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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 10/18/2024 10:05 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall Council Chamber
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24-080 1.Approval of MinutesAPPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - July 11, 2024 and July 25, 2024. Annotation: APPROVED.   Not available Video Video
24-086 5.Appeala. DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF DANIEL LAURICELLA Brief: Application #24-10853-DEMO (DEMO-RSFD) for a demolition permit requiring City Council review and approval for the following property located at: · 2265 N. Villere Street, Council District “C” Annotation: (Cm. King, District C, Cn. Deadline 10/20/24). (Communication received 9/5/24).   Not available Video Video
M-23-241 6.MotionMOTION - NO. M-24-328 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Scott Polakoff, nominee of the District B councilmember, as a member of the Downtown Development District, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 8/8/24). (Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, this matter will be postponed indefinitely and removed from future agendas pursuant to Council Rule 34 if not acted upon before 12/6/24). (Questionnaire received). (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval). ADOPTED.   Not available Video Video
R-23-014 12.ResolutionRESOLUTION - NO. R-24-624 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORENO, MORRELL, HARRIS, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: RESOLUTION AND ORDER ESTABLISHING A DOCKET AND PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE TO ENHANCE DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCE PROGRAMS DOCKET UD-24-02 Annotation: (This matter was introduced 10/24/24). (Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, this matter will be postponed indefinitely and removed from future agendas pursuant to Council Rule 34 if not acted upon before 2/21/25). ADOPTED.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0348 1.First Order of Business FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - NATHANIEL FIELDS, FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, CEO OF THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD. Brief: Recognizing Brandy D. Christian, former President/CEO of the Port of New Orleans and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, led the nation’s 10th largest port by general cargo. In her previous role, Christian directed infrastructure investments totaling nearly $2 billion to drive future growth, ensured family-supporting jobs, and provided opportunities for new logistics-related businesses. Christian positioned Port NOLA. Annotation: (Cm. Harris). APPEARED.   Not available Not available
24-081 1.CommunicationCOMMUNICATION - FROM ERIN SPEARS - CHIEF OF STAFF & COUNSEL, COUNCIL UTILITIES REGULATORY OFFICE Brief: Submitting the transmittal document for communications related to electric and gas utility matters to be received by the Council of the City of New Orleans at its meeting on August 8, 2024: Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC (“ENO”) 1. Environmental Adjustments for the August 2024 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07 2. Purchased Gas Adjustments for the August 2024 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07 3. Purchased Power Cost Recovery Adjustments for the August 2024 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07 4. Fuel Adjustments for the August 2024 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07 5. Energy Smart Program Year 13 Annual Report, UD-08-02, UD-20-02 and UD-23-01 Other Communications 1. Department of Energy (DOE) Resilience Monitoring Report, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-24-73, UD-21-03 2. NOPS 2nd Quarter 2023 Usage Report, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-21-153 Annotation: RECEIVED.   Not available Not available
24-082 2.CommunicationCOMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE Brief: Submitting for Council approval Amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Fire), in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its meeting of January 19, 2024, as outlined below: New Classification: Class Grade/Step Hiring Code New Classification Rate C727 Fire Training Instructor 72/38 $64,758 (Non-Exempt) Annotation: RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.   Not available Not available
24-083 3.CommunicationCOMMUNICATION - FROM MISSY QUIGLEY, SHERMAN STRATEGIES Brief: Requesting to appeal the Vieux Carrè Commission’s decision of “denial” of the retention of three balconies constructed for the property located at 828 Toulouse Street. Annotation: RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 8/22/24).   Not available Not available
34738 4.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 34,738 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND GIARRUSSO Brief: An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a commercial use (hotel) over 10,000 square feet in floor area in an HU-MU Historic Urban Mixed-Use District, on Square 290, Lots 18, 20, and 21, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, Jackson Avenue, Danneel Street, and Josephine Street (Municipal Addresses: 2101-2117 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 43/24) Annotation: (This matter was introduced 7/11/24). (90 Days, Cn, Deadline 9/18/24). (Cn. Deadline 9/5/24). ADOPTED.   Not available Not available
24-084 1.Executive SessionEXECUTIVE SESSION Brief: Executive session to discuss the following litigation: · Stanton Square LLC v. City of New Orleans, et al., U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Case No. 23-5733, Judge Brandon S. Long · Rice Group LLC v. The New Orleans City Council, Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Case No. 2024-06729, Judge Jennifer Medley 751911, Judge Wilson Fields Annotation: SESSION HELD.   Not available Not available
24-085 1.CommunicationCONSIDERATION OF MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Brief: Consideration of the recommendations for future land use map amendments to the Master Plan. Annotation: (Cn. deadline for adoption of Master Plan Ordinance 11/20/24.) (Report received 8/22/24). HEARING HELD.   Not available Not available
