New Orleans public meetings in 2020

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions to disapprove and reject ITEP tax incentive applications for The Folger Coffee Company. These items are being considered due to the city's financial crisis and a finding that the benefits do not outweigh the need for tax revenue.

• Rejection of six ITEP applications for Folger Coffee at 5500 Chef Menteur Highway and 14601 Old Gentilly Road
• Sale of $64,750,000 in Sewerage Service Revenue Bonds, Series 2020B
• Demolition permit applications for 1400 Baronne Street and 6823 St. Charles Avenue
• Ordinance to classify tattoo parlors as a permitted use in the HU-B1A Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District
• RTA tax abatement applications for 201 N. Rampart Street and 3229/3233 Loyola Avenue

The City Council approved regulations for the use of surveillance technology and mandated the use of summons in lieu of arrest for most misdemeanors. The Council also passed an ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on hairstyles associated with race or national origin.

• Adopted Ord. No. 28559 M.C.S. regulating surveillance technology and banning predictive policing
• Adopted Ord. No. 28558 M.C.S. requiring summons in lieu of arrest for most misdemeanors
• Adopted Ord. No. 28568 M.C.S. prohibiting discrimination based on hairstyles
• Approved $2,237,500 contract for Legend Consulting Group Limited
• Approved $3,537,500 contract for Dentons US LLP
• Adopted Ord. No. 28572 M.C.S. for Loyola Drive Interchange Improvement Project
• Approved 2021 budget for Orleans Parish Communications District
• Rejected ITEP Applications #2019-0391 and #2019-0392 for Folger Coffee Company

Street Renaming Commission

The New Orleans Street Renaming Commission will hold a meeting to discuss the CCSRC Initial Report and receive public comment on it. Commissioners will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes, hear an expert panel update, and receive an update on stakeholder engagements. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific proposals or decisions detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 24, 2020 meeting
• Expert Panel Update
• Discussion among Commissioners regarding the CCSRC Initial Report
• Update on stakeholder engagements
• Public Comment on the Initial Report, fulfilling M-20-170 requirement

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will hold discussions regarding the expansion of the State RICO Statute and parental restitution for juvenile property crimes. The meeting also includes presentations on summer programming, juvenile crime response, and GPS monitoring accountability.

• Discussion about State RICO Statute Expansion to Address Violent Crime
• Discussion on Parental Restitution for Juvenile Property Crimes Bill
• NORD 2022 summer programmatic plan overview
• Presentation on juvenile crime response in New Orleans
• Discussion on the Assured Supervision Accountability Program (ASAP Release)

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will discuss a proposed expansion of the state RICO statute to combat violent crime, along with a bill on parental restitution for juvenile property crimes. Other agenda items include an overview of NORD's 2022 summer program, a presentation on effective responses to juvenile crime, and a proposal for a GPS monitoring program called ASAP Release.

• Discussion on State RICO Statute Expansion to Address Violent Crime
• Discussion on Parental Restitution for Juvenile Property Crimes Bill
• NORD 2022 summer programmatic plan overview
• Louisiana Center for Children's Rights: effective response to juvenile crime
• Assured Supervision Accountability Program (ASAP Release) GPS monitoring proposal

Utility Cable Telecom And Tech

The Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee will meet to hear the Council Utilities Regulatory Office's 2020 report and a WiFi plan. The committee will also consider motions to renew professional services contracts for Dentons US and Legend Consulting Group. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call and approval of minutes.

• Presentation: CURO 2020 report and WiFi plan
• Motion to renew professional services contract for Dentons US
• Motion to renew professional services contract for Legend Consulting Group
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2020 and November 18, 2020

Community Development

The body will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a presentation on air monitoring data. LDEQ officials will present findings from the Irish Channel air monitoring station.

• Presentation on LDEQ data and findings from the Irish Channel air monitoring station

City Council

The City Council meets largely to receive communications and defer items. Key actions include considering multiple Restoration Tax Abatement resolutions for properties such as 131 Carondelet Street and 1315 Gravier Street, and receiving a recommendation from the Board of Liquidation for a 19.5 mill levy to service city debt in 2021. Several zoning and land-use items are deferred to later meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Board of Liquidation recommends 19.5 mill levy for 2021 bonded debt service
• Six ITEP applications for The Folger Coffee Company at 5500 Chef Menteur Highway and 14601 Old Gentilly Road received for review
• Restoration Tax Abatement resolutions for 131 Carondelet St, 1315 Gravier St, 226 Decatur St, 1543 N. Robertson St, and 6324 Chef Menteur Highway
• HDLC appeal of demolition denial for 5221 Coliseum Street
• Zoning Docket 76/20: conditional use for reception facility at 1359-1373 Saint Bernard Avenue (deferred to 12/17)

The City Council approved several Restoration Tax Abatements and a wireless franchise for Branch Communication S, LLC. The council also adopted new ordinances regarding property grass height and 2020 budget adjustments. Additionally, the council tabulated successful November 2020 votes for five local improvement and crime prevention districts.

