JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

INVOCATION OR PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL - Council Member and Parish President

ROLL CALL - Directors of Departments

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS / PROCLAMATIONS 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

PARISH PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

BUSINESS MEETING BEGINS AT 10:00 AM

1221 ELMWOOD PARK BOULEVARD

JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

ORDINANCES TO BE DEFERRED

SUMMARY NO. 22959 - authorizing the grant of a right to use the public

rights of way in unincorporated Jefferson Parish to BellSouth

Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a AT&T Louisiana for the purpose of

offering its U-Verse video service in connection with an integrated

Internet Protocol enabled broadband platform of voice, data, and video

services. (Parishwide) (Proposed ordinance was not pre-filed in

compliance with Sec. 2-34.2 of the Jefferson Parish Code of

Ordinances)

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SUMMARY NO. 22960 - authorizing amendments to the franchise that

was granted to Cox Communications Louisiana, LLC (as successor in

interest to Cox Cable Jefferson Parish, Inc.). (Parishwide) (Proposed

ordinance was not pre-filed in compliance with Sec. 2-34.2 of the

Jefferon Parish Code of Ordinances)

2.

SUMMARY NO. 22967 - amending various subsections of Chapter 12 of

the Code of Ordinances to split oversized precincts in accordance with

the Louisiana Election Code. (Parishwide) (Proposed ordinance was

not pre filed in compliance with Section 2-34.2 of the Jefferson Parish

Code of Ordinances)

3.

SUMMARY NO. 22969 - amending the Code to provide that emergency

medical technician certificates, licenses to provide ambulance services,

and permits to operate an ambulance or emergency medical response

vehicle shall be issued and regulated by the Director of Emergency

Management and the Department of Emergency Management.

(Parishwide) (Proposed ordinance was not pre-filed in compliance with

sec. 2-34.2 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances)

4.

SUMMARY NO. 22974 - authorizing the Department of Inspection and

Code Enforcement to issue a permit for the construction of a Golden

Age Center located at 620 Heritage Avenue, Terrytown. (Council District

1) (Proposed ordinance was not pre-filed in compliance with Section

2-34.2 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances)

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SUMMARY NO. 22975 - amending the Code, Chapter 7 "Animals and

Fowl, Article II " Animal Control and Welfare relative to (i) mandating

spaying or neutering of dogs and cats in limited situations as specified;

(ii) increasing fees associated with rabies licensing the proceeds from

which shall be used to fund a low cost/no cost spay/neuter program

and educational programs on responsible pet ownership; and (iii)

establishing the Responsible Breeder Permit. (Parishwide) (Proposed

ordinance was not pre-filed in compliance with Sec. 2-34.2 of the

Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances)

6.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Resolution - selecting from firms interested in being engaged by the

Parish as an Underwriter in financing of capital projects in the Fat City

area. (Council District 5)

7.

Resolution - selecting from veterinarians interested in providing

professional veterinary services at the West Bank Animal Shelter.

(Parishwide)

8.

Resolution - selecting from additional persons or firms interested in

providing routine engineering services for Drainage Projects for a fee of

$300,000.00 or less, exclusive of resident inspection services, who are

not one of the (35) persons or firms approved by Resolution 113033.

(Parishwide)

9.

Resolution - selecting from additional persons or firms interested in

providing routine engineering services for Street Projects for a fee of

$300,000.00 or less, exclusive of resident inspection services, who are

not one of the (34) persons or firms approved by Resolution No.

113034. (Parishwide)

10.

Resolution - selecting from additional persons or firms interested in

providing routine engineering services for Water Projects for a fee of

$300,000.00 or less, exclusive of resident inspection services, who are

not one of the (33) persons or firms approved by Resolution No.

113179. (Parishwide)

11.

Resolution - selecting from firms interested in performing an audit of

the operations and maintenance costs of Drainage Pumping Station 6

in connection with the agreement between the City of New Orleans, the

Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and the Parish of Jefferson.

(Parishwide)

12.

Resolution - selecting from persons or firms interested and qualified to

provide professional engineering services related to: (1) a study that

will identify and evaluate various design alternatives for an emergency

water intake system for East and West Jefferson and (2) the design and

construction administration of replacement bar screening for the water

intake system at the West Jefferson Water Plant. (Council District 2)

13.

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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On joint motion of all Councilmembers present it was moved, that the

reading of the minutes of the Jefferson Parish Council Meeting of

Wednesday, February 10, 2010, be dispensed with and said minutes be

approved and adopted as recorded in the Official Journal of the Parish

of Jefferson and the Official Minute Book of the Jefferson Parish

Council.

14.

APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Resolution - Approval of fifteen (15) 2010 Alcoholic Beverage Permits

and three (3) Office / Manager Permits. (Parishwide)

15.

Resolution - Approval of thirty-three (33) 2010 Alcoholic Beverage

Certificates of Qualifications (Parishwide)

16.

Resolution - resolution denying 2010 alcoholic beverage manager

permit and certificate to dispense application of Christian A. Castro, at

Odin's Inn, 3613 18th St., Metairie, LA 70002. (Parishwide)

17.

Resolution - resolution denying 2010 alcoholic beverage permit

application (Manager Permit) of Tonia Jimenez, 3409 Harvard Avenue,

Metairie, LA 70006. (Parishwide)

18.

AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT OR READVERTISEMENT FOR SEALED BIDS

Resolution - authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for

sealed bids for Air Conditioning System improvements and associated

work at the Eastbank Regional Library, located at 4747 W. Napoleon

Avenue, Metairie. (Council District 5)

19.

Resolution - authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for

bids for labor, materials and equipment to replace two (2) signs located

on Wall Blvd. (Baywood Sign Project), for the Jefferson Parish

Department of Public Works - Streets. (Council District 1)

20.

