Presentations and Special Recognitions
Presentations and Special Recognitions
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1. 19-01038 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of September 11, 2019, and the Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting of September 18, 2019. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 19-01036 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Pointe-Marie Regional Pump Station, being Project No. 15-PS-IF-0014. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Supporting Documentation Map Map 3. 19-01052 Establishing health insurance rates and plan design for employees and retirees, effective January 1, 2020. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter 4. 19-01054 Authorizing the Mayor-President to grant a contract renewal with Starmount/AlwaysCare to provide a Dental Plan for City-Parish Employee Benefits, effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter 5. 19-01057 A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $6,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2019, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 6. 19-01028 PA-11-19 7391, 7393, 7395, 7399 Highland Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Neighborhood Center property located north side of Highland Road, west of Kenilworth Parkway and south of Menlo Drive, on Lots 1-A and 2-A of the Rosario Martina Property. Section 63, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon a review of the area in a greater level of detail, compatibility with surrounding uses, and irregular shape of the subject property COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 16, 2019 Application Staff Report 7. 19-01029 TA-18-19 Chapter 17, Parking To allow off-site parking for residential uses and clarify parking requirements. 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 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 16, 2019 Staff Report 8. 19-01030 TA-19-19 Section 4.1.2 Coordination with Others To require projects governed by Chapter 4 to receive recommendations from other municipalities Planning and Zoning Commission. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to eliminate an inconsistency with regard to the coordination provisions of Chapter 3, Processes, and Chapter 4, Site Plans and Plats COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 16, 2019 Staff Report 9. 19-01031 TA-20-19 Chapter 5, Waivers To repeal and replace Chapter 5, Waivers 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 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 16, 2019 Staff Report 10. 19-01032 Case 56-19 3347 Highland Road To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bar and Lounges)(C-AB-2) on the property located on the east side of Highland Road, to the north of East Chimes Street, on a portion of Lot X-1-A, Arbour Place Subdivision. Section 54, T7S R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) 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 October 16, 2019 Application Staff Report 11. 19-01033 RV-13-19 Gayosa Street Revocation Revocation of a portion of a 50 foot right-of-way from North 13th Street to the west dead end of the street. (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Code for Planning Commission consideration COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 16, 2019 Application Staff Report 12. 19-01034 SNC-1-19 Batard Avenue to Serenity Oaks Drive A proposed street name change for Batard Avenue, located north of Hoo Shoo Too Road and between Montrachet Drive and Oak Colony Boulevard (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff Commission certifies that consideration the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 16, 2019 Application Staff Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 13. 19-01035 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development a substantial amendment to the East Baton Rouge FY 2016 Annual Action Plan reallocating funds from administration costs to programmatic activities due to the increased need in funds for additional projects, in accordance with 24 CFR 91.505 and the City of Baton Rouge – Parish of East Baton Rouge Citizen Participation Plan. The funding is from the Declared Disaster Recovery Funds (DDRF) allocated by HUD. By Director of the Office of Community Development. By Director of the Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Substantial Amendment 14. 19-01037 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Office of Community Development to enter into a contract with Jedidiah Reed in an amount not to exceed $43,220.00 to ensure Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) sub-recipients comply with technical requirements of their contracts, for the period October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 HOPWA & ESG Professional Service Contracts 15. 19-01042 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $175,287.66 under the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), FY2019. SHSP supports the implementation of state Homeland Security Strategies to address the identified planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events. SHSP also provides funding to implement initiatives in the State Preparedness Report. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter 16. 19-01045 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use taxes to Dresser Rand, Co. in the amount of $120,084.71 for remitting sales tax on sales to a customer who holds a direct pay certificate from the vendor for the period of September 1, 2018 through October 31, 2018, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Supporting Documentation 17. 19-01046 Authorizing settlement of the claim of GEICO Casualty Company as Subrogee of Elson Breaux for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Fire and Safety Department employee, in the amount of $24,988.05, 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. