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Adoption & Approval of Minutes
1. 18-01477 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Zoning Meetings of November 20, 2018 and December 5, 2018, Metropolitan Council Meeting of November 14, 2018 and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of December 4, 2018. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 18-01455 Authorization to appropriate $19,018.12 from the Airport's cash account - Capital Improvements (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009) to be placed in the ARFF/Security Perimeter Road Phase I account (5821-0900-30-00910-0920-0000-000000-653000-A0093 E 9800000093-5821000000-0000000000-651300) for construction (BS#008652). By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 3. 18-01460 Authorizing the Mayor President to amend the 2018 current and capital expense budget to appropriate $719,555 additional dollars for Section 8. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 4. 18-01469 John H. Green 9660 Lewis Street, Lot 3 Kelly Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 5. 18-01470 Rosemary Comena 3656 & 3658 Beech Street, Lot 8, Square 3 Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 6. 18-01471 The Estate of Vance Allen Smith 6233 Matthews Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 282 Greendale Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 18-01472 Robert Jacobs, Jr. and Audrey M. Jacobs 4840 Monarch Avenue, Lot 9, Square 12 Fountain Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 18-01473 Florence Fisher 4147 Mohican Street, Lot Q, Square 4 Babin Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 18-01474 The Estate of Josephine A. Pogue and The Estate of Randolph Pogue 1641 Olive Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 2, Square 1 O’Connor Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 18-01475 Roy M. Coats, Jr. 5847 Chandler Street, Lot 30, Square O University Acres Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 11. 18-01479 Lot: 21, Square 15 Subdivision: Highland Farms Applicant: Daniel E. Morris Law Firm Address: Mills Road Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 899.90 Adjudicated for 2005 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 12. 18-01480 Lot: 20 pt. Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Pecan Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,100.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,633.73 Adjudicated for 1994 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 13. 18-01481 Lot: 18 pt. Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Pecan Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,006.80 Adjudicated for 2000 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 14. 18-01482 Lot: 7 pt. Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Hickory Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 800.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,057.52 Adjudicated for 1999 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 15. 18-01483 Lot: 11, Square 39 Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Swart Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,100.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,412.16 Adjudicated for 2004 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 16. 18-01484 Lot: 22, Square 15 Subdivision: Highland Farms Applicant: Daniel E. Morris Law Firm Address: Mills Road Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 911.34 Adjudicated for 2005 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 17. 18-01485 Lot: 2 Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Apple Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 541.94 Adjudicated for 2009 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 18. 18-01486 Lot: 10, Square H Subdivision: Booker Town Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Orange Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,320.20 Adjudicated for 1987 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 19. 18-01487 Lot: 14 pt. (N 1/2), Square H Subdivision: Booker Town Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Orange Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,076.97 Adjudicated for 1998 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 20. 18-01488 Lot: 14 pt. (S 1/2), Square H Subdivision: Booker Town Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Orange Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,559.34 Adjudicated for 1998 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 21. 18-01489 Lot: 21 Square G Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Smith Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,100.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,265.08 Adjudicated for 1999 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 22. 18-01491 Lot: 31+, Square I Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Apple Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,101.05 Adjudiated for 1994 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 23. 18-01492 Lot: 14, Square I Subdivision: Booker Town Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Orange Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,288.14 Adjudicated for 2002 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 24. 18-01494 Lot: 4+, Square I Subdivision: Booker Town Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Orange Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,100.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,610.04 Adjudicated for 1994 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 25. 18-01495 Lot: 12 pt., Square H Subdivision: Sqart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: South 15th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 5,295.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,700.82 Adjudicated for 2005 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 26. 18-01497 Lot: 17, Square 16 Subdivision: Scotland Addition Town Applicant: Robert W. Florida Address: Plover Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,097.74 Adjudicated for 2010 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 27. 18-01490 RV-1-19 Mirabeau Gardens Revocation A request to revoke a 50 foot servitude and dedicate a 15 foot drainage servitude, located north of the intersection of Chandler Drive and Seyburn Drive, on Tracts S and C-1-A of Mirabeau Gardens Subdivision (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 4.13.D Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 16, 2019 28. 18-01493 RV-2-19 Goodwood Estates Revocation A request to revoke a portion of a 7.5 foot servitude, located north of Jefferson Highway and west of Lobdell Avenue, on Lot M-2-A of Goodwood Estates (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 4.13.D Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 16, 2019 Exhibit Aerial Map Zoning Map LONO from Dept of Development 29. 18-01505 PA-22-18 15694 and 15696 Old Scenic Highway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Industrial to Residential Neighborhood on the east side of Old Scenic Highway, north of Groom Road, on a 350 acre parcel of the Goidie House Kizer property. Section 76, T5S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 2 - Banks) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon changing conditions in the area COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 16, 2019 Application Staff Report 30. 18-01509 PA-24-18 18330 Jefferson Highway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Compact Neighborhood on property located on the southwest side of Jefferson Highway, to the south of Hoo Shoo Too Road on the Sims Tract, formerly a portion of the Emma Dixon Property. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon review of the area in a greater level of detail and compatibility with adjacent higher intensity land use designation COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Related to Case 85-18 Application Staff Report 31. 18-01514 Case 85-18 18330 Jefferson Highway To rezone from Rural to Town House (A2.5) on property located on the southwest side of Jefferson Highway, to the south of Hoo Shoo Too Road on the Sims Tract, formerly a portion of the Emma Dixon Property. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Related to PA-24-18 Application Staff Report 32. 18-01515 TA-7-18 Chapter 2, (Administration) To establish Chapter 2, defining the authority of the Planning Commission, the Board of Adjustment, and the Historic Preservation Commission. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to simplify the Unified Development Code COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-0 on November 14, 2018 Staff Report 33. 18-01517 TA-8-18 Chapter 3, (Processes) To repeal Chapters 3, Administrative Mechanisms, and 19, Amendments, and replace them with Chapter 3, Processes, updating Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission processes into a single chapter and providing for common notice provisions. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to simplify the Unified Development Code COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-0 on November 14, 2018 Staff Report 34. 18-01519 TA-10-18 Chapter 20, (Definitions) To remove “Marijuana cultivation” from being allowed as an agricultural use. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on Council direction to restrict the cultivation of marijuana (Cannabis) on property zoned to encourage neighborhoods, such as Rural-zoned property COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 16, 2019 Staff Report 35. 18-01521 Case 83-18 6500 Lake Mary Drive To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Rural on property located on the north side of Groom Road, to the west of Plank Road, on Tract W-3 of the Eric W. Day Estate. Section 29, T5S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 1 - Welch) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 16, 2019 Application Staff Report 36. 18-01523 Case 84-18 10850 Mead Road To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on the south side of Mead Road and the south side of Interstate 12 to the west of Sherwood Forest Boulevard, on Lot E Salassi of the T. Joe and Ouida Bowen Calloway Property. Section 62, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 16, 2019 Application Staff Report 37. 18-01524 SPUD-2-18 Valencia Park A proposed multi-family residential development located north of Gayosa Street, south of Spanish Town Road, east of North 14th Street, and west of North 15th Street, on Lots 1 thru 5 and 7 thru 11, of the Suburb Gracie Subdivision. Section 71, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP (Council District 10 - Wicker) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer 30 days to January 22, 2019, carried 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 16, 2019 Application OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 38. 