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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 12/13/2024 2:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall Council Chamber
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TMP-0385 1.First Order of Business FIRST ORDER AND SECOND ORDERS OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - MAJOR GENERAL DAVID MIZE, USMC RET., CHAIRMAN OF THE MAYOR’S MILITARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; MAJ. GEN. JUSTIN SWANSON, CG 377TH TSC BRIG. GEN. JOHN PLUNKETT, LA NATIONAL GUARD COL. JOSEPH KATZ, C/S, MARINE FORCES RESERVE CAPT. ANDREW MCGINLY, CO NAS JRB CAPT. GREGORY CALLAGHAN, CO SECTOR NOLA COL. CULLEN JONES, CDR, NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT, ACOE COL. DAVID ANDERSON, CO 159TH FIGHTER WING JOHN MANION, STATE CHAIRMAN, ESGR Brief: Presenting Military Appreciation Day in the City of New Orleans. Celebrating the Military and acknowledging its service to our Country. Annotation: (Cm. Moreno). TO APPEAR.   Not available Not available
TMP-0387 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 Video Video
TMP-0386 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 Video Video
TMP-0390 2.CommunicationCOMMUNICATION - FROM SCOTT SPIVEY, PROGRAM MANAGER, HAMMERMANN AND GAINER, LLC Brief: Submitting findings and recommendations of Hammerman & Gainer, LLC as Contractor for Sewerage and Water Board Appeals to the New Orleans City Council after completion of eighteen hearings for Third Quarter 2024 (under the Old Ordinance), and requesting this to be filed into the records and distributed to the Members of the Council for consideration. Annotation: MAY BE RECEIVED.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0388 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 Workers   Not available Video Video
TMP-0391 3.ReportREPORT - OF MICAH INCE, CHIEF OF STAFF AND EXECUTIVE ADA, ORLEANS PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY Brief: Submitting the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s monthly budget report for October 2024, pursuant to City Code § 2-63. Annotation: MAY BE RECEIVED.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0392 4.ReportREPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Transmitting the reports for NSTR Special Exception Docket Numbers: 167/23, 1516 Ursulines Ave Unit 1B - Cm. King; 16/24, 3102 Saint Ann St. - Cm. Giarrusso; 18/24, 4916 Lafaye St. - Cm. Green; and 19/24, 2009 Burgundy St. - Cm. King; Cn. Deadline 2/17/25. Annotation: MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/9/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0395 7.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 34,926 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: An Ordinance to grant an amendment to Ordinance No. 29,854 MCS (Zoning Docket 095/23, which granted a conditional use allowing a hotel over 5,000 square feet in floor area in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, on Square 150, Lots A and B or 1 and 2 (proposed Lot A-1), in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Red Allen Way, Teche Street, Homer Street, and Nunez Street (Municipal Addresses: 401-407 Red Allen Way), to delete proviso 3 in its entirety, and to modify proviso 25; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO.73/24) Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/21/24). (Deadline for Council action 1/9/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0396 8.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 34,927- BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit alcohol beverage sales in an existing restaurant in an HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District and a Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District, on Square 144, Lot 11, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Saint Andrew Street, Josephine Street, Camp Street, and Magazine Street (Municipal Address: 2005 Magazine Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 89/24) Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/21/24). (Deadline for Council action 1/9/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0393 5.ReportREPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Transmitting the reports for NSTR Special Exception Docket Numbers: 168/23, 1419 Constance St. - Cm. Harris; 169/23, 6029 Patton St. - Cm. Giarrusso; 170/23, 937 Marigny St. - Cm. King; 17/24, 2843 Dryades St. - Cm. Harris; 20/24, 1918 Conti St. - Cm. Harris; and 21/24, 3937 Camp St Apt. 1. - Cm. Harris; Cn. Deadline 2/17/25. Annotation: MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/9/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0394 6.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 34,925 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: An Ordinance to grant an amendment to Ordinance No. 29,861 MCS (Zoning Docket 094/23, which granted a conditional use allowing a hotel over 5,000 square feet in floor area in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, on Square 150, Lots B, 23, and 24 (proposed Lot 23-A), in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Teche Street, Homer Street, Red Allen Way, and Nunez Street (Municipal Addresses: 820-828 Teche Street), to remove in its entirety proviso 3 (requiring adjustment of lot lines via subdivision for the inclusion of off-street parking) and to add a new proviso; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 72/24) Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/21/24). (Deadline for Council action 1/9/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0397 9.