City of Monroe, LA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana will meet in Legal and Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the following purpose:

1.  To consider and act on all items listed on the attached agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVENthat the Council reserves the right to change, add to or delete, any item listed on the attached agenda.

All interested persons are urged to attend these meetings.

Carolus S. Riley, CMC/MMC

Council Clerk

Please be advised that the City Council will embrace public participation to the maximum extent while still adhering to the occupancy limitation, social distancing guidance and the Open Meetings Law.

       In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance,       please contact City Council Office at (318) 329-2252 describing the assistance that is necessary.

AGENDA

City of Monroe

LEGAL & REGULAR SESSION – JULY 11, 2023, 6:00PM

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

                I:  ROLL CALL AND DECLARE QUORUM:

     II:ELECT CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR THE COMING YEAR 2023/24:

   III: INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MR. HARVEY:

            IV: COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

               1. Mr. Harvey

               2. Mrs. Ezernack

               3. Ms. Woods

               4. Mr. Marshall

               5. Mrs. Dawson

               6. Mayor Ellis

V:APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LEGAL AND REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 27, 2023:

 (PUBLIC COMMENTS)

VI:PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT:

       VII:PUBLIC HEARINGS:

NONE.

PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS:

(Public Comment)

1. 1103 South 9th Street (D4) (Owner – Tharris Bishop)

1. 3307 Dick Taylor (D5) (Owner – Dominic Harrell) (Dominic Harrell & Sarsobu Answar Harrell)

VIII:ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

(Public Comment)

(a) Adopt a Resolution accepting the bid of the Lemoine Company, LLC, in the amount of $2,834,000.00 for the WPCC Flow Equalization Basin Dredging Project, and further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute a contract for said work.

(b) Accept the bid of Burney’s Police Supplies for a one (1) year contract for the purchase of Police Specialized Uniforms for the Police Department Ref#2024-00000015 with the option to renew two (2) times if the prices remain the same.  The Purchasing Division recommend the bid be awarded based on the bid tabulations.

(c) Accept the bids of Burney’s Police Supplies and Caplan’s Uniforms for a one (1) year contract for the purchase of Police Uniforms for the Police Department Ref#2024-00000016 with the option to renew two (2) times if the prices remain the same.  The Purchasing Division recommend the bids be awarded based on the bid tabulations.

(d) Accept the bid of Burney’s Police Supplies for a one (1) year contract for the purchase of Police Equipment for the Police Department Ref#2024-00000017 with the option to renew two (2) times if the prices remain the same.  The Purchasing Division recommend the bid be awarded based on the bid tabulations.

IX:RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES:

1.Council:

Public Comment:

    None.

2.Department of Administration:

Public Comment:

(a) Consider an Application by Mario Mata dba Wild Hawk Daiquiri Lounge, LLC, 21 Louisville Ave., Monroe LA 71201 for a New 2023 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit.  The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved. (Distance Report Cleared, Cert. of Occupy Cleared)

(b) Consider an Application by Amenda Thompson & Tonia Devaney, Vadernight LLC dba Everybody’s Place, 1914 Roselawn Ave., Monroe LA 71201 for a New 2023 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit.  The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved. (Distance Report Cleared, Cert. of Occupy Cleared)

3.Department of Planning & Urban Development:

Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Friday Ellis, Mayor, to enter into and execute a Contract by and between the City of Monroe and the State (Louisiana Housing Corporation) in the amount of $127,943.00 fy22 for the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESGP), and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Friday Ellis, Mayor, to enter into and execute a contract by and between the City of Monroe and the Wellspring Alliance for Families in the amount of $50,000.00 fy22 for the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESGP), and further providing with respect thereto.

(c) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Friday Ellis, Mayor, to enter into and execute a contract by and between the City of Monroe and Christopher Youth Center formerly known as Our House, Inc. in the amount of $74,217.00 fy22 for the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESGP), and further providing with respect thereto.

4.Legal Department:

Public Comment:

   None.

5.Mayor’s Office:

Public Comment:

   None.

6.Department of Public Works:

Public Comment:

   None.