Resolution - authorizing the Department of Purchasing to advertise for

sealed bids, for a one (1) year Emergency Repair Contract, the term of

which shall be June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011, for emergency repairs of

water distribution systems and water treatment facilities, caused by

Natural Disasters and/or Acts of Terrorism, in accordance with plans

and specifications prepared by the Jefferson Parish Department of

Public Works (Water). (Parishwide)

21.

Resolution - authorizing the Department of Purchasing to advertise for

sealed bids for a one (1) year Emergency Tree Removal Contract, the

term of which shall be June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011, to become active

immediately after Natural Disasters and/or Acts of Terrorism, in

accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the Jefferson

Parish Department of Public Works (Water). (Parishwide)

22.

Resolution - authorizing the advertisement for sealed bids for

Emergency Cleaning of Subsurface Drain Lines in Unincorporated

Jefferson Parish in Response to a Natural Disaster or Other State of

Emergency, for a period of one year from June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011,

in accordance with specifications prepared by the Jefferson Parish

Drainage Department. (Parishwide)

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Resolution - authorizing the advertisement for sealed bids for

Emergency Tree and Debris Removal in Jefferson Parish in Response

to a Natural Disaster or Other State of Emergency, for a period of one

year from June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011, in accordance with

specifications prepared by the Jefferson Parish Drainage Department.

(Parishwide)

24.

ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION OF BIDS

Resolution - accepting the lowest responsible bid of Parson &

Sanderson, Inc., Proposal No. 50-96416, for a quantity of pump parts for

the Department of Sewerage, at a total cost of $42,554.00. (Council

District 1)

25.

Resolution - canceling the bid received under Proposal No. 50-96158

for the purchase of gear boxes for the East Bank Water Treatment Plant,

Department of Public Works, Water. (Council District 2)

26.

Resolution - rejecting all bids received for a one (1) year contract for a

supply of vehicle tires, under Bid Proposal No. 50-96171 (Dept. of

Central Garage), due to a much higher increase in the bid tabulation

price than the current contract, and to authorize the Purchasing

Department to re-advertise, receive, and reopen sealed bids, for the

Department of Central Garage, using revised specifications.

(Parishwide)

27.

Resolution - accepting the lowest responsible bid of Fleming

Construction Company, L.L.C. received on February 1, 2010, for an

emergency contract for water line point repairs for the Jefferson Parish

Department of Public Works, Water. The term of the emergency contract

shall be for a period of 90 calendar days or until a new 2-year contract is

bid, awarded and executed. The cumulative total of expenditures for the

emergency contract shall be limited to $1,200,000.00. (Parishwide)

28.

Resolution - rejecting the bids under Proposal No. 50-96133, a two-year

contract for Truck Rental for the Jefferson Parish Department of Public

Works and All Jefferson Parish Agencies and Municipalities, and

authorizing the re-advertisement for sealed bids for the referenced

contract. (Parishwide)

29.

Resolution - accepting the lowest responsible bid of Idaho Technology,

Inc., under Proposal No. 50-96304 for the purchase of one (1) RAZOR

EX system for the Department of Emergency Management in an amount

not to exceed $47,850.00. (Parishwide)

30.

Resolution - accepting the lowest responsible bid from Signal

Equipment Co. - South under Proposal No. 50-96191 for a one-time

purchase of Base Mounted Cabinets (P-Type) in the amount of

$19,542.00 for the Jefferson Parish Department of Public Works - Traffic

Engineering Division. (Parishwide)

31.

Resolution - amending Resolution 113913 to remove the clause "PLUS

THE OPTION TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FACILITIES AS THE NEED

ARISES", to accept the lowest responsible bid of Alarm Protection

Services, received under Proposal No. 50-95858 for a three year

contract for central alarm monitoring for various Recreation Department

facilities. (Parishwide)

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Resolution - accepting the lowest responsible bid of Signature Offset

for bids received under Proposal No. 50-96123 for a two year blanket

contract for printing of the Parks and Recreation Activity Guide for the

Department of Parks and Recreation for a cost not to exceed

$75,000.00. (Parishwide)

33.

Resolution - rescinding Resolution No. 113715, awarding Proposal No.

50-95738 to JaRoy Construction, Inc., disqualifying JaRoy

Construction, Inc., and accepting the lowest responsible bid of Richard

Owen Construction Co., to provide a two year contract for labor,

materials and equipment necessary for painting or staining and sealing

flat work, trim work, door and window units, as well as drywall hanging,

finishing, sanding, and wall paper hanging at various Jefferson Parish

Buildings for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. (Parishwide)

34.

Resolution - accepting the lowest responsible bid of Paradise Gardens

Landscaping, Inc. for supplying and installing plant material along the

perimeter fencing at Lafreniere Park in the amount of $15,500.00 from

bids received under Bid No. 50-96261 for the Department of Parks and

Recreation. (Council District 4)

35.

CHANGE ORDERS

Resolution - authorizing Change Order 3 with Construction Masters,

Inc. in the additive amount of $112,528.00 making a new contract cap of

$3,023,259.00, the cumulative total of Change Orders 1, 2, and 3

represents a 11.33 % increase relative to the original contract amount

dated January 6, 2009 for the Jefferson Playground Gym Renovations;

and adding twenty days to the contract period making the new

completion date of April 5, 2010. (Council District 2)

36.

Resolution - authorizing Change Order 1with General Maintenance

Corporation, under Bid No. 50-94400, for an increase of thirty days

(establishing Substantial Completion Date as April 15, 2010 and Final

Acceptance Date as May 15, 2010) per Change Order 1; and an increase

of $847.00 for a new contract cap of $60,647.00 which represents a 1.4%

increase to the original contract amount for the renovations to the

Department of Environmental Affairs. (Council District 2)

37.