• Approved $200M in Water Revenue Refunding Bonds
• Approved $215M in Sewerage Service Revenue Refunding Bonds
• Adopted ordinance requiring property owners to keep grass below 10 inches
• Approved wireless franchise for Branch Communication S, LLC
• Approved Restoration Tax Abatements for 131 Carondelet St, 1315 Gravier St, 226 Decatur St, 1543 N. Robertson St, and 6324 Chef Menteur Hwy
• Approved demolition permit for 380 South Liberty Street
• Tabulated majority 'FOR' votes for Lake Willow, North Kenilworth, Lakeshore, Lake Vista, and Broadmoor districts
• Approved 2020 General Fund and Capital Budget transfers

City Council

The City Council will vote on several land use items, including an affordable housing planned development at 2256 Baronne Street with 17 provisos covering security cameras, parking, and a short-term rental ban. Other major items include a campground zoning text amendment for the Maritime Mixed Use District and a new interim zoning district for off-street parking in the Lower Ninth Ward. The council will also consider appeals of historic district decisions and multiple Restoration Tax Abatement applications.

• Affordable housing planned development at 2256 Baronne Street with 17 provisos including security cameras and short-term rental prohibition
• Campground zoning text amendment to allow campgrounds in Maritime Mixed Use District with density and setback rules
• Lower Ninth Ward Off-Street Parking Interim Zoning District to reduce parking requirements and set build-to lines
• Restoration Tax Abatement applications for 131 Carondelet St, 1315 Gravier St, 226 Decatur St, and 1543 N. Robertson St
• HDLC appeals for demolition at 5221 Coliseum St and vent installation at 701 Tchoupitoulas St

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will continue presentations on violent crime from the January 24 special meeting, featuring the Orleans Parish Sheriff and the Police Association of New Orleans. The committee will also hear an update from Gordon Plaza residents and hold an executive session to discuss three ongoing lawsuits, including a federal consent decree case against the city.

• Continuation of presentations on violent crime from Jan 24 special meeting
• Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman presentation
• Police Association of New Orleans (PANO) presentation by Captain Michael Glasser
• Update from Gordon Plaza residents
• Executive session to discuss litigation: Lashawn Jones et al v. Marlin Gusman et al; Herman, Herman & Katz v. Edward Wisner Donation; United States v. City of New Orleans

Budget Hearings Day 7

The meeting consists of budget hearings for the 2021 fiscal year. The agenda includes reviews of budget templates for the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court and presentations regarding the Office of the Independent Police Monitor.

• 2021 Orleans Parish Juvenile Court (OPJC) Budget Templates
• 2021 Office of the Independent Police Monitor (OIPM) Budget presentation
• Ethics Review Board budget review

Budget Hearings Day 6

The City Council continues its review of the proposed 2021 budget. Presentations will be heard from the New Orleans Fire Department, Health EMS, the Health Department, the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, and the Orleans Parish Communications District. Additionally, several civic organizations including Total Community Action, the Council on Aging, the Louisiana SPCA, the Arts Council, the Algiers Development District, and the New Orleans Museum of Art will present their funding requests.

• New Orleans Fire Department budget presentation
• Health EMS budget presentation
• New Orleans Health Department budget presentation
• Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness budget presentation
• Municipal participation requests from TCA food pantry, Council on Aging, SPCA, Arts Council, Algiers Development District, and NOMA

Budget Hearings Day 5

The New Orleans City Council continues its 2021 proposed budget hearings, reviewing the budgets of the Office of Business and External Services, Office of Community Development, Cultural Economy, New Orleans Business Alliance, and Downtown Development District. The hearing includes presentations from Code Enforcement, Safety & Permits, City Planning Commission, Historic District Landmarks Commission, Vieux Carre Commission, Economic Development, Workforce Development, and Supplier Diversity. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Office of Business and External Services budget review
• Department of Safety & Permits and Office of Code Enforcement presentations
• City Planning Commission and Historic District Landmarks Commission budget requests
• Office of Economic Development and Workforce Development funding
• Downtown Development District 2021 budget and work plan

Budget Hearings Day 4

This meeting consists of budget hearings for several city departments and offices. The agenda includes presentations regarding the New Orleans Police Department, Law Department, and various offices within the Mayor's Office.

• New Orleans Police Department and Consent Decree Compliance budget hearing
• Law Department budget hearing
• Juvenile Justice Intervention Center budget hearing
• Mayor’s Office budget hearings including Youth and Families, Criminal Justice Coordination, and Transportation
• Regional Transit Authority budget hearing

Budget Hearings Day 3

The Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee is reviewing CAO/Finance budget reports and an update on the 2020 Annual Audit. The meeting includes discussions on ordinances to increase budget transparency and several fund transfers.

• Ordinance 33,689: Requesting monthly reports on operating fund balances
• Ordinance 33,690: Requesting monthly reports on citywide Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs)
• Ordinances 33,691 and 33,692: Transferring $20,000,000 for the Sewerage and Water Board Power Plant project
• Ordinances 33,693 and 33,694: Transferring $250,000 to support the Lower Ninth Ward Main Street initiative
• Update on the status of the 2020 Annual Audit by Brandy Smith

Budget Hearings Day 2

This meeting consists of budget hearings for various city departments and agencies. The agenda lists departmental reviews including Finance, Public Works, and the New Orleans Police Department.

• Five-Year Capital Plan review
• Capital Budget review
• NOPD & Consent Decree Compliance discussion
• Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans budget review

Budget Hearings Day 1

The New Orleans City Council is conducting a series of hearings regarding the Mayor's proposed 2021 budget. Day 1 focuses on the Department of Finance, tax levy ordinances, and several administrative offices.