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 18. 19-01048 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services with SJB Group, LLC to provide for additional DBE/ACDBE/SBE Consulting Services and DBE Outreach for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. Account #5810- 0900-30-0910-0000-0000-000000-643540. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter 19. 19-01055 Request the Planning Commission to develop potential standards for the regulation of commercial recreational vehicle parks. By Councilman Matt Watson and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter 20. 19-01058 Amending and re-enacting an "Auto Usage Policy" for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add Subsection (F) in Section 17 to exclude Baton Rouge Police Department Police Officers from the mileage restriction set forth in Section 17, Subsection (A). By Baton Rouge Police Department. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Draft - Resolution 21. 19-01059 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Office of Community Development to enter into a contract with Jennifer Robin in an amount not to exceed $43,220.00 to ensure Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) sub-recipients comply with technical requirements of their contracts, for the period October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter 22. 19-01060 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Transportation Network Company License Agreement with Lyft, Inc. for a period of Five (5) year at a rate of $3.00 per pick-up at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter
23. 19-00624 Sabra Desiree Pope 5566 George Street, Lot 5 Fairfax Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from June 26, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 24. 19-01009 Derrick Harrell 10530 & 10532 Scotland Avenue, Lot 3, Square 1 Scotlandville Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 25. 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 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 26. 19-01011 Randall C. Johnson 5729 Henagen Avenue, Lot 34 Legion Village Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 27. 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 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 28. 19-01019 Bewt Corporation - Robert Montanaro, Agent 427 France Street, Lot 3-A, Square 32-S Beauregard Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 19-00835 Metropolitan Council sitting as the Board of Review on Parish Assessments. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Legislation 2019 Assessor letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter Other Report
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. Legislation Cover Letter Other Report
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. This item was deferred from September 11, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation
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. Legislation Supporting Documentation
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. Legislation Supporting Documentation
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. Legislation Supporting Documentation
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. Legislation Supporting Documentation
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. Legislation Supporting Documentation Draft - Ordinance
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. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
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. Cover Letter
42. 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. Legislation Cover Letter 63. 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. Contingent upon federal and state grant funding. (Account No. 1000-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-647900- 40000). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Backup Document Council Backup Memo
43. 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. Legislation Cover Letter 44. 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. Legislation Cover Letter 45. 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. Legislation Cover Letter 46. 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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter Application Other
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Christmas Depot Council Agenda Request Christmas Depot Council Agenda Memo Christmas Depot Professional Service Agreement
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. Legislation Zambelli Fireworks Council Agenda Request Zambelli Fireworks Council Agenda Memo Professional Service Agreement - Zambelli Fireworks
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. Legislation Council Backup Memo Agenda Space Request
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. Legislation Council Memo
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. Legislation Council Backup Memo
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. Legislation Council Backup Memo
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. Legislation Council Backup Memo Council Backup Document
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter Other
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 19-01056 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an exclusive contract with Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice, LLP to prosecute claims of price fixing against Government Sponsored Enterprise brokers regarding the sales of bonds. By Parish Attorney. Reason for emergency: Moving quickly to begin process of prosecuting claims of price fixing increases palpability of City-Parish claims. Following the traditional approval trajectory may decrease effectiveness of associated actions. Draft - Resolution
