SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS BY: "Friends of Education Award" to Council Chairman – Elton M. Lagasse.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER INVOCATION AND/OR PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL - COUNCILMEMBERS ROLL CALL - PARISH PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF DEPARTMENTS
Parish President To Address Council & Special Presentation
PARISH PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS COUNCIL Special Presentation
Persons Wishing To Appear Before Council
PERSONS WISHING TO APPEAR BEFORE THE COUNCIL REGARDING A RESOLUTION(S) ON AGENDA/ADDENDUM AGENDA
SUMMARY NO. 23918 - amending Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article V, Division 2.8, Section 2-155.10 in order to comply with La R.S. 33:9611 et seq. as it relates to the Inspector General’s power to secure records. (Parishwide) (Proposed ordinance was not pre-filed in compliance with Section 2-34.2 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances)
SUMMARY NO. 23873 - resub Lots 5A, 5B, 6B, 7-B, and 7-C, Square H, Orleans Parkway Subdivision. (Council District 2) (Deferred from 11/6/13)
SUMMARY NO. 23902 - concurring in the proposed annexation of a certain parcel by the City of Gretna. (Council District 1) (Deferred from 12/11/13)
Resolution - selecting and authorizing the negotiation of all necessary agreements among (a) Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, Parish of Jefferson; Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 2, Parish of Jefferson; and/or Jefferson Parish Hospital and Health Service District, Parish of Jefferson to lease, sub-lease. or grant the use(s) of the assets and property which are owned or in any way under the control of each hospital service district. (Parishwide) (Mr. Lagasse)
Ordinances to be Deferred SUMMARY NO. 23918 - amending Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article V, Division 2.8, Section 2-155.10 in order to comply with La R.S. 33:9611 et seq. as it relates to the Inspector General’s power to secure records. (Parishwide) (Proposed ordinance was not pre-filed in compliance with Section 2-34.2 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances) 2. SUMMARY NO. 23921 - amending Chapter 23, Article, V, Division 4, Section 23-152 as it relates to the review of the annual financial disclosures. (Parishwide) (Proposed ordince was not pre-filed in compliance with Sec.2-34.2 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances
2. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT OR READVERTISEMENT FOR SEALED BIDS Resolution - authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for labor, materials, and equipment necessary for landscape improvements related to work for CPZ beautification improvements for Veterans Boulevard between Causeway Boulevard and Tolmas Drive, Phase IX, for the Public Works – Parkways Department. (Council District 5) (Approved by Ms. Lee-Sheng at the request of the Administration) 2. 1 ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION OF BIDS Resolution - accepting the lowest responsible bid of Diamond Electrical Co., Inc., Bid No. 50-108499, in the amount of $335,857.00, for landscape improvements of the Clearview Parkway and Earhart Expressway Interchange. (Council District 2) (Approved by Mr. Johnston at the request of the Administration) 3. Bid No. 50-108499 Affadavits Diamond Electric CHANGE ORDERS Resolution - authorizing Change Order 1 (Final) with Hard Rock Construction, LLC for an addition of $256,548.62 to the contract amount and an addition of sixty eight (68) calendar days, which covers Subsurface Drainage Improvements to Sena Drive, Proposal No. 50-103949. Change Order 1(Final) represents a 9.95% increase to the original contract amount. (Council District 5) (Approved by Ms. Lee-Sheng at the request of the Administration) 4. 55-13022 Hard Rock Affidavits ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETED CONTRACTS Resolution - granting an acceptance to Hard Rock Construction, LLC. for their completed contract, which covers Subsurface Drainage Improvements to Sena Drive Proposal No. 50-103949, for the Department of Engineering. (Council District 5) (Approved by Ms. Lee-Sheng at the request of the Administration) 5. RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Resolution - authorizing the Planning Department and the Planning Advisory Board to conduct a zoning and land use area study of Lots 21 through 35, Square 5, West Carrollton Subdivision; with the intent of reclassifying these properties from R-1A to M-1; changing the existing Future Land Use Map Category to the most appropriate category. (Council District 2) (Approved by Mr. Johnston at the request of the Administration) 6. 