24-086 2.Appeala. DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF DANIEL LAURICELLA Brief: Application #24-10853-DEMO (DEMO-RSFD) for a demolition permit requiring City Council review and approval for the following property located at: · 2265 N. Villere Street, Council District “C” Annotation: (Cm. King, District C, Cn. Deadline 10/20/24). (Communication received 9/5/24).   Not available Not available
M-24-536 3.Motionb. MOTION - NO. M-24-536 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: Approving the demolition application request for property located at 2265 N. Villere Street. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 9/19/24). (Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, this matter will be postponed indefinitely and removed from future agendas pursuant to Council Rule 34 if not acted upon before 1/17/25.   Not available Not available
24-087 4.Appeala. DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF DEBBIE CHAMPAGNE, DURR HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, LLC Brief: Transmitting application #24-25016-DEMO (DEMO-RSF2) for a demolition permit requiring City Council review and approval for the following property located at: · 2524-26 Freret Street, Council District “B” Annotation: Cm. Harris, District B, Cn. Deadline 10/20/24). (Communication received 9/5/24). (Report received 9/19/24).   Not available Not available
M-24-503 5.Motionb. MOTION - NO. M-24-503 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: Approving the demolition application request for property located at 2524-2526 Freret Street. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 9/19/24). (Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, this matter will be postponed indefinitely and removed from future agendas pursuant to Council Rule 34 if not acted upon before 1/17/25).   Not available Not available
34880 6.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 34,880 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 29735 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2024”, to appropriate grant funds to the Office of Housing Policy and Community Development for rehabilitation projects in low to moderate income residential areas within Orleans Parish; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 10/10/24). (Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, this matter will be postponed indefinitely and removed from future agendas pursuant to Council Rule 34 if not acted upon before 2/7/25). (Fiscal Note received). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 10/25/24.   Not available Not available
34881 7.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 34,881 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 29736 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2024”, to appropriate grant funds to the Office of Housing Policy and Community Development for rehabilitation projects in low to moderate income residential areas within Orleans Parish; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 10/10/24). (Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, this matter will be postponed indefinitely and removed from future agendas pursuant to Council Rule 34 if not acted upon before 2/7/25). (Fiscal Note received).   Not available Not available
34882 8.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 34,882 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND MOREN0 Brief: An Ordinance to amend and reordain section 114-406 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to provide relative to the recognition of exclusive bargaining agents under the City’s right to organize law; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 10/10/24). (Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, this matter will be postponed indefinitely and removed from future agendas pursuant to Council Rule 34 if not acted upon before 2/7/25).   Not available Not available
34885 9.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 34,885 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to provide for the approval of the 2024 budget for BioDistrict New Orleans (the “BioDistrict” or “District”), and authorize and direct the Director of Finance and all other appropriate City departments to transfer monies in an amount and in the manner required in accordance with Article IV, Section 8 of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”), effective November 1, 2022, between the City of New Orleans (“City”) and the BioDistrict, relative to the budget approved herein; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 10/10/24). (Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, this matter will be postponed indefinitely and removed from future agendas pursuant to Council Rule 34 if not acted upon before 2/7/25).   Not available Not available
R-24-95 LO 10.ResolutionRESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-24-95 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS Brief: A RESOLUTION calling for the creation of a Hurricane Katrina Commemoration Committee (HKCC). Annotation: (This matter was introduced 3/7/24). (Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, this matter will be postponed indefinitely and removed from future agendas pursuant to Council Rule 34 if not acted upon before 7/5/24).   Not available Not available
R-24-623 LO 11.ResolutionRESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-24-623 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: A RESOLUTION, rescinding Resolution No. 24-561 and, in its place, revoking the ad valorem tax exemption pursuant to Section 150-90 of the Code of the City of New Orleans for the parcel of immovable property located at 3021 Rue Parc Fontaine in the Fifth Municipal District, Parc Fontaine Square B, Lot 1. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 10/10/24). (Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, this matter will be postponed indefinitely and removed from future agendas pursuant to Council Rule 34 if not acted upon before 2/7/25).   Not available Not available