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES 65. 19-00932 Lot: 9 Subdivision: Elm Grove Garden Farms Applicant: Anna M. Etuk Address: Elm Grove Drive Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 22,374.13 - Adjudicated for 1987 taxes Bids Received: 9/18/2019 High Bidder: Nakeya White $3,000.00 Intended Use: Clean and build a home 66. 19-00934 Lot: 13, Square 33 Subdivision: East Garden City Applicant: Lamar Thomas Address: Iberia Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,094.83 - Adjudicated for 2011 taxes Bids Received: 9/18/2019 High Bidder: Lamar Thomas $3,500.00 Intended Use: Clean up the property 67. 19-00935 Lot: 333 Subdivision: Greendale Applicant: Russell Brent Dunn Address: Pontotoc Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,584.53 - Adjudicated for 2007 taxes Bids Received: 9/18/2019 High Bidder: Russell Brent Dunn $2,100.00 Intended Use: Add to my yard and keep it clean
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS A. 19-01061 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office, on behalf of EBROSCO, to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the construction of an additional storage tank and/or the extension and expansion of the landscape buffer around South Waste Water Treatment Plant, said land located on or near 7900 Starwood Court, being Tract "A", consisting of undeveloped acreage at the end of Starwood Court owned by BREC and contiguous to the South Waste Water Treatment Plant. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Legislation Memo Map Map B. 19-01062 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a grant award from the Department of Justice /Office of Justice Programs , " FY 19 Strategies for Policing Innovation" in the amount of $699,831.00. This grant will examine the effectiveness of an innovative data driven predictive analytics platform to reduce violent crime in Baton Rouge. The foundation for the platform is the Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) algorithm developed from Rutgers University. The RTM is powered by existing crime data and known risk factors. Using the RTM, Baton Rouge Police Department is able to generate Geographic Information System(GIS) maps with specific locations, roughly the size of a city block, at elevated risk for violent crime. Grant funds will be used to support overtime for officers to engage in systematic preventative policing based on the RTM risk grids from the GIS maps. The grant project will also leverage the power and influence of social media to engage the community in ways that will enhance community relations with law enforcement and support the effort to reduce violent crime. Specific activities include informing the public about community events attended and/or hosted by BRPD, providing real time updates for crime incidents, and eliciting actionable intelligence for open cases. Grant funds will also be used to contract with social media analysts and researcher/evaluator for the life of the grant. This grant is 100% funded with no match. The program is set to begin October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022. By Police Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter C. 19-01063 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an agreement with WebEdge to produce a film up to (5) minutes in length which will include interviews with Client spokespeople and case study material not to exceed $23,500. By Police Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Legislation WebEdge Agreement ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS
APPOINTMENTS 68. 19-01039 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Concurring in the Mayor-President’s recommendation to replace Gordon LeBlanc, Jr. whose term expires on September 12, 2020. Current Ballot Prescott Bailey Request for Appointment 69. 19-01040 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Concurring in the Mayor-President’s recommendation to replace Frederic “Ric” Kearny, whose term expired on September 13, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Jude Melville Request for Appointment 70. 19-01041 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Concurring in the Mayor-President’s recommendation to replace Cheryl McCormick, whose term expires on September 12, 2020. Current Ballot Madeline Devenney Request for Appointment
CHANGE ORDERS 71. 19-01043 Perkins Road @100 Oaks Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 16-SW-HC-0039 Original Estimated Cost: $ 108,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 8000001672 Account Number: 2018 2331-7100-30-7120-7130-0000-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 1/9/2019 Contractor: Command Construction Industries Change Order Number: 1 (Final) (Extend Contract for 27) Change Order Amount: $ 35,285.50 Original Contract Amount: $ 87,777.00 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 123,062.50 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add 27 calendar days to the contract time Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and add 27 calendar days to the contract due to the delay of Baton Rouge Water Co. relocating fire hydrant at Station 6+65rt. 72. 19-01047 Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking Project Number: 15-TS-CI-0029 (2nd Renewal) Original Estimated Cost: $ 368,100.00 Purchase Order Number: Account Number: 012.7123002.6435500.0004000 Council Award Date: 11/21/2017 Contractor: Highway Graphics, Inc. Change Order Number: 1 (Final) Change Order Amount: $ (-4,750.56) Original Contract Amount: $ 368,100.00 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 363,349.44 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities. Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities 73. 