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19-00985 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of August 28, 2019, and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of September 3, 2019. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 19-00835 Metropolitan Council sitting as the Board of Review on Parish Assessments. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 3. 19-00982 Considering the Industrial Tax Exemption application of Formosa Plastics Corporation, Louisiana; Project Name: 2020-2022 New Plant Expansion located in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 4. 19-00983 Considering the Industrial Tax Exemption application by Fabricated Steel Products Project Name: Fabricated Steel Products - Production Capacity Expansion located in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 5. 19-00996 Amending Title 12 (Nuisances), Chapter 2 (Noise) so as to amend Section 12:101 to add distance and decibel thresholds and amend Section 12:104 to add first and second offenses to the penalty provision. By Councilwoman Erika Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 6. 19-01009 Derrick Harrell 10530 & 10532 Scotland Avenue, Lot 3, Square 1 Scotlandville Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 7. 19-01010 Geraldine Calvin Chapman and The Estate of Charles A. Calvin, Jr. 1849 Snipe Street, Lots 12, 13, and 14, Square 1, a Resubdivision of Square or Block 109 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 8. 19-01011 Randall C. Johnson 5729 Henagen Avenue, Lot 34 Legion Village Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 9. 19-01012 Thomas Guerin, Jr., Leonard L. Guerin, And The Estate Of Alfred Guerin 2162 75th Avenue, Lots 41, 42, 43, & 44, Square 35 Bank Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 10. 19-01019 Bewt Corporation - Robert Montanaro, Agent 427 France Street, Lot 3-A, Square 32-S Beauregard Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 11. 19-00953 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $2,955,365.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-Acquisitions. This project will acquire and demolish 13 residential structures that are prone to flooding. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 12. 19-00954 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $774,147.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-84-Airline Hwy Safe Room Phase 1. This project will fund Phase 1 activities to include design, engineering, specifications and final costs. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 13. 19-00964 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $15,000,000.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-59 - Master Drainage Plan. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 14. 19-00965 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $1,176,800.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-56- Dawson Creek at Hundred Oaks & Broussard Bridges Phase 1. This project will fund Phase 1 activities such as studies, design and scope of work to submit for Phase 2 construction approval. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 15. 19-00974 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $303,800.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-54 Ward Creek at Siegen Lane Channel Improvements Phase 1. This project will fund Phase 1 activities such as studies, design and scope of work to submit for Phase 2 construction approval. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 16. 19-00975 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $851,876.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-78-Memorial Sports Complex Safe Room Phase 1. This project will fund Phase 1 activities to include design, engineering, specifications and final costs. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 17. 19-00976 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $560,626.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-75-Greenwood Community Park Safe Room Phase 1. This project will fund Phase 1 activities to include design, engineering, specifications and final costs. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 18. 19-00979 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court DWI/Sobriety Court, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and/or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. The grant program total is $98,500 with no matching funds required. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 19. 19-00955 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 16, 2019 at Original 780 of Bundle 12975 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. One Hundred Fold II, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10061 (3965 Sycamore Street, Lot 16, Square 7, Schorten Place Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The yard is being maintained, and the property is boarded. By Councilwoman Erika Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 20. 19-00956 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 14, 2019 at Original 517 of Bundle 12963 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Shannon V. Batiste" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10048 (3004 Mission Drive (House and Rear Garage), Lot 18+ (Lot 18 and South 1/2 of Lot 17), Berkeley Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The owner of the property has a buyer for the property. By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 21. 19-00957 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on February 15, 2019 at Original 232 of Bundle 12941 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. J&P Production, Inc." - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10001 (528 Tuscaloosa Street, Lot 1 & P, Square 4, Georgetown Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property will be renovated. The area will be revitalized to bring the neighborhood back. By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 22. 19-00958 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 6, 2019 at Original 378 of Bundle 12944 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Carrie W. Burgess, Betty Jean Winzy, and The Estate of Violet W. Jackson" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10008 (553 Tuscaloosa Street, Lot 21+, Square 3, Georgetown Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property will be renovated. The area will be revitalized to bring the neighborhood back. By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 23. 19-00984 Discussion of proposed amendments to the Plan of Government by the Plan of Government Amendment committee Chapters 9-12. By Councilwoman Donna Collins- Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 24. 19-00997 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Emergency Food and Shelter Board Program for emergency housing assistance, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Office of Social Services Program in an amount of $32,927.00 for the grant period of August 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 25. 19-00999 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Christmas Depot Inc. to provide, Labor and Equipment to install Christmas Tree, Lighting and Decorations for the Festival of Lights Event on December 6, 2019, for an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 (Account No. 1000-7600-30-7620-0000-0000-000000-648600). By Maintenance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Christmas Depot Council Agenda Request Christmas Depot Council Agenda Memo Christmas Depot Professional Service Agreement 26. 19-01000 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Company to provide, Labor, Fireworks, and Equipment for the Fireworks Displays during the Festival of Lights Event on December 6, 2019, for an amount not to exceed $19,500.00 (Account No. 1000-7600-30-7620-0000-0000-000000-648600). By Maintenance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Zambelli Fireworks Council Agenda Request Zambelli Fireworks Council Agenda Memo Professional Service Agreement - Zambelli Fireworks 27. 19-01003 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute an Entity State Agreement with the state of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in association with the Half Cent Sales Tax Roadway Beautification Project Hyacinth Avenue Bike Lanes, being City-Parish Project No. 09-BL-US-0067, State Project (DOTD) No. H.007439, Federal Aid Project No. H007439. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Council Backup Memo Agenda Space Request 28. 19-01004 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for engineering services with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation in connection with NWWTP Effluent Pump Upgrades for an amount not to exceed $262,000.00 (Account Nos. 81413-5433000003-SSO2RMP122-653250, 81413-5434000003-SSO2RMP122- 653250 and 81413-5441000003-SSO2RMP122-653250). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Council Memo 29. 19-01006 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a supplemental agreement to an existing appraisal services contract with James, Inc for appraisal services associated with Green Light Project, Mall of Louisiana Boulevard (formerly Picardy-Perkins Connector), being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, in an amount not to exceed $9,712.50. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Council Backup Memo 30. 19-01013 A resolution authorizing the Mayor-President and the Council Administrator-Treasurer to execute one or more settlement agreements relating to claims that have been or could be asserted as part of the multidistrict litigation known as In Re: Libor-Based Financial Instruments Antitrust Litigation, No. 11-MD-2262 (S.D.N.Y), on behalf of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge, and authorizing the President, Vice President and Secretary of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to execute one or more settlement agreements relating to claims that have been or could have been asserted as part of the multidistrict litigation known as, In Re: Libor-Based Financial Instruments Antitrust Litigation No. 11-MD-2262 (S.D.N.Y.); and other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 31. 19-01015 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the DOTD for Phase II Routes: Staring Lane Sidewalk Agreement. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Council Backup Memo 32. 19-01016 Authorizing the Mayor President to execute the Full Signals Maintenance Agreement for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020 Between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development. Funding for the signal maintenance shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Council Backup Memo Council Backup Document 33. 19-01017 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with GAT Airline Support Group, Inc. for 100 square feet of administrative office space located in the terminal building at a rental rate of $666.67 per month for a period of one (1) year, with one (1), one (1) year mutual option to renew. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 34. 19-01018 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Management Agreement with Standard Parking Corporation SP+, so as to extend the agreement for an additional five (5) year period. (This extension will provide for improvements to the guest experience and modernization of operation that includes new parking access and revenue control equipment to the parking operation at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport). By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 35. 19-01020 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services, Office of Social Services with the Louisiana Workforce Commission for a Community Services Block Grant for $1,480,839 and authorizing the execution of all document in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 36. 19-01021 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development & Services, Offices of Social Services to amend grant award for program year 2017-2019 increasing the award by $159,502 with the Louisiana Housing Corporation or its representative, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 37. 19-01022 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development & Services EBRP Head Start/Early Head Start Program with the Louisiana Department of Education, Office of Nutrition Services for the Child and Adult Care Food Program grant for $ 1,699,289 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 38. 19-01023 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit a grant application to the Administration for Children & Families on behalf of the Division of Human Development & Services, EBRP Head Start/Early Head Start Program for a continuation grant budget in the amount $ 10,659,605 for Head Start and $1,089,175 for Early Head Start and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 39. 19-01024 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit a grant application to the Administration for Children & Families on behalf of the Division of Human Development & Services, EBRP Head Start/Early Head Program for the period of January 2020 through 2025 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 40. 19-01025 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Rusty Bordelon v. Amanda White, et al," Suit No. C667,516 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $493.16, for a total amount of $50,493.16, 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 Carmen Liriano of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
41. 19-00756 Anderson Lee White House on North 44th Street, Either Lot 30 or the North ½ of Lot 31, Square 35 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 42. 19-00760 Felicia D. Williams and Nicholas Jordan 1469 Monte Sano Avenue, Lot 34, Square 60 Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 43. 19-00911 Danny Ray Woods and Yvonne Thompson Woods 12741 King James Avenue, Lot 135 Siegen Village Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Picture Picture Inspector's Report 44. 19-00912 Grace Property Ventures, LLC 3250 Elm Drive, Lot 55 South Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 19-00801 Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Title 1 Municipal and Parish Organization, Chapter 3 Personnel, Part IV Employees' Retirement System, Subpart 2 Pension Plan, Section 1.264 Method of Financing so as to enact (1) Subsection F Withdrawal Liability Payments to establish a method for computing and allocating withdrawal liability payments to the Retirement System for any geographical area successfully removing itself from the management of the City-Parish, and (2) Subsection G to establish a method for the collection of withdrawal liability payments owed to the Retirement System. By Retirement Administrator. This item was deferred from August 14, 2019
19-00922 Amending and reenacting Ordinance 17123, adopted July 24, 2019, which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, & 3 in East Baton Rouge Parish, and designating polling places so as to create prospective precincts by the split and/or merger of precinct geography in accordance with LA. R.S. 18:532 and 18:532.1. By Registrar of Voters.
19-00928 Amending and reenacting Ordinance 17123, adopted July 24, 2019, which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, & 3 in East Baton Rouge Parish, and designating polling places so as to create new precincts Ward 3, Precincts 71 and 72 and to divide Ward 3, Precinct 16 (A&B) and Ward 3, Precinct 32 (A&B) effective November 17, 2019 as required by state law for precincts containing more than 2,200 registered voters; and reestablishing designated polling locations for all other precincts within the Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters.
19-00909 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on July 26, 2019 at Original 437 of Bundle 12971 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. One Hundred Fold II, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10054 (3958 Sherwood Street, Lot 246, North Highland Estates Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Monies have been released to start the renovation process. By Councilman LaMont Cole.
19-00910 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 14, 2018 at Original 844 of Bundle 12930 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Joseph Carter Knox, III" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9982 (5848 Nashville Avenue, Lot 143, East Fairlane Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property has been completely remodeled and is no longer an issue. By Councilwoman Erika Green.