• Proposed millage rates for tax levy ordinance
• Review of Department of Finance revenue budget
• Budget presentations for New Orleans Public Library
• Budget presentations for New Orleans Aviation Board
• Budget presentations for Civil Service Department

City Council

The Council is reviewing Entergy New Orleans utility reports and several land use appeals. Many items, including requests for demolition permits and zoning changes, have been deferred to future meetings.

• Entergy New Orleans electric and gas rate plan rider schedules
• Appeal of a $12,915 post-demolition fee for 1536 St. Roch Avenue
• Award of $9,500,000 in Audubon Commission Limited Tax Bonds to Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc.
• Proposed text amendment to allow 'Campground' use in the M-MU Maritime Mixed Use District
• Ordinance to regulate electric scooters and distinguish them from bicycles

The Council approved a map amendment for Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning and granted wireless and fiber-optic franchises to Toro Blanco LLC. Several demolition requests and property servitude agreements were decided, while budget and police surveillance ordinances were continued.

• Adopted Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning map amendment (Ord. No. 28533)
• Approved wireless and fiber-optic franchises for Toro Blanco LLC (Ord. No. 28531, 28532)
• Approved $556,795.56 annual security contract with Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office
• Denied demolition permit for 3118 Second Street
• Approved demolition for 1323 S. Rampart Street
• Overruled HDLC denial and granted demolition appeal for 1531 Exposition Blvd
• Reduced post-demolition fee for 1536 St. Roch Avenue to $5,000
• Adopted 2021 City Government Holiday Schedule

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting on January 26, 2022. Topics include a proposed state RICO statute expansion to address violent crime, a parental restitution bill for juvenile property crimes, and presentations from NORD, the Louisiana Center for Children's Rights, and the Orleans Public Defenders Office. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• State Rep. Jason Hughes to discuss expanding the state RICO statute to target violent crime
• Discussion on a bill requiring parental restitution for juvenile property crimes
• NORD CEO Larry Barabino Jr. to present a high-level overview of the 2022 summer programmatic plan
• Louisiana Center for Children's Rights to present on effective responses to juvenile crime
• Assured Supervision Accountability Program (ASAP Release) to discuss GPS monitoring accountability

Quality Of Life Committee

The committee will hear presentations on COVID-19 infection and vaccination data from the Health Department director, and on current homeless initiatives and encampment cleaning from multiple city and nonprofit officials. Members will also consider a zoning text amendment to create a new land-use category for 'convenience centers' (waste and recycling drop-off sites) intended to curb illegal dumping and improve hurricane debris collection.

• Presentation on current COVID-19 infection and vaccination information by Dr. Jennifer Avegno
• Presentation on homeless initiatives and encampment cleaning procedures by city and UNITY officials
• Zoning text amendment to create a new 'convenience centers' use category for waste/recycling drop-off
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2021 meeting

Street Renaming Commission

The Commission will discuss the CCSRC Initial Report and provide updates on the Expert Panel and stakeholder engagements. The meeting includes a required public hearing on the initial report per M-20-170.

• Discussion of the CCSRC Initial Report
• Public hearing on the initial report required by M-20-170
• Expert Panel update
• Update on stakeholder engagements

City Council

The New Orleans City Council will consider a consent agenda and regular agenda items, including a resolution to settle Entergy's 2018 rate case and forego 2020 formula rate plan filings, appropriations for police hiring and firefighter grants, zoning changes for a car wash and mixed-use district, and several appeals of historic commission decisions. The meeting also includes a resolution to issue up to $64.75 million in sewerage service revenue bonds.

• Resolution R-20-344 to approve an agreement in principle to forego Entergy New Orleans' 2020 formula rate plan filings and settle litigation related to the 2018 Rate Case (UD-18-07)
• Cal. No. 33,119 and 33,120 to appropriate federal COPS Hiring Program funds for the Police Department to hire/rehire officers
• Cal. No. 33,135 and 33,136 to appropriate federal SAFER grant funds for the Fire Department
• Cal. No. 33,121 to establish a conditional use for a car wash at 2900-2946 Gentilly Boulevard
• Cal. No. 33,123 to rezone 3207-3211 Burdette Street from HU-RD2 to HU-MU

The Council adopted several ordinances to appropriate federal grant funds for police and fire departments and approved various land-use and zoning requests. It also established a new Cemetery Repair and Maintenance Fund and opted in to allow on-premises alcohol consumption at bars.

