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SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 1. 20-00435 Amending the 2020 capital expense budget so as to appropriate $174,972 for building improvements located at 1701 Main Street from the EBR Council on Aging. By Building and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 2. 20-00456 Amending the 2020 current expenses budget and capital budget so as to appropriate the not to exceed $118,500,000 Road and Street Refunding, Series 2020 and 2020 Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (LCDA) Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (Parish of East Baton Rouge Road Improvements Project) plus any bond premium generated by the transaction for the purpose of current refunding the 2008A & 2009A Road and Street Sales Tax bonds; pay termination payment with termination of the SWAP transactions between the Parish and Citibank, N.A. and the between the Parish and Merrill Lynch Capital Services INC.; to advance refund a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the Parish’s Series 2012 Revenue Bonds (Parish of East Baton Rouge Road Improvements Project); and paying the costs of issuance and related debt service. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 3. 20-00462 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Jennifer Scallan and Brent Smith. Individually and on behalf of their minor daughter, Kayla Smith v. State of Louisiana, through the Division of Administration and/or the Office of Risk Management, City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission and/or the Louisiana Veterans Memorial Foundation, Devin Collins and Marvin Brown," Suit No. C568,531, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $200,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $801.00, for a total amount of $200,801.00; and appropriating $200,801.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Michael C. Palmintier). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 4. 20-00465 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Gerald Coleman v. East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, et al," Suit No. C648,679, consolidated with the matter entitled “Gerald Coleman v. East Baton Rouge Parish Prison,” Suit No. C660,560, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $92,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,821.36, for a total amount of $93,821.36; and appropriating $93,821.36 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is David L. Bateman). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 5. 20-00467 A Resolution authorizing the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana to proceed with a not to exceed $23,500,000 financing through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; authorizing and ratifying the request of the Parish of East Baton Rouge to the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to issue its Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (Parish of East Baton Rouge Road Improvements Project), Series 2020 (Taxable); authorizing the borrowing by the Parish of East Baton Rouge of the proceeds from the sale thereof to (i) advance refund all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the Series 2012 Subordinate Lien Bonds maturing August 1, 2023 to and including August 1, 2030, and (ii) pay the costs of issuance of the said bonds; approving and ratifying within certain parameters the terms of the sale of the bonds; authorizing the form and execution of the Loan Agreement; authorizing the form of and execution of ancillary financing documents; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 6. 20-00469 A Supplemental Sales Tax Bond Resolution amending and supplementing General Sales Tax Bond Resolution No. 44609 and authorizing and providing for the issuance and sale of Road and Street Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020, of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of the General Sales Tax Bond Resolution, payable from seventy per centum (70%) of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied by the Parish and authorized at an election held on October 15, 2005; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 7. 20-00429 PA-5-20 2070 South Acadian Thruway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Institutional to Office on property located on the west side of South Acadian Thruway and north of Interstate 10, on Lots 5-A, 5-B, 5-C and 5-D of Hundred Oaks Park. Section 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon examination of the area at a further level of detail COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Related to Case 8-20 8. 20-00430 Case 8-20 2070 South Acadian Thruway To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to General Office Low Rise (GOL) on property located on the west side of S Acadian Thruway, north of the Interstate 10, on Lots 5-A, 5-B, 5-C and 5-D, Hundred Oaks Park Subdivision. Section 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve Neighborhood Office (NO) carried, 9-0 Related to PA-5-20 9. 20-00431 PA-6-20 9509 Jefferson Highway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Commercial on property located on the north side of Jefferson Highway, to the west of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on Lot A of the Porter Tract. Section 39, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to May 18 carried, 9-0 Related to Case 15-20 10. 20-00432 Case 15-20 9509 Jefferson Highway To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to General Office Low Rise (GOL) on property located on the north side of Jefferson Highway, to the west of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on Lot A of the Porter Tract. Section 39, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to May 18 carried, 9-0 Related to PA-6-20 11. 20-00433 PA-7-20 225 and 235 Staring Lane To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Office on property located on the west side of Staring Lane, south of Menlo Drive, on Lots 67 and 68, Laurel Lee Subdivision. Section 66, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Racca) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon examination of the area at a greater level of detail COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Related to Case 21-20 12. 20-00434 Case 21-20 225 and 235 Staring Lane To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to General Office Low Rise (GOL) on property located on the west side of Staring Lane, south of Menlo Drive, on Lots 67 and 68, Laurel Lee Subdivision. Section 66, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Racca) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Related to PA-7-20 13. 20-00436 PA-8-20 LA 30 @ Bluebonnet Boulevard To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Mixed Use on property located south of Bluebonnet Boulevard, east of Nicholson Drive, on Lot UND of the Gianelloni L.L Tract, Tract B, and a portion of Tract A of the Burtville Plantation Property. Sections 45, and 52, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon examination of the area at a greater level of detail COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Related to PUD-1-20 14. 20-00437 PUD-1-20 Harveston District Concept Plan To rezone from Rural to Planned Unit Development (PUD) on property located south of Bluebonnet Boulevard, east of Nicholson Drive, on Lot UND of the Gianelloni L.L Tract, Tract B, and a portion of Tract A of the Burtville Plantation Property. Sections 45, and 52, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request will meet the minimum criteria for a Planned Unit Development, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, if companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Related to PA-8-20 15. 