19-00916 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on January 25, 2019 at Original 528 of Bundle 12937 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Angela M. Belt" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9997 (23222 Pony Drive, Lot 39-A, Pleasant Park Subdivision, First Filing). Reason for rescission: The condemnation is being rescinded for a new owner to purchase the property. By Councilman Trae Welch.
19-00938 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Lena Lastrapes v. City of Baton Rouge," Suit No. 604,088, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $40,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,281.35, for a total amount of $41,281.35, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Robert C. Rimes of Melancon Rimes, LLC). By Parish Attorney.
19-00940 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Casey Cahoon for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's rental property, for a total amount of $25,808.85, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney.
19-00942 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Kathryn Brassette for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's house, for a total amount of $14,100.95, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney.
19-00913 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Domain Architecture, APAC, for Professional Services in connection with the Library Outreach Facility Roof Replacement, being City-Parish Project No. 19-ASD-CP-1165, in an amount not to exceed $46,481.00. (Account No. PL 9101200001-4610-00000-0000000000-652300; GL 4610-1200-60-1200-0000-0000-000000-652000). By Buildings and Grounds Director.
19-00914 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Henry C. Eyre, Jr., P.E., Inc., for Professional Services in connection with the design of the Library Outreach Facility HVAC Improvements, being City-Parish Project No. 19-ASD-CP-1182, in an amount not to exceed $29,500.00. (Account No. PL 9101200001-4610-00000- 0000000000-652300; GL 4610-1200-60-1200-0000-0000-000000-652000). By Buildings and Grounds Director.
19-00915 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Merge Engineering, LLC, for Professional Services in connection with the River Center E-W Parking Garage Lighting Renovations, being City-Parish Project No. 19-ASD-CP-1161, in an amount not to exceed $21,500.00. (Account No. 5700-7000-10-7050-0000-0000-000000-643500). By Buildings and Grounds Director.
19-00920 Fixing and establishing the annual compensation of the Mayor-President for the term commencing January 1, 2021, in accordance with Section 4.02 of The Plan of Government. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
19-00925 Amending the 2019 current expense budget so as to appropriate a donation from Entergy in the amount of $2,000.00 for the purpose of purchasing school supplies to be given away at the Council District 10 Back-to-School Event. By Council Budget Officer.
19-00927 Initiating the expansion of the Drusilla Jefferson Overlay Design District (UDC Section 10.3.5). By Councilman Matt Watson.
19-00930 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase or exchange and to take such actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the PS 245 Upgrade in the South Basin Multiple Pump Station Upgrade Project, being Project No. 19-PS-IF-0025. By Department of Environmental Services.
19-00936 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Right of Way Deed between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and the Illinois Central Railroad Company (ICRR), for the acquisition of rights-of-way for the installation of roadway grade crossings on Water Street, and Oklahoma Street, at a cost not to exceed $6,840.00. (Account No.9247100008-4650 00000-0000000054-651120). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00937 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute an agreement between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and the Illinois Central Railroad Company (ICRR), for the installation of a roadway grade crossing on Water Street, to provide for repairs to a roadway grade crossing on Oklahoma Street, to provide for the removal of roadway grade crossings on North Street and Bella Avenue (LSU Fire Academy), and to provide reimbursement to ICRR of costs for the work. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00941 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to approve a sublease between 3-Point Properties and BTR Jet Center. By Aviation Director.
19-00943 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Courson Nickel Professional Services Agreement to cover additional lobbying services in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. (Account No. 5810-0900-30-0910-0000-0000-000000-643540-). By Aviation Director.
19-00947 Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the following movable property as surplus and not needed for a public purpose: 1999 Ford F450 Truck, VIN NO. 1FDXF46FOXED78571 and 1977 Dodge Power Wagon Truck VIN NO. 24BE75199303 on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District. By Councilman Trae Welch and Pride Fire Protection District Chief.
19-00929 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or the Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of the Baton Rouge City Court to accept a grant award on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court from the National League of Cities (NLC) for the purpose of conducting an assessment of the impact of municipal fines and fees on residents as part of the NLC’s Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE) initiative between July 1, 2019 through May 29, 2020, and further authorizing Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to execute all grant agreements and/or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. The grant program total is $6,500 with no matching funds required. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator.
67. 19-00946 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Treniece L. Landry so as to provide services as a Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, for a total of $21,000 to cover the period from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. This contract will be funded from a grant award from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. 68. Professional Services Agreement with Eugene Waddis, Jr. so as to provide services as a Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, for a total of $33,000 to cover the period from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. This contract will be funded from a grant award from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator.
19-00951 Authorizing the Mayor-President or Interim Director of Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Baum Environmental Group, Inc. for the operation of a waste tire shredder and associated facilities as an alternative procedure to local spraying, assisting in the eradication of mosquitoes and mosquito larvae in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Interim Director, Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control and Abatement District, Councilman Matt Watson and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg.
19-00952 Directing the Department of Purchasing to issue an RFP and accept responses from law firms to serve as outside counsel to represent the City-Parish in the pending lawsuit, Andricka Williams et al. v. City-Parish, et al., No. 659,090, Section I, 19th JDC. ** This matter may be discussed in Executive Session in accordance with La. R.S. 42:17. By Councilman Chandler Loupe.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS INTRODUCTION: A. 19-01026 Requesting the Planning Commission to initiate a study of the most appropriate zoning district for the southern area of Hundred Oaks that would not introduce any new uses into the neighborhood. By: Councilman Lamont Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 The reason this item is being requested as an Administrative Matter: To expedite work on this request. B. 19-01027 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No 2 to a contract with HNTB, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Stormwater Master Plan project, being City-Parish Project No. 1-DR-CI-0022 in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000. (Account No. 1000-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-647900-40000). By: Transportation and Drainage Director Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 The reason this item is being requested as an Administrative Matter: To provide the continuation of Phase 2 of the Parish wide plan.