• Approved federal grant funds for 2020 COPS Hiring Program for police (Ord. No. 28513 & 28514)
• Approved federal grant funds for Fire Department SAFER and AFG programs (Ord. No. 28524-28529)
• Approved conditional use for a car wash at 2900-2946 Gentilly Boulevard (Ord. No. 28515)
• Approved zoning change to HU-MU for 3207-3211 Burdette Street (Ord. No. 28516)
• Approved $64.75M in Sewerage Service Revenue Bonds (Res. No. R-20-343)
• Approved creation of Cemetery Repair and Maintenance Fund (Ord. No. 28518 & 28519)
• Approved on-premises alcohol consumption at bars per COVID-19 Phase Three (Res. No. R-20-356)
• Approved demolition of 465 Audubon Street with proviso to donate historic materials (M-20-347)

Community Development

This meeting of the Community Development committee will hear a presentation from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality on data and findings from the Irish Channel air monitoring station. The agenda also includes roll call and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Presentation by LDEQ on Irish Channel air monitoring station data and findings

Criminal Justice

The committee will hear presentations on a state RICO expansion to address violent crime, juvenile property crime restitution, NORD's 2022 summer programs, juvenile justice reform, and a GPS monitoring program. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• State RICO statute expansion to address violent crime (presented by Rep. Jason Hughes)
• Parental restitution for juvenile property crimes bill
• NORD's 2022 summer programmatic plan (presented by CEO Larry Barabino, Jr.)
• Effective response to juvenile crime (presented by Louisiana Center for Children's Rights)
• ASAP Release GPS monitoring program (presented by Jill and Matt Dennis)

City Council

The New Orleans City Council holds a regular meeting via video conference on October 1, 2020. The consent agenda includes multiple zoning ordinance changes, utility reports from Entergy, and several board appointments. The regular agenda features demolition requests for properties on Pauger, Elysian Fields, Derbigny, and St. Roch streets, as well as a restoration tax abatement for 817 Gordon Street.

• Ordinance to allow bars as a by-right commercial use in M-MU Maritime Mixed-Use districts citywide (Cal. 33,110)
• Zoning change from C-1 to LI Light Industrial for properties at 14100-14300 Chef Menteur Highway (Cal. 33,111)
• Conditional use for a food processing facility at 19597 Chef Menteur Highway (Cal. 33,112)
• Ordinance to remove traffic impact analysis requirement for drive-through facilities citywide (Cal. 33,116)
• Demolition requests for 2724 Pauger St., 1426 Elysian Fields Ave., 1818 N. Derbigny St., and 1536 St. Roch St.

Public Works

The Public Works, Sanitation, and Environmental Committee will discuss curbside collections and an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for Service Area 2. The committee will also receive updates on Joint Infrastructure Recovery Roads (JIRR) projects citywide. Approval of minutes from a previous joint meeting is also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 29, 2021 Joint Public Works/Budget Committee meetings
• Discussion and update on curbside collections and upcoming Service Area 2 RFP
• Presentation and updates on Joint Infrastructure Recovery Roads (JIRR) projects citywide

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will consider an ordinance to restructure the New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board and create a Youth Advisory Board. Members will also receive a presentation on restarting code adjudication and new short-term rental enforcement efforts, plus an update on the West End Development Project.

• Appointments to the Audubon Commission, Board of Building Standards and Appeals, Board of Zoning Adjustments, City Planning Commission, Ethics Review Board, Historic District Landmarks Commission, Jerome “Big Duck” Smith Justice System Advisory Committee, and New Orleans Public Library Board
• Ord. Cal. No. 33,127: Ordinance to amend Section 2-263 and ordain Section 2-264 to update the composition of the New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board and establish a Youth Advisory Board
• Presentation by Code Enforcement and Safety and Permits on restarting the adjudication process and updates on new short-term rental (STR) enforcement efforts
• Update on the West End Development Project

Transportation

The Transportation Committee will hear updates on RTA infrastructure and grants, and discuss two proposed ordinances: the New Orleans Parklets Program (Ord. Cal. No. 33,588) and the New Orleans Pedicabs Program (Ord. Cal. No. 33,583). The meeting includes presentations from city officials. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and possible recommendation to the full council.

• RTA Infrastructure and Grants Updates presentation by Deputy CEO Lona Edwards Hankins
• New Orleans Parklets Program discussion with Ord. Cal. No. 33,588
• New Orleans Pedicabs Program discussion with Ord. Cal. No. 33,583
• Approval of minutes from September 29, 2021 meeting

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will meet to discuss several legislative and programmatic topics. Discussions include the expansion of the State RICO Statute, parental restitution for juvenile property crimes, and various presentations regarding juvenile crime and supervision programs.

• Discussion on State RICO Statute Expansion to Address Violent Crime
• Discussion on Parental Restitution for Juvenile Property Crimes Bill
• NORD 2022 summer programmatic plan overview
• Presentation on effective responses to juvenile crime in New Orleans
• Discussion on the ASAP Release GPS Program accountability

Community Development

This meeting of the Community Development committee is largely procedural, with roll call and approval of prior minutes. The sole substantive item is a presentation from LDEQ officials on data and findings from the Irish Channel air monitoring station. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation on LDEQ data and findings from the Irish Channel air monitoring station

City Council

The council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several zoning changes and ordinances, notably a new interim zoning district requiring off-street parking for additional bedrooms near Tulane University. They will also hear appeals on a demolition permit at 934 Congress Street and a text amendment for pole signs in Eastern New Orleans. Many high-profile items, including police body camera and electric scooter regulations, are deferred to future meetings.

• Conditional use for neighborhood commercial at 1201 Poland Avenue (Cal. No. 33,101)
• New interim off-street parking zoning district near Tulane University (Cal. No. 33,103)
• Zoning change from residential to neighborhood business at 1929 Jackson Avenue (Cal. No. 33,105)
• Appeal to overrule HDLC denial of demolition at 934 Congress Street (Motion M-20-287)
• Text amendment to allow existing non-conforming pole signs in Eastern New Orleans (ZD 55/20, motion to overrule CPC denial)

The City Council adopted several ordinances regarding police conduct, including a ban on riot control agents and a resolution to prevent no-knock warrants. The council also approved multiple zoning changes and distributed community grants from Harrah's and Cox Communications.