20-00438 TA-1-20 Chapter 4, Site Plans and Plats Proposed amendment that relocates and updates language relative to utility requirements in subdivisions currently in Chapter 14, Utilities, to Chapter 4, Site Plans and Plats PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to create a more user friendly UDC COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 16. 20-00439 TA-2-20 Chapter 14, Utilities Proposed amendment that reorganizes and updates the provisions of Chapter 14, deleting language being moved to Chapter 3, Processes, 4, Site Plans and Plats, and 19, Definitions. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to create a more user friendly UDC COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 17. 20-00440 TA-3-20 Chapter 19, Definitions Proposed amendment that relocates definitions currently in Chapter 14, Utilities, to Chapter 19, Definitions. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to create a more user friendly UDC COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 18. 20-00441 Case 9-20 16044 Tiger Bend Road and 6969 Antioch Road To rezone from Rural to General Office Low Rise (GOL) on property located on the southeast corner of Tiger Bend Road and Antioch Road, to the east of Sugar Springs Drive, on Lots 48-A-1-A and 48-B-1, Woodlawn Terrace Subdivision. Section 61, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request will eliminate the existing non-conformity thus meeting 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, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 19. 20-00442 Case 11-20 13200-13300 UND Airline Highway To rezone from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located on the east side of Airline Highway, south of Stumberg Lane, on Tract X-1-D-2, Eola McCall Anderson Tract. Section 5, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 20. 20-00443 Case 12-20 2678 Government Street To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bar and Lounges)(C-AB-2) on property located on the south side of Government Street, west of South Eugene Street, on a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 8 or 337 of McGrath Heights Subdivision. Section 74, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and compatible with surrounding uses; although the request does not conform to the Unified Development Code requirements, it will not increase the extent of the nonconformity COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 21. 20-00444 Case 13-20 4198 and 4228 Pasadena Drive To rezone from Heavy Commercial (HC1) and Light Commercial (C1) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) on property located on the east side of Pasadena Dive, south of Greenwell Springs Road, on Lot Y-1-A, Gladney Tract. Section 66, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis) 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, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 22. 20-00445 Case 14-20 1774 North Flannery Road To rezone from Rural to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located on the east side of North Flannery Road, north of Florida Boulevard, on Lot 2 of the J.D. Sharp Subdivision. Section 5, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 4 - Wilson) 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, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 23. 20-00446 Case 16-20 12200 – 12300 UND Parkknoll Avenue To rezone from Rural to Zero Lot Line Residential (A2.6) on property located at the street end of Parkknoll Avenue, to the west of Parkhill Court, on Lot 8 of Stokes Place Subdivision. Section 58, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8 - Amoroso) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to May 18 carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 24. 20-00447 Case 18-20 3851 thru 3879, and 3900-4000 Tuscarora Street; and 3860 thru 3888, and 3889 Baton Rouge Avenue To rezone from Transition (B1) and Heavy Commercial (HC1) to Limited Residential (A3.1) on property located on Baton Rouge Avenue and Tuscarora Street, to the south side of Mohican Street, on Lots A, B, C, D, 1 thru 5, 20, and 24, Block 205 of Suburb Istrouma Subdivision. Section 44, T6S, R1E, 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, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 25. 20-00448 Case 20-20 4351 Rhoda Drive To rezone from General Residential (A4) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the west side of Kolin Drive, south of Cherry Hill Avenue and north of Alco Avenue, on Lots 65 thru 69, 85, and 86, 1st Filing of Southpark Subdivision. Section 76, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8 - Amoroso) 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, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 26. 20-00449 PUD-4-08 Woman’s Hospital Addition Revising boundaries to an existing PUD, on property located on the east side of Airline Highway (Hwy 61) and east of Pecue Lane. Section 32, T7S, and Sections 5, and 49, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request is consistent with the Concept Plan and consistent with the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Code being consistent with the comprehensive plan for Planning Commission consideration COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 27. 20-00450 ISPUD-2-20 River House Lofts Proposed high density multi-family residential development within an existing building located south of Oklahoma Street and west of Nicholson Drive on Lot RH-1-C- 1 of the Magnolia Plantation property. Section 51, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change in zoning being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 28. 20-00451 ISPUD-3-20 Satinwood Grove To rezone from Single Family Residential (A2) to Infill/Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development (ISPUD) on property located on the west side of Satinwood Drive, north of Merrydale Avenue, and east of Airline Highway, on Lot 29 of the Merrydale Subdivision and a portion of a 1.98 unidentified lot. Section 51, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for an Infill/ Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 29. 20-00452 HL-1-20 963 Terrace Avenue Proposed designation of Local Historic Landmark on property located on the north side of Terrace Avenue, to the east side of Thomas H. Delphit Drive, on Lot 9, Block 35 of the Suburb Swart Subdivision (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies the request meets the criteria for designation as a Local Historic Landmark COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 30. 20-00453 RV-3-20 Bourgeois Street and West Airline Service Road Revocation of a 40 foot right-of-way and a portion of a highway frontage road, located north of Mason Avenue and east of Casper Street (Council District 5 - Green) 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, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 31. 20-00454 SNC-1-20 Henry Adams Road to Burrow Road A proposed street name change for Henry Adams Road, located southeast of the intersection of Highland Road and Delgado Drive (Council District 12 - Racca) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 33. 20-00457 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with eMD, for telehealth services with the Department of Emergency Medical Services in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00 through December 31, 2020. By Emergency Medical Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 34. 20-00458 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Michael Schrepfer for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimants' house, for a total amount of $12,014.44, 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. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 35. 20-00459 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with Dr. Dan Godbee, EMS Medical Director, in an amount not to exceed $208,000.00. By Emergency Medical Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 36. 20-00460 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Doris M. Wellan vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al," Suit No. 586,500 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $27,500.00, plus court costs in the amount of $892.29, for a total amount of $28,392.29, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Scott H. Fruge of The Fruge Law Firm). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 37. 20-00463 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Supplemental Contract for Acquisition and Relocation Services with Stone Property Services, LLC, for services associated with MOVEBR Capacity Project Mall of Louisiana (Formerly Paulat Boulevard) (Formerly Picardy-Perkins Connector) Phase II being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, in an amount not to exceed $13,860.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 38. 20-00464 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a contract with HNTB to submit five (5) Final Applications for Round 1 of the States CDBG-MIT grant program in support of the Louisiana Watershed Initiative (LWI) program in an amount not to exceed $115,400.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020
20-00201 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No 1 to the Contract for Professional Services for Program Management Services in association with the MOVEBR Community Enhancement, Improving Existing Corridors, and Traffic Management Projects, being City-Parish Project No. 19-CS-HC-00005, in an amount not to exceed $779,880.00. (Account No. 4370-7100-30-7120-7170-0000-000000-653000-). By Transportation and Drainage Director. This item was deferred from February 26, 2020 and March 11, 2020
20-00277 Authorizing payment of the judgment in the matter entitled "Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations, LLC v. City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge," Suit No. 584,982, consolidated with the matter entitled "Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations, LLC v. City of Baton Rouge - Parish of East Baton Rouge Dept. of Finance," Suit No. 603,482 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $4,751,837.84, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Revenue Suspense" (7001-0000-00-0000-0000-000000-250012). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (The Attorney of record is Shelton Dennis Blunt of Phelps Dunbar, LLP). By Parish Attorney and Finance Director. This item was deferred from March 11, 2020
20-00317 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consent to Assignment from Louisiana Hangar, LLC to Ross Baton Rouge, LLC d/b/a Signature Flight Support. By Aviation Director.
42. 20-00318 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Volkert, Inc., to provide additional survey, design, right of way, and real estate services for Runway 13/31 Safety Area/RPZ Improvements in an amount not to exceed $396,950.00. (Account # 5821- 0900-30-0910-0918-0000-000000-653000-A0096 E 9800000096-5821000000- 0000000000-653100). By Aviation Director. 43. 20-00319 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Engineering Contract with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC) to provide surveying, design, and construction services, for Runway 13/31 Safety Area/RPZ Improvements Phase IV ARFF/Security Perimeter Road (Runway 31 End) in an amount not to exceed $241,063.00. (Account No. 5821-0900- 30-0910-0918-0000-000000-653000-A0096 E 9800000096-5821000001-0000000000- 653100). By Aviation Director. 44. 20-00320 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Engineering Contract with Stanley Consultants, Inc., to provide surveying, design, and construction services, for Runway 13/31 Safety Area/RPZ Improvements Phase III Runway Safety Area and Phase V Threshold Recovery (Runway 31 End) in an amount not to exceed $465,963.00. (Account No. 5821-0900-30-0910-0918-0000- 000000-653000-A0096 E 9800000096-5821000001-0000000000-653100). By Aviation Director.
20-00366 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 9 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for engineering services associated with MOVEBR Capacity Project Mall of Louisiana Boulevard (Formerly Picardy-Perkins Connector) being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, in an amount not to exceed $59,886. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
20-00368 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Engineering and Land Surveying Services with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., for services associated with MOVEBR Capacity Project Jones Creek Road Extension Segment 1 (Jefferson Highway to Tiger Bend), being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0060, in an amount not to exceed $1,504,153.95. (Account No.92171). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
20-00369 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Engineering and Land Surveying Services with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., associated with MOVEBR Capacity Project Jones Creek Road (Jefferson Highway to Airline Highway), being City- Parish Project No. 19-CP-HC-0036, in an amount not to exceed $818,125.96. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
20-00375 A resolution amending Resolution No. 54837 (EBROSCO Resolution No. 8466) adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission on March 11, 2020, for the purpose of authorizing an increase in aggregate principal amount of the (a) revenue refunding bonds, series 2020A (tax-exempt) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission from not to exceed $65,000,000 to not to exceed $80,000,000, and (b) revenue refunding bonds, series 2020B (taxable) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission from not to exceed $220,000,000 to not to exceed $250,000,000; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel.
20-00377 A resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to proceed with a not to exceed $200,000,000 financing through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; requesting the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to issue its not to exceed $200,000,000 subordinate lien revenue refunding bonds (East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission projects), series 2020B, on a taxexempt or taxable basis, and authorizing the borrowing by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission from the sale thereof to allow the authority to (i) refund all of the outstanding principal amount of the issuer’s $92,500,000 subordinate lien revenue bonds (East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission projects), series 2013B (LIBOR index), (ii) pay the termination payment in connection with the termination of the swap transaction between the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and Deutsche Bank AG, New York branch, and (iii) pay the costs of issuance of said bonds; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By Bond Counsel.
20-00383 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the amended Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Amendment #3 between Louisiana State Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge in connection with the MOVEBR Program. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
20-00386 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount of $944,085 for the grant period of March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services.