APPOINTMENTS 71. 19-00986 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Consideration of replacing Julia Bing, whose term expires on September 23, 2019, effective September 24, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Sara Brignac (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Marsha Carter (Submitted application online) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Hoffman Sayel (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Nicholas Serrano (Submitted application online) Byron Washington (Submitted application online) 72. 19-00987 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Sara Brignac, whose term expires on September 23, 2019, effective September 24, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Sara Brignac (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Marsha Carter (Submitted application online) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Hoffman Sayel (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Nicholas Serrano (Submitted application online) Byron Washington (Submitted application online) 73. 19-00988 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Uyuho Eduok, whose term expires on September 23, 2019, effective September 24, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Sara Brignac (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Marsha Carter (Submitted application online) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Hoffman Sayel (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Nicholas Serrano (Submitted application online) Byron Washington (Submitted application online) 74. 19-00989 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Whitney Hoffman Sayal, whose term expires on September 23, 2019, effective September 24, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Sara Brignac (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Marsha Carter (Submitted application online) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Hoffman Sayel (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Nicholas Serrano (Submitted application online) Byron Washington (Submitted application online)
75. 19-00990 HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMM (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Donna Kline, whose term expires on September 13, 2019, effective September 14, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Must live in the District. Current Ballot Nakeisha Cleveland Shailindra Farris Donna Kline Reatha Wright Gaynell Young Request for Reappointment 76. 19-00991 HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMM (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Gaynell Young, whose term expires on September 13, 2019, effective September 14, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Must live in the District. Current Ballot Nakeisha Cleveland Shailindra Farris Donna Kline Reatha Wright Gaynell Young Request for Reappointment
CHANGE ORDERS 77. 19-01001 Florida Boulevard Pump Station Improvements Project Number: 11-PS-MS-0003 Original Estimated Cost: $ 17,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 161223 Account Number: 80872-5110000004-SSO2RC0037-653400; 80872- 5442000004-SSO2RC0037-653400 Council Award Date: 10/12/2016 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Five Change Order Amount: $ 443,619.75 Original Contract Amount: $ 19,497,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,911,402.19 New Contract Amount: $ 21,852,021.94 Description: New lump sum items for additional work due to plan changes, additional restoration, credits for deleted work, and make final adjustment of quantities. Why Required: To finalize the project. 78. 19-01008 Harding Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 16-SW-HC-0040 Original Estimated Cost: $ 205,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 8000001501 Account Number: 2018 2331-7100-30-7120-7130-0000-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 1-Final Change Order Amount: $ 5,134.25 Original Contract Amount: $ 173,375.00 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 178,509.25 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 79. 19-01002 Florida Boulevard Pump Station Improvements Project Number: 11-PS-MS-0003 Account Number: 80872-5110000004-SSO2RC0037-653400; 80872-5442000004- SSO2RC0037-653400 Council Award Date: 10/12/2016 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 17,600,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 19,497,000.00 Total Change Orders: (Five): $ 2,355,021.94 Final Cost: $ 21,852,021.94 Days Allocated: 881 Days Used: 881 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 80. 19-01005 Harding Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 16-SW-HC-0040 Account Number: 2018 2331-7100-30-7120- 7130-0000-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 205,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 173,375.00 Total Change Orders: (1-Final): $ 5,134.25 Final Cost: $ 178,509.25 Days Allocated: 105 Days Used: 100 Liquidated Damages: $ None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 81. 19-01007 North Foster Drive Pedestrian Improvement (North Street to Hermitage Drive) Project: 15-SW-US-0025 Account: 9227100015-2331-00000-0000000000-653 340 Estimate: $164,846.66 *Local **In State **LA CONTRACTING ENTERPRISES LLC $ 144,280.35 *COVENANT GEN CONTRACTORS $ 157,621.60 *GRADY CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION CO. LLC. $ 164,688.71 **GULF STATES SERVICES LLC $ 167,172.26 *BOONE SERVICES LLC $ 173,750.00 *THE LUSTER GROUP $ 177,653.65 **COMMAND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES LLC. $ 209,973.30 *INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES, INC. $ 352,878.13
OTHER ITEMS 19-00933 A discussion of proposed amendments to the Plan of Government Chapters 5 - 8. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Legislation Proposed amendments Chapters 5 - 8
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 19-00981 Expanding the boundaries of the Industrial Area pursuant to Section 1.10(b) so as to include the parcel of land located at 19750 Salvant Road, Lot C-2-A, Section 66 T5S, R1W, Greensburg Land District. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Reason for emergency: To expedite closing on the property.