2 Resolution - extending the interim zoning regulations established; authorizing the Planning Department and the Planning Advisory Board to conduct a study of the text of Chapter 8 Buildings and Building Regulations, Article III Preliminary and Other Building Requirements, Subdivision C Permit for Construction, etc. on Mississippi River; Chapter 33 Unified Development Code; and Chapter 40 Zoning of the Code, with the intent of evaluating, clarifying, and amending regulations pertaining to the use or development of the river batture, or that area along the Mississippi River for a six (6) month period or until the effective date of final Council action, whichever comes first. (Council District 2)(Approved by Mr. Johnston at the request of the Administration) 7. Resolution - authorizing the Planning Department and the Planning Advisory Board to conduct a zoning and land use area study of properties fronting Central Avenue with the intent of reclassifying properties in the area from the existing zoning district and zoning overlay district to the most appropriate zoning district and zoning overlay district; changing the existing Future Land Use Map Category to the most appropriate category (Council District 2) (Approved by Mr. Johnston at the request of the Administration) 8. Resolution - authorizing the Planning Department and the Planning Advisory Board to conduct a zoning and land use study of the properties in the area bounded on the south by Jefferson Highway, the west by St. George Avenue, the north by the northern boundary of Central Park Subdivision, and the east by the western boundary of Suburban Acres Subdivision with the intent of reclassifying properties in the area from the existing zoning district and zoning overlay district to the most appropriate zoning district and zoning overlay district; changing the existing Future Land Use Map Category to the most appropriate category. (Council District 2) (Approved by Mr. Johnston at the request of the Administration) 9. Resolution - selecting an engineering firm from the list of the approved firms which cost under $300,000.00 for Drainage projects whose services will be required for wetlands delineation for the Fairfield area (Council District 3) (Approved by Mr. Spears at the request of the Administration) 10. 3 Resolution - motioning for a hearing to be set and heard by the Jefferson Parish Alcoholic Beverage Permit Review Committee to determine whether the 2013 Alcoholic Beverage Permit of Jigger’s, L.L.C.. d/b/a Jigger’s Bar and Grill, should be suspended or revoked. (Council District 5) (Ms. Lee-Sheng) 11. Resolution - motioning for a hearing to be set and heard by the Jefferson Parish Alcoholic Beverage Permit Review Committee to determine whether the 2014 Alcoholic Beverage Permit of Mo’s Chalet, Inc. d/b/a Mo’s Chalet, should be suspended or revoked. (Council District 5) (Ms. Lee-Sheng) 12. Resolution - selecting an engineering firm from the list of the approved firms which cost under $300,000.00 to provide professional services for preparation of plans and specifications for the design of drainage improvements to Tudor Avenue and Tallulah Avenue (Council District 2). (Approved by Mr. Johnston at the request of the Administration) 13. AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS Resolution - ratifying an agreement with Design Engineering, Inc. to perform a comprehensive structural inspection, to perform a load capacity rating analysis, and to prepare a formal report of the findings and recommendations for the Causeway Boulevard Overpass of Airline Drive at a Lump Sum cost of $534,869.00 (Council Districts No. 2 and No. 5) (Approved by Mr. Johnston at the request of the Administration) 14. 2013-011-RB Design Engieering Affidavits OTHER RESOLUTIONS Resolution - ratifying an Agreement with Newell Normand, in his capacity as Sheriff of Jefferson Parish, to provide funding to the Jefferson Parish “Band of Excellence,” a youth program designed to build character in at risk youths in Jefferson Parish at a cost not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00). (Parishwide) (Mr. Spears) 15. 4 Resolution - ratifying Amendment No. 1 with Jefferson Parish and the Greater New Orleans Foundation to provide office space for the neighborhood organizer (as described in Section 1 of the Original Agreement) at the Woodmere Playground Gym. (Council District 3) (Mr. Spears) 16. Resolution - ratifying an Agreement with the Jefferson Chamber Foundation to hire staff to oversee and implement projects included in the “Fat City Operating Program of Projects” from the Fat City Advisory Board’s final report for a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 for the two year term. (Council District 5) (Ms. Lee-Sheng) 17. Resolution - ratifying Amendment 1 with The Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice of the State of Louisiana to revise the termination date of the agreement from August 31, 2014 to June 30, 2014. (Parishwide) (Approved by Mr. Roberts at the request of the Administration) 18. Resolution - authorizing the purchase or expropriation of a portion of Lot 1, Sq. 17, Meadowbrook Subdivision, Unit No. 1, Gretna from Andrew and Elizabeth Burk for the Bannerwood Phase II. (Council District 1) (Approved by Mr. Templet at the request of the Administration)
Authorize Chairman To Sign Consultant Agreements - Other Resolutions
Authorize Chairman To Sign Consultant Agreements - Other Resolutions Items 87 - 124
Persons Appearing Before The Council on Special Subject Matters
PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COUNCIL ON SPECIAL SUBJECT MATTERS
Ordinances For Introduction and Publication In Summary
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION AND PUBLICATION IN SUMMARY ADJOURNMENT