18-01454 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services Program with Capital Area United Way as the Office of Social Services will be paid an amount not to exceed $10,500 provided the Office of Social Services submits a minimum of 1,300 IRS accepted income tax returns. If the goal of 1,300 accepted returns is not reached, Capital Area United Way has agreed to pay the Office of Social Services $8,000 for at least 1,150 accepted returns or $6,500 for at least 1,000 accepted returns. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 39. 18-01456 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 26, 2018 at Original 085 of Bundle 12922 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Ray Milton Carrell and Charmaine Carrell" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9957 (254 Louise Street; Lot 3+ (Lot 3 and Eastern 40ft of Lot 2, Resub of Lot 4, 5, & 6); Addition to Suburb Swart Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The owner will preserve and revitalize the property). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation 40. 18-01457 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 10, 2018 at Original 294 of Bundle 12906 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Ruth Wade" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9926 (313 South 18th Street; Lot 4, Square 7, Fuqua-Lamon Town Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The property was sold and the new owner will repair). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation 41. 18-01459 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on July 30, 2018 at Original 984 of Bundle 12903 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Hebrew Joe Inc." - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9921 (3201-3215 Plank Road; Lot 8 & 9, Square 108, Istrouma Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The owner will preserve and revitalize the property). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 44. 18-01465 Receiving a report from the Plan of Government Committee regarding the committee discussions regarding filling vacant Metropolitan Council seats. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 45. 18-01464 Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organizations), Chapter 1 (Governing Body), Part 1 (Rules of Procedure), so as to add Section 1:13 regarding filling a vacancy in the membership of the Metropolitan Council by creating a procedure to allow interested residents registered to vote in the Parish who are qualified for the office to submit an application and be considered for appointment to the position. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter Draft - Ordinance 46. 18-01496 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department to execute an act of donation to the Signal Sixty-Three, Inc. for two hundred eight (208) ballistic vests that have been taken out of service. By Councilman Scott Wilson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 47. 18-01520 Awarding the contract for Analytical Laboratory Services for Regulatory Compliance Sampling to the selected vendor, Element Materials Technology Lafayette, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract for an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 covering such work (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7750-7711-000000-643541; 5100-7700-40-7710-7720-0000-000000-643541; 5510-7700-40-7760-7762-0000-000000-643541 and 5510-7700-40-7760-7765-0000-000000-643541). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Council Memo
48. 18-00958 Joseph Carter Knox, III 5848 Nashville Ave, Lot 143 East Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from September 12, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 49. 18-01105 Mary Price Anderson, Seimone Anderson Kleinpeter, Nekesha D. Anderson, & Joseph T. Anderson 5360 Stearns Street, Lots 30 & 31, Square 33 Fortune Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from October 10, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 50. 18-01107 Husam Mahmoud & Linda A. Mahmoud 4057 Tuscarora Street, Lot 11, Square 14 Prosperity Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from October 10, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 51. 18-01108 John Du Nguyen & Loan P. Nguyen 2131 Main Street (Rear Building Only), Lot 21 Gallisville Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from October 10, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 52. 18-01197 Robert McKinnis and Julia S. McKinnis 654 Flicker Street, Lot 19, Square 2 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 53. 18-01384 Ervin J. Coleman and Jacqueline Coleman 4510 Maribel Drive, Lot 111 Victoria Farms Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 54. 18-01385 Solomon Elwood Thames 1528 San Jauquin Drive (Rear Shed Only), Lot 236 Villa Del Rey Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 55. 18-01386 Cetrick Carl Jenkins 12320 & 12322 Warfield Avenue, Lot 106-A and 106-B Ashley Subdivision (First Filing) - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 56. 18-01387 Valiant One Properties, LLC 3017 Slate Street, North 1/2 of Lot 1 Progress Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 57. 18-01388 The Estate of Frances Queen Salsberry 3526 Washington Avenue, Lot 193 Belfort Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 58. 18-01389 Lenora Malvania Robinson 1430 East Washington Street, Lot 5, Square 18 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 59. 18-01390 Clara Mae Wells 1726 Oleander Street, Lot 24, Square 23-A Clark Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 60. 18-01391 James Joseph Ross, John Henry Ross, Johnny Bob Ross, and Ora Lee Ross Williams 2045 Ellerslie Drive, Lot 3, Square 2 Ellerslie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 18-01328 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc., doing business as Verra Mobility for a traffic control safety management and collection system commencing January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 with option of four (4) twelve (12) month renewals. By Office of the Mayor-President. This item was deferred from November 28, 2018
18-01394 Amending, correcting, and re-enacting Ordinance 16806, Adopted April 11, 2018 which established Voting Precincts within Wards 1, 2, and 3 of East Baton Rouge Parish and designated polling places, so as to change the polling place of Ward 1, Precincts 52A and 52B effective immediately; merge Ward 3, Precinct 42 into Ward 3, Precincts 8A and 8B effective immediately as required by Louisiana state law for Precincts containing fewer than 300 registered voters; and divide 24 geographic voting precincts creating new precincts and polling places effective March 31, 2019 as required by state law for precincts containing more than 2,200 registered voters; and re-establishing designated polling locations for all other precincts within the Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters.
18-01328 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc., doing business as Verra Mobility for a traffic control safety management and collection system commencing January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 with option of four (4) twelve (12) month renewals. By Office of the Mayor-President. This item was deferred from November 28, 2018
18-01396 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to enter in to contract services with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People(NAACP) Baton Rouge Branch for community services and outreach under the Collective Healing Grant initiative not to exceed $155,799.00. By Police Chief.
18-01412 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 15 (Miscellaneous), so as to add Chapter 7. - Landlord Retaliation Prohibited. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
18-01396 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to enter in to contract services with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People(NAACP) Baton Rouge Branch for community services and outreach under the Collective Healing Grant initiative not to exceed $155,799.00. By Police Chief.
18-01413 A resolution declaring January 1, 2019 as the effective date of the Metropolitan Council's Industrial Tax Exemption Program approval guidelines established in Resolution 53920 on November 14, 2018. By Councilman Trae Welch.
18-01424 Waiving the provisions of Title 2, Chapter 1, Part II, Section 2.50(A) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in order to allow Park Forest Crime Prevention and Improvement District to apply for a permit from the Director of Development to erect a pole sign 12" high by 18" wide and a mounting device for a security camera within the right of way on Grand Teton Avenue at Monterrey Boulevard; East Graham Avenue at Monterrey Boulevard; Glennsade Avenue at Monterrey Boulevard; Platt Drive at Greenwell Springs Road; Aletha Drive at Greenwell Springs Road; Pasadena Drive at Greenwell Springs Road; Lassen Drive at Greenwell Springs Road; Toledo Bend Avenue at Sherwood Forest Boulevard; Big Bend Avenue at Sherwood Forest Boulevard; Syble Drive at Monterrey Boulevard; Swingalong Avenue at Monterrey Boulevard; Redwood Drive at Monterrey Boulevard; Oak Forest Avenue at Greenwell Springs Road; and further providing that this waiver is subject to the review and approval of the Director of Development pursuant to Section 2.68 and the review and approval of the Chief Traffic Engineer pursuant to Section 12:200 of the Code of Ordinances for compliance with all other applicable ordinances and requirements of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
18-01425 Approving the application for an Industrial Tax Exemption by Georgia Pacific Consumer Operations LLC for the Purchased Fiber Repulping System Project located in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilman Trae Welch.
18-01382 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on October 25, 2018 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Charles Lewis; Tanya M. Cruz; Patricia L. Gordon; Gertrude L. Kelso; Henry Lewis, Jr.; Richard F. Lewis, Jr.; Beatrice L. Lynch; Mary L. Robinson; Linda Stokes; Jacqueline G. Cruz; and Elizabeth Wheeler " - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9968 (17078 Charlton Road (Trailer and Shed); Tract A, Green Dyer Estates, Parcel No. 164585). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (Owner plans to rehab). By Councilman Trae Welch.
18-01397 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "John Cobb & Lykeisha Cobb v. Johnathan Abadie, The City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Baton Rouge Police Department," Suit No. 649,238 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $32,579.85, plus court costs in the amount of $558.00, for a total amount of $33,137.85, 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 Chad Aguillard). By Parish Attorney.