19-01014 Amending and reenacting Ordinance 17123, adopted July 24, 2019, which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, & 3 in East Baton Rouge Parish, and designating polling places so as to change the polling locations for Ward 1, Precincts 10A, 10B, 11, and 84; and reestablishing designated polling locations for all other precincts within the Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters. Reason for emergency: This item addresses unexpected polling place updates that the Registrar was previously unaware of. Supporting Documentation ADJOURNMENT
Sep 11, 2019 Metropolitan Council
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
19-00985 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of August 28, 2019, and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of September 3, 2019. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 19-00835 Metropolitan Council sitting as the Board of Review on Parish Assessments. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 3. 19-00982 Considering the Industrial Tax Exemption application of Formosa Plastics Corporation, Louisiana; Project Name: 2020-2022 New Plant Expansion located in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 4. 19-00983 Considering the Industrial Tax Exemption application by Fabricated Steel Products Project Name: Fabricated Steel Products - Production Capacity Expansion located in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 5. 19-00996 Amending Title 12 (Nuisances), Chapter 2 (Noise) so as to amend Section 12:101 to add distance and decibel thresholds and amend Section 12:104 to add first and second offenses to the penalty provision. By Councilwoman Erika Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 6. 19-01009 Derrick Harrell 10530 & 10532 Scotland Avenue, Lot 3, Square 1 Scotlandville Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 7. 19-01010 Geraldine Calvin Chapman and The Estate of Charles A. Calvin, Jr. 1849 Snipe Street, Lots 12, 13, and 14, Square 1, a Resubdivision of Square or Block 109 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 8. 19-01011 Randall C. Johnson 5729 Henagen Avenue, Lot 34 Legion Village Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 9. 19-01012 Thomas Guerin, Jr., Leonard L. Guerin, And The Estate Of Alfred Guerin 2162 75th Avenue, Lots 41, 42, 43, & 44, Square 35 Bank Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 10. 19-01019 Bewt Corporation - Robert Montanaro, Agent 427 France Street, Lot 3-A, Square 32-S Beauregard Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 11. 19-00953 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $2,955,365.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-Acquisitions. This project will acquire and demolish 13 residential structures that are prone to flooding. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 12. 19-00954 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $774,147.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-84-Airline Hwy Safe Room Phase 1. This project will fund Phase 1 activities to include design, engineering, specifications and final costs. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 13. 19-00964 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $15,000,000.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-59 - Master Drainage Plan. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 14. 19-00965 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $1,176,800.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-56- Dawson Creek at Hundred Oaks & Broussard Bridges Phase 1. This project will fund Phase 1 activities such as studies, design and scope of work to submit for Phase 2 construction approval. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 15. 19-00974 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $303,800.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-54 Ward Creek at Siegen Lane Channel Improvements Phase 1. This project will fund Phase 1 activities such as studies, design and scope of work to submit for Phase 2 construction approval. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 16. 19-00975 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $851,876.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-78-Memorial Sports Complex Safe Room Phase 1. This project will fund Phase 1 activities to include design, engineering, specifications and final costs. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 17. 19-00976 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $560,626.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-75-Greenwood Community Park Safe Room Phase 1. This project will fund Phase 1 activities to include design, engineering, specifications and final costs. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 18. 19-00979 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court DWI/Sobriety Court, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and/or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. The grant program total is $98,500 with no matching funds required. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 19. 19-00955 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 16, 2019 at Original 780 of Bundle 12975 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. One Hundred Fold II, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10061 (3965 Sycamore Street, Lot 16, Square 7, Schorten Place Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The yard is being maintained, and the property is boarded. By Councilwoman Erika Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 20. 19-00956 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 14, 2019 at Original 517 of Bundle 12963 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Shannon V. Batiste" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10048 (3004 Mission Drive (House and Rear Garage), Lot 18+ (Lot 18 and South 1/2 of Lot 17), Berkeley Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The owner of the property has a buyer for the property. By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 21. 19-00957 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on February 15, 2019 at Original 232 of Bundle 12941 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. J&P Production, Inc." - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10001 (528 Tuscaloosa Street, Lot 1 & P, Square 4, Georgetown Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property will be renovated. The area will be revitalized to bring the neighborhood back. By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 22. 19-00958 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 6, 2019 at Original 378 of Bundle 12944 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Carrie W. Burgess, Betty Jean Winzy, and The Estate of Violet W. Jackson" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10008 (553 Tuscaloosa Street, Lot 21+, Square 3, Georgetown Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property will be renovated. The area will be revitalized to bring the neighborhood back. By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 23. 19-00984 Discussion of proposed amendments to the Plan of Government by the Plan of Government Amendment committee Chapters 9-12. By Councilwoman Donna Collins- Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 24. 19-00997 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Emergency Food and Shelter Board Program for emergency housing assistance, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Office of Social Services Program in an amount of $32,927.00 for the grant period of August 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 25. 19-00999 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Christmas Depot Inc. to provide, Labor and Equipment to install Christmas Tree, Lighting and Decorations for the Festival of Lights Event on December 6, 2019, for an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 (Account No. 1000-7600-30-7620-0000-0000-000000-648600). By Maintenance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Christmas Depot Council Agenda Request Christmas Depot Council Agenda Memo Christmas Depot Professional Service Agreement 26. 19-01000 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Company to provide, Labor, Fireworks, and Equipment for the Fireworks Displays during the Festival of Lights Event on December 6, 2019, for an amount not to exceed $19,500.00 (Account No. 1000-7600-30-7620-0000-0000-000000-648600). By Maintenance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Zambelli Fireworks Council Agenda Request Zambelli Fireworks Council Agenda Memo Professional Service Agreement - Zambelli Fireworks 27. 