• Adopted ban on riot control agents except to prevent imminent loss of life or serious injury (Ord. No. 28499)
• Adopted resolution calling for guidelines to prevent the use of no-knock search warrants
• Approved $192,584 in community support grants from Harrah's and Cox Communications
• Approved zoning for neighborhood commercial use at 1201 Poland Avenue (Ord. No. 28494)
• Established neighborhood slow zones (Ord. No. 28495)
• Created University Area Interim Off-Street Parking Zoning District (Ord. No. 28496)
• Approved MOA with State of Louisiana for St. Roch Drainage Project (Ord. No. 28502)
• Overruled HDLC denial for demolition permit at 934 Congress Street

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will consider an ordinance (Ord. Cal. No. 33,127) to amend the composition of the New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board and establish a Youth Advisory Board. The committee will also receive presentations on restarting the code adjudication process and new short-term rental enforcement efforts, and an update on the West End Development project. Additionally, the committee will vote on appointments to several boards and commissions.

• Ord. Cal. No. 33,127: ordinance to update Children and Youth Planning Board and create Youth Advisory Board
• Presentation on restarting adjudication process and updates on short-term rental enforcement
• Update on West End Development Project
• Appointments to Audubon Commission, Board of Building Standards, Board of Zoning Adjustments, City Planning Commission, Ethics Review Board, Historic District Landmarks Commission, Jerome Smith Justice System Advisory Committee, and New Orleans Public Library Board

Community Development

The meeting includes a presentation regarding findings from the LDEQ air monitoring station in the Irish Channel. Presenters from the Air Planning and Assessment Division and the Office of Environmental Assessment will share data and findings.

• Presentation on LDEQ data from the Irish Channel air monitoring station

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will discuss a state RICO statute expansion to address violent crime, a bill on parental restitution for juvenile property crimes, and presentations on juvenile crime response, NORD's summer program, and GPS monitoring programs. The meeting includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.

• Discussion on State RICO Statute Expansion to Address Violent Crime
• Discussion on Parental Restitution for Juvenile Property Crimes Bill
• NORD's 2022 summer programmatic plan overview
• Louisiana Center for Children's Rights: effective response to juvenile crime
• Assured Supervision Accountability Program (ASAP Release) GPS monitoring presentation

Joint Transportation Public Works

The Joint Transportation-Public Works Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive public comment, hear an update on the Complete Streets initiative from Bike Easy, and consider Ordinance Calendar No. 33,204, which would authorize the Mayor to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Blue Krewe, a new nonprofit bike share entity.

• Update on Complete Streets presented by Bike Easy
• Ordinance Calendar No. 33,204: Authorizing Mayor to sign CEA with Blue Krewe for bike share

City Council

The City Council met to review various communications, including utility reports from Entergy New Orleans and retirement system contribution rates. The agenda included multiple requests for zoning changes, conditional uses for businesses, and text amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

• Proposal for Coronet Court Multi-Family Housing Overlay District in New Orleans East
• Conditional use for dwellings above ground floor at 6324-6400 Chef Menteur Highway
• Conditional use for a third commercial short term rental unit at 1901-1907 Sophie Wright Place
• Conditional use for a fast food restaurant with drive-thru at 3400-3424 South Claiborne Avenue
• Proposed car wash conditional use at 2900-2946 Gentilly Boulevard

The Council adopted several ordinances to appropriate state and federal grant funds for the Office of Homeland Security, the Office of Community Development, and the Mayor's Office of Transportation. Additionally, the Council approved various zoning changes and a motion to amend the Classified Pay Plan.

• Approved appropriation of state and federal grants for Office of Homeland Security (Ord. Nos. 28466-28469, 28472-28473)
• Approved appropriation of HUD grant and CARES Act funds for Office of Community Development (Ord. Nos. 28474-28478)
• Approved appropriation of US DOT funds for roadway safety data analysis tool (Ord. Nos. 28486-28487)
• Approved appropriation of FEMA funds to elevate 22 repetitive loss structures (Ord. Nos. 28488-28489)
• Adopted Coronet Court Multi-Family Housing Overlay District (Ord. No. 28479)
• Approved conditional use for a car wash at 2900-2946 Gentilly Boulevard (M-20-276)
• Approved $185,000 compensation increase and term extension for Spears Consulting Group, L.L.C. (M-20-278)
• Authorized issuance of up to $50 million in Revenue Notes, Series 2020 (R-20-281)

Community Development Committee

The committee will receive a presentation regarding findings from the LDEQ air monitoring station in the Irish Channel. Presenters from the Air Planning and Assessment Division and Office of Environmental Assessment will share data and findings.

• Presentation on LDEQ air monitoring station data for the Irish Channel

Budget Audit Bor Committee

The Budget Audit Committee is reviewing several ordinances to amend the 2020 operating budget. These items involve transferring state, federal, and HUD grant funds to various departments including Homeland Security, Community Development, and the Department of Health.