18-01414 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that certain contract for professional legal services with Murphy J. Foster of Breazeale, Sachse and Wilson, L.L.P., concerning certain matters regarding Mary E. Roper for Metropolitan Council so as to extend the term of the contract until December 31, 2018 and to increase the allowable compensation to a sum not to exceed $283,000.00 and appropriating $23,000.00 for said purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. By Parish Attorney.
71. 18-01402 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 4 with Baton Rouge Inspection Coalition, LLC for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 2 being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0009, resulting in an increase in contract not to exceed $555,000.00 and an extension of contract time to December 31, 2019 (Account No. 80882-5110000004-SSO2RINSP1-653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 72. 18-01403 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 6 with ECM Consultants, Inc. for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 1, being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0008, resulting in an increase in contract not to exceed $1,140,000.00 and an extension of contract time to December 31, 2019 (Account No. 80882-5110000004-SSO2RINSP3-653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 73. 18-01404 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 8 with Gotech, Inc., w/subconsultant: Volkert, Inc., for construction inspection support services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support Project – Group 2, Project No. 12-CN-MS-0013, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, to extend the contract time to December 31, 2019 and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 (Account No. 80882-5110000004-SSO2RINSP2-653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
18-01405 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No.16 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. (formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program, and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2019, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $4,350,000.00, contingent upon approval by the Parish Attorney’s Office prior to execution (Account No. 81162-5110000001-SSOPA00002-653091). By Environmental Services Director.
18-01406 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for engineering services with Bonton Associates LLC in connection with the Pump Station 57 Upgrade project for a fee not to exceed $49,950.00 (Account No. 80820-5120000003-NCDPPS0052-653250). By Environmental Services Director.
18-01407 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC with subconsultants Atakapas Services, LLC and Bonton Associates LLC for professional services in connection with Annual Parishwide Sewer Cleaning and Physical Inspection Services for an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00 for calendar year 2019 and for the amount specified in the respective budget for the optional four annual renewals (Account No. 80702-5110000004-CD01R00025-653400 and 5100-7700-40-7710-7740-7716-000000-647600). By Environmental Services Director.
18-01408 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for topographic surveying services with Gotech, Inc. on a task order basis a fee not to exceed $49,500.00 (Account No. 80901-5110000003-OTHPR00009-653250). By Environmental Services Director.
18-01409 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 1 with McLeod Electric, LLC for Pump Station Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation Services being City-Parish Project No. 17-PS-MS-0030, resulting in additional compensation of $75,000.00 for 2018, additional compensation of $400,000.00 for 2019 and exercises the first optional renewal to extend the contract time to December 31, 2019 (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-647670). By Environmental Services Director.
18-01411 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consent to Assignment from W. Resources, LLC to Louisiana Hangar, LLC, a subsidiary of Callais Capital Management, LLC. By Aviation Director.
80. 18-01415 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation to provide surveys and design services for the 72nd Avenue Ped Improvements (Scenic Highway to I-110) Improvement project, being RFQ No. 18-ES-DTD-002, and City-Parish Project No. 17-SW-US-0035 in an amount not to exceed $96,951.98. (Account No. 9227100031-2331 00000-0000000000-653340 ). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Back up Documents 81. 18-01416 Authorizing the Mayor President to execute a contract with C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates LLC to provide surveys and design services for the Elm Grove Garden Ped Improvement project, being RFQ No. 18-ES-DTD-001 and City-Parish Project No. 17-SW-US-0029 in an amount not to exceed $259,649.46. (Account No. 9227100025-2331 00000-0000000000-653340). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Back up Documents 82. 18-01420 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Margaret “Meg” Sheets to provide construction inspection services for State and Federal Aid Projects under the administration of the Department of Transportation and Drainage at a rate of $31.89 per hour, in an amount not to exceed $62,500, effective January 1, 2019 ending December 31, 2019. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Back up Documents 83. 18-01421 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 at a rate of $31.00 per hour, in an amount not to exceed $62,500, effective January 1, 2019 ending December 31, 2019. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Back up Documents
18-01426 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the Capital Area Human Services District and the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant program to include the preparation, purchase and delivery of 250 trauma tool kits to elementary and middle schools and to operate summer camps using the Journey to Hope resilience model within East Baton Rouge Parish. By Office of the Mayor-President.
18-01427 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with the Office of the Public Defender for services rendered to the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant amending the scope of services to include a client advocate contract position, project supervisor and administrative and service quality supervisor; and, to extend the term of service to September 29, 2019. By Office of the Mayor-President.
18-01428 Authorizing the Mayor-President to request carry forward balance from the 2017 Head Start grant year on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services, East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start/Early Head Start Program from the Administration for Children and Families, in the amount of $1,007,467 to provide equipment, supplies and facility repairs from budget period 01/01/2018 through 12/31/2018, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS A. 18-01549 Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Constable's Office to accept funds received from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement in the amount of sixty-seven thousand, twenty-seven dollars ($67,027.00). Funds to be utilized for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education(D.A.R.E.) Program in the East Baton Rouge Parish Schools. By Constable. Item was not submitted to administrator.
APPOINTMENTS 87. 18-01499 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of replacing Dewitte Hall, deceased, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong 88. 18-01500 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of replacing Carla Fowler, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong 89. 18-01501 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Bryan Jeansonne, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong
90. 18-01502 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Anthony Lascaro, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong Cover Letter 91. 18-01503 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Augustin “Chard” Richard, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong Cover Letter 92. 18-01504 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Michael Russell, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong Cover Letter 93. 18-01506 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Chase Shelton, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong 94. 18-01507 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Chase Tittleton, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong Cover Letter 95. 18-01508 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Steven Scott Wilfong, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong Cover Letter
18-01510 BATON ROUGE FILM COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tara Wicker, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Tara Wicker (requires 9 votes)
97. 18-01511 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Dwight Hudson whose term expires on December 31, 2018 This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Dwight Hudson Tara Wicker 98. 18-01512 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tara Wicker, whose term expires on January 1, 2019. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Dwight Hudson Tara Wicker
18-01513 CHANEYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Harold Kirby, whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Harold Kirby
18-01516 GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT DISTRICT-BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Afred Buckley, whose term expires on January 1, 2019. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Alfred Buckley Valery (Val) Lowery, Sr. Junior Shelton Trae Welch
18-01518 GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT DISTRICT-BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Junior Shelton, whose term expires on January 1, 2019. This is a five (5) year term Current Ballot Alfred Buckley Valery (Val) Lowery, Sr. Junior Shelton Trae Welch