Jan 15, 2014 Parish Council
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS BY: "Friends of Education Award" to Council Chairman – Elton M. Lagasse.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER INVOCATION AND/OR PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL - COUNCILMEMBERS ROLL CALL - PARISH PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF DEPARTMENTS
Parish President To Address Council & Special Presentation
PARISH PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS COUNCIL Special Presentation
Persons Wishing To Appear Before Council
PERSONS WISHING TO APPEAR BEFORE THE COUNCIL REGARDING A RESOLUTION(S) ON AGENDA/ADDENDUM AGENDA
SUMMARY NO. 23918 - amending Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article V, Division 2.8, Section 2-155.10 in order to comply with La R.S. 33:9611 et seq. as it relates to the Inspector General’s power to secure records. (Parishwide) (Proposed ordinance was not pre-filed in compliance with Section 2-34.2 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances)
SUMMARY NO. 23873 - resub Lots 5A, 5B, 6B, 7-B, and 7-C, Square H, Orleans Parkway Subdivision. (Council District 2) (Deferred from 11/6/13)
SUMMARY NO. 23902 - concurring in the proposed annexation of a certain parcel by the City of Gretna. (Council District 1) (Deferred from 12/11/13)
Resolution - selecting and authorizing the negotiation of all necessary agreements among (a) Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, Parish of Jefferson; Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 2, Parish of Jefferson; and/or Jefferson Parish Hospital and Health Service District, Parish of Jefferson to lease, sub-lease. or grant the use(s) of the assets and property which are owned or in any way under the control of each hospital service district. (Parishwide) (Mr. Lagasse)
Ordinances to be Deferred SUMMARY NO. 23918 - amending Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article V, Division 2.8, Section 2-155.10 in order to comply with La R.S. 33:9611 et seq. as it relates to the Inspector General’s power to secure records. (Parishwide) (Proposed ordinance was not pre-filed in compliance with Section 2-34.2 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances) 2. SUMMARY NO. 23921 - amending Chapter 23, Article, V, Division 4, Section 23-152 as it relates to the review of the annual financial disclosures. (Parishwide) (Proposed ordince was not pre-filed in compliance with Sec.2-34.2 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances
2. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT OR READVERTISEMENT FOR SEALED BIDS Resolution - authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for labor, materials, and equipment necessary for landscape improvements related to work for CPZ beautification improvements for Veterans Boulevard between Causeway Boulevard and Tolmas Drive, Phase IX, for the Public Works – Parkways Department. (Council District 5) (Approved by Ms. Lee-Sheng at the request of the Administration) 2. 1 ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION OF BIDS Resolution - accepting the lowest responsible bid of Diamond Electrical Co., Inc., Bid No. 50-108499, in the amount of $335,857.00, for landscape improvements of the Clearview Parkway and Earhart Expressway Interchange. (Council District 2) (Approved by Mr. Johnston at the request of the Administration) 3. Bid No. 50-108499 Affadavits Diamond Electric CHANGE ORDERS Resolution - authorizing Change Order 1 (Final) with Hard Rock Construction, LLC for an addition of $256,548.62 to the contract amount and an addition of sixty eight (68) calendar days, which covers Subsurface Drainage Improvements to Sena Drive, Proposal No. 50-103949. Change Order 1(Final) represents a 9.95% increase to the original contract amount. (Council District 5) (Approved by Ms. Lee-Sheng at the request of the Administration) 4. 55-13022 Hard Rock Affidavits ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETED CONTRACTS Resolution - granting an acceptance to Hard Rock Construction, LLC. for their completed contract, which covers Subsurface Drainage Improvements to Sena Drive Proposal No. 50-103949, for the Department of Engineering. (Council District 5) (Approved by Ms. Lee-Sheng at the request of the Administration) 5. RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Resolution - authorizing the Planning Department and the Planning Advisory Board to conduct a zoning and land use area study of Lots 21 through 35, Square 5, West Carrollton Subdivision; with the intent of reclassifying these properties from R-1A to M-1; changing the existing Future Land Use Map Category to the most appropriate category. (Council District 2) (Approved by Mr. Johnston at the request of the Administration) 6. 