19-01050 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 16-03 Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Streets (Asphaltic Surface Treatment) Project Number: 18-MS-ST-0003 Original Estimated Cost: $ 470,000.00 Purchase Order Number: Account Number: 9237100055-2341 00001-180MS0ST03-647100 Council Award Date: 11/14/2018 Contractor: Vance Brothers, Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) Change Order Amount: $ 44,383.63 Original Contract Amount: $ 449,543.30 Net Previous Changes: $ New Contract Amount: $ 493,926.93 Description: Added items of work, increased/decreased items to reflect final quantities. Why Required: Increase/Decrease final quantities.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 74. 19-01044 Perkins Rd @ 100 Oaks Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 16-SW-HC-0039 Account Number: 2018 2331 7100-30-7120-7139-0000-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 1/9/2019 Contractor: Command Construction Industries, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 108,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 87,777.00 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ 35,285.50 Final Cost: $ 123,062.50 Days Allocated: 107 Days Used: 107 Liquidated Damages: $ None 75. 19-01049 Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking Project Number: 15-TS-CI-0029 Account Number: 012.7123002.6435500.0004000 Council Award Date: 11/21/2017 Contractor: Highway Graphics, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 368,100.00 Contract Amount: $ 368,100.00 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ (-4,750.56) Final Cost: $ 363,349.44 Days Allocated: 120 Days Used: 114 Liquidated Damages: $ None 76. 19-01051 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 16-03 Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Streets (Asphaltic Surface Treatment) Project Number: 18-MS-ST-0003 Account Number: 9237100055-2341 00001-180MS0ST03-647100 Council Award Date: Contractor: Vance Brothers, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 470,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 449,543.30 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ 44,383.63 Final Cost: $ 493,926.93 Days Allocated: 120 Days Used: 97 Liquidated Damages: $ None
OTHER ITEMS 19-00651 A discussion regarding security in the City Hall building. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. This item was deferred from June 26, 2019 and August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter
19-00670 A discussion of renaming the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison to the East Baton Rouge Parish Correctional Facility. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. This item was deferred from July 24, 2019 and August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter
ADJOURNMENT
Sep 25, 2019 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Recognitions
Presentations and Special Recognitions
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 19-01038 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of September 11, 2019, and the Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting of September 18, 2019. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 19-01036 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Pointe-Marie Regional Pump Station, being Project No. 15-PS-IF-0014. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Supporting Documentation Map Map 3. 19-01052 Establishing health insurance rates and plan design for employees and retirees, effective January 1, 2020. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter 4. 19-01054 Authorizing the Mayor-President to grant a contract renewal with Starmount/AlwaysCare to provide a Dental Plan for City-Parish Employee Benefits, effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter 5. 19-01057 A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $6,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2019, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 6. 19-01028 PA-11-19 7391, 7393, 7395, 7399 Highland Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Neighborhood Center property located north side of Highland Road, west of Kenilworth Parkway and south of Menlo Drive, on Lots 1-A and 2-A of the Rosario Martina Property. Section 63, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon a review of the area in a greater level of detail, compatibility with surrounding uses, and irregular shape of the subject property COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 16, 2019 Application Staff Report 7. 19-01029 TA-18-19 Chapter 17, Parking To allow off-site parking for residential uses and clarify parking requirements. 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 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 16, 2019 Staff Report 8. 19-01030 TA-19-19 Section 4.1.2 Coordination with Others To require projects governed by Chapter 4 to receive recommendations from other municipalities Planning and Zoning Commission. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to eliminate an inconsistency with regard to the coordination provisions of Chapter 3, Processes, and Chapter 4, Site Plans and Plats COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 16, 2019 Staff Report 9. 19-01031 TA-20-19 Chapter 5, Waivers To repeal and replace Chapter 5, Waivers 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 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 16, 2019 Staff Report 10. 19-01032 Case 56-19 3347 Highland Road To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bar and Lounges)(C-AB-2) on the property located on the east side of Highland Road, to the north of East Chimes Street, on a portion of Lot X-1-A, Arbour Place Subdivision. Section 54, T7S R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) 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 October 16, 2019 Application Staff Report 11. 