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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 12/12/2024 8:45 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall Council Chamber
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TMP-0360 1.First Order of Business FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - WWOZ DAY - ALLEN FREEDMAN, BETH ARROYO UTTERBACK, AND DON PAUL Brief: Honoring David Martin Freedman, Beth Arroyo, Walter Brock, Jerry Brock, Tim Green and all the staff at WWOZ today for their foresight for transforming a small radio station into an internationally known institution representing New Orleans music and culture, eventually reaching audiences in the millions via radio, internet streaming, social media and video. In 1993, WWOZ began broadcasting live performances from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for the first time, which became an annual tradition for the station. Annotation: (Cms. Thomas and King). TO APPEAR.   Not available Not available
TMP-0361 2.Second Order of BusinessSECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION Presenters: Courtney “Nesby Phips” Nero Courtney M. Nero Michelle Nero Herbert Cade Britney Nero Aloha Cade Brief: Honoring Courtney “Nesby Phips” Nero for his achievements in art and music, contributions to the culture of New Orleans and commitment to community service. Annotation: (Cm. Morrell). TO APPEAR.   Not available Not available
TMP-0362 3.Third Order of BusinessTHIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - RECOGNITION OF LOUISIANA GIRLS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - Kristen Anselmi, Chair of the Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy and Director of University Marketing at Nicholls State University; and Dr. Laura Badeaux, Executive Director of the Louisiana Center for Women in Government and Business Brief: Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy is a premiere leadership-building opportunity offered to young women in grades 9-12 throughout Louisiana. The program focuses on communication, networking, teamwork, and enhancing leadership skills. Participants immerse themselves in a real-world mock election, learning valuable skills from civic and business leaders. The program is perfect for driven young women ready to learn new leadership skills to take back to their high schools and serve in leadership roles. Participants stay overnight on campus at Nicholls State University, making it possible for participants to attend from all over the state. The program is FREE for participants. Annotation: (Cm. Harris). TO APPEAR.   Not available Not available
TMP-0363 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 November 21, 2024: Communication from Entergy New Orleans, LLC (“ENO”) 1. Amended Service Regulations, UD-23-02 Other Communications 1. Petition for Intervention, submitted by Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association, UD-24-02 2. Petition for Intervention, submitted by Groundwork New Orleans, UD-24-02 3. Petition for Intervention, submitted by Finance New Orleans, UD-24-02 4. Petition for Intervention, submitted by the Greater New Orleans Interfaith Climate Coalition, UD-24-02 5. Petition for Intervention, submitted by Pila Energy Inc., UD-24-02 6. Petition for Intervention, submitted by Solar United Neighbors, UD-24-02 7. Petition for Intervention, submitted by PosiGen PBC, UD-24-02 8. Petition for Intervention, submitted by the International Brotherhood of Electrical    Not available Not available
TMP-0364 2.ReportREPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Transmitting the reports for NSTR Special Exception Docket Numbers: 155/23, 608 Kerlerec St. - Cm. King; 156/23, 823 Sixth St. - Cm. Harris; 157/23, 2702 Dauphine St. - Cm. King; 158/23, 2441 Decatur St. - Cm. King; 5/24, 3004 Ursulines Ave. - Cm. Giarrusso; 6/24, 3011 Bienville Ave. - Cm. Harris; 7/24, 2122 Saint Andrew St. - Cm. Harris; 8/24, 416 S. Gayoso St. - Cm. Harris; 9/24, 5825 Magazine St., Apt. A - Cm. Giarrusso; Cn. Deadline 1/20/25. Annotation: [INSERT ANNOTATION HERE]   Not available Not available
TMP-0365 3.ReportREPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 62/24 - Cm. Giarrusso; 63/24 - Cm. Giarrusso; 65/24 - Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 10/21/24. Annotation: ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED. MAY BE RECEIVED. (Suggested Hearing Date 9/5/24).   Not available Not available
TMP-0366 4.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 34,886 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS Brief: An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a salvage yard in a GPD General Planned Development District (Zoning Docket 079/24), on Square 207, Lots 31 and 32, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Grant Avenue, Almonaster Avenue, and Old Gentilly Road (Municipal Address: 3795 Grant Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 79/24) Annotation: (This matter was introduced 10/24/24). (Deadline for Council action 1/22/25).   Not available Not available
TMP-0367 5.MotionMOTION - NO. M-24-702 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, GIARRUSSO, HARRIS, KING AND GREEN Brief: Authorizing the President of the Council to execute an amendment to the agreement with Total Community Action to extend the term of the agreement through December 31, 2024, and to increase the budget by $683,356.85 for the said year. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/21/24). (Governmental Affairs Committee approval).   Not available Not available
TMP-0370 3.AppealLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. HDLC APPEAL - OF ZELLA V. MAY, Z GROUP, LLC Brief: Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC) decision not to allow the demolition until a Certificate of Appropriateness is issued for a new construction project for the property located at 2600 St. Claude Avenue. Annotation: (Cm. King, District C, Deadline for Council action 11/24/24). (Communication received 10/10/24). (Report received 10/24/24).   Not available Not available