18-01527 GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT DISTRICT-BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Trae Welch, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Alfred Buckley Valery (Val) Lowery, Sr. Junior Shelton Trae Welch
18-01529 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Ulysses Addison whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Ulysses Addison (letter requesting appointment received) Daniel Causey Corey Smith Rossie Washington (letter requesting appointment received)
18-01530 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Rossie Washington whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Ulysses Addison (letter requesting appointment received) Daniel Causey Corey Smith Rossie Washington (letter requesting appointment received) Cover Letter
18-01531 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION (BREC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Shelton Dixon, whose term expires on January 1, 2019, effective January 2, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Shelton Dixon Anthony Jones Mike Walker
18-01533 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION (BREC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Mike Walker whose term expires on January 1, 2019, effective January 2, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Shelton Dixon Anthony Jones Mike Walker
107. 18-01535 ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Darrell Ourso, whose term expires January 1, 2019, effective January 2, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Darrell Ourso (letter requesting reappointment received) Chris Rosendahl 108. 18-01536 ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Chris Rosendahl, whose term expires January 1, 2019, effective January 2, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Darrell Ourso (letter requesting reappointment received) Chris Rosendahl
109. 18-01537 VISIT BATON ROUGE Concurring in the appointment of Scott Michelet, whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. (BR Lodging representative) Current Ballot Scott Michelet Letter Requesting Reappointment 110. 18-01538 VISIT BATON ROUGE Concurring in the appointment of J.B. Blackwell to replace Ralph Ney, who is term limited, effective January 1, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. (BR Lodging representative) Current Ballot J. B. Blackwell Endorsement Letter 111. 18-01539 VISIT BATON ROUGE Concurring in the reappointment of Claude Reynaud, whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. (Preserve Louisiana representative) Current Ballot Claude Reynaud Preserve Louisiana appointment email
112. 18-01540 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 4 CENTRAL Consideration of reappointing or replacing Scott Browning whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Scott Browning Kenneth Montgomery 113. 18-01541 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 4 CENTRAL Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kenneth Montgomery whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Scott Browning Kenneth Montgomery
114. 18-01542 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS No. 5-EASTSIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of replacing Mario Contreras, moved out of district, whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot John Kovalik Charles “CW” Streat Cover Letter 115. 18-01543 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NO. 5 - EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Consideration of reappointing or replacing John Kovalcik whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot John Kovalik Charles “CW” Streat
116. 18-01544 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD Consideration of reappointing or replacing George Kelly, whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot George Kelly Robert Payne 117. 18-01545 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Robert Payne, whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot George Kelly Robert Payne
118. 18-01546 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 6 HOOPER ROAD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Reginald Higgins, whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Reginald Higgins Charles May 119. 18-01547 VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 6 - HOOPER ROAD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles May, whose term expires on January 1, 2019, effective January 2, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Reginald Higgins Charles May
CHANGE ORDERS 18-01522 Aster-Chimes Drainage Improvements Project Number: 98-DR-CI-0002 Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,750,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO090653 Account Number: 341.7548502.652320.0485400 Council Award Date: 2/11/2009 Contractor: RCS Contractors, Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (Final) (Extend contract for 404 days) Change Order Amount: $ 0.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 1,868,598.73 Net Previous Changes: $ 549,072.06 New Contract Amount: $ 2,417,670.79 Description: Adjust quantities of all items to as built quantities. Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and add 366 days to the contract
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 121. 18-01466 River Center Theatre Drop-Off Lane Project Number: 18-ASC-CP-1125 Account Number: 4104-5500-60-5550-0000-0000-000000-652000-92031 Council Award Date: 8/22/2018 Contractor: The Luster Group, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 80,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 97,000.00 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 6,682.65 Final Cost: $ 103,682.65 Days Allocated: 40 Days Used: 40 Liquidated Damages: $ None Legislation Cover Letter Other 122. 18-01467 River Center Theatre Remediation Project Number: 18-ASC-CP-1098 Account Number: 4104-5500-60-5550-0000-0000-000000-652000-92031 Council Award Date: 8/8/2018 Contractor: Zimmer-Eschette Service II, L.L.C. Estimated Cost: $ 165,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 161,000.00 Total Change Orders: (0): $ 0.00 Final Cost: $ 161,000.00 Days Allocated: 30 Days Used: 30 Liquidated Damages: $ None Legislation Cover Letter Other 123. 18-01525 Aster-Chimes Drainage Improvements Project Number: 98-DR-CI-0022 Account Number: 341.7548502.652320.0485400 Council Award Date: 2/11/2009 Contractor: RCS Contractors, Inc Estimated Cost: $ 2,750,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,868,598.73 Total Change Orders: (3): $ 549,072.06 Final Cost: $ 2,417,670.79 Days Allocated: 614 Days Used: 614 Liquidated Damages: $ -0-
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 124. 18-01462 Maintenance, Testing, and Monitoring of Fire Alarm and Smoke Detectors Project: A17-0811 Account: Estimate: *Local **In State *Allied Systems, Inc. $ 0.00 No bid **Johnson Control Fire Protection $ 52,472.50 *Firequest, LLC $ 141,920.00 Legislation Agency Approval of Bid Bid Tabulation Sheet Cover Letter 125. 18-01468 Maintenance, Testing and Monitoring of Fire Alarm and Smoke Detectors Project: A17-0811 Account: Estimate: *Local **In State *Allied Systems, Inc. $ 0.00 No bid **Johnson Controls Fire Protection $ 0.00 No bid *Firequest, LLC $ 15,373.00 Legislation Cover Letter Agency Approval of Bids Bid Tabulation Sheet 126. 18-01476 Maintenance, Testing, and Monitoring of Fire Alarm and Smoke Detectors Project: A17-0811 Account: Estimate: *Local **In State **Johnson Controls Fire Protection $ 0.00 No Bid *Firequest, LLC $ 65,301.00 Vendor lacked req'd experience *Allied $ 114,968.00 Legislation Cover Letter Agency Approval of Bids Bid Tabulation Sheets 127. 18-01498 Interstate 110/Hollywood Street SSO Rehabilitation Project - Phase B Project: 12-AR-MS-040B Account: 80772-5110000004-SSO2RRP218-653400; 80772-5445000004-SSO2RRP218-653400; 80772-5440000004-SSO2RRP218-653400; 80772-5434000004-SSO2RRP218-653400; 80772-5442000004-SSO2RRP218-653400 Estimate: $3,900,000.00 *Local **In State **S&P Liner, LLC $ 3,187,041.00 PM Construction & Rehab, LLC $ 3,724,137.36 Insituform Technologies, LLC $ 3,728,240.00 Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. $ 4,134,930.00 Gulf Coast Underground, LLC $ 4,990,036.10 Legislation Council Memo 128. 18-01526 Parishwide Pavement Re-marking East Baton Rouge Parish Project: 18-TS-CI-0018 Account: 100-7100-30-740-0000-0000-000000-643500-40000 Estimate: $220,000.00 *Local **In State **Gulf Safety Products/Pavement Markings, LLC $ 132,700.00
OTHER ITEMS 18-01285 Receiving a report from the Mayor's Office and the Baton Rouge Police Department on the status of the Police Pay Study by SSA Consultants. By Councilman Matt Watson. This item was deferred from November 14, 2018
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 18-01445 Authorizing Mayor President to reallocate $499,370.38 of 2014 and $362,455.26 of 2015 HOPWA sub-recipient funds to METRO Health in the amount of $43,538.54, OLOL in the amount of $217,216.43, HAART in the amount of $601,070.67. These funds are to be expended between October 1, 2018 and October 31, 2019 on eligible activities, operation costs, supportive services, and administrative costs in accordance with the Action Plan. By Community Development Director. Reason for emergency: The reallocation will need approval before the end of 2018
18-01458 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Koronis Revenue Solutions for third party billing services through December 31, 2018 for an amount not to exceed $845,000. (Account No. 2053-5200-20-5210-0000-0000-000000-643540-). By Emergency Medical Services Director. Reason for emergency: These services need to be paid in 2018. Due to this being the last council meeting for 2018, we need this item to be approved this year.
18-01548 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Advanced Disposal Services Gulf Coast, LLC (formerly Baton Rouge Renewable Energy, LLC) to expand the gas collection system at the North Landfill for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 (Account No. 5510-7700-40-7760-7767-0000-000000-653000-90003). By Environmental Services Director. Reason for emergency: To authorize contract amendment so vendor is paid this calendar year.
18-01383 Receiving a report from the Department of Information Services on the results of the implementation of the City-Parish Open Data Policy. By Information Services Director.