Resolution - granting Change Order 2 with MDI Construction, LLC., for

West Bank Trash Drop Off Facility and Waste Oil Storage Building for

work performed by the Contractor for an overall increase of $77,464.79

(8.4%) to the contract price and an addition of twenty seven days to the

contract time. (Council District 3)

38.

ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETED CONTRACTS

Resolution - granting an acceptance to Anthony's Landscaping, LLC,

for their completed contract Bid No. 50-95708, for Veterans Blvd.

beautification improvements, CPZ (Phase III - Causeway to Athania

Parkway), for the Department of Public Works - Parkways. (Council

District 5)

39.

Resolution - granting an acceptance to Beacon Air Conditioning, Inc.,

for their completed contract under Bid No. 50-95010, for labor, materials,

and equipment necessary to remove two (2) existing roof top a/c units

and replace with two (2) new roof top a/c units at East Bank Juvenile

Services, located at 3420 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA, for the

Department of General Services. (Council District 5)

40.

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Resolution - granting an acceptance to Gootee Services, A Division of

Gootee Construction, Inc., for their completed contract Bid No. 50-94204

to replace a 25 ton Chiller at the Joseph S. Yenni Building, located at

1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Jefferson for the Department of General

Services. (Council District 2)

41.

Resolution - granting an acceptance to Anthony's Landscaping, LLC,

for their completed contract, under Proposal No. 50-94517, for median

landscaping enhancement at the intersection of Gretna Boulevard and

Manhattan Boulevard to the Gretna City line, for the Department of

Juvenile Services. (Council District 3)

42.

Resolution - granting an acceptance to Fleming Construction

Company, L.L.C, for their finalized contract, a Two (2) Year Contract for

Replacement and Point Repair of Waterlines and Water Meters, Bid

Proposal No. 50-90166 for the Department of Public Works (Water).

(Parishwide)

43.

Resolution - granting acceptance of the contract with Fleming

Construction Co., L.L.C. for their completed contract under Proposal

No. 50-86801, for Replacement of Existing Sewer Mains (Gravity or

Force) by Point Repair at various locations in Jefferson Parish

Louisiana. (Parishwide)

44.

Resolution - granting an acceptance to Frischhertz Electric Co., Inc. for

their completed contract for landscaping entranceways to include

signage and miscellaneous improvements for various entry points into

the Parish of Jefferson under Proposal No. 50-91986, with an

assessment of liquidated damages for the Jefferson Parish Department

of Public Works - Parkways. (Parishwide)

45.

POLLING PLACE

Resolution - changing the polling place location for Precinct 15,

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. (Ms. Lee-Sheng)

46.

RESOLUTIONS BY COUNCILMEMBERS

Resolution - granting Metairie Park Country Day School, 300 Park

Road, Metairie, permission to have a School Fundraiser on 3/20/10, to

allow the sale of beer, liquor, beverages, food and live music in

connection therewith, provided that all necessary permits have been

obtained and that all requirements and regulations are met; and waiving

all Jefferson Parish taxes and fees in connection with said event. (Ms.

Lee-Sheng)

47.

Resolution - granting John Calvin Presbyterian Church & Playschool,

4201 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, permission to hold a Kid's Art &

Fun Festival on 3/20/10; to allow the sale of beverages, food, live music

and to erect six canopies; and waiving all taxes and fees in connection

therewith, provided permits are obtained, and all requirements are met.

(Ms. Lee-Sheng)

48.

Resolution - granting permission to St. Christopher School, 3900

Derbigny Street, Metairie, to conduct their annual spring craft fair on

school grounds on 3/27/10; to allow the sale of beverages, food and to

erect craft booths; they are also granted permission to erect small signs

at various locations, and waiving all taxes and fees in connection

therewith, provided a permit is obtained and that all requirements and

regulations have been met. (Ms. Lee-Sheng)

49.

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Resolution - granting permission to St. Francis Xavier, 215 Betz Place,

Metairie, to conduct a Crawfish Boil (Men's Club) on 3/19/10, to allow the

sale of beverages, food, beer and to allow live music provided that all

necessary permits have been obtained to conduct such an event and

that all requirements and regulations have been met; and waiving all

Jefferson Parish taxes and fees in connection with said event. (Ms.

Lee-Sheng)

50.

Resolution - appointing Mr. Mark Schexnayder to the Bucktown Marina

Advisory Board, representing the Louisiana State University Ag Center.

(Ms. Lee-Sheng)

51.

Resolution - appointing Mr. Woody Crews to the Bucktown Marina

Advisory Board, representing the recreational fishermen. (Ms.

Lee-Sheng)

52.

Resolution - appointing Ms. Dottie Stephenson to the Bucktown Marina

Advisory Board, representing the Jefferson Parish Economic

Development Office (JEDCO). (Ms. Lee-Sheng)

53.

Resolution - granting St. Francis Xavier School, 215 Betz Place,

Metairie, permission to hold a school fair on 4/17/10, to allow the sale of

beer, beverages, food and live music in connection therewith, provided

that all necessary permits have been obtained and that all requirements

and regulations are met; and waiving all Jefferson Parish taxes and

fees in connection with said event. (Ms. Lee-Sheng)

54.

Resolution - granting permission to Believer's Life Family Church to

conduct a Spring Fair on grounds located at 501 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna

from 4/1/10 thru 4/11/10 with hours of Monday thru Thursday from 5:00

p.m. until 11:00 p.m. and Friday thru Sunday from noon until 12:00 a.m.;

providing games, food and beverages and erecting 6 tents; waiving all

Jefferson Parish licenses, fees and taxes on the proceeds received by

Believer's Life Family Church, provided that all necessary permits are

obtained and that all requirements are met. (Mr. Roberts)

55.

Resolution - granting permission to Salem Lutheran Church & School

to erect temporary signs advertising their annual Fun-N-Run to be held

on Saturday, March 20, 2010. (Mr. Roberts)

56.