7.Department of Community Affairs:

Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a city representative to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Arts with Passion Production Company, Inc and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Mayor Friday Ellis to enter into an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Direct Beneficiary Agreement between the City of Monroe and the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for the improvement and enhancement of the City’s Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo “Louisiana Purchase Exhibit” Project and further providing with respect thereto.

8.Police Department:

Public Comment:

    None.

     9.Fire Department:

Public Comment:

    None.

     10.Engineering Services:

        Public Comment:

 None.

BREAK IF NEEDED:

 X:INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:

    Public Comment:

(a) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take corporeal possession of the property described below and sell to Robin R. Green, all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to part of Lot 4, Sq. 62, Layton’s 3rd Addition, Frtg 50.36 ft on west side S. 2nd St., depth of 133.67 ft on south line, depth of 127.86 ft along north line & a rear width of 50 ft, (no situs) S. 2nd St., Ouachita Parish, District 4, Monroe, Louisiana, Parcel #74804, by Adjudication at Tax Saledated July 30, 2014, and further with respect thereto. (Legal)

(b) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take corporeal possession of the property described below and sell to Robin R. Green, all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to part of Lots 2 & 3, Sq. 62, Layton’s 3rd Addition, Frtg 75.66 ft on west side S. 2nd St., depth of 127.86 ft on south line, depth of 118.04 ft. along north line & a rear width of 75 ft, (no situs) S. 2nd St., Ouachita Parish, District 4, Monroe, Louisiana, Parcel #74805, by Adjudication at Tax Saledated July 30, 2014, and further with respect thereto. (Legal)

(c) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take corporeal possession of the property described below and sell to Hayward Foy, all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to Lot 16, Sq. 4, Johnston’s 1st Addition, 3201 Polk St., Ouachita Parish, District 4, Monroe, Louisiana, Parcel #50522,by adjudication at tax saledated July 1, 2013, and further with respect thereto. (Legal)

(d) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take corporeal possession of the property described below and sell to Joey Kedley, all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to the Lot 5, Daisy Sub-Addition of Lots 5 and 6, Block 23, Terminal Heights Addition, Ouachita Parish, 1016 Alabama St., District 4, Monroe, La, by Adjudication at Tax Saledated June 28, 2013, and further with respect thereto.(Legal)

(e) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take corporeal possession of the property described below and sell to Joey Kedley, all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to the Lot 8, Daisy Terzia’s Sub-Addition of Lots 5 and 6, Block 23, Terminal Heights Addition, Ouachita Parish, 1018 Alabama St., District 4, Monroe, La, by Adjudication at Tax Saledated July 10, 2015, and further with respect thereto. (Legal)

(f) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing a designated city representative to execute an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between the City of Monroe and Ouachita Grand Plaza, Inc. and further providing with respect thereto. (Legal)

XI:RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL     ADOPTION AND SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING:

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(a) Finally adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 12,083 to correct the annexed boundaries of I-20 Corridor Properties & North American Land Development Corporation, providing for the recordation of the entire boundary as amended, establishing the effective date thereof, and providing further with respect thereto. (PUD/P&Z)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(b) Finally adopt an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take corporeal possession of the property described below and sell to Kim and Latasha Caldwell, all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to the Lot 5, Sq. 1, HW Moore’s Resub Sq. 24 Alexander’s 2nd Addition, Ouachita Parish, 402 Moore Ave., Monroe, La, by adjudication at Tax Saledated June 4, 2018, and further with respect thereto. (Legal)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(c) Finally adopt an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take corporeal possession of the property described below and sell to Addie Turner and Lakedra Berry, all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to the Lot 2, Sq. 89, Unit 15, Booker T. Washington Addition, Ouachita Parish, 4202 Pippin St., Monroe, La, by adjudication at Tax Saledated June 7, 2018, and further with respect thereto. (Legal)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(d) Finally adopt an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take corporeal possession of the property described below and sell to Mary E. Jones, all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to the Lot 7 & w 6 ft. lot 8, Sq. 2, Ouachita Cotton Mills 1st Addn., Frtg 66 ft. on Apple St., depth 143.ft, Ouachita Parish, 203 Apple St.., Monroe, La, by adjudication at Tax Saledated June 7, 2018, and further with respect thereto. (Legal)

XII: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:

XIII: ADJOURN.