ADJOURNMENT
Dec 12, 2018 Metropolitan Council
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption & Approval of Minutes
1. 18-01477 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Zoning Meetings of November 20, 2018 and December 5, 2018, Metropolitan Council Meeting of November 14, 2018 and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of December 4, 2018. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 18-01455 Authorization to appropriate $19,018.12 from the Airport's cash account - Capital Improvements (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009) to be placed in the ARFF/Security Perimeter Road Phase I account (5821-0900-30-00910-0920-0000-000000-653000-A0093 E 9800000093-5821000000-0000000000-651300) for construction (BS#008652). By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 3. 18-01460 Authorizing the Mayor President to amend the 2018 current and capital expense budget to appropriate $719,555 additional dollars for Section 8. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 4. 18-01469 John H. Green 9660 Lewis Street, Lot 3 Kelly Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 5. 18-01470 Rosemary Comena 3656 & 3658 Beech Street, Lot 8, Square 3 Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 6. 18-01471 The Estate of Vance Allen Smith 6233 Matthews Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 282 Greendale Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 18-01472 Robert Jacobs, Jr. and Audrey M. Jacobs 4840 Monarch Avenue, Lot 9, Square 12 Fountain Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 18-01473 Florence Fisher 4147 Mohican Street, Lot Q, Square 4 Babin Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 18-01474 The Estate of Josephine A. Pogue and The Estate of Randolph Pogue 1641 Olive Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 2, Square 1 O’Connor Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 18-01475 Roy M. Coats, Jr. 5847 Chandler Street, Lot 30, Square O University Acres Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 11. 18-01479 Lot: 21, Square 15 Subdivision: Highland Farms Applicant: Daniel E. Morris Law Firm Address: Mills Road Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 899.90 Adjudicated for 2005 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 12. 18-01480 Lot: 20 pt. Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Pecan Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,100.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,633.73 Adjudicated for 1994 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 13. 18-01481 Lot: 18 pt. Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Pecan Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,006.80 Adjudicated for 2000 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 14. 18-01482 Lot: 7 pt. Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Hickory Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 800.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,057.52 Adjudicated for 1999 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 15. 18-01483 Lot: 11, Square 39 Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Swart Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,100.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,412.16 Adjudicated for 2004 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 16. 18-01484 Lot: 22, Square 15 Subdivision: Highland Farms Applicant: Daniel E. Morris Law Firm Address: Mills Road Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 911.34 Adjudicated for 2005 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 17. 18-01485 Lot: 2 Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Apple Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 541.94 Adjudicated for 2009 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 18. 18-01486 Lot: 10, Square H Subdivision: Booker Town Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Orange Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,320.20 Adjudicated for 1987 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 19. 18-01487 Lot: 14 pt. (N 1/2), Square H Subdivision: Booker Town Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Orange Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,076.97 Adjudicated for 1998 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 20. 18-01488 Lot: 14 pt. (S 1/2), Square H Subdivision: Booker Town Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Orange Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,559.34 Adjudicated for 1998 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 21. 18-01489 Lot: 21 Square G Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Smith Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,100.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,265.08 Adjudicated for 1999 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 22. 18-01491 Lot: 31+, Square I Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Apple Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,101.05 Adjudiated for 1994 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 23. 18-01492 Lot: 14, Square I Subdivision: Booker Town Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Orange Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,288.14 Adjudicated for 2002 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 24. 18-01494 Lot: 4+, Square I Subdivision: Booker Town Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: Orange Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,100.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,610.04 Adjudicated for 1994 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 25. 18-01495 Lot: 12 pt., Square H Subdivision: Sqart Addition Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corporation Address: South 15th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 5,295.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,700.82 Adjudicated for 2005 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 26. 18-01497 Lot: 17, Square 16 Subdivision: Scotland Addition Town Applicant: Robert W. Florida Address: Plover Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,097.74 Adjudicated for 2010 taxes Bids Received: 1/16/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 23, 2019 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 27. 18-01490 RV-1-19 Mirabeau Gardens Revocation A request to revoke a 50 foot servitude and dedicate a 15 foot drainage servitude, located north of the intersection of Chandler Drive and Seyburn Drive, on Tracts S and C-1-A of Mirabeau Gardens Subdivision (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 4.13.D Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 16, 2019 28. 18-01493 RV-2-19 Goodwood Estates Revocation A request to revoke a portion of a 7.5 foot servitude, located north of Jefferson Highway and west of Lobdell Avenue, on Lot M-2-A of Goodwood Estates (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 4.13.D Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 16, 2019 Exhibit Aerial Map Zoning Map LONO from Dept of Development 29. 18-01505 PA-22-18 15694 and 15696 Old Scenic Highway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Industrial to Residential Neighborhood on the east side of Old Scenic Highway, north of Groom Road, on a 350 acre parcel of the Goidie House Kizer property. Section 76, T5S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 2 - Banks) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon changing conditions in the area COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 16, 2019 Application Staff Report 30. 18-01509 PA-24-18 18330 Jefferson Highway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Compact Neighborhood on property located on the southwest side of Jefferson Highway, to the south of Hoo Shoo Too Road on the Sims Tract, formerly a portion of the Emma Dixon Property. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon review of the area in a greater level of detail and compatibility with adjacent higher intensity land use designation COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Related to Case 85-18 Application Staff Report 31. 18-01514 Case 85-18 18330 Jefferson Highway To rezone from Rural to Town House (A2.5) on property located on the southwest side of Jefferson Highway, to the south of Hoo Shoo Too Road on the Sims Tract, formerly a portion of the Emma Dixon Property. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Related to PA-24-18 Application Staff Report 32. 18-01515 TA-7-18 Chapter 2, (Administration) To establish Chapter 2, defining the authority of the Planning Commission, the Board of Adjustment, and the Historic Preservation Commission. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to simplify the Unified Development Code COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-0 on November 14, 2018 Staff Report 33. 18-01517 TA-8-18 Chapter 3, (Processes) To repeal Chapters 3, Administrative Mechanisms, and 19, Amendments, and replace them with Chapter 3, Processes, updating Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission processes into a single chapter and providing for common notice provisions. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to simplify the Unified Development Code COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-0 on November 14, 2018 Staff Report 34. 18-01519 TA-10-18 Chapter 20, (Definitions) To remove “Marijuana cultivation” from being allowed as an agricultural use. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on Council direction to restrict the cultivation of marijuana (Cannabis) on property zoned to encourage neighborhoods, such as Rural-zoned property COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 16, 2019 Staff Report 35. 18-01521 Case 83-18 6500 Lake Mary Drive To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Rural on property located on the north side of Groom Road, to the west of Plank Road, on Tract W-3 of the Eric W. Day Estate. Section 29, T5S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 1 - Welch) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 16, 2019 Application Staff Report 36. 18-01523 Case 84-18 10850 Mead Road To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on the south side of Mead Road and the south side of Interstate 12 to the west of Sherwood Forest Boulevard, on Lot E Salassi of the T. Joe and Ouida Bowen Calloway Property. Section 62, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 16, 2019 Application Staff Report 37. 18-01524 SPUD-2-18 Valencia Park A proposed multi-family residential development located north of Gayosa Street, south of Spanish Town Road, east of North 14th Street, and west of North 15th Street, on Lots 1 thru 5 and 7 thru 11, of the Suburb Gracie Subdivision. Section 71, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP (Council District 10 - Wicker) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer 30 days to January 22, 2019, carried 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 16, 2019 Application OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 38. 