing the appropriation of $255,000 to pay the costs of issuance for the direct bank purchase of the 2011A Sewer Revenue Bonds (Budget Supplement No. 8629). By Finance Director and Environmental Services Director. Legislation Supporting Documentation Other
18-00238 Authorizing the Library Board of Control to execute a grant titled "Community Webs: Empowering Public Libraries to Create Community History Web Archives" with the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) in the amount of $6,500. Proceeds will be used to further develop EBRPL's community history web archives. By Library Director. Legislation Cover Letter to Metro Council
18-00240 Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $71,932.88 received from the state Office of Juvenile Justice, representing reimbursements for certain expenditures eligible under the federal foster care reimbursement program (social security act, as amended, title IV-E, section 470, et seq.). These funds will be used for needs of the Department of Juvenile Services including personnel costs, fiscal management fees, and other associated costs. By Juvenile Services Director. Legislation Supporting Documentation Documentation - Revenue Other
18-00241 Authorizing an amendment to that certain professional services agreement commencing July 18, 2017, with William Hall, for the provision of professional services to the Office of Community Development in connection with Community Development Block Grant funds under the Declared Disaster Recovery Funds (DDRF), so as to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2018, and to set the total compensation payable under the agreement at a sum not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000). By Community Development Director. Legislation Resolution Text Contract Amend
18-00242 Authorizing an amendment to extend the contract period to September 30, 2018 under that certain agreement with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, Inc. for the provision of housing repairs to the homes of lower income homeowners. By Community Development Director. Legislation Amendment Cover Letter
18-00257 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the City/State Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with State Project No. H.002301, Federal Aid Project No. H002301, North Sherwood Forest Drive Improvements. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo
18-00261 Amending the 2018 Capital Budget so as to appropriate $496,700 for additional construction and consulting costs associated with the new facilities for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control, funded from fund balance generated through property taxes dedicated for operating this entity. By Director, Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control . Legislation Cover Letter
18-00262 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for $194,700 for the professional services provided by Beard International Services and Technologies, LLC which are needed for the continuation of the program management of the design and construction of the new facilities for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito and Rodent Control District. By Director, Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control . Legislation Cover Letter
18-00263 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for $28,000 with RCL Architecture, LLC which is needed for the design and construction management services for the new facilities for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito and Rodent Control District. By Director, Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control . Legislation Cover Letter
18-00264 Supporting an application for an expansion of the boundaries of the Arts & Entertainment Cultural Products District, and authorizing the Downtown Development District to submit such application. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation memo Map
Administrative Matter Introductions
A. 18-00313 Requesting the Planning Commission amend Chapter 8, Section 8.217, Traditional Neighborhood Development of the Unified Development Code. By Councilwoman Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 cover memo B. 18-00314 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 in the amount of $53,300 for the professional services provided by Beard International Services and Technologies, LLC which are needed for a sidewalk along Veterans Memorial Blvd. and for the continuation of the program management related to the new facilities for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito and Rodent Control District, and appropriating the funds for said purpose from fund balance generated through property taxes dedicated for operating this entity. By Director, Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control . Introduce for public hearing/meeting on March 28, 2018 cover memo
18-00153 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD One appointment to fill the vacancy left by Kenneth Naquin whose term expired February 27, 2018. Mr. Naquin is term limited and not eligible for reappointment. This appointment is a six (6) year term. (Appointment must be submitted by the Louisiana Associated General Contractors) . Current Ballot No information received.
18-00296 TEAM BATON ROUGE Consideration of reappointing or replacing Barbara Freiberg whose term expires March 14, 2018. Effective March 15, 2018. This appointment is a one (1) year term. (Appointment must be a Councilmember) Current Ballot Barbara Freiberg
18-00305 PERSONNEL BOARD Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to fill the vacancy left by Johnny Anderson who resigned. This term expires December 31, 2020. Current Ballot Joseph Hollins (application received)
18-00306 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT One appointment to fill the vacancy left by Harold Kirby, whose term expired on February 11, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. (Mr. Kirby is term limited and not eligible for reappointment. Appointment must be an experienced farmer or rancher whose name is submitted by the Farm Agent of the Parish of East Baton Rouge). Current Ballot Albert B. Andrews
18-00294 City Court Exterior Repairs and Renovations – Phase I Project Number: 16-ASC-CP-0987 Account Number: 1000-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200-40000 Council Award Date: 4/27/2016 Contractor: Ribbeck Construction Corporation Estimated Cost: $ 360,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 355,900.00 Total Change Orders: (3): $ 205,630.17 Final Cost: $ 561,530.17 Days Allocated: 546 Days Used: 501 Liquidated Damages: $ None Legislation Cover Letter Other
18-00299 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Hamp’s Construction, L.L.C v. C/P," Suit No. 649,381, consolidated with Suit No. 651,128 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $750,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated “Airfield Perimeter Security Improvements” (Account #5821-0900-30-0910-0918-0000-000000-653000-A0068 E 9800000068-5821000000-0000000000-653400 and Account #5821-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-200100). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is John Hulse, IV of the Conroy Law Firm). By Interim Aviation Director. Reason for emergency: It is necessary to hear this matter as an emergency matter so that the lawsuit can be resolved and the FAA grant can be closed out. Legislation Cover Letter
18-00307 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to execute Annual Contract A18-0799, Section Group 12, Landscape Mowing and Maintenance of City- Parish Boulevards and Right of Ways. Contract awarded to Louisiana Vegetation Management Inc. for an amount not to exceed $178,560.00.00 (Account No. 1000-7600-30-7620-0000-0000-000000-642260). By Director of Maintenance. Reason for emergency: The previous contractor had the option of renewing this contract for 2018. However, they chose not to renew. This contract was rebid in February 2018. The last month of service was December 2017. Since then the landscape mowing and maintenance for this group has been on hold. We would like to execute this contract and begin work as soon as possible. Legislation Emergency Item Agenda Space Request Council Memo
18-00310 Urging and requesting the United States Senate to adopt the Graves-Richmond provision and calling on all Senators to vote to amend the crucial restrictions of the Stafford Act that specifically affect East Baton Rouge Parish the surrounding communities in the ongoing recovery efforts from the devastating floods of 2016. By Councilman Matt Watson. Reason for emergency: This crucial vote will take place on or before March 23, 2018. Legislation proposed resolution
18-00312 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Andrea Thompson as part of the Baton Rouge Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide career counseling and wrap-around support in the amount not to exceed $32,000. By Mayor's Office. Reason for emergency: To expedite expenditure of funds under the grant. Legislation Memo, Agenda Item Request, PSA approved by Contracts Review Committee LSU explanation of need
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