19-01033 RV-13-19 Gayosa Street Revocation Revocation of a portion of a 50 foot right-of-way from North 13th Street to the west dead end of the street. (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Code for Planning Commission consideration COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 16, 2019 Application Staff Report 12. 19-01034 SNC-1-19 Batard Avenue to Serenity Oaks Drive A proposed street name change for Batard Avenue, located north of Hoo Shoo Too Road and between Montrachet Drive and Oak Colony Boulevard (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff Commission certifies that consideration the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 16, 2019 Application Staff Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 13. 19-01035 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development a substantial amendment to the East Baton Rouge FY 2016 Annual Action Plan reallocating funds from administration costs to programmatic activities due to the increased need in funds for additional projects, in accordance with 24 CFR 91.505 and the City of Baton Rouge – Parish of East Baton Rouge Citizen Participation Plan. The funding is from the Declared Disaster Recovery Funds (DDRF) allocated by HUD. By Director of the Office of Community Development. By Director of the Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Substantial Amendment 14. 19-01037 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Office of Community Development to enter into a contract with Jedidiah Reed in an amount not to exceed $43,220.00 to ensure Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) sub-recipients comply with technical requirements of their contracts, for the period October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 HOPWA & ESG Professional Service Contracts 15. 19-01042 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $175,287.66 under the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), FY2019. SHSP supports the implementation of state Homeland Security Strategies to address the identified planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events. SHSP also provides funding to implement initiatives in the State Preparedness Report. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter 16. 19-01045 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use taxes to Dresser Rand, Co. in the amount of $120,084.71 for remitting sales tax on sales to a customer who holds a direct pay certificate from the vendor for the period of September 1, 2018 through October 31, 2018, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Supporting Documentation 17. 19-01046 Authorizing settlement of the claim of GEICO Casualty Company as Subrogee of Elson Breaux for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Fire and Safety Department employee, in the amount of $24,988.05, 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. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 18. 19-01048 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services with SJB Group, LLC to provide for additional DBE/ACDBE/SBE Consulting Services and DBE Outreach for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. Account #5810- 0900-30-0910-0000-0000-000000-643540. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter 19. 19-01055 Request the Planning Commission to develop potential standards for the regulation of commercial recreational vehicle parks. By Councilman Matt Watson and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter 20. 19-01058 Amending and re-enacting an "Auto Usage Policy" for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add Subsection (F) in Section 17 to exclude Baton Rouge Police Department Police Officers from the mileage restriction set forth in Section 17, Subsection (A). By Baton Rouge Police Department. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Draft - Resolution 21. 19-01059 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Office of Community Development to enter into a contract with Jennifer Robin in an amount not to exceed $43,220.00 to ensure Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) sub-recipients comply with technical requirements of their contracts, for the period October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter 22. 19-01060 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Transportation Network Company License Agreement with Lyft, Inc. for a period of Five (5) year at a rate of $3.00 per pick-up at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter
23. 19-00624 Sabra Desiree Pope 5566 George Street, Lot 5 Fairfax Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from June 26, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 24. 19-01009 Derrick Harrell 10530 & 10532 Scotland Avenue, Lot 3, Square 1 Scotlandville Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 25. 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 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 26. 19-01011 Randall C. Johnson 5729 Henagen Avenue, Lot 34 Legion Village Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 27. 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 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 28. 19-01019 Bewt Corporation - Robert Montanaro, Agent 427 France Street, Lot 3-A, Square 32-S Beauregard Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 19-00835 Metropolitan Council sitting as the Board of Review on Parish Assessments. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Legislation 2019 Assessor letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter Other Report
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. Legislation Cover Letter Other Report