2 Resolution - extending the interim zoning regulations established; authorizing the Planning Department and the Planning Advisory Board to conduct a study of the text of Chapter 8 Buildings and Building Regulations, Article III Preliminary and Other Building Requirements, Subdivision C Permit for Construction, etc. on Mississippi River; Chapter 33 Unified Development Code; and Chapter 40 Zoning of the Code, with the intent of evaluating, clarifying, and amending regulations pertaining to the use or development of the river batture, or that area along the Mississippi River for a six (6) month period or until the effective date of final Council action, whichever comes first. (Council District 2)(Approved by Mr. Johnston at the request of the Administration) 7. Resolution - authorizing the Planning Department and the Planning Advisory Board to conduct a zoning and land use area study of properties fronting Central Avenue with the intent of reclassifying properties in the area from the existing zoning district and zoning overlay district to the most appropriate zoning district and zoning overlay district; changing the existing Future Land Use Map Category to the most appropriate category (Council District 2) (Approved by Mr. Johnston at the request of the Administration) 8. Resolution - authorizing the Planning Department and the Planning Advisory Board to conduct a zoning and land use study of the properties in the area bounded on the south by Jefferson Highway, the west by St. George Avenue, the north by the northern boundary of Central Park Subdivision, and the east by the western boundary of Suburban Acres Subdivision with the intent of reclassifying properties in the area from the existing zoning district and zoning overlay district to the most appropriate zoning district and zoning overlay district; changing the existing Future Land Use Map Category to the most appropriate category. (Council District 2) (Approved by Mr. Johnston at the request of the Administration) 9. Resolution - selecting an engineering firm from the list of the approved firms which cost under $300,000.00 for Drainage projects whose services will be required for wetlands delineation for the Fairfield area (Council District 3) (Approved by Mr. Spears at the request of the Administration) 10. 3 Resolution - motioning for a hearing to be set and heard by the Jefferson Parish Alcoholic Beverage Permit Review Committee to determine whether the 2013 Alcoholic Beverage Permit of Jigger’s, L.L.C.. d/b/a Jigger’s Bar and Grill, should be suspended or revoked. (Council District 5) (Ms. Lee-Sheng) 11. Resolution - motioning for a hearing to be set and heard by the Jefferson Parish Alcoholic Beverage Permit Review Committee to determine whether the 2014 Alcoholic Beverage Permit of Mo’s Chalet, Inc. d/b/a Mo’s Chalet, should be suspended or revoked. (Council District 5) (Ms. Lee-Sheng) 12. Resolution - selecting an engineering firm from the list of the approved firms which cost under $300,000.00 to provide professional services for preparation of plans and specifications for the design of drainage improvements to Tudor Avenue and Tallulah Avenue (Council District 2). (Approved by Mr. Johnston at the request of the Administration) 13. AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS Resolution - ratifying an agreement with Design Engineering, Inc. to perform a comprehensive structural inspection, to perform a load capacity rating analysis, and to prepare a formal report of the findings and recommendations for the Causeway Boulevard Overpass of Airline Drive at a Lump Sum cost of $534,869.00 (Council Districts No. 2 and No. 5) (Approved by Mr. Johnston at the request of the Administration) 14. 2013-011-RB Design Engieering Affidavits OTHER RESOLUTIONS Resolution - ratifying an Agreement with Newell Normand, in his capacity as Sheriff of Jefferson Parish, to provide funding to the Jefferson Parish “Band of Excellence,” a youth program designed to build character in at risk youths in Jefferson Parish at a cost not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00). (Parishwide) (Mr. Spears) 15. 4 Resolution - ratifying Amendment No. 1 with Jefferson Parish and the Greater New Orleans Foundation to provide office space for the neighborhood organizer (as described in Section 1 of the Original Agreement) at the Woodmere Playground Gym. (Council District 3) (Mr. Spears) 16. Resolution - ratifying an Agreement with the Jefferson Chamber Foundation to hire staff to oversee and implement projects included in the “Fat City Operating Program of Projects” from the Fat City Advisory Board’s final report for a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 for the two year term. (Council District 5) (Ms. Lee-Sheng) 17. Resolution - ratifying Amendment 1 with The Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice of the State of Louisiana to revise the termination date of the agreement from August 31, 2014 to June 30, 2014. (Parishwide) (Approved by Mr. Roberts at the request of the Administration) 18. Resolution - authorizing the purchase or expropriation of a portion of Lot 1, Sq. 17, Meadowbrook Subdivision, Unit No. 1, Gretna from Andrew and Elizabeth Burk for the Bannerwood Phase II. (Council District 1) (Approved by Mr. Templet at the request of the Administration)
Authorize Chairman To Sign Consultant Agreements - Other Resolutions
Authorize Chairman To Sign Consultant Agreements - Other Resolutions Items 87 - 124
Persons Appearing Before The Council on Special Subject Matters
PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COUNCIL ON SPECIAL SUBJECT MATTERS
Ordinances For Introduction and Publication In Summary
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION AND PUBLICATION IN SUMMARY ADJOURNMENT