52. 20-00387 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $50,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 53. 20-00388 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. in the amount of $16,156.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 54. 20-00389 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc in the amount of $93,610.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 55. 20-00390 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center in the amount of $141,974.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 29, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 56. 20-00391 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic in the amount of $20,482.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and realloate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 57. 20-00396 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $245,200.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 58. 20-00397 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $38,480.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 59. 20-00398 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $160,170.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 60. 20-00399 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force in the amount of $36,400.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services.
20-00393 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a grant award in the amount of $150,000.00 titled, " Capital Area Law Enforcement Technology Center", through the Bureau of Justice Assistance(BJA). The proposal of this grant is to establish a regional law enforcement technology center to improve informational sharing in the Greater Baton Rouge Area, deploy a regional community camera share program, establish the infrastructure necessary to record and securely store video footage from traffic and community crime cameras, develop policies and procedures for a regional technology and information sharing initiatives. Funds will be used to purchase technology equipment and contract with a researcher/evaluator. This technology sharing program will be tied in to the Baton Rouge Real Time Crime Center. This grant is 100% funded with no match, nor does it require any additional allotted personnel. The program is set to begin December 1, 2019 through December 1, 2021. By Police Chief.
20-00394 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a sub-grant award from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, Byrne Justice Assistance Grant titled, “FY2018-DJ-01-5310 Apprehension Enhancement Program” in the amount of $22,880.00. The grant will allow the Baton Rouge Police Department to purchase License Plate Reader and camera technology equipment to support ShotSpotter locations. This grant is 100% funded with no match, nor does it require any additional allotted personnel. The program is set to begin January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. By Police Chief.
20-00408 Approving the responses provided to the annual Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the year 2019 as required by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana. By Finance Director.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS A. 19-01388 PA-16-19 225, 300-400 UND Port Hudson-Plains Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Agricultural/Rural to Residential Neighborhood on property located north of Port Hudson-Plains Road and east of Samuels Road, on the F. Stevenson and B. Stevenson Tracts. Section 65, T4S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 1 - Welch) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon a change in conditions; specifically, increased market demand for smaller lots COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to deny carried, 7-2 This item was deferred from January 15, 2020 and February 19, 2020 B. 20-00058 RV-1-20 Hillcrest Acres A request to revoke a 20 foot alley, located on the west side of Carolyn Sue Drive and north of Old Hammond Highway, between Lot 11 of the Hillcrest Acres Subdivision and Lot B-1 of the M.J. Sharp Property (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 3.6.3 C. 20-00247 Case 6-20 4350 Scenic Highway To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) and Transition (B1) to Light Industrial (M1) on the properties located on the east side of Scenic Highway, and on the north side of Dayton Street, all to the west of Interstate Highway 110 and south of Sherwood Street, on Lots 1, 2, 3, 17 through 21, Garden City Subdivision, and Lots 1, 7 through 10, Suburb Scott Subdivision. Section 43, T6S 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 once the combination of lots has been recorded COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 5-0 D. 20-00249 Case 2-20 5605 Jones Creek Road To rezone from Rural to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the southeast corner of Jones Creek Road and Ferrell Avenue, west of South Allegheny Court, on Lot 7, First Filing, Shenandoah Park Subdivision. Section 28, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0
CHANGE ORDERS 20-00461 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 16-07 Choctaw (Dupont - Central Thruway), Prescott (Airline - Joor), & Airway (Cortana Pl - Choctaw) City-Parish Project No. 18-CR-ST-0007 Project Number: 18-CR-ST-0007 Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 2341-7100-30-7120-7120-0000-000000-647100 Account Number: 2341-7100-30-7120-7120-0000-000000-647100 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Change Order Number: 1 (One) Change Order Amount: $ 380,500.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 2,469,514.60 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 2,850,014.60 Description: Increase in quantities Why Required: Added work due to discovery and additional work performed.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 20-00455 River Center Branch Library Project Number: 15-ASC-CP-0927 Account Number: 4610-1200-60-1200-0000-0000-000000-652000 Council Award Date: 4/27/2016 Contractor: Buquet & LeBlanc, Incorporated Estimated Cost: $ 15,100,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 14,564,000.00 Total Change Orders: (8): $ 3,603,044.02 Final Cost: $ 18,167,044.02 Days Allocated: 1285 Days Used: 1285 Liquidated Damages: $ None
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 20-00428 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to accept and execute a grant agreement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in the amount of $8,413,011. By Aviation Director. Reason for emergency: The Airport anticipates receiving a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration before the end of the April. This grant will be automatically issued by the FAA and the Airport needs to be in a position to accept and execute this grant upon receipt.