Resolution - granting permission to the Terrytown Civic Association to

sell beverages, food, liquor and beer in conjunction with their

Anniversary Festival on 3/6/10 at 641 Heritage Avenue, Terrytown;

provided permits are obtained and all requirements are met. (Mr.

Roberts)

57.

Resolution - granting permission to Immaculate Conception School,

601 Avenue C, Marrero, to conduct a Crawfish Cookoff, on 4/9/10 -

4/10/10; allowing the sale of refreshments, beer, alcoholic beverages,

and food; to have live music and mechanical amusement rides in

connection with the Cookoff; and to close off Avenue "C" between

Sixth and Seventh Streets in Marrero; waiving all Jefferson Parish

licenses taxes and permit fees in connection therewith, provided that a

permit is obtained and that all requirements are met. (Mr. Lagasse)

58.

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Resolution - granting permission to St. Agnes Catholic Church to

conduct a Church Fair to raise funds for the Church & School at 3410

Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, on 4/23/10 - 4/25/10; to erect temporary

signs to advertise the Fair from April 10, 2010 until April 26, 2010 at

various locations; to allow the sale of food, beverages and beer; and to

have live music in connection with said fair; provided that all necessary

permits have been obtained and waiving all licenses, taxes and fees in

connection therewith. (Mr. Lagasse)

59.

Resolution - granting permission to Visitation of Our Lady Church, 3500

Ames Boulevard, Marrero, to erect temporary signs advertising their

upcoming indoor concert fundraiser from 2/27/10 - 3/28/10 on the

fence(s) surrounding their campus; one (1) facing Ames Boulevard near

the church entrance, one (1) facing the corner of Barataria Boulevard

and Ames Boulevard, and one (1) facing Barataria Boulevard by Padre

Hall II entrance; provided that all necessary permits have been

obtained; that all requirements are met; and waiving all licenses, taxes

and fees in connection therewith. (Mr. Lee)

60.

Resolution - granting permission to Visitation of Our Lady Church, 3500

Ames Boulevard, Marrero, to erect temporary signs advertising their

Spring Craft Fair to be held on 3/13/10 - 3/14/10 at various locations;

provided that all necessary permits have been obtained; that all

requirements are met; and waiving all licenses, taxes and fees in

connection therewith. (Mr. Lee)

61.

Resolution - granting permission to Visitation of Our Lady Church, 3500

Ames Boulevard, Marrero, to erect temporary signs advertising their

annual Cajun Fest to be held on 4/23/10 - 4/25/10 at various locations;

provided that all necessary permits have been obtained; that all

requirements are met; and waiving all licenses, taxes and fees in

connection therewith. (Mr. Lee)

62.

Resolution - granting permission to the Marrero Estelle Volunteer Fire

Department to conduct a Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 5, 12, 19 and

26, 2010 at 2248 Barataria Blvd., Marrero; to allow the sale of

refreshments, food, beer and alcoholic beverages; to have live music;

provided that all necessary permits have been obtained; that all

requirements of said departments are met; and waiving all licenses,

taxes and fees in connection therewith. (Mr. Lee)

63.

Resolution - appointing Mr. Milton J. Cheramie as a member of the

Envision 2020 Citizens' Advisory Committee, representing the Council

At-Large District Division "A", and replacing Ms. Jo Duhe. (Mr. Young)

64.

Resolution - granting permission to St. Philip Neri School, 6600

Kawanee Avenue, Metairie, to conduct a Crawfish Cook Off on 4/10/10,

and that its cook off can extend to 4/11/10, as a rain out date; to allow

the sale of beverages, food, beer and alcoholic beverages; to allow live

music outdoors, and to erect one temporary sign to adversie said cook

off; provided that all necessary permits have been obtained and that all

requirements and regulations are met; and waiving all taxes and fees

for said permits. (Mr. Congemi)

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Resolution - granting permission to Atonement Lutheran Church and

School, 6500 Riverside Drive, Metairie, to conduct its church and

school spring fair on 4/16/10 - 4/18/10; to allow the sale refreshments,

food, beer, liquor and crafts; and to allow the erection of tents; and to

allow live music, and to erect one temporary sign; provided that all

necessary permits have been obtained and that all requirements and

regulations are met; and waiving all taxes and fees in connection with

said fair. (Mr. Congemi)

66.

PUBLIC APPEARANCE AGENDA

ORDINANCES SCHEDULED FOR FINAL ADOPTION THIS DAY

SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES

SUMMARY NO. 22915 - resub property formerly belonging to George

Belsome, Ackbar Plantation, Section 2, T16S, R23E, District of Barataria.

(Deferred from 2/10/10) (Council District 1)

67.

SUMMARY NO. 22920 - resub Lots 7 and 8 Square 5, Pontchartrain

Shores Addition. (Deferred from 1/13/10) (Council District 5)

68.

SUMMARY NO. 22971 - resub Lot B-B-1-C, Elmwood Lafreniere

Plantation Subdivision. (Council District 4)

69.

SUMMARY NO. 22972 - resub Lot X and a former portion of the Utica St.

right-of-way, Squares 21 and 22, Harvard Estates Subdivision. (Council

District 5)

70.

RECLASSIFICATION OF ZONING ORDINANCES - AMEND 3813/TEXT CHANGE

SUMMARY NO. 22907 - amending Chapter 33, Unified Development

Code and Chapter 40, Zoning of the Code to adopt new zoning for Fat

City in accordance with the Fat City Redevelopment Strategic

Implementation Plan; by adding text to Chapter 33 for the

Pedestrian-Core District (FC-1), Residential Mixed Use District (FC-2)

and Commercial Mixed Use District (FC-3). (Parishwide) (Deferred from

12/9/09)

71.