18-01454 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services Program with Capital Area United Way as the Office of Social Services will be paid an amount not to exceed $10,500 provided the Office of Social Services submits a minimum of 1,300 IRS accepted income tax returns. If the goal of 1,300 accepted returns is not reached, Capital Area United Way has agreed to pay the Office of Social Services $8,000 for at least 1,150 accepted returns or $6,500 for at least 1,000 accepted returns. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 39. 18-01456 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 26, 2018 at Original 085 of Bundle 12922 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Ray Milton Carrell and Charmaine Carrell" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9957 (254 Louise Street; Lot 3+ (Lot 3 and Eastern 40ft of Lot 2, Resub of Lot 4, 5, & 6); Addition to Suburb Swart Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The owner will preserve and revitalize the property). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation 40. 18-01457 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 10, 2018 at Original 294 of Bundle 12906 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Ruth Wade" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9926 (313 South 18th Street; Lot 4, Square 7, Fuqua-Lamon Town Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The property was sold and the new owner will repair). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation 41. 18-01459 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on July 30, 2018 at Original 984 of Bundle 12903 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Hebrew Joe Inc." - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9921 (3201-3215 Plank Road; Lot 8 & 9, Square 108, Istrouma Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The owner will preserve and revitalize the property). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 44. 18-01465 Receiving a report from the Plan of Government Committee regarding the committee discussions regarding filling vacant Metropolitan Council seats. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 45. 18-01464 Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organizations), Chapter 1 (Governing Body), Part 1 (Rules of Procedure), so as to add Section 1:13 regarding filling a vacancy in the membership of the Metropolitan Council by creating a procedure to allow interested residents registered to vote in the Parish who are qualified for the office to submit an application and be considered for appointment to the position. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter Draft - Ordinance 46. 18-01496 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department to execute an act of donation to the Signal Sixty-Three, Inc. for two hundred eight (208) ballistic vests that have been taken out of service. By Councilman Scott Wilson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 47. 18-01520 Awarding the contract for Analytical Laboratory Services for Regulatory Compliance Sampling to the selected vendor, Element Materials Technology Lafayette, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract for an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 covering such work (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7750-7711-000000-643541; 5100-7700-40-7710-7720-0000-000000-643541; 5510-7700-40-7760-7762-0000-000000-643541 and 5510-7700-40-7760-7765-0000-000000-643541). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 9, 2019 Legislation Council Memo
48. 18-00958 Joseph Carter Knox, III 5848 Nashville Ave, Lot 143 East Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from September 12, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 49. 18-01105 Mary Price Anderson, Seimone Anderson Kleinpeter, Nekesha D. Anderson, & Joseph T. Anderson 5360 Stearns Street, Lots 30 & 31, Square 33 Fortune Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from October 10, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 50. 18-01107 Husam Mahmoud & Linda A. Mahmoud 4057 Tuscarora Street, Lot 11, Square 14 Prosperity Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from October 10, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 51. 18-01108 John Du Nguyen & Loan P. Nguyen 2131 Main Street (Rear Building Only), Lot 21 Gallisville Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from October 10, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 52. 18-01197 Robert McKinnis and Julia S. McKinnis 654 Flicker Street, Lot 19, Square 2 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 53. 18-01384 Ervin J. Coleman and Jacqueline Coleman 4510 Maribel Drive, Lot 111 Victoria Farms Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 54. 18-01385 Solomon Elwood Thames 1528 San Jauquin Drive (Rear Shed Only), Lot 236 Villa Del Rey Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 55. 18-01386 Cetrick Carl Jenkins 12320 & 12322 Warfield Avenue, Lot 106-A and 106-B Ashley Subdivision (First Filing) - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 56. 18-01387 Valiant One Properties, LLC 3017 Slate Street, North 1/2 of Lot 1 Progress Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 57. 18-01388 The Estate of Frances Queen Salsberry 3526 Washington Avenue, Lot 193 Belfort Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 58. 18-01389 Lenora Malvania Robinson 1430 East Washington Street, Lot 5, Square 18 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 59. 18-01390 Clara Mae Wells 1726 Oleander Street, Lot 24, Square 23-A Clark Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 60. 18-01391 James Joseph Ross, John Henry Ross, Johnny Bob Ross, and Ora Lee Ross Williams 2045 Ellerslie Drive, Lot 3, Square 2 Ellerslie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 18-01328 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc., doing business as Verra Mobility for a traffic control safety management and collection system commencing January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 with option of four (4) twelve (12) month renewals. By Office of the Mayor-President. This item was deferred from November 28, 2018
18-01394 Amending, correcting, and re-enacting Ordinance 16806, Adopted April 11, 2018 which established Voting Precincts within Wards 1, 2, and 3 of East Baton Rouge Parish and designated polling places, so as to change the polling place of Ward 1, Precincts 52A and 52B effective immediately; merge Ward 3, Precinct 42 into Ward 3, Precincts 8A and 8B effective immediately as required by Louisiana state law for Precincts containing fewer than 300 registered voters; and divide 24 geographic voting precincts creating new precincts and polling places effective March 31, 2019 as required by state law for precincts containing more than 2,200 registered voters; and re-establishing designated polling locations for all other precincts within the Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters.
18-01328 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc., doing business as Verra Mobility for a traffic control safety management and collection system commencing January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 with option of four (4) twelve (12) month renewals. By Office of the Mayor-President. This item was deferred from November 28, 2018
18-01396 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to enter in to contract services with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People(NAACP) Baton Rouge Branch for community services and outreach under the Collective Healing Grant initiative not to exceed $155,799.00. By Police Chief.
18-01412 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 15 (Miscellaneous), so as to add Chapter 7. - Landlord Retaliation Prohibited. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
18-01396 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to enter in to contract services with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People(NAACP) Baton Rouge Branch for community services and outreach under the Collective Healing Grant initiative not to exceed $155,799.00. By Police Chief.
18-01413 A resolution declaring January 1, 2019 as the effective date of the Metropolitan Council's Industrial Tax Exemption Program approval guidelines established in Resolution 53920 on November 14, 2018. By Councilman Trae Welch.
18-01424 Waiving the provisions of Title 2, Chapter 1, Part II, Section 2.50(A) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in order to allow Park Forest Crime Prevention and Improvement District to apply for a permit from the Director of Development to erect a pole sign 12" high by 18" wide and a mounting device for a security camera within the right of way on Grand Teton Avenue at Monterrey Boulevard; East Graham Avenue at Monterrey Boulevard; Glennsade Avenue at Monterrey Boulevard; Platt Drive at Greenwell Springs Road; Aletha Drive at Greenwell Springs Road; Pasadena Drive at Greenwell Springs Road; Lassen Drive at Greenwell Springs Road; Toledo Bend Avenue at Sherwood Forest Boulevard; Big Bend Avenue at Sherwood Forest Boulevard; Syble Drive at Monterrey Boulevard; Swingalong Avenue at Monterrey Boulevard; Redwood Drive at Monterrey Boulevard; Oak Forest Avenue at Greenwell Springs Road; and further providing that this waiver is subject to the review and approval of the Director of Development pursuant to Section 2.68 and the review and approval of the Chief Traffic Engineer pursuant to Section 12:200 of the Code of Ordinances for compliance with all other applicable ordinances and requirements of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
18-01425 Approving the application for an Industrial Tax Exemption by Georgia Pacific Consumer Operations LLC for the Purchased Fiber Repulping System Project located in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilman Trae Welch.
18-01382 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on October 25, 2018 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Charles Lewis; Tanya M. Cruz; Patricia L. Gordon; Gertrude L. Kelso; Henry Lewis, Jr.; Richard F. Lewis, Jr.; Beatrice L. Lynch; Mary L. Robinson; Linda Stokes; Jacqueline G. Cruz; and Elizabeth Wheeler " - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9968 (17078 Charlton Road (Trailer and Shed); Tract A, Green Dyer Estates, Parcel No. 164585). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (Owner plans to rehab). By Councilman Trae Welch.
18-01397 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "John Cobb & Lykeisha Cobb v. Johnathan Abadie, The City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Baton Rouge Police Department," Suit No. 649,238 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $32,579.85, plus court costs in the amount of $558.00, for a total amount of $33,137.85, 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 Chad Aguillard). By Parish Attorney.