• Transfer of $4,594,009 in CARES Act funds to Office of Community Development for COVID-19 housing insecurity
• Appropriation of $387,826 in HUD grant funds to the Office of Community Development
• Allocation of $142,393 in state grant funds to the Office of Homeland Security
• Transfer of $199,968 from LA Department of Treasury for Real Time Crime Center security equipment
• Establishment of a $100,000 budget for the Department of Health in the Simon V. Sickles Legacy Fund

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will discuss state RICO statute expansion and parental restitution for juvenile property crimes. The meeting also includes presentations on summer programming, juvenile crime response, and GPS monitoring accountability.

• Discussion of State RICO Statute Expansion to Address Violent Crime
• Discussion on Parental Restitution for Juvenile Property Crimes Bill
• NORD 2022 summer programmatic plan overview
• Presentation on juvenile crime response by Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights
• Discussion on ASAP Release GPS program accountability

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a proposal to rename Jefferson Davis Parkway to Norman C. Francis Parkway, as well as routine reports and communications. The regular agenda features several zoning changes, including a mandatory inclusionary zoning ordinance that would affect properties citywide, and multiple text amendments to the zoning code. Many items are on deadline or have been deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Renaming Jefferson Davis Parkway to Norman C. Francis Parkway (Consent Agenda Item 11)
• Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning regulations (ZD 31/20) to designate inclusionary zoning districts citywide
• Ordinance requiring parity in public defense funding between Orleans Public Defenders and District Attorney's Office (Cal. No. 33,093)
• Appeal of HDLC denial for demolition retention at 934 Congress Street (Consent Agenda Item 5)
• Zoning change request for 1030 Port Street from HMR-3 to HMC-2 (ZD 13/20) deferred to September 3

The City Council approved the renaming of Jefferson Davis Parkway to Norman C. Francis Parkway and exempted diapers and feminine hygiene products from local sales taxes. Several zoning changes were approved, including a new food processing facility and a bed and breakfast. The Council also authorized the use of various grant funds for census participation and workforce development.

• Renamed Jefferson Davis Parkway to Norman C. Francis Parkway (Ord. No. 28444)
• Exempted diapers and feminine hygiene products from sales and use taxes (Ord. No. 28462)
• Approved parity in budget allocations for Public Defenders and District Attorney’s Office (Ord. No. 28465)
• Approved Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning regulations (ZD 31/20)
• Approved conditional use for bed and breakfast at 1531 Ursulines Avenue (ZD 44/20)
• Approved conditional use for food processing facility at 19597 Chef Menteur Highway (ZD 62/20)
• Approved special election for December 5, 2020, regarding ad valorem taxes (Res. No. R-20-266)
• Approved appointment of Kea Sherman to the Industrial Development Board

Fqedd Meeting

The French Quarter Economic Development District is considering a resolution to call a special election on December 5, 2020. The election would determine whether to renew a .2495% sales tax to fund public safety services within the District.

• Special election on December 5, 2020, for renewal of a .2495% sales tax
• Resolution R-2020-3 regarding sales tax levy renewal
• Motion M-2020-4 to appoint District Members as authorized representatives
• Resolution R-2020-5 expressing intent to enter a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with French Quarter Management District

Ad Valorem Dedicated Revenue Special

The Ad Valorem & Dedicated Revenue Special Committee will hear a presentation on updating the City of New Orleans' millage proposal and consider Ordinance Cal. No. 33,090 to exempt diapers and feminine hygiene products from city sales and use taxes. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of minutes from the July 17, 2020 meeting.

• Presentation on City of New Orleans Updating Millage Proposal by Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montaño
• Consideration of Ordinance Cal. No. 33,090 to exempt diapers and feminine hygiene products from city sales and use taxes
• Speakers include former state senator Jean-Paul Morrell, state representative Aimee Adatto Freeman, and advocates from Lift Louisiana and Citizens SHE United

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will consider several appointments to various city boards and commissions. The agenda also includes a discussion on updating the Children and Youth Planning Board and an update on the West End Development Project.

• Appointments to Audubon Commission, Board of Building Standards and Appeals, and others
• Ordinance 33,127 to update the New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board composition
• Presentation on restarting the code adjudication process and STR enforcement updates
• Update on West End Development Project

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will hold discussions regarding state RICO statute expansion and parental restitution for juvenile property crimes. The meeting also includes presentations on summer programming, juvenile crime response, and GPS monitoring accountability.

• Discussion of State Representative Jason Hughes on State RICO Statute Expansion
• Discussion on Parental Restitution for Juvenile Property Crimes Bill
• NORD 2022 summer programmatic plan overview
• Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights presentation on juvenile crime response
• Discussion on the Assured Supervision Accountability Program (ASAP Release) GPS program

City Council

The New Orleans City Council will consider a major amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to modify child daycare regulations, aiming to increase availability. They will also receive a mayoral directive to study transit-oriented communities, and vote on several conditional use permits and zoning changes for specific properties, including a short-term rental and an emergency shelter.

• Zoning amendment to modify child daycare use permissions and standards across multiple districts (Cal. No. 33,055)
• Mayoral directive for City Planning Commission to study transit-oriented communities policies
• Conditional use for a short-term rental (large) at 1421-1423 Royal Street (Cal. No. 33,058)
• Conditional use for an emergency shelter at 2239 Poydras Street (Cal. No. 33,031)
• Withdrawal of appeals to demolish properties at 2, 4-6 Cromwell Place

The City Council adopted an ordinance to levy an occupancy tax on short-term rentals of overnight lodging. The council also approved numerous zoning changes, including a new parking district near Tulane University and a lease for the Zony Mash Beer Project.