RECLASSIFICATION OF ZONING ORDINANCES - CPZ/MUC'S

SUMMARY NO. 22973 - approve CPZ-3-10 for variances to remove three

parking spaces for an auxiliary generator, for Whole Foods Market,

located at 3420 Veterans Blvd. on Lot W, Square 48 and 52, Shrewsbury

Subdivision. (Council District 5)

72.

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDINANCES

SUMMARY NO. 22953 - convert Orpheum Avenue between Old

Hammond Highway and W Esplanade Avenue from a two-way

operation to a one-way operation in the southbound direction. (Council

District 5)

73.

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OTHER ORDINANCES

SUMMARY NO. 22964 - suspending enforcement of the Red Light

Camera Safety Program under Article Xl of Chapter 36 of the Jefferson

Parish Code of Ordinances, Sections 36-307 through 36-314 entitled

Automated Traffic Signal Enforcement. (Parishwide) (Emergency

Ordinance 23742)

74.

SUMMARY NO. 22965 - establishing requirements for disclosure and

approval of subcontractors and persons receiving commissions for all

contracts of insurance with Jefferson Parish, or with any Parish

agency, division or special district. (Parishwide)

75.

SUMMARY NO. 22966 - allowing the erection of an eight-foot-high fence

around the perimeter of Lafreniere Park. (Council District 4)

76.

SUMMARY NO. 22968 - amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2 of the

Code of Ordinances to amend provisions therein pertaining to the

Jefferson Parish meeting regulations and procedures. (Parishwide)

77.

SUMMARY NO. 22976 - amending 2010 Operating Budget. (Parishwide)78.

SUMMARY NO. 22977 - amending 2010 Capital Budget. (Parishwide)79.

TEMPORARY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMITS (DEALER PERMITS)

Introduction of resolutions and motions by Councilmembers80.

RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS FROM THE FLOOR

Introduction of resolutions and motions by Councilmembers81.

RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Resolution - stating the Jefferson Parish Council's endorsement of

Hessmer Avenue Partneship, to participate in the benefits of the

Restoration Tax Abatement Program in the Jefferson Parish Economic

Development District which is within the Metairie CBD Economic

Development District in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. (Ms. Lee-Sheng)

82.

Resolution - amending Resolution 111484, adopted December 10, 2008,

as amended by Resolution No. 112313, adopted May 6, 2009, which

authorized the evaluation and development of camping and

recreational equipment regulations and established a moratorium

prohibiting the parking or storing on private property of camping and

recreational equipment. (Ms. Lee-Sheng)

83.

Resolution - requesting the Parish President to investigate the

feasibility and to provide a cost-benefit analysis for the expansion of the

Parish Attorney's Office to allow said office to provide legal services

in-house which are currently being provided by outside contracted law

firms. (Mr. Roberts)

84.

Resolution - requesting the Crescent City Connection Division of the

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to repair the

roadway on the ramp to the Crescent City Connection from Terry

Parkway. (Mr. Roberts)

85.

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Resolution - requesting the Office of Motor Vehicles of the Louisiana

Department of Safety and Corrections to continue the operation of the

local Office of Motor Vehicles in the City of Westwego City Hall. (Mr.

Lagasse)

86.

Resolution - selecting an engineering firm from the list of the approved

firms for routine engineering services which cost under $300,000.00 for

Street Projects, which services will be required for Street Improvements

in South New Orleans Subdivision. (Mr. Lee)

87.

Resolution - requesting the Jefferson Parish Legislative Delegation to

introduce, support and endeavor to have enacted the appropriate

legislation relative to including the Parish of Jefferson within the

provisions of Title 33, Chapter 44, relative to the creation and

administration of local ethics entities, including but not limited to ethics

review boards and/or office of inspector general. (Mr. Young)

88.

Resolution - electing the Vice-Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council

in accordance with Section 2.06 (A) of the Jefferson Parish Charter.

(Parishwide)

89.

ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION OF BIDS - (DEFERRED

Resolution - accepting the lowest responsible bid of Anthony Savarino

Crane and Riggin, Inc. for labor, materials, equipment and tools to

construct Bonnabel Fishing Pier Railing Retrofit project in the amount

of $66,500.00 from bids received under Bid No. 50-95939 for the

Department of Parks and Recreation. (Deferred from 1/27/10) (Council

District 5)

90.

Resolution - accepting the lowest responsible bid of Smith Detection,

Inc., bid under Bid No. 50-95972, for labor, materials, and equipment

necessary to furnish and install one (1) x-ray machine at First Parish

Court of Jefferson Parish. (Council District 3)

91.

AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS

Resolution - authorizing Amendment 1 with Richard C. Lambert

Consultants, LLC amending SECTION 8 PAYMENTS to state the

maximum fee that can be charged for all work on this contract,

including the work performed under SECTION 4, shall not exceed

$48,055.00, unless increased by contract amendment approved by the

Jefferson Parish Council. (Council District 1)

92.

Resolution - authorizing Amendment 19 with Linfield, Hunter & Junius,

Inc. to establish a new termination date of June 30, 2011 for Hoey's

Bypass Canal and the Hoey's Post Authorization Change Study, which

are a part of the Hoey's and 17th Street Canal Basins. This amendment

does not change the total contract cost $2,021,618.00. (Council District

Nos. 2 and 5).

93.

Resolution - ratifying an agreement with Jordan, Jones & Goulding, Inc.

on an as-needed basis for the contract management, oversight and

technical assistance at the East Bank, Marrero, Harvey, and Bridge City

Wastewater Treatment Plants at a not to exceed cost of $300,000.00.

(Council Districts 2 & 3)

94.

Resolution - ratifying the contract with Brookie A. Allphin, Ph.D

Consulting to provide professional fire training services for the East

Bank Consolidated Fire Department, with a contract cap not to exceed

five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). (Council Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5)

95.