19-01003 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute an Entity State Agreement with the state of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in association with the Half Cent Sales Tax Roadway Beautification Project Hyacinth Avenue Bike Lanes, being City-Parish Project No. 09-BL-US-0067, State Project (DOTD) No. H.007439, Federal Aid Project No. H007439. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Council Backup Memo Agenda Space Request 28. 19-01004 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for engineering services with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation in connection with NWWTP Effluent Pump Upgrades for an amount not to exceed $262,000.00 (Account Nos. 81413-5433000003-SSO2RMP122-653250, 81413-5434000003-SSO2RMP122- 653250 and 81413-5441000003-SSO2RMP122-653250). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Council Memo 29. 19-01006 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a supplemental agreement to an existing appraisal services contract with James, Inc for appraisal services associated with Green Light Project, Mall of Louisiana Boulevard (formerly Picardy-Perkins Connector), being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, in an amount not to exceed $9,712.50. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Council Backup Memo 30. 19-01013 A resolution authorizing the Mayor-President and the Council Administrator-Treasurer to execute one or more settlement agreements relating to claims that have been or could be asserted as part of the multidistrict litigation known as In Re: Libor-Based Financial Instruments Antitrust Litigation, No. 11-MD-2262 (S.D.N.Y), on behalf of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge, and authorizing the President, Vice President and Secretary of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to execute one or more settlement agreements relating to claims that have been or could have been asserted as part of the multidistrict litigation known as, In Re: Libor-Based Financial Instruments Antitrust Litigation No. 11-MD-2262 (S.D.N.Y.); and other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 31. 19-01015 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the DOTD for Phase II Routes: Staring Lane Sidewalk Agreement. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Council Backup Memo 32. 19-01016 Authorizing the Mayor President to execute the Full Signals Maintenance Agreement for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020 Between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development. Funding for the signal maintenance shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Council Backup Memo Council Backup Document 33. 19-01017 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with GAT Airline Support Group, Inc. for 100 square feet of administrative office space located in the terminal building at a rental rate of $666.67 per month for a period of one (1) year, with one (1), one (1) year mutual option to renew. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 34. 19-01018 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Management Agreement with Standard Parking Corporation SP+, so as to extend the agreement for an additional five (5) year period. (This extension will provide for improvements to the guest experience and modernization of operation that includes new parking access and revenue control equipment to the parking operation at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport). By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 35. 19-01020 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services, Office of Social Services with the Louisiana Workforce Commission for a Community Services Block Grant for $1,480,839 and authorizing the execution of all document in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 36. 19-01021 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development & Services, Offices of Social Services to amend grant award for program year 2017-2019 increasing the award by $159,502 with the Louisiana Housing Corporation or its representative, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 37. 19-01022 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development & Services EBRP Head Start/Early Head Start Program with the Louisiana Department of Education, Office of Nutrition Services for the Child and Adult Care Food Program grant for $ 1,699,289 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 38. 19-01023 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit a grant application to the Administration for Children & Families on behalf of the Division of Human Development & Services, EBRP Head Start/Early Head Start Program for a continuation grant budget in the amount $ 10,659,605 for Head Start and $1,089,175 for Early Head Start and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 39. 19-01024 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit a grant application to the Administration for Children & Families on behalf of the Division of Human Development & Services, EBRP Head Start/Early Head Program for the period of January 2020 through 2025 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 40. 19-01025 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Rusty Bordelon v. Amanda White, et al," Suit No. C667,516 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $493.16, for a total amount of $50,493.16, 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 Carmen Liriano of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
41. 19-00756 Anderson Lee White House on North 44th Street, Either Lot 30 or the North ½ of Lot 31, Square 35 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 42. 19-00760 Felicia D. Williams and Nicholas Jordan 1469 Monte Sano Avenue, Lot 34, Square 60 Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 43. 19-00911 Danny Ray Woods and Yvonne Thompson Woods 12741 King James Avenue, Lot 135 Siegen Village Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Picture Picture Inspector's Report 44. 19-00912 Grace Property Ventures, LLC 3250 Elm Drive, Lot 55 South Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 19-00801 Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Title 1 Municipal and Parish Organization, Chapter 3 Personnel, Part IV Employees' Retirement System, Subpart 2 Pension Plan, Section 1.264 Method of Financing so as to enact (1) Subsection F Withdrawal Liability Payments to establish a method for computing and allocating withdrawal liability payments to the Retirement System for any geographical area successfully removing itself from the management of the City-Parish, and (2) Subsection G to establish a method for the collection of withdrawal liability payments owed to the Retirement System. By Retirement Administrator. This item was deferred from August 14, 2019
19-00922 Amending and reenacting Ordinance 17123, adopted July 24, 2019, which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, & 3 in East Baton Rouge Parish, and designating polling places so as to create prospective precincts by the split and/or merger of precinct geography in accordance with LA. R.S. 18:532 and 18:532.1. By Registrar of Voters.
19-00928 Amending and reenacting Ordinance 17123, adopted July 24, 2019, which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, & 3 in East Baton Rouge Parish, and designating polling places so as to create new precincts Ward 3, Precincts 71 and 72 and to divide Ward 3, Precinct 16 (A&B) and Ward 3, Precinct 32 (A&B) effective November 17, 2019 as required by state law for precincts containing more than 2,200 registered voters; and reestablishing designated polling locations for all other precincts within the Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters.
19-00909 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on July 26, 2019 at Original 437 of Bundle 12971 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. One Hundred Fold II, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10054 (3958 Sherwood Street, Lot 246, North Highland Estates Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Monies have been released to start the renovation process. By Councilman LaMont Cole.
19-00910 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 14, 2018 at Original 844 of Bundle 12930 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Joseph Carter Knox, III" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9982 (5848 Nashville Avenue, Lot 143, East Fairlane Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property has been completely remodeled and is no longer an issue. By Councilwoman Erika Green.