20-00468 Authorization for the Mayor-President to accept and execute and appropriate grant funds awarded under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act made available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $1,932,038.00; the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program in the amount of $955,859.00; and the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) in the amount of $370,057.00. Acceptance of these awards are contingent upon approval by the Grants Review Committee and an adoption of a line item budget by amending the FY19 Action Plan to increase the annual allocation to include the CARES Act grant funds. By The Mayor's Office. Reason for emergency: Considering the unprecedented current public health emergency, the federal grant funds will supplement funds currently being expended by agencies that assist the unique needs of low and moderate income persons who are considered at risk individuals providing them with rental assistance, supportive services and other necessary actions, in order to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. ADJOURNMENT
Apr 22, 2020 Metropolitan Council
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 1. 20-00435 Amending the 2020 capital expense budget so as to appropriate $174,972 for building improvements located at 1701 Main Street from the EBR Council on Aging. By Building and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 2. 20-00456 Amending the 2020 current expenses budget and capital budget so as to appropriate the not to exceed $118,500,000 Road and Street Refunding, Series 2020 and 2020 Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (LCDA) Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (Parish of East Baton Rouge Road Improvements Project) plus any bond premium generated by the transaction for the purpose of current refunding the 2008A & 2009A Road and Street Sales Tax bonds; pay termination payment with termination of the SWAP transactions between the Parish and Citibank, N.A. and the between the Parish and Merrill Lynch Capital Services INC.; to advance refund a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the Parish’s Series 2012 Revenue Bonds (Parish of East Baton Rouge Road Improvements Project); and paying the costs of issuance and related debt service. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 3. 20-00462 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Jennifer Scallan and Brent Smith. Individually and on behalf of their minor daughter, Kayla Smith v. State of Louisiana, through the Division of Administration and/or the Office of Risk Management, City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission and/or the Louisiana Veterans Memorial Foundation, Devin Collins and Marvin Brown," Suit No. C568,531, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $200,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $801.00, for a total amount of $200,801.00; and appropriating $200,801.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Michael C. Palmintier). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 4. 20-00465 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Gerald Coleman v. East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, et al," Suit No. C648,679, consolidated with the matter entitled “Gerald Coleman v. East Baton Rouge Parish Prison,” Suit No. C660,560, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $92,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,821.36, for a total amount of $93,821.36; and appropriating $93,821.36 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is David L. Bateman). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 5. 20-00467 A Resolution authorizing the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana to proceed with a not to exceed $23,500,000 financing through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; authorizing and ratifying the request of the Parish of East Baton Rouge to the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to issue its Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (Parish of East Baton Rouge Road Improvements Project), Series 2020 (Taxable); authorizing the borrowing by the Parish of East Baton Rouge of the proceeds from the sale thereof to (i) advance refund all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the Series 2012 Subordinate Lien Bonds maturing August 1, 2023 to and including August 1, 2030, and (ii) pay the costs of issuance of the said bonds; approving and ratifying within certain parameters the terms of the sale of the bonds; authorizing the form and execution of the Loan Agreement; authorizing the form of and execution of ancillary financing documents; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 6. 20-00469 A Supplemental Sales Tax Bond Resolution amending and supplementing General Sales Tax Bond Resolution No. 44609 and authorizing and providing for the issuance and sale of Road and Street Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020, of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of the General Sales Tax Bond Resolution, payable from seventy per centum (70%) of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied by the Parish and authorized at an election held on October 15, 2005; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 7. 20-00429 PA-5-20 2070 South Acadian Thruway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Institutional to Office on property located on the west side of South Acadian Thruway and north of Interstate 10, on Lots 5-A, 5-B, 5-C and 5-D of Hundred Oaks Park. Section 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon examination of the area at a further level of detail COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Related to Case 8-20 8. 20-00430 Case 8-20 2070 South Acadian Thruway To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to General Office Low Rise (GOL) on property located on the west side of S Acadian Thruway, north of the Interstate 10, on Lots 5-A, 5-B, 5-C and 5-D, Hundred Oaks Park Subdivision. Section 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve Neighborhood Office (NO) carried, 9-0 Related to PA-5-20 9. 20-00431 PA-6-20 9509 Jefferson Highway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Commercial on property located on the north side of Jefferson Highway, to the west of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on Lot A of the Porter Tract. Section 39, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to May 18 carried, 9-0 Related to Case 15-20 10. 20-00432 Case 15-20 9509 Jefferson Highway To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to General Office Low Rise (GOL) on property located on the north side of Jefferson Highway, to the west of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on Lot A of the Porter Tract. Section 39, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to May 18 carried, 9-0 Related to PA-6-20 11. 20-00433 PA-7-20 225 and 235 Staring Lane To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Office on property located on the west side of Staring Lane, south of Menlo Drive, on Lots 67 and 68, Laurel Lee Subdivision. Section 66, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Racca) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon examination of the area at a greater level of detail COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Related to Case 21-20 12. 20-00434 Case 21-20 225 and 235 Staring Lane To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to General Office Low Rise (GOL) on property located on the west side of Staring Lane, south of Menlo Drive, on Lots 67 and 68, Laurel Lee Subdivision. Section 66, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Racca) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Related to PA-7-20 13. 20-00436 PA-8-20 LA 30 @ Bluebonnet Boulevard To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Mixed Use on property located south of Bluebonnet Boulevard, east of Nicholson Drive, on Lot UND of the Gianelloni L.L Tract, Tract B, and a portion of Tract A of the Burtville Plantation Property. Sections 45, and 52, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon examination of the area at a greater level of detail COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Related to PUD-1-20 14. 