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Resolution - ratifying an engineering agreement with Digital

Engineering and Imaging, Inc. to provide engineering services for

Drainage Improvements to Hillings Ditch for a total cost of $300,000.00.

(Council District 2)

96.

Resolution - ratifying Amendment 1 with Hartman Engineering, Inc. for

professional and supplemental services associated with the design and

construction of Avenue D Drainage Improvements, which has been

divided into 6 separate phases for the improvements along Avenue D

between West Bank Expressway and 8th Street, at a total cost

$305,529.30 which raises the total contract cost from $323,390.00 to

$628,919.30. (Council District 2)

97.

Resolution - ratifying an engineering agreement with N-Y Associates,

Inc. to provide engineering services for Maplewood/Pailet Community

Development Block Grant Drainage Improvements for a total cost of

$352,197. (Council District 2)

98.

Resolution - authorizing Amendment 3, with Meyer Engineers, Ltd, for

the design and construction of Road and Infrastructure Improvements

to Churchill Technology and Business Park, to extend the term of the

agreement for a period of one (1) year. (Council District 3)

99.

Resolution - ratifying an agreement with N-Y Associates, Inc. to provide

engineering services for Bunche Village Community Development

Block Grant Drainage Improvements for a total cost of $271,699.

(Council District 3)

100.

Resolution - ratifying an agreement with Columbia Ultimate, Inc. d/b/a

RevQ to provide software solutions to improve government compliance

and revenue collections for the 24th Judicial District Court, under RFP

No. 0188 with a total contract cap of $22,450.00. (Parishwide)

101.

Resolution - ratifying an agreement with Rafael E. Saddy to provide a

liaison with the Hispanic Community during emergencies and

non-emergency events, under RFP No. 0194 with a total contract cap of

$30,000.00. (Parishwide)

102.

Resolution - ratifying a one year Traffic Engineering Services

Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to provide traffic engineering services

for the Department of Public Works, on an "as-needed" basis, for

projects located throughout Jefferson Parish for a total not-to-exceed

annual fee of $200,000.00. (Parishwide)

103.

Resolution - ratifying an agreement with Guy Plaisance to provide

livestock poundkeeping services for the Jefferson Parish Animal

Shelter for a period of two (2) years at a cost not to exceed $35,000.

(Parishwide)

104.

Resolution - ratifying an agreement with Metairie Small Animal Hospital

to provide emergency veterinary care for the Jefferson Parish Animal

for a period of two (2) years at a cost not to exceed $60,000.

(Parishwide).

105.

Resolution - ratifying an agreement with Dr. John Ira Edwards, d/b/a

John Edwards Veterinary Services, LLC to provide veterinary services

for the East Bank Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter for a period of one (1)

year at a cost not to exceed $100,000. (Parishwide)

106.

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Resolution - authorizing Amendment 12 with Burgdahl & Graves

Architects, decreasing the maximum cumulative fees (cap) to $300,000

per contract year ($150,000 annual decrease), and extend the term of

the contract to June 30, 2011, with all other terms and conditions

remaining unchanged. (Parishwide)

107.

Resolution - authorizing Amendment 2 with Digital Engineering &

Imaging, Inc. for engineering services necessary for design and

construction of drainage improvements to the Parish Line Drainage

Pump Station Project No. 2007-023-DR, to establish a new contract

termination date of August 28, 2011 with no increase in compensation

which remains at $721,684.90. (Council District 4)

108.

OTHER RESOLUTIONS

Resolution - ratifying a director declared emergency for supply of

material, equipment, and labor to repair the generators at the Suburban

and Bonnabel Pump Station Safe Rooms for a total cost of $5,894.55, as

requested by the Department of Public Works, Drainage. (Council

District 5)

109.

Resolution - authorizing payment to Entergy Louisiana, LLC, for the

raising of existing power line facilities to accommodate Traffic Signal

Installation at Holmes Boulevard and Stumpf Boulevard for the

Not-to-Exceed cost of $24,665.85. (Council District 1)

110.

Resolution - ratifying a director declared emergency by the Interim

Director of the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, the

draining and punching of a pool at 633 Oakwood Drive, Gretna, LA, not

to exceed $1,500.00. (Council District 1)

111.

Resolution - raising the expenditure cap with Harcros Chemicals, Inc.,

Proposal No. 50-85277, for a two year contract for Sodium Hypochlorite

for the Department of Sewerage, from $1,650.00.00 to $1,692,500.00, to

pay final invoices received under the contract. The increase was a

result of the conversion from Chlorine Gas Disinfection to Liquid

Sodium Hypochlorite Disinfection at the Westbank Wastewater

Treatment Plants. This represents a $42,500.00 increase in the contract

amount. (Council Districts 1, 2 & 3)

112.

Resolution - authorizing amending the Warranty Extension

Maintenance Contract, on behalf of the Jefferson Parish Water Quality

Laboratory, with PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc., at the cost of

$23,124.81, for the Department of Public Works, Water Quality

Laboratory.(Council District 2)

113.

Resolution - authorizing payment to KONE Inc. in the amount of

$1,262.34 for elevator repairs at the Jefferson Parish Correctional

Center. (Council District 2)

114.

Resolution - authorizing reimbursement to the Jefferson Economic

Development Commission (JEDCO) in the Lump Sum amount of

$22,918.11 for the installation by Entergy Louisiana, LLC of

pad-mounted switchgear to provide electric service to the Churchill

Technology and Business Park. (Council District 3)

115.

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Resolution - ratifying the action of the Director of the Department of

Streets in declaring an acute emergency, which authorized Boh Bros.

Construction Co., LLC to repair the exterior girder of the Lapalco

Bridge, and authorizing payment in the amount of $84,650.28; and

which authorized Modjeski and Masters to provide engineering

services, in the amount of $25,374.83. (Council District 3)

116.