TMP-0381 4.Motionb. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-24-699 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: Denying the applicant’s request and affirming the decision of HDLC for the demolition for property located at 2600 Saint Claude Avenue. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/7/24).   Not available Not available
TMP-0382 5.AppealLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. EXTENSION REQUEST - OF RAMI JABBAR, OWNER, RAMI ENTERPRISE 2020 LLC Brief: Requesting an additional extension for the Conditional Use for Zoning Docket 47/20 - Ordinance No. 28,443 MCS, Motion - No. M-20-217, property located at 2420-2440 Willow Street. Annotation: (Cm. Harris, District B). (Communication received 10/24/24).   Not available Not available
TMP-0384 6.Appealb. MOTION - NO. M-24-709 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: Granting the applicant’s request for an Administrative Extension of Time in which to Record Approved Conditional Use Plans for Zoning Docket 47/20 - Ordinance No. 33,066, pursuant to Article 4, Section 4.3.H.2 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/21/24).   Not available Not available
TMP-0371 7.AppealLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. NSTR SPECIAL EXCEPTION NO. 151/23 - PAUL BOUDREAUX, JR. Brief: Requesting a Non-Commercial Short Term Rental special exception for a property located at 717 Kerlerec Street on Square 158. The City Planning Commission staff recommended APPROVAL. Annotation: (Cm. King, District C, Deadline for Council action 1/6/25).   Not available Not available
TMP-0372 8.Appealb. MOTION - NO. M-24-718 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: Granting the request of PAUL BOUDREAUX, JR. for the property located on Square 158 and bearing municipal address 717 Kerlerec Street (the “Property”). Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/21/24).   Not available Not available
TMP-0373 9.Appealc. MOTION - NO. M-24-719 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: Denying the request of PAUL BOUDREAUX, JR. for the property located on Square 158 and bearing municipal address 717 Kerlerec Street (the “Property”). Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/21/24).   Not available Not available
TMP-0374 10.AppealLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. CAL. NO. 34,841 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to provide an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025 in accordance with Sections 3-116, 4-206(1)(f), and 6-102 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of New Orleans; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 10/1/24).   Not available Not available
TMP-0375 11.Amendmentb. AMENDMENT TO ORD. CAL. NO. 34,841 (NO. RB-FEDERAL-SF-IG) - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY REQUEST) Brief: This Amendment contains a series of adjustments to revenues to be recognized in 2025 in certain special funds, grant funds, and the Intergovernmental Revenues Fund (Fund 6699). These revenue adjustments will have corresponding expenditure adjustments in Amendment No. EB-Federal-SF-IG. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/21/24).   Not available Not available
TMP-0376 12.Amendmentc. AMENDMENT TO ORD. CAL. NO. 34,841 (NO. RB-OMNIBUS) - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY REQUEST) Brief: This Amendment contains a series of adjustments to revenues to be recognized in 2025 in the General Fund and the Priority Multi-Year Projects Fund (Fund 1183). These revenue adjustments will have corresponding expenditure adjustments in Amendment No. EB-Omnibus. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/21/24).   Not available Not available
TMP-0377 13.OrdinanceLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. CAL. NO. 34,869 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend and reordain Sections 26-14 through 26-19 and 26-21 through 26-23 and amendments thereto; of the Code of the City of New Orleans, relative to the adoption and amendments of building codes, roofing inspections, technical amendments, and code year updates; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 10/10/24).   Not available Not available
TMP-0378 14.Amendmentb. AMENDMENT TO ORD. CAL. NO. 34,869 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: An amendment to Ordinance Calendar Number 34,869 to provide for tentative permit approval under certain circumstances, third-party building plan review, increase in the plan review fee, a temporary certificate of occupancy for non-structural, interior tenant changes, a two-year license renewal period for certain trades, and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 10/24/24).   Not available Not available
TMP-0379 15.Amendmentc. SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO ORD. CAL. NO. 34,869 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: An amendment to Ordinance Calendar Number 34,869 to provide for tentative permit approval under certain circumstances, third-party building plan review, increase in the plan review fee, a temporary certificate of occupancy for non-structural, interior tenant changes, a two-year license renewal period for certain trades, and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/7/24).   Not available Not available
TMP-0380 16.ResolutionRESOLUTION - NO. R-24-714 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, GIARRUSSO, HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Expressing full supporting for the Louisiana Rehabilitation of Historic Structures Tax Credit Program and encouraging the state legislature to continue and expand the program to ensure its long-term success. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/21/24).   Not available Not available