20-00437 PUD-1-20 Harveston District Concept Plan To rezone from Rural to Planned Unit Development (PUD) on property located south of Bluebonnet Boulevard, east of Nicholson Drive, on Lot UND of the Gianelloni L.L Tract, Tract B, and a portion of Tract A of the Burtville Plantation Property. Sections 45, and 52, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request will meet the minimum criteria for a Planned Unit Development, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, if companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Related to PA-8-20 15. 20-00438 TA-1-20 Chapter 4, Site Plans and Plats Proposed amendment that relocates and updates language relative to utility requirements in subdivisions currently in Chapter 14, Utilities, to Chapter 4, Site Plans and Plats PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to create a more user friendly UDC COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 16. 20-00439 TA-2-20 Chapter 14, Utilities Proposed amendment that reorganizes and updates the provisions of Chapter 14, deleting language being moved to Chapter 3, Processes, 4, Site Plans and Plats, and 19, Definitions. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to create a more user friendly UDC COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 17. 20-00440 TA-3-20 Chapter 19, Definitions Proposed amendment that relocates definitions currently in Chapter 14, Utilities, to Chapter 19, Definitions. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to create a more user friendly UDC COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 18. 20-00441 Case 9-20 16044 Tiger Bend Road and 6969 Antioch Road To rezone from Rural to General Office Low Rise (GOL) on property located on the southeast corner of Tiger Bend Road and Antioch Road, to the east of Sugar Springs Drive, on Lots 48-A-1-A and 48-B-1, Woodlawn Terrace Subdivision. Section 61, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request will eliminate the existing non-conformity thus meeting 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, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 19. 20-00442 Case 11-20 13200-13300 UND Airline Highway To rezone from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located on the east side of Airline Highway, south of Stumberg Lane, on Tract X-1-D-2, Eola McCall Anderson Tract. Section 5, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 20. 20-00443 Case 12-20 2678 Government Street To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bar and Lounges)(C-AB-2) on property located on the south side of Government Street, west of South Eugene Street, on a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 8 or 337 of McGrath Heights Subdivision. Section 74, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and compatible with surrounding uses; although the request does not conform to the Unified Development Code requirements, it will not increase the extent of the nonconformity COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 21. 20-00444 Case 13-20 4198 and 4228 Pasadena Drive To rezone from Heavy Commercial (HC1) and Light Commercial (C1) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) on property located on the east side of Pasadena Dive, south of Greenwell Springs Road, on Lot Y-1-A, Gladney Tract. Section 66, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis) 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, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 22. 20-00445 Case 14-20 1774 North Flannery Road To rezone from Rural to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located on the east side of North Flannery Road, north of Florida Boulevard, on Lot 2 of the J.D. Sharp Subdivision. Section 5, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 4 - Wilson) 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, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 23. 20-00446 Case 16-20 12200 – 12300 UND Parkknoll Avenue To rezone from Rural to Zero Lot Line Residential (A2.6) on property located at the street end of Parkknoll Avenue, to the west of Parkhill Court, on Lot 8 of Stokes Place Subdivision. Section 58, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8 - Amoroso) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to May 18 carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 24. 20-00447 Case 18-20 3851 thru 3879, and 3900-4000 Tuscarora Street; and 3860 thru 3888, and 3889 Baton Rouge Avenue To rezone from Transition (B1) and Heavy Commercial (HC1) to Limited Residential (A3.1) on property located on Baton Rouge Avenue and Tuscarora Street, to the south side of Mohican Street, on Lots A, B, C, D, 1 thru 5, 20, and 24, Block 205 of Suburb Istrouma Subdivision. Section 44, T6S, R1E, 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, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 25. 20-00448 Case 20-20 4351 Rhoda Drive To rezone from General Residential (A4) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the west side of Kolin Drive, south of Cherry Hill Avenue and north of Alco Avenue, on Lots 65 thru 69, 85, and 86, 1st Filing of Southpark Subdivision. Section 76, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8 - Amoroso) 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, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 26. 20-00449 PUD-4-08 Woman’s Hospital Addition Revising boundaries to an existing PUD, on property located on the east side of Airline Highway (Hwy 61) and east of Pecue Lane. Section 32, T7S, and Sections 5, and 49, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request is consistent with the Concept Plan and consistent with the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Code being consistent with the comprehensive plan for Planning Commission consideration COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 27. 20-00450 ISPUD-2-20 River House Lofts Proposed high density multi-family residential development within an existing building located south of Oklahoma Street and west of Nicholson Drive on Lot RH-1-C- 1 of the Magnolia Plantation property. Section 51, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change in zoning being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 28. 20-00451 ISPUD-3-20 Satinwood Grove To rezone from Single Family Residential (A2) to Infill/Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development (ISPUD) on property located on the west side of Satinwood Drive, north of Merrydale Avenue, and east of Airline Highway, on Lot 29 of the Merrydale Subdivision and a portion of a 1.98 unidentified lot. Section 51, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for an Infill/ Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 29. 20-00452 HL-1-20 963 Terrace Avenue Proposed designation of Local Historic Landmark on property located on the north side of Terrace Avenue, to the east side of Thomas H. Delphit Drive, on Lot 9, Block 35 of the Suburb Swart Subdivision (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies the request meets the criteria for designation as a Local Historic Landmark COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 30. 20-00453 RV-3-20 Bourgeois Street and West Airline Service Road Revocation of a 40 foot right-of-way and a portion of a highway frontage road, located north of Mason Avenue and east of Casper Street (Council District 5 - Green) 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, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 31. 20-00454 SNC-1-20 Henry Adams Road to Burrow Road A proposed street name change for Henry Adams Road, located southeast of the intersection of Highland Road and Delgado Drive (Council District 12 - Racca) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2020 OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 33. 20-00457 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with eMD, for telehealth services with the Department of Emergency Medical Services in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00 through December 31, 2020. By Emergency Medical Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 34. 