19-00916 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on January 25, 2019 at Original 528 of Bundle 12937 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Angela M. Belt" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9997 (23222 Pony Drive, Lot 39-A, Pleasant Park Subdivision, First Filing). Reason for rescission: The condemnation is being rescinded for a new owner to purchase the property. By Councilman Trae Welch.
19-00938 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Lena Lastrapes v. City of Baton Rouge," Suit No. 604,088, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $40,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,281.35, for a total amount of $41,281.35, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Robert C. Rimes of Melancon Rimes, LLC). By Parish Attorney.
19-00940 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Casey Cahoon for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's rental property, for a total amount of $25,808.85, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney.
19-00942 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Kathryn Brassette for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's house, for a total amount of $14,100.95, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney.
19-00913 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Domain Architecture, APAC, for Professional Services in connection with the Library Outreach Facility Roof Replacement, being City-Parish Project No. 19-ASD-CP-1165, in an amount not to exceed $46,481.00. (Account No. PL 9101200001-4610-00000-0000000000-652300; GL 4610-1200-60-1200-0000-0000-000000-652000). By Buildings and Grounds Director.
19-00914 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Henry C. Eyre, Jr., P.E., Inc., for Professional Services in connection with the design of the Library Outreach Facility HVAC Improvements, being City-Parish Project No. 19-ASD-CP-1182, in an amount not to exceed $29,500.00. (Account No. PL 9101200001-4610-00000- 0000000000-652300; GL 4610-1200-60-1200-0000-0000-000000-652000). By Buildings and Grounds Director.
19-00915 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Merge Engineering, LLC, for Professional Services in connection with the River Center E-W Parking Garage Lighting Renovations, being City-Parish Project No. 19-ASD-CP-1161, in an amount not to exceed $21,500.00. (Account No. 5700-7000-10-7050-0000-0000-000000-643500). By Buildings and Grounds Director.
19-00920 Fixing and establishing the annual compensation of the Mayor-President for the term commencing January 1, 2021, in accordance with Section 4.02 of The Plan of Government. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
19-00925 Amending the 2019 current expense budget so as to appropriate a donation from Entergy in the amount of $2,000.00 for the purpose of purchasing school supplies to be given away at the Council District 10 Back-to-School Event. By Council Budget Officer.
19-00927 Initiating the expansion of the Drusilla Jefferson Overlay Design District (UDC Section 10.3.5). By Councilman Matt Watson.
19-00930 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase or exchange and to take such actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the PS 245 Upgrade in the South Basin Multiple Pump Station Upgrade Project, being Project No. 19-PS-IF-0025. By Department of Environmental Services.
19-00936 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Right of Way Deed between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and the Illinois Central Railroad Company (ICRR), for the acquisition of rights-of-way for the installation of roadway grade crossings on Water Street, and Oklahoma Street, at a cost not to exceed $6,840.00. (Account No.9247100008-4650 00000-0000000054-651120). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00937 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute an agreement between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and the Illinois Central Railroad Company (ICRR), for the installation of a roadway grade crossing on Water Street, to provide for repairs to a roadway grade crossing on Oklahoma Street, to provide for the removal of roadway grade crossings on North Street and Bella Avenue (LSU Fire Academy), and to provide reimbursement to ICRR of costs for the work. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00941 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to approve a sublease between 3-Point Properties and BTR Jet Center. By Aviation Director.
19-00943 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Courson Nickel Professional Services Agreement to cover additional lobbying services in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. (Account No. 5810-0900-30-0910-0000-0000-000000-643540-). By Aviation Director.
19-00947 Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the following movable property as surplus and not needed for a public purpose: 1999 Ford F450 Truck, VIN NO. 1FDXF46FOXED78571 and 1977 Dodge Power Wagon Truck VIN NO. 24BE75199303 on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District. By Councilman Trae Welch and Pride Fire Protection District Chief.
19-00929 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or the Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of the Baton Rouge City Court to accept a grant award on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court from the National League of Cities (NLC) for the purpose of conducting an assessment of the impact of municipal fines and fees on residents as part of the NLC’s Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE) initiative between July 1, 2019 through May 29, 2020, and further authorizing Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to execute all grant agreements and/or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. The grant program total is $6,500 with no matching funds required. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator.
67. 19-00946 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Treniece L. Landry so as to provide services as a Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, for a total of $21,000 to cover the period from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. This contract will be funded from a grant award from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. 68. Professional Services Agreement with Eugene Waddis, Jr. so as to provide services as a Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, for a total of $33,000 to cover the period from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. This contract will be funded from a grant award from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator.
19-00951 Authorizing the Mayor-President or Interim Director of Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Baum Environmental Group, Inc. for the operation of a waste tire shredder and associated facilities as an alternative procedure to local spraying, assisting in the eradication of mosquitoes and mosquito larvae in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Interim Director, Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control and Abatement District, Councilman Matt Watson and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg.