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 34,928 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: An Ordinance to effect a zoning change from an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District to an HU-B1A Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District, on Square 15, Lot A, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Pelican Avenue, Bermuda Street, Delaronde Street, and Seguine Street (Municipal Address: 300 Pelican Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 90/24) Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/21/24). (Deadline for Council action 1/30/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0398 10.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 34,934 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a cultural facility in an HMR-1 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Residential District, on Squares 171, 172, 173, Lots A, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 13, and A, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Ursulines Street, Governor Nicholls Street, Marais Street, and North Villere Street (Municipal Addresses: 1417 Governor Nicholls Street, 1418 Governor Nicholls Street, 1440 Governor Nicholls Street, 1122-1120 North Villere Street, 1118-1116 North Villere Street, 1114-1112 North Villere Street, 1110 North Villere Street, 1100 North Villere Street & 1431-1433 Ursulines Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 86/24) Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/21/24). (Deadline for Council action 1/9/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0399 11.MotionMOTION - NO. M-24-757 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL Brief: A Motion redesignating the membership of the Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee, pursuant to Council Rule 38: Councilmember Jean Paul “JP” Morrell, Chairperson Councilmember Helena N. Moreno Councilmember Lesli Harris Councilmember Freddie King III Councilmember Oliver Thomas Annotation: (This matter first appeared 12/19/24). (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0401 12.MotionMOTION - NO. M-24-763 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, HARRIS AND GREEN (BY REQUEST) Brief: Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Amendment No. 4 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and American Traffic Solutions, Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the Amendment No. 4 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (Exhibit A). Annotation: (This matter was introduced 12/19/24). (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0403 2.AppealHDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF CARROLLTON WATCH, LLC Brief: Submitting a written letter appealing the decision of the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission rendered on November 6, 2024, which approved the application by the new owner, Campus Rentals 3, LLC, to demolish property located at 1128 Lowerline Street. “Due to an appeal docketing error, a certificate of appropriateness was issued in error for this application and has been rescinded. In light of these circumstances beyond the control of the appellant or the applicant, expedited consideration and a suspension of Rule 10(G) has been requested to permit a hearing at the meeting at which the appeal is formally received.” Annotation: (Cm. Giarrusso, District A). (Communication received 12/5/24).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0402 1.ReportCity Code Section 2-551 Vendor Payment Accounting Hearing Brief: Finance Department and procuring departments presenting on report of outstanding vendor invoices and why invoices have not been paid within the requisite 30 days. Annotation: (Cm. Giarrusso). (Communication received 12/5/24).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0404 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 Video Video
TMP-0405 4.Appealb.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 Video Video
TMP-0406 5.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 Video Video
TMP-0407 6.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 Video Video
TMP-0408 7.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 Video Video
TMP-0408 7.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 Video Video
TMP-0409 8.AppealLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. NSTR SPECIAL EXCEPTION NO. 154/23 - PALETTE DYBEL Brief: Requesting a Non-Commercial Short Term Rental special exception for a property located at 2631 Royal Street on Square 167. The City Planning Commission staff recommended APPROVAL. Annotation: (Cm. King, District C, Deadline for Council action 1/6/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0410 9.Motionb. MOTION - NO. M-24-716 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: Granting the request of PALETTE DYBEL for the property located on Square 167 and bearing municipal address 2631 Royal Street (the “Property”). Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/21/24).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0411 10.Motionc. MOTION - NO. M-24-717 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: Denying the request of PALETTE DYBEL for the property located on Square 167 and bearing municipal address 2631 Royal Street (the “Property”). Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/21/24).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0412 11.