18-01414 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that certain contract for professional legal services with Murphy J. Foster of Breazeale, Sachse and Wilson, L.L.P., concerning certain matters regarding Mary E. Roper for Metropolitan Council so as to extend the term of the contract until December 31, 2018 and to increase the allowable compensation to a sum not to exceed $283,000.00 and appropriating $23,000.00 for said purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. By Parish Attorney.
71. 18-01402 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 4 with Baton Rouge Inspection Coalition, LLC for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 2 being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0009, resulting in an increase in contract not to exceed $555,000.00 and an extension of contract time to December 31, 2019 (Account No. 80882-5110000004-SSO2RINSP1-653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 72. 18-01403 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 6 with ECM Consultants, Inc. for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 1, being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0008, resulting in an increase in contract not to exceed $1,140,000.00 and an extension of contract time to December 31, 2019 (Account No. 80882-5110000004-SSO2RINSP3-653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 73. 18-01404 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 8 with Gotech, Inc., w/subconsultant: Volkert, Inc., for construction inspection support services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support Project – Group 2, Project No. 12-CN-MS-0013, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, to extend the contract time to December 31, 2019 and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 (Account No. 80882-5110000004-SSO2RINSP2-653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
18-01405 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No.16 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. (formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program, and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2019, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $4,350,000.00, contingent upon approval by the Parish Attorney’s Office prior to execution (Account No. 81162-5110000001-SSOPA00002-653091). By Environmental Services Director.
18-01406 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for engineering services with Bonton Associates LLC in connection with the Pump Station 57 Upgrade project for a fee not to exceed $49,950.00 (Account No. 80820-5120000003-NCDPPS0052-653250). By Environmental Services Director.
18-01407 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC with subconsultants Atakapas Services, LLC and Bonton Associates LLC for professional services in connection with Annual Parishwide Sewer Cleaning and Physical Inspection Services for an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00 for calendar year 2019 and for the amount specified in the respective budget for the optional four annual renewals (Account No. 80702-5110000004-CD01R00025-653400 and 5100-7700-40-7710-7740-7716-000000-647600). By Environmental Services Director.
18-01408 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for topographic surveying services with Gotech, Inc. on a task order basis a fee not to exceed $49,500.00 (Account No. 80901-5110000003-OTHPR00009-653250). By Environmental Services Director.
18-01409 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 1 with McLeod Electric, LLC for Pump Station Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation Services being City-Parish Project No. 17-PS-MS-0030, resulting in additional compensation of $75,000.00 for 2018, additional compensation of $400,000.00 for 2019 and exercises the first optional renewal to extend the contract time to December 31, 2019 (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-647670). By Environmental Services Director.
18-01411 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consent to Assignment from W. Resources, LLC to Louisiana Hangar, LLC, a subsidiary of Callais Capital Management, LLC. By Aviation Director.
80. 18-01415 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation to provide surveys and design services for the 72nd Avenue Ped Improvements (Scenic Highway to I-110) Improvement project, being RFQ No. 18-ES-DTD-002, and City-Parish Project No. 17-SW-US-0035 in an amount not to exceed $96,951.98. (Account No. 9227100031-2331 00000-0000000000-653340 ). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Back up Documents 81. 18-01416 Authorizing the Mayor President to execute a contract with C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates LLC to provide surveys and design services for the Elm Grove Garden Ped Improvement project, being RFQ No. 18-ES-DTD-001 and City-Parish Project No. 17-SW-US-0029 in an amount not to exceed $259,649.46. (Account No. 9227100025-2331 00000-0000000000-653340). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Back up Documents 82. 18-01420 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Margaret “Meg” Sheets to provide construction inspection services for State and Federal Aid Projects under the administration of the Department of Transportation and Drainage at a rate of $31.89 per hour, in an amount not to exceed $62,500, effective January 1, 2019 ending December 31, 2019. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Back up Documents 83. 18-01421 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 at a rate of $31.00 per hour, in an amount not to exceed $62,500, effective January 1, 2019 ending December 31, 2019. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Back up Documents
18-01426 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the Capital Area Human Services District and the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant program to include the preparation, purchase and delivery of 250 trauma tool kits to elementary and middle schools and to operate summer camps using the Journey to Hope resilience model within East Baton Rouge Parish. By Office of the Mayor-President.
18-01427 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with the Office of the Public Defender for services rendered to the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant amending the scope of services to include a client advocate contract position, project supervisor and administrative and service quality supervisor; and, to extend the term of service to September 29, 2019. By Office of the Mayor-President.
18-01428 Authorizing the Mayor-President to request carry forward balance from the 2017 Head Start grant year on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services, East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start/Early Head Start Program from the Administration for Children and Families, in the amount of $1,007,467 to provide equipment, supplies and facility repairs from budget period 01/01/2018 through 12/31/2018, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS A. 18-01549 Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Constable's Office to accept funds received from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement in the amount of sixty-seven thousand, twenty-seven dollars ($67,027.00). Funds to be utilized for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education(D.A.R.E.) Program in the East Baton Rouge Parish Schools. By Constable. Item was not submitted to administrator.
APPOINTMENTS 87. 18-01499 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of replacing Dewitte Hall, deceased, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong 88. 18-01500 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of replacing Carla Fowler, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong 89. 18-01501 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Bryan Jeansonne, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong
90. 18-01502 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Anthony Lascaro, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong Cover Letter 91. 18-01503 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Augustin “Chard” Richard, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong Cover Letter 92. 18-01504 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Michael Russell, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong Cover Letter 93. 18-01506 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Chase Shelton, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong 94. 18-01507 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Chase Tittleton, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong Cover Letter 95. 18-01508 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Steven Scott Wilfong, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Bryan Jeansonne (requires 9 votes) Frank Lanasa, Sr. Anthony Lascaro Augustin “Chard” Richard Michael Russell (requires 9 votes) Chase Shelton Chase Tittleton Steven Scott Wilfong Cover Letter
18-01510 BATON ROUGE FILM COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tara Wicker, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Tara Wicker (requires 9 votes)
97. 18-01511 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Dwight Hudson whose term expires on December 31, 2018 This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Dwight Hudson Tara Wicker 98. 18-01512 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tara Wicker, whose term expires on January 1, 2019. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Dwight Hudson Tara Wicker
18-01513 CHANEYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Harold Kirby, whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Harold Kirby
18-01516 GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT DISTRICT-BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Afred Buckley, whose term expires on January 1, 2019. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Alfred Buckley Valery (Val) Lowery, Sr. Junior Shelton Trae Welch
18-01518 GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT DISTRICT-BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Junior Shelton, whose term expires on January 1, 2019. This is a five (5) year term Current Ballot Alfred Buckley Valery (Val) Lowery, Sr. Junior Shelton Trae Welch