19-00952 Directing the Department of Purchasing to issue an RFP and accept responses from law firms to serve as outside counsel to represent the City-Parish in the pending lawsuit, Andricka Williams et al. v. City-Parish, et al., No. 659,090, Section I, 19th JDC. ** This matter may be discussed in Executive Session in accordance with La. R.S. 42:17. By Councilman Chandler Loupe.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS INTRODUCTION: A. 19-01026 Requesting the Planning Commission to initiate a study of the most appropriate zoning district for the southern area of Hundred Oaks that would not introduce any new uses into the neighborhood. By: Councilman Lamont Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 The reason this item is being requested as an Administrative Matter: To expedite work on this request. B. 19-01027 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No 2 to a contract with HNTB, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Stormwater Master Plan project, being City-Parish Project No. 1-DR-CI-0022 in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000. (Account No. 1000-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-647900-40000). By: Transportation and Drainage Director Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 25, 2019 The reason this item is being requested as an Administrative Matter: To provide the continuation of Phase 2 of the Parish wide plan.
APPOINTMENTS 71. 19-00986 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Consideration of replacing Julia Bing, whose term expires on September 23, 2019, effective September 24, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Sara Brignac (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Marsha Carter (Submitted application online) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Hoffman Sayel (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Nicholas Serrano (Submitted application online) Byron Washington (Submitted application online) 72. 19-00987 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Sara Brignac, whose term expires on September 23, 2019, effective September 24, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Sara Brignac (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Marsha Carter (Submitted application online) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Hoffman Sayel (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Nicholas Serrano (Submitted application online) Byron Washington (Submitted application online) 73. 19-00988 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Uyuho Eduok, whose term expires on September 23, 2019, effective September 24, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Sara Brignac (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Marsha Carter (Submitted application online) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Hoffman Sayel (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Nicholas Serrano (Submitted application online) Byron Washington (Submitted application online) 74. 19-00989 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Whitney Hoffman Sayal, whose term expires on September 23, 2019, effective September 24, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Sara Brignac (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Marsha Carter (Submitted application online) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Hoffman Sayel (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Nicholas Serrano (Submitted application online) Byron Washington (Submitted application online)
75. 19-00990 HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMM (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Donna Kline, whose term expires on September 13, 2019, effective September 14, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Must live in the District. Current Ballot Nakeisha Cleveland Shailindra Farris Donna Kline Reatha Wright Gaynell Young Request for Reappointment 76. 19-00991 HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMM (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Gaynell Young, whose term expires on September 13, 2019, effective September 14, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Must live in the District. Current Ballot Nakeisha Cleveland Shailindra Farris Donna Kline Reatha Wright Gaynell Young Request for Reappointment
CHANGE ORDERS 77. 19-01001 Florida Boulevard Pump Station Improvements Project Number: 11-PS-MS-0003 Original Estimated Cost: $ 17,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 161223 Account Number: 80872-5110000004-SSO2RC0037-653400; 80872- 5442000004-SSO2RC0037-653400 Council Award Date: 10/12/2016 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Five Change Order Amount: $ 443,619.75 Original Contract Amount: $ 19,497,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,911,402.19 New Contract Amount: $ 21,852,021.94 Description: New lump sum items for additional work due to plan changes, additional restoration, credits for deleted work, and make final adjustment of quantities. Why Required: To finalize the project. 78. 19-01008 Harding Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 16-SW-HC-0040 Original Estimated Cost: $ 205,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 8000001501 Account Number: 2018 2331-7100-30-7120-7130-0000-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 1-Final Change Order Amount: $ 5,134.25 Original Contract Amount: $ 173,375.00 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 178,509.25 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 79. 19-01002 Florida Boulevard Pump Station Improvements Project Number: 11-PS-MS-0003 Account Number: 80872-5110000004-SSO2RC0037-653400; 80872-5442000004- SSO2RC0037-653400 Council Award Date: 10/12/2016 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 17,600,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 19,497,000.00 Total Change Orders: (Five): $ 2,355,021.94 Final Cost: $ 21,852,021.94 Days Allocated: 881 Days Used: 881 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 80. 19-01005 Harding Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 16-SW-HC-0040 Account Number: 2018 2331-7100-30-7120- 7130-0000-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 205,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 173,375.00 Total Change Orders: (1-Final): $ 5,134.25 Final Cost: $ 178,509.25 Days Allocated: 105 Days Used: 100 Liquidated Damages: $ None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 81. 19-01007 North Foster Drive Pedestrian Improvement (North Street to Hermitage Drive) Project: 15-SW-US-0025 Account: 9227100015-2331-00000-0000000000-653 340 Estimate: $164,846.66 *Local **In State **LA CONTRACTING ENTERPRISES LLC $ 144,280.35 *COVENANT GEN CONTRACTORS $ 157,621.60 *GRADY CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION CO. LLC. $ 164,688.71 **GULF STATES SERVICES LLC $ 167,172.26 *BOONE SERVICES LLC $ 173,750.00 *THE LUSTER GROUP $ 177,653.65 **COMMAND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES LLC. $ 209,973.30 *INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES, INC. $ 352,878.13
OTHER ITEMS 19-00933 A discussion of proposed amendments to the Plan of Government Chapters 5 - 8. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Legislation Proposed amendments Chapters 5 - 8
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 19-00981 Expanding the boundaries of the Industrial Area pursuant to Section 1.10(b) so as to include the parcel of land located at 19750 Salvant Road, Lot C-2-A, Section 66 T5S, R1W, Greensburg Land District. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Reason for emergency: To expedite closing on the property.
19-01014 Amending and reenacting Ordinance 17123, adopted July 24, 2019, which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, & 3 in East Baton Rouge Parish, and designating polling places so as to change the polling locations for Ward 1, Precincts 10A, 10B, 11, and 84; and reestablishing designated polling locations for all other precincts within the Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters. Reason for emergency: This item addresses unexpected polling place updates that the Registrar was previously unaware of. Supporting Documentation ADJOURNMENT