20-00458 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Michael Schrepfer for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimants' house, for a total amount of $12,014.44, 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. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 35. 20-00459 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with Dr. Dan Godbee, EMS Medical Director, in an amount not to exceed $208,000.00. By Emergency Medical Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 36. 20-00460 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Doris M. Wellan vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al," Suit No. 586,500 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $27,500.00, plus court costs in the amount of $892.29, for a total amount of $28,392.29, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Scott H. Fruge of The Fruge Law Firm). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 37. 20-00463 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Supplemental Contract for Acquisition and Relocation Services with Stone Property Services, LLC, for services associated with MOVEBR Capacity Project Mall of Louisiana (Formerly Paulat Boulevard) (Formerly Picardy-Perkins Connector) Phase II being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, in an amount not to exceed $13,860.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020 38. 20-00464 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a contract with HNTB to submit five (5) Final Applications for Round 1 of the States CDBG-MIT grant program in support of the Louisiana Watershed Initiative (LWI) program in an amount not to exceed $115,400.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2020
20-00201 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No 1 to the Contract for Professional Services for Program Management Services in association with the MOVEBR Community Enhancement, Improving Existing Corridors, and Traffic Management Projects, being City-Parish Project No. 19-CS-HC-00005, in an amount not to exceed $779,880.00. (Account No. 4370-7100-30-7120-7170-0000-000000-653000-). By Transportation and Drainage Director. This item was deferred from February 26, 2020 and March 11, 2020
20-00277 Authorizing payment of the judgment in the matter entitled "Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations, LLC v. City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge," Suit No. 584,982, consolidated with the matter entitled "Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations, LLC v. City of Baton Rouge - Parish of East Baton Rouge Dept. of Finance," Suit No. 603,482 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $4,751,837.84, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Revenue Suspense" (7001-0000-00-0000-0000-000000-250012). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (The Attorney of record is Shelton Dennis Blunt of Phelps Dunbar, LLP). By Parish Attorney and Finance Director. This item was deferred from March 11, 2020
20-00317 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consent to Assignment from Louisiana Hangar, LLC to Ross Baton Rouge, LLC d/b/a Signature Flight Support. By Aviation Director.
42. 20-00318 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Volkert, Inc., to provide additional survey, design, right of way, and real estate services for Runway 13/31 Safety Area/RPZ Improvements in an amount not to exceed $396,950.00. (Account # 5821- 0900-30-0910-0918-0000-000000-653000-A0096 E 9800000096-5821000000- 0000000000-653100). By Aviation Director. 43. 20-00319 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Engineering Contract with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC) to provide surveying, design, and construction services, for Runway 13/31 Safety Area/RPZ Improvements Phase IV ARFF/Security Perimeter Road (Runway 31 End) in an amount not to exceed $241,063.00. (Account No. 5821-0900- 30-0910-0918-0000-000000-653000-A0096 E 9800000096-5821000001-0000000000- 653100). By Aviation Director. 44. 20-00320 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Engineering Contract with Stanley Consultants, Inc., to provide surveying, design, and construction services, for Runway 13/31 Safety Area/RPZ Improvements Phase III Runway Safety Area and Phase V Threshold Recovery (Runway 31 End) in an amount not to exceed $465,963.00. (Account No. 5821-0900-30-0910-0918-0000- 000000-653000-A0096 E 9800000096-5821000001-0000000000-653100). By Aviation Director.
20-00366 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 9 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for engineering services associated with MOVEBR Capacity Project Mall of Louisiana Boulevard (Formerly Picardy-Perkins Connector) being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, in an amount not to exceed $59,886. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
20-00368 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Engineering and Land Surveying Services with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., for services associated with MOVEBR Capacity Project Jones Creek Road Extension Segment 1 (Jefferson Highway to Tiger Bend), being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0060, in an amount not to exceed $1,504,153.95. (Account No.92171). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
20-00369 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Engineering and Land Surveying Services with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., associated with MOVEBR Capacity Project Jones Creek Road (Jefferson Highway to Airline Highway), being City- Parish Project No. 19-CP-HC-0036, in an amount not to exceed $818,125.96. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
20-00375 A resolution amending Resolution No. 54837 (EBROSCO Resolution No. 8466) adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission on March 11, 2020, for the purpose of authorizing an increase in aggregate principal amount of the (a) revenue refunding bonds, series 2020A (tax-exempt) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission from not to exceed $65,000,000 to not to exceed $80,000,000, and (b) revenue refunding bonds, series 2020B (taxable) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission from not to exceed $220,000,000 to not to exceed $250,000,000; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel.
20-00377 A resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to proceed with a not to exceed $200,000,000 financing through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; requesting the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to issue its not to exceed $200,000,000 subordinate lien revenue refunding bonds (East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission projects), series 2020B, on a taxexempt or taxable basis, and authorizing the borrowing by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission from the sale thereof to allow the authority to (i) refund all of the outstanding principal amount of the issuer’s $92,500,000 subordinate lien revenue bonds (East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission projects), series 2013B (LIBOR index), (ii) pay the termination payment in connection with the termination of the swap transaction between the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and Deutsche Bank AG, New York branch, and (iii) pay the costs of issuance of said bonds; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By Bond Counsel.
20-00383 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the amended Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Amendment #3 between Louisiana State Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge in connection with the MOVEBR Program. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
20-00386 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount of $944,085 for the grant period of March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services.