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 33,183 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to Telepak Networks, Inc. to construct, maintain, and operate an aboveground and/or underground Wireline Telecommunications System, to provide for the furnishing of a surety bond, annual payments, and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 11/19/20).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0413 12.OrdinanceLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. CAL. NO. 34,385 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN Brief: An Ordinance to amend and reordain sections 26-615, 26-616, 26-617, 26-618, 26-619, 26-620, 26-624, and 26-628 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to provide relative to the regulation of short-term rentals; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 9/7/23).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0414 13.Motionb. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-426 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN Brief: Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to eliminate Non-Commercial Short-Term Rentals as a defined land use and update any and all relevant provisions governing the zoning and use standards for short-term rentals, including the removal of all references to Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 9/21/23).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0417 15.Ordinanceb. CAL. NO. 34,708 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend and reordain Sections 10-105, 10-122, and 10-128 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, relative to the requirement for a manager’s permit, manager’s permit fees, and the requirement for a manager’s identification card and personnel roster; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 6/20/24).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0418 16.Amendmentc. AMENDMENT TO ORD. CAL. NO. 34,708 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An amendment to change the notification timeframe for outlets reporting manager changes. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 7/25/24).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0418 16.Amendmentc. AMENDMENT TO ORD. CAL. NO. 34,708 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An amendment to change the notification timeframe for outlets reporting manager changes. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 7/25/24).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0416 14.OrdinanceLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. CAL. NO. 34,707 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 10-160 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, relative to fines and penalties, to incorporate changes to La. R.S. 33:1375 (as amended by 2023 La. Acts, No. 304 (H.B. 276)), including an increase of the maximum monetary penalty; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 6/6/24).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0416 14.OrdinanceLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. CAL. NO. 34,707 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 10-160 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, relative to fines and penalties, to incorporate changes to La. R.S. 33:1375 (as amended by 2023 La. Acts, No. 304 (H.B. 276)), including an increase of the maximum monetary penalty; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 6/6/24).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0419 17.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 Video Video
TMP-0420 18.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 Video Video
TMP-0420 18.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 Video Video
TMP-0421 19.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 Video Video
TMP-0422 20.MotionMOTION - NO. M-24-753 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORENO, KING, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Tabulating the votes cast in the Election held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - PROPOSITION PARISHWIDE HOME RULE CHARTER AMENDMENT to ART. VI, SEC. 6-201(2): VOTES FOR: 112,755 VOTES AGAINST: 36,672 TOTAL VOTES: 149,427 MAJORITY OF VOTES FOR: 112,755 Annotation: (This matter first appeared 12/19/24).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0423 21.MotionMOTION - NO. M-24-754 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORENO, MORRELL, GIARRUSSO, HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Tabulating the votes cast in the Election held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - PROPOSITION PARISHWIDE HOME RULE CHARTER AMENDMENT to ART. II, SEC. 2-202: VOTES FOR: 117,542 VOTES AGAINST: 29,345 TOTAL VOTES: 146,887 MAJORITY OF VOTES FOR: 117,542 Annotation: (This matter first appeared 12/19/24).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0424 22.MotionMOTION - NO. M-24-756 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO AND HARRIS Brief: Tabulating the votes cast in the Election held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - MID-CITY SECURITY DISTRICT PROPOSITION: VOTES FOR: 3,363 VOTES AGAINST: 2,718 TOTAL VOTES: 6,081 MAJORITY OF VOTES FOR: 3,363 Annotation: (This matter first appeared 12/19/24).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0425 23.OrdinanceORDINANCES ON FIRST READING   Not available Video Video
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TMP-0426 24.MotionMOTION TO ADJOURN   Not available Not available