• Approved occupancy tax on short-term rentals (Ord. No. 28422)
• Established University Area Interim Off-Street Parking Zoning District
• Approved lease for Zony Mash Beer Project at 1400 S. Broad Street (Ord. No. 28430)
• Approved agreement for LSU to construct Animal Transport Bridge over Bolivar Street (Ord. No. 28437)
• Approved zoning for veterans wellness facility at 1801-1839 Mirabeau Avenue (Ord. No. 28423)
• Approved zoning for emergency shelter at 2239 Poydras Street (Ord. No. 28427)
• Denied demolition appeals for 513 S. Rocheblave St, 519 First St, and 727 S. Salcedo St
• Overruled HDLC denial for security doors at 867 St. Charles Avenue

Quality Of Life Committee

The Quality of Life Committee will hear a presentation on a proposed text amendment to create a new 'convenience center' use category for waste and recycling drop-off sites, aimed at reducing illegal dumping and improving hurricane debris collection. The committee will also receive updates on COVID-19 infection and vaccination data, as well as homeless initiatives and encampment cleaning efforts.

• Text amendment to add 'convenience centers' to zoning use tables with design and use standards
• COVID-19 update from Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Director of the New Orleans Health Department
• Presentation on homeless initiatives and outreach procedures by multiple city and UNITY officials
• Discussion of encampment cleaning initiatives
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2021 meeting

Criminal Justice

The committee will hear presentations on state RICO statute expansion and parental restitution for juvenile property crimes. Discussions also include NORD's 2022 summer programming, juvenile crime responses, and the ASAP Release GPS program.

• State RICO Statute Expansion to Address Violent Crime
• Parental Restitution for Juvenile Property Crimes Bill
• NORD 2022 summer programmatic plan
• Juvenile Crime response presentation by Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights
• ASAP Release GPS Program accountability discussion

Public Works

The Public Works, Sanitation, and Environmental Committee will discuss updates on curbside collections and upcoming Service Area 2 RFPs, and receive a presentation on Joint Infrastructure Recovery Roads (JIRR) projects citywide. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion and update on curbside collections and upcoming Service Area 2 RFPs
• Presentation and updates on Joint Infrastructure Recovery Roads (JIRR) projects citywide
• Approval of minutes from September 29, 2021 joint Public Works-Budget Committee meeting

City Council

The New Orleans City Council will consider a consent agenda including multiple budget amendments to appropriate federal and state grant funds, most notably an additional $100 million for intergovernmental revenues and expenditures. The council will also hear appeals of Historic District Landmarks Commission decisions to deny demolition permits at properties on Cromwell Place and St. Charles Avenue, and vote on several zoning changes including a new interim zoning district for the Vieux Carré.

• Appropriation of $100,000,000 for intergovernmental revenues and expenditures (Cal. Nos. 33,006 and 33,007)
• COVID-19 Feeding Initiative using federal grant funds (Cal. Nos. 32,983 and 32,984)
• Appeals of demolition denials at #2, #4, #6 Cromwell Place and security doors at 867 St. Charles Avenue
• CARES Act funds for NOPD and Office of Criminal Justice Coordination (Cal. Nos. 32,994-32,997)
• Zoning changes: new Vieux Carré Interim Zoning District (Cal. No. 33,012) and conditional uses for bars at 606 Iberville St and 1300 Saint Bernard Ave

The City Council adopted numerous ordinances to appropriate federal and state grant funds for COVID-19 feeding initiatives, police programs, and flood mitigation. The Council also approved several zoning changes and text amendments regarding commercial uses and residential districts.

• Approved federal funds for COVID-19 Feeding Initiative (Ord. 28389 & 28390)
• Approved federal grants for NOPD SAFE-ITR program (Ord. 28391 & 28392)
• Approved state grant funds for NOPD Coverdell Lab Training (Ord. 28393 & 28394)
• Approved CARES Act funds for Office of Criminal Justice Coordination and NOPD (Ord. 28396 & 28397)
• Approved federal funds for COVID-19 response and HIV-positive population services (Ord. 28400 & 28401)
• Approved conditional use for a bar at 606 Iberville Street (Ord. 28402)
• Approved text amendment to allow reception facilities in Light Industrial Districts (Ord. 28411)
• Approved conditional use for a restaurant expansion at 3301-3307 Bienville Avenue (Motion M-20-228)

Street Renaming Commission

The Street Renaming Commission will discuss the CCSRC Initial Report and hold a public hearing on it, as required by M-20-170. The meeting also includes an expert panel update, updates on stakeholder engagements, and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion of the CCSRC Initial Report among commissioners
• Public hearing on the Initial Report to fulfill M-20-170 requirement
• Expert Panel Update
• Update on stakeholder engagements (past and future)
• Approval of minutes from November 24, 2020 meeting

Community Development

The Community Development committee will hear a presentation from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) on data and findings from the Irish Channel air monitoring station. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting also includes roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Presentation on LDEQ data from the Irish Channel air monitoring station by Jason Meyers, Peter Cazeaux, and Roger Gingles

City Council

The New Orleans City Council will consider several land use items, including a conditional use for a bar at 1235 Saint Thomas Street with extensive operating conditions, and an appeal of an HDLC decision for new construction in Holy Cross. The consent agenda includes zoning changes, utility reports, and communications about sanitation worker conditions referred to committee. Many items are deferred to later meetings.