52. 20-00387 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $50,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 53. 20-00388 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. in the amount of $16,156.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 54. 20-00389 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc in the amount of $93,610.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 55. 20-00390 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center in the amount of $141,974.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 29, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 56. 20-00391 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic in the amount of $20,482.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and realloate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 57. 20-00396 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $245,200.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 58. 20-00397 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $38,480.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 59. 20-00398 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $160,170.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services. 60. 20-00399 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force in the amount of $36,400.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director, Department of Human Development and Services.
20-00393 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a grant award in the amount of $150,000.00 titled, " Capital Area Law Enforcement Technology Center", through the Bureau of Justice Assistance(BJA). The proposal of this grant is to establish a regional law enforcement technology center to improve informational sharing in the Greater Baton Rouge Area, deploy a regional community camera share program, establish the infrastructure necessary to record and securely store video footage from traffic and community crime cameras, develop policies and procedures for a regional technology and information sharing initiatives. Funds will be used to purchase technology equipment and contract with a researcher/evaluator. This technology sharing program will be tied in to the Baton Rouge Real Time Crime Center. This grant is 100% funded with no match, nor does it require any additional allotted personnel. The program is set to begin December 1, 2019 through December 1, 2021. By Police Chief.
20-00394 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a sub-grant award from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, Byrne Justice Assistance Grant titled, “FY2018-DJ-01-5310 Apprehension Enhancement Program” in the amount of $22,880.00. The grant will allow the Baton Rouge Police Department to purchase License Plate Reader and camera technology equipment to support ShotSpotter locations. This grant is 100% funded with no match, nor does it require any additional allotted personnel. The program is set to begin January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. By Police Chief.
20-00408 Approving the responses provided to the annual Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the year 2019 as required by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana. By Finance Director.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS A. 19-01388 PA-16-19 225, 300-400 UND Port Hudson-Plains Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Agricultural/Rural to Residential Neighborhood on property located north of Port Hudson-Plains Road and east of Samuels Road, on the F. Stevenson and B. Stevenson Tracts. Section 65, T4S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 1 - Welch) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon a change in conditions; specifically, increased market demand for smaller lots COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to deny carried, 7-2 This item was deferred from January 15, 2020 and February 19, 2020 B. 20-00058 RV-1-20 Hillcrest Acres A request to revoke a 20 foot alley, located on the west side of Carolyn Sue Drive and north of Old Hammond Highway, between Lot 11 of the Hillcrest Acres Subdivision and Lot B-1 of the M.J. Sharp Property (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 3.6.3 C. 20-00247 Case 6-20 4350 Scenic Highway To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) and Transition (B1) to Light Industrial (M1) on the properties located on the east side of Scenic Highway, and on the north side of Dayton Street, all to the west of Interstate Highway 110 and south of Sherwood Street, on Lots 1, 2, 3, 17 through 21, Garden City Subdivision, and Lots 1, 7 through 10, Suburb Scott Subdivision. Section 43, T6S 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 once the combination of lots has been recorded COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 5-0 D. 20-00249 Case 2-20 5605 Jones Creek Road To rezone from Rural to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the southeast corner of Jones Creek Road and Ferrell Avenue, west of South Allegheny Court, on Lot 7, First Filing, Shenandoah Park Subdivision. Section 28, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 9-0
CHANGE ORDERS 20-00461 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 16-07 Choctaw (Dupont - Central Thruway), Prescott (Airline - Joor), & Airway (Cortana Pl - Choctaw) City-Parish Project No. 18-CR-ST-0007 Project Number: 18-CR-ST-0007 Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 2341-7100-30-7120-7120-0000-000000-647100 Account Number: 2341-7100-30-7120-7120-0000-000000-647100 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Change Order Number: 1 (One) Change Order Amount: $ 380,500.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 2,469,514.60 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 2,850,014.60 Description: Increase in quantities Why Required: Added work due to discovery and additional work performed.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 20-00455 River Center Branch Library Project Number: 15-ASC-CP-0927 Account Number: 4610-1200-60-1200-0000-0000-000000-652000 Council Award Date: 4/27/2016 Contractor: Buquet & LeBlanc, Incorporated Estimated Cost: $ 15,100,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 14,564,000.00 Total Change Orders: (8): $ 3,603,044.02 Final Cost: $ 18,167,044.02 Days Allocated: 1285 Days Used: 1285 Liquidated Damages: $ None
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 20-00428 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to accept and execute a grant agreement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in the amount of $8,413,011. By Aviation Director. Reason for emergency: The Airport anticipates receiving a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration before the end of the April. This grant will be automatically issued by the FAA and the Airport needs to be in a position to accept and execute this grant upon receipt.
20-00468 Authorization for the Mayor-President to accept and execute and appropriate grant funds awarded under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act made available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $1,932,038.00; the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program in the amount of $955,859.00; and the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) in the amount of $370,057.00. Acceptance of these awards are contingent upon approval by the Grants Review Committee and an adoption of a line item budget by amending the FY19 Action Plan to increase the annual allocation to include the CARES Act grant funds. By The Mayor's Office. Reason for emergency: Considering the unprecedented current public health emergency, the federal grant funds will supplement funds currently being expended by agencies that assist the unique needs of low and moderate income persons who are considered at risk individuals providing them with rental assistance, supportive services and other necessary actions, in order to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. ADJOURNMENT