18-01527 GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT DISTRICT-BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Trae Welch, whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Alfred Buckley Valery (Val) Lowery, Sr. Junior Shelton Trae Welch
18-01529 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Ulysses Addison whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Ulysses Addison (letter requesting appointment received) Daniel Causey Corey Smith Rossie Washington (letter requesting appointment received)
18-01530 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Rossie Washington whose term expires on December 31, 2018. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Ulysses Addison (letter requesting appointment received) Daniel Causey Corey Smith Rossie Washington (letter requesting appointment received) Cover Letter
18-01531 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION (BREC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Shelton Dixon, whose term expires on January 1, 2019, effective January 2, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Shelton Dixon Anthony Jones Mike Walker
18-01533 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION (BREC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Mike Walker whose term expires on January 1, 2019, effective January 2, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Shelton Dixon Anthony Jones Mike Walker
107. 18-01535 ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Darrell Ourso, whose term expires January 1, 2019, effective January 2, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Darrell Ourso (letter requesting reappointment received) Chris Rosendahl 108. 18-01536 ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Chris Rosendahl, whose term expires January 1, 2019, effective January 2, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Darrell Ourso (letter requesting reappointment received) Chris Rosendahl
109. 18-01537 VISIT BATON ROUGE Concurring in the appointment of Scott Michelet, whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. (BR Lodging representative) Current Ballot Scott Michelet Letter Requesting Reappointment 110. 18-01538 VISIT BATON ROUGE Concurring in the appointment of J.B. Blackwell to replace Ralph Ney, who is term limited, effective January 1, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. (BR Lodging representative) Current Ballot J. B. Blackwell Endorsement Letter 111. 18-01539 VISIT BATON ROUGE Concurring in the reappointment of Claude Reynaud, whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. (Preserve Louisiana representative) Current Ballot Claude Reynaud Preserve Louisiana appointment email
112. 18-01540 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 4 CENTRAL Consideration of reappointing or replacing Scott Browning whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Scott Browning Kenneth Montgomery 113. 18-01541 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 4 CENTRAL Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kenneth Montgomery whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Scott Browning Kenneth Montgomery
114. 18-01542 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS No. 5-EASTSIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of replacing Mario Contreras, moved out of district, whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot John Kovalik Charles “CW” Streat Cover Letter 115. 18-01543 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NO. 5 - EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Consideration of reappointing or replacing John Kovalcik whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot John Kovalik Charles “CW” Streat
116. 18-01544 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD Consideration of reappointing or replacing George Kelly, whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot George Kelly Robert Payne 117. 18-01545 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Robert Payne, whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot George Kelly Robert Payne
118. 18-01546 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 6 HOOPER ROAD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Reginald Higgins, whose term expires on December 31, 2018, effective January 1, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Reginald Higgins Charles May 119. 18-01547 VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 6 - HOOPER ROAD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles May, whose term expires on January 1, 2019, effective January 2, 2019. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Reginald Higgins Charles May
CHANGE ORDERS 18-01522 Aster-Chimes Drainage Improvements Project Number: 98-DR-CI-0002 Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,750,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO090653 Account Number: 341.7548502.652320.0485400 Council Award Date: 2/11/2009 Contractor: RCS Contractors, Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (Final) (Extend contract for 404 days) Change Order Amount: $ 0.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 1,868,598.73 Net Previous Changes: $ 549,072.06 New Contract Amount: $ 2,417,670.79 Description: Adjust quantities of all items to as built quantities. Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and add 366 days to the contract
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 121. 18-01466 River Center Theatre Drop-Off Lane Project Number: 18-ASC-CP-1125 Account Number: 4104-5500-60-5550-0000-0000-000000-652000-92031 Council Award Date: 8/22/2018 Contractor: The Luster Group, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 80,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 97,000.00 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 6,682.65 Final Cost: $ 103,682.65 Days Allocated: 40 Days Used: 40 Liquidated Damages: $ None Legislation Cover Letter Other 122. 18-01467 River Center Theatre Remediation Project Number: 18-ASC-CP-1098 Account Number: 4104-5500-60-5550-0000-0000-000000-652000-92031 Council Award Date: 8/8/2018 Contractor: Zimmer-Eschette Service II, L.L.C. Estimated Cost: $ 165,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 161,000.00 Total Change Orders: (0): $ 0.00 Final Cost: $ 161,000.00 Days Allocated: 30 Days Used: 30 Liquidated Damages: $ None Legislation Cover Letter Other 123. 18-01525 Aster-Chimes Drainage Improvements Project Number: 98-DR-CI-0022 Account Number: 341.7548502.652320.0485400 Council Award Date: 2/11/2009 Contractor: RCS Contractors, Inc Estimated Cost: $ 2,750,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,868,598.73 Total Change Orders: (3): $ 549,072.06 Final Cost: $ 2,417,670.79 Days Allocated: 614 Days Used: 614 Liquidated Damages: $ -0-
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 124. 18-01462 Maintenance, Testing, and Monitoring of Fire Alarm and Smoke Detectors Project: A17-0811 Account: Estimate: *Local **In State *Allied Systems, Inc. $ 0.00 No bid **Johnson Control Fire Protection $ 52,472.50 *Firequest, LLC $ 141,920.00 Legislation Agency Approval of Bid Bid Tabulation Sheet Cover Letter 125. 18-01468 Maintenance, Testing and Monitoring of Fire Alarm and Smoke Detectors Project: A17-0811 Account: Estimate: *Local **In State *Allied Systems, Inc. $ 0.00 No bid **Johnson Controls Fire Protection $ 0.00 No bid *Firequest, LLC $ 15,373.00 Legislation Cover Letter Agency Approval of Bids Bid Tabulation Sheet 126. 18-01476 Maintenance, Testing, and Monitoring of Fire Alarm and Smoke Detectors Project: A17-0811 Account: Estimate: *Local **In State **Johnson Controls Fire Protection $ 0.00 No Bid *Firequest, LLC $ 65,301.00 Vendor lacked req'd experience *Allied $ 114,968.00 Legislation Cover Letter Agency Approval of Bids Bid Tabulation Sheets 127. 18-01498 Interstate 110/Hollywood Street SSO Rehabilitation Project - Phase B Project: 12-AR-MS-040B Account: 80772-5110000004-SSO2RRP218-653400; 80772-5445000004-SSO2RRP218-653400; 80772-5440000004-SSO2RRP218-653400; 80772-5434000004-SSO2RRP218-653400; 80772-5442000004-SSO2RRP218-653400 Estimate: $3,900,000.00 *Local **In State **S&P Liner, LLC $ 3,187,041.00 PM Construction & Rehab, LLC $ 3,724,137.36 Insituform Technologies, LLC $ 3,728,240.00 Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. $ 4,134,930.00 Gulf Coast Underground, LLC $ 4,990,036.10 Legislation Council Memo 128. 18-01526 Parishwide Pavement Re-marking East Baton Rouge Parish Project: 18-TS-CI-0018 Account: 100-7100-30-740-0000-0000-000000-643500-40000 Estimate: $220,000.00 *Local **In State **Gulf Safety Products/Pavement Markings, LLC $ 132,700.00
OTHER ITEMS 18-01285 Receiving a report from the Mayor's Office and the Baton Rouge Police Department on the status of the Police Pay Study by SSA Consultants. By Councilman Matt Watson. This item was deferred from November 14, 2018
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 18-01445 Authorizing Mayor President to reallocate $499,370.38 of 2014 and $362,455.26 of 2015 HOPWA sub-recipient funds to METRO Health in the amount of $43,538.54, OLOL in the amount of $217,216.43, HAART in the amount of $601,070.67. These funds are to be expended between October 1, 2018 and October 31, 2019 on eligible activities, operation costs, supportive services, and administrative costs in accordance with the Action Plan. By Community Development Director. Reason for emergency: The reallocation will need approval before the end of 2018
18-01458 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Koronis Revenue Solutions for third party billing services through December 31, 2018 for an amount not to exceed $845,000. (Account No. 2053-5200-20-5210-0000-0000-000000-643540-). By Emergency Medical Services Director. Reason for emergency: These services need to be paid in 2018. Due to this being the last council meeting for 2018, we need this item to be approved this year.
18-01548 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Advanced Disposal Services Gulf Coast, LLC (formerly Baton Rouge Renewable Energy, LLC) to expand the gas collection system at the North Landfill for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 (Account No. 5510-7700-40-7760-7767-0000-000000-653000-90003). By Environmental Services Director. Reason for emergency: To authorize contract amendment so vendor is paid this calendar year.
18-01383 Receiving a report from the Department of Information Services on the results of the implementation of the City-Parish Open Data Policy. By Information Services Director.
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