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. This item was deferred from September 11, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation
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. Legislation Supporting Documentation
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. Legislation Supporting Documentation
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. Legislation Supporting Documentation
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. Legislation Supporting Documentation
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. Legislation Supporting Documentation Draft - Ordinance
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. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
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. Cover Letter
42. 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. Legislation Cover Letter 63. 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. Contingent upon federal and state grant funding. (Account No. 1000-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-647900- 40000). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Backup Document Council Backup Memo
43. 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. Legislation Cover Letter 44. 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. Legislation Cover Letter 45. 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. Legislation Cover Letter 46. 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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter Application Other
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Christmas Depot Council Agenda Request Christmas Depot Council Agenda Memo Christmas Depot Professional Service Agreement
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. Legislation Zambelli Fireworks Council Agenda Request Zambelli Fireworks Council Agenda Memo Professional Service Agreement - Zambelli Fireworks
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. Legislation Council Backup Memo Agenda Space Request
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. Legislation Council Memo
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. Legislation Council Backup Memo
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. Legislation Council Backup Memo
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. Legislation Council Backup Memo Council Backup Document
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter Other
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 19-01056 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an exclusive contract with Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice, LLP to prosecute claims of price fixing against Government Sponsored Enterprise brokers regarding the sales of bonds. By Parish Attorney. Reason for emergency: Moving quickly to begin process of prosecuting claims of price fixing increases palpability of City-Parish claims. Following the traditional approval trajectory may decrease effectiveness of associated actions. Draft - Resolution
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES 65. 19-00932 Lot: 9 Subdivision: Elm Grove Garden Farms Applicant: Anna M. Etuk Address: Elm Grove Drive Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 22,374.13 - Adjudicated for 1987 taxes Bids Received: 9/18/2019 High Bidder: Nakeya White $3,000.00 Intended Use: Clean and build a home 66. 19-00934 Lot: 13, Square 33 Subdivision: East Garden City Applicant: Lamar Thomas Address: Iberia Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,094.83 - Adjudicated for 2011 taxes Bids Received: 9/18/2019 High Bidder: Lamar Thomas $3,500.00 Intended Use: Clean up the property 67. 19-00935 Lot: 333 Subdivision: Greendale Applicant: Russell Brent Dunn Address: Pontotoc Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,584.53 - Adjudicated for 2007 taxes Bids Received: 9/18/2019 High Bidder: Russell Brent Dunn $2,100.00 Intended Use: Add to my yard and keep it clean
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS A. 19-01061 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office, on behalf of EBROSCO, to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the construction of an additional storage tank and/or the extension and expansion of the landscape buffer around South Waste Water Treatment Plant, said land located on or near 7900 Starwood Court, being Tract "A", consisting of undeveloped acreage at the end of Starwood Court owned by BREC and contiguous to the South Waste Water Treatment Plant. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Legislation Memo Map Map B. 19-01062 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a grant award from the Department of Justice /Office of Justice Programs , " FY 19 Strategies for Policing Innovation" in the amount of $699,831.00. This grant will examine the effectiveness of an innovative data driven predictive analytics platform to reduce violent crime in Baton Rouge. The foundation for the platform is the Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) algorithm developed from Rutgers University. The RTM is powered by existing crime data and known risk factors. Using the RTM, Baton Rouge Police Department is able to generate Geographic Information System(GIS) maps with specific locations, roughly the size of a city block, at elevated risk for violent crime. Grant funds will be used to support overtime for officers to engage in systematic preventative policing based on the RTM risk grids from the GIS maps. The grant project will also leverage the power and influence of social media to engage the community in ways that will enhance community relations with law enforcement and support the effort to reduce violent crime. Specific activities include informing the public about community events attended and/or hosted by BRPD, providing real time updates for crime incidents, and eliciting actionable intelligence for open cases. Grant funds will also be used to contract with social media analysts and researcher/evaluator for the life of the grant. This grant is 100% funded with no match. The program is set to begin October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022. By Police Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Cover Letter C. 19-01063 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an agreement with WebEdge to produce a film up to (5) minutes in length which will include interviews with Client spokespeople and case study material not to exceed $23,500. By Police Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 Legislation WebEdge Agreement ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS
APPOINTMENTS 68. 19-01039 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Concurring in the Mayor-President’s recommendation to replace Gordon LeBlanc, Jr. whose term expires on September 12, 2020. Current Ballot Prescott Bailey Request for Appointment 69. 19-01040 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Concurring in the Mayor-President’s recommendation to replace Frederic “Ric” Kearny, whose term expired on September 13, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Jude Melville Request for Appointment 70. 19-01041 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Concurring in the Mayor-President’s recommendation to replace Cheryl McCormick, whose term expires on September 12, 2020. Current Ballot Madeline Devenney Request for Appointment
CHANGE ORDERS 71. 19-01043 Perkins Road @100 Oaks Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 16-SW-HC-0039 Original Estimated Cost: $ 108,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 8000001672 Account Number: 2018 2331-7100-30-7120-7130-0000-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 1/9/2019 Contractor: Command Construction Industries Change Order Number: 1 (Final) (Extend Contract for 27) Change Order Amount: $ 35,285.50 Original Contract Amount: $ 87,777.00 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 123,062.50 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add 27 calendar days to the contract time Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and add 27 calendar days to the contract due to the delay of Baton Rouge Water Co. relocating fire hydrant at Station 6+65rt. 72. 19-01047 Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking Project Number: 15-TS-CI-0029 (2nd Renewal) Original Estimated Cost: $ 368,100.00 Purchase Order Number: Account Number: 012.7123002.6435500.0004000 Council Award Date: 11/21/2017 Contractor: Highway Graphics, Inc. Change Order Number: 1 (Final) Change Order Amount: $ (-4,750.56) Original Contract Amount: $ 368,100.00 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 363,349.44 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities. Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities 73. 19-01050 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 16-03 Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Streets (Asphaltic Surface Treatment) Project Number: 18-MS-ST-0003 Original Estimated Cost: $ 470,000.00 Purchase Order Number: Account Number: 9237100055-2341 00001-180MS0ST03-647100 Council Award Date: 11/14/2018 Contractor: Vance Brothers, Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) Change Order Amount: $ 44,383.63 Original Contract Amount: $ 449,543.30 Net Previous Changes: $ New Contract Amount: $ 493,926.93 Description: Added items of work, increased/decreased items to reflect final quantities. Why Required: Increase/Decrease final quantities.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 74. 19-01044 Perkins Rd @ 100 Oaks Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 16-SW-HC-0039 Account Number: 2018 2331 7100-30-7120-7139-0000-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 1/9/2019 Contractor: Command Construction Industries, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 108,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 87,777.00 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ 35,285.50 Final Cost: $ 123,062.50 Days Allocated: 107 Days Used: 107 Liquidated Damages: $ None 75. 19-01049 Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking Project Number: 15-TS-CI-0029 Account Number: 012.7123002.6435500.0004000 Council Award Date: 11/21/2017 Contractor: Highway Graphics, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 368,100.00 Contract Amount: $ 368,100.00 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ (-4,750.56) Final Cost: $ 363,349.44 Days Allocated: 120 Days Used: 114 Liquidated Damages: $ None 76. 19-01051 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 16-03 Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Streets (Asphaltic Surface Treatment) Project Number: 18-MS-ST-0003 Account Number: 9237100055-2341 00001-180MS0ST03-647100 Council Award Date: Contractor: Vance Brothers, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 470,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 449,543.30 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ 44,383.63 Final Cost: $ 493,926.93 Days Allocated: 120 Days Used: 97 Liquidated Damages: $ None
OTHER ITEMS 19-00651 A discussion regarding security in the City Hall building. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. This item was deferred from June 26, 2019 and August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter
19-00670 A discussion of renaming the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison to the East Baton Rouge Parish Correctional Facility. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. This item was deferred from July 24, 2019 and August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter
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. Legislation Cover Letter
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