Resolution - authorizing the extension of the current contract with Star

Service, Inc., for preventive maintenance to the HVAC systems at

various Jefferson Parish buildings, for an additional six (6) months and

increasing the contract cap by $145,000.00 for the six months

extension. (Parishwide).

117.

Resolution - raising the expenditure cap and extension for the

plumbing services for a one (1) year contract to provide additional

plumbing services with multi vendors by $135,000 for a new contract

cap of $185,000.00. (Parishwide)

118.

Resolution - raising the expenditure cap and extension for the HVAC

services for a one (1) year contract to provide additional HVAC services

with Multi Vendors by $135,000.00 for a new contract cap of

$185,000.00. (Parishwide)

119.

Resolution - raising the expenditure cap and extension for the

Electrical services for a one (1) year contract to provide additional

Electrical services with Multi Vendors by $135,000.00 for a new contract

cap of $185,000.00. (Parishwide)

120.

Resolution - authorizing a Subrecipient Agreement with New Hope

Community Development Corporation, setting forth the terms and

conditions, scope of services, and proposed budget for the expenditure

of $25,000.00 of FY '09 Community Development Block Grant Recovery

funds (CDBG-R) to provide for the Adopt-ASchool Program for

adolescents of low-moderate income families in Jefferson Parish to

address the problem of violence among school-age children ages 12-16

years. (Parishwide)

121.

Resolution - authorizing payment to Olde City Financial in the amount

of $695.00 for educational materials for the Jefferson Parish Animal

Shelter. (Parishwide)

122.

Resolution - authorizing a new agreement with the same terms and

conditions as the expired Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the

Greater New Orleans District Senior Olympics, Inc., for the purpose of

employing a program director, to extend the agreement for an

additional year, at a cost not to exceed $12,000. (Parishwide)

123.

Resolution - authorizing an expenditure not to exceed $19,500.00 for a

three (3) year contract for a Public Performance Site License that will

allow the Library Department to show movies in the libraries on the East

and West bank. (Parishwide)

124.

Resolution - authorizing payment to Metairie Small Animal Hospital in

the amount of $3431.54 for emergency veterinary services for the

Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter. (Parishwide)

125.

Resolution - authorizing the assignment of the Services Agreement

with Compuware Corporation to provide E-Procurement and/or Online

Auction Solutions, under RFP No. 0142 to SicommNet. (Parishwide)

126.

Resolution - approving the appointment of Mr. Mitchell Theriot to the

position of Director of the Department of Water. (Parishwide)

127.

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Resolution - repealing and rescinding Resolution No. 113805 adopted

on January 13, 2010 ordering and calling a special election to be held in

The Jefferson Parish Special Services District of the Parish of

Jefferson, State of Louisiana to authorize the levy and collection of a

special tax. (Parishwide)

128.

Resolution - authorizing payment to AT&T Communications in the

amount of $47,109.14 for maintenance on the AT&T Telephone System

for the 24th JDC and Clerk Of Court. (Parishwide)

129.

OTHER RESOLUTIONS - IN GLOBO

Resolution - authorizing Jefferson Parish to accept a 12.5 foot wide

sewer servitude on former Half Street next to 5257 Veterans Memorial

Boulevard. (Council District 5)

130.

Resolution - amending resolution 113884 to delete items 6 and 7 from

section 1, authorizing the Parish Clerk to Advertise for statements of

qualifications for certain professional services for the Dept. of Jefferson

Community Action Programs Project Head Start's Grand Isle Head Start

Center. (Council District 1)

131.

Resolution - authorizing the second amended Exhibit "A" and Exhibit

"B" to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement the State of Louisiana,

Office of Facility Planning and Control (FP&C), for the Upper Kraak

Ditch Crossing, Drainage Pump Station, Pump Replacement and

Generator Installation FP&C Project No. 50-J26-02-09. (Council District

2)

132.

Resolution - authorizing the granting of a 10' wide servitude to Entergy

Louisiana, L.L.C., at the new East Bank Streets Maintenance Facility at

211 Arnoult Road. (Council District 2)

133.

Resolution - authorizing the acquisition of 1821 Jutland Dr., Harvey,

Louisiana, Lot 1-A, Square B, Lapalco Commercial Park from Donna J.

Hale for use by the Department of Jefferson Community Action

Programs as a Head Start Center in Harvey. (Council District 2)

134.

Resolution - authorizing an Agreement, allowing the Fore!kids

Foundation to use the Alario Center for spectator parking, as a will call

office, and as a day care facility for PGA Tour families during the Zurich

Classic of New Orleans Golf Tournament, at no cost to the Parish.

(Council District 3)

135.

Resolution - authorizing the Parish Clerk to advertise for the submittal

of a Statement of Qualifications from additional persons or firms

interested in providing routine engineering services for Sewerage

Projects for a fee of $300,000.00 or less, exclusive of resident inspection

services, who are not one of the (32) persons or firms approved by

Resolution No. 113180, dated October 14, 2009. (Parishwide)

136.

Resolution - authorizing the Parish Clerk to advertise for submittals of

Statements of Qualifications for a three month contract for a volunteer

coordinator for the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter at a cost not to

exceed $10,000. (Parishwide)

137.

Resolution - authorizing the Parish Clerk to advertise for submittals of

Statements of Qualifications from professional firms interested in

providing Soils Investigation Services on an as-needed basis, for the

Department of Public Works, for projects in the Parish of Jefferson.

(Parishwide)

138.

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Resolution - authorizing the Parish Clerk to advertise for submittals of

Statements of Qualifications from professional firms interested in

providing Laboratory Services for inspection of materials and

equipment on an as-needed basis, for the Department of Public Works,

for projects in the Parish of Jefferson. (Parish wide)

139.

Resolution - authorizing the Parish Clerk to advertise for submittals of

Statements of Qualifications from firms interested in providing Indoor

Air Quality (IAQ) consulting, surveying, testing, and providing and

overseeing of remediation procedures, and providing of all

documentation as needed in coordination with health concerns due to

possible evidence and/or suspicion of mold and/or mildew growth due

to water intrusion or other means in Parish owned buildings or as

needed by other Parish agencies, upon direction by the Director of

General Services, for a period of two (2) years beginning with the date

of the execution of the contract, for various Jefferson Parish

Departments. (Parishwide)

140.

Resolution - authorizing the Parish Clerk to advertise for statements of

qualifications for certain professional services for the Department of

Jefferson Community Action Programs Project Head Start.

(Parishwide)

141.

Resolution - authorizing the Parish Clerk to advertise for submittals of

Statements of Qualifications from persons or firms interested and

qualified in providing professional media host services for the Jefferson

Journal television show. (Parishwide)

142.

Resolution - amending Resolution No. 106386, to change and ratify

appointments of members of the Jefferson Parish Crime Prevention and

Reduction Task Force. (Parishwide)

143.

Resolution - rescinding Resolution No. 113580 which authorized

Amendment No. 1 with the Parish of Jefferson and Strategic Planning

Associates, LLC ("SPA") to extend the term of the agreement and

establish a contract cap of $518,500.00 for grant administration,

monitoring, performance compliance and reporting for the

$3,563,900.00 Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG)

received by Jefferson Parish. (Parishwide)

144.

Resolution - amending Section 6 of Resolution No. 113609 adopted on

December 9, 2009 to show the correct budget account number as

21411-1240-139-7331-14203-XXX. (Parishwide)

145.

Resolution - amending Section 4 of Resolution No. 113611 to show the

correct budget account number as 21411-1240-139-7331-14204-XXX.

(Parishwide)

146.

Resolution - amending Section 4 of Resolution No. 113610 to show the

correct budget account number as 21411-1240-139-7331-14202-XXX.

(Parishwide)

147.

Resolution - amending Resolution No. 113647, providing a uniform set

of General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions and an Agreement

for below ground projects or for above ground Public Works projects

as approved by the Director of Public Works or his designee.

(Parishwide)

148.

Resolution - requesting action by Louisiana's Congressional

Delegation to request that the wetland mitigation requirements for

projects solely intended for flood protection in the communities of

southeastern Louisiana be waived. (Parishwide)

149.

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JEFFERSON PARISH COMMUNICATION DISTRICT

Resolution - authorizing Change Order 1 with Mapp Construction, LLC

under Bid No. 50-88372 for an increase of twenty-two days time only no

cost extension (establishing Substantial Completion Date as March 31,

2010 and Final Acceptance Date as May 15, 2010) per Change Order 1

for New 911-EOC Building for Jefferson Parish Communication District

(JPCD). (Parishwide)

150.

JEFFERSON PARISH HOSPITAL DISTRICTS

Resolution - authorizing Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No.

2, d/b/a East Jefferson General Hospital to sell several residential

properties in and around the East Jefferson General Hospital campus

that are not needed for the operation of East Jefferson General Hospital

or any health facilities owned or operated by East Jefferson General

Hospital. (Ms. Lee-Sheng)

151.

Resolution - approving the updated Cooperative Endeavor

Subrecipient Agreement with Hospital Service District No.1 for

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita CDBG Program. (Mr. Lagasse)

152.

Resolution - granting permission to West Jefferson Medical Center to

hold a Business Advantage Customer Appreciation event not open to

the public on 3/18/10 at West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical

Center Boulevard, Marrero; to distribute food and beverages, including

the distribution of beverages of low alcohol content, provided that all

necessary permits have been obtained and that all requirements and

regulations are complied with; and waiving all licenses, taxes and fees.

(Mr. Lagasse)

153.

SUMMARY NO. 22970 - amending Chapter 2, Article VI of the Jefferson

Parish Code of Ordinances to amend provisions therein pertaining to

the Jefferson Parish Hospital Service Districts, to make such provisions

compatible with by-laws adopted by the hospital boards. (Parishwide)

154.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Resolution - authorizing the Council to go into executive session to

discuss any and all matters concerning the FEMA arbitration appeal

related to Hurricane Katrina and the Department of Public Works -

Streets Department. (Parishwide)

155.

Resolution - authorizing the Jefferson Parish Council to go into

executive session, pursuant to LSA R.S. 42:6.1(A)(4), relative to

discussing investigations of various employees regarding alleged

violations of Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances. (Parishwide)

156.

Resolution - authorizing the Council to go into executive session to

discuss litigation and/or potential litigation concerning AT&T.

(Parishwide)

157.

NEW BUSINESS

STATUS REPORT

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PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COUNCIL ON SPECIAL SUBJECT

MATTERS

158.

Ms. Annie Thomas - re: Code Enforcement - complaint of Harrasment159.

Ms. Robin Williams JP Alliance of Concerned Citizen's - Change laws

underage drinking

160.

Audubon Nature Institute - representative to address the council.161.

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION AND PUBLICATION IN SUMMARY

SUMMARY NO. 0 - declaring a portion of Lot 38 and a portion of Saddler

Road, Saddler Subdivision, no longer needed for public purposes, and

authorizing Jefferson Parish to exchange this portion of Lot 38 and this

portion of Saddler Road with the Roman Catholic Church of the

Archdiocese of New Orleans for a portion of Lot 6C1, Fazande Tract, as

an extension to Saddler Road. (Council District 2)

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS

Ouachita & Iberia Parishes - re: election of officers162.

REPORTS AND NOTICES

WJMC minutes163.

Library Department - Agenda and minutes from Board Meeting164.

EJGH minutes from Board of Directors Meeting165.

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