• Conditional use for bar at 1235 Saint Thomas Street with 22 provisos (ZD 3/20)
• Zoning change from residential to neighborhood business at 1780-1782 North Broad Street (Cal. 32,985)
• Conditional use for emergency shelter at 2239 Poydras Street (Cal. 32,992)
• Appeal of HDLC approval for new construction at 421-423 Alabo Street
• Communications regarding sanitation workers' wages and conditions referred to Public Works Committee

The City Council adopted the consent agenda and passed multiple motions regarding land use, including conditional use for a bar and educational facilities. The Council also confirmed several members to the Street Renaming Commission and extended utility service disconnect suspensions.

• Approved demolition permits for 2501 S. Prieur St., 2503-05 S. Prieur St., and 472 Josephine St.
• Denied appeal to uphold HDLC approval for construction at 421-423 & 425-427 Alabo Street
• Approved demolition of perimeter walls/façade at 4716 Burgundy Street
• Approved conditional use for a bar at 1235 Saint Thomas Street with 22 provisos
• Approved conditional use for an educational facility at 8820-8900 Hayne Boulevard
• Denied conditional use for retail alcohol sales at 208-212 Magazine Street
• Approved zoning change for property at 5218-5220 Elysian Fields Avenue
• Approved zoning change for Dillard University campus at 4101 Norman Mayer Avenue

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will consider an ordinance to amend the composition of the New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board and establish a Youth Advisory Board. They will also hear a presentation from Code Enforcement and Safety and Permits on restarting the adjudication process and new short-term rental enforcement efforts. Additionally, there will be an update on the West End Development Project and appointments to several boards and commissions.

• Ordinance to amend Section 2-263 and ordain Section 2-264 regarding the Children and Youth Planning Board and creation of a Youth Advisory Board
• Presentation on restarting the adjudication process and new short-term rental enforcement efforts
• Update on the West End Development Project
• Appointments to Audubon Commission, Board of Building Standards and Appeals, Board of Zoning Adjustments, City Planning Commission, Ethics Review Board, Historic District Landmarks Commission, Jerome “Big Duck” Smith Justice System Advisory Committee, and New Orleans Public Library Board

Joint Public Works Transportation

The Joint Transportation-Public Works Committee will consider Ordinance Cal. No. 33,204, which would authorize the Mayor to sign a cooperative endeavor agreement with Blue Krewe, a new non-profit bike share entity. The committee will also receive an update on Complete Streets from Bike Easy representatives. Other items include roll call, public comment, and approval of minutes from the Sept. 9, 2020 meeting.

• Ordinance Cal. No. 33,204 to authorize CEA with Blue Krewe for bike share
• Update on Complete Streets presented by Bike Easy
• Approval of minutes from Sept. 9, 2020 Joint Public Works/Transportation meeting
• Public comment period
• Other matters

City Council

The New Orleans City Council meets via video conference to consider several land use items, including a conditional use for a veterans wellness facility at 1801-1839 Mirabeau Avenue, a curb cut at 454 Julia Street overruling the City Planning Commission, and a development at 1323-1339 Magazine Street. The consent agenda includes budget amendments for seafood industry disaster resilience and Gallier Hall maintenance. All deadlines are suspended due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Conditional use for veterans wellness facility at 1801-1839 Mirabeau Avenue (ZD 24/20)
• Motion to overrule CPC and approve curb cut at 454 Julia Street with four waivers (ZD 29/20)
• Conditional use for commercial development at 1323-1339 Magazine Street (ZD 35/20)
• Budget amendments appropriating funds for seafood industry disaster resilience (Cal. 32,928/32,929)
• Budget amendments for Gallier Hall maintenance (Cal. 32,952/32,953)

The City Council adopted multiple ordinances to appropriate funds for the seafood industry, Gallier Hall maintenance, and police grant programs. The Council also approved various land use motions, including a veterans wellness facility and new parking regulations for the Lower Ninth Ward.

• Approved budget amendments for seafood industry disaster resilience (Ord. 28376 & 28377)
• Approved funds for Gallier Hall upkeep and maintenance (Ord. 28378 & 28379)
• Approved police grant funds for Victim Assistance and Advocates programs (Ord. 28381 & 28382)
• Approved conditional use for a veterans wellness facility in Mirabeau Gardens (M-20-174)
• Approved curb cut request at 454 Julia Street (M-20-179)
• Approved commercial development at 1323-1339 Magazine Street (M-20-180)
• Established the City Council Street Renaming Commission (M-20-170)
• Created Lower Ninth Ward Off-Street Parking Interim Zoning District (M-20-171)

Iija Joint Doodad

The IIJA Joint Council & Legislative Committee will hear presentations from various city departments and stakeholder agencies regarding infrastructure projects. Presentations are scheduled from the Chief Administrative Office, Sewerage and Water Board New Orleans, Port of New Orleans, RTA, and CBNO.

• CAO presentation on infrastructure
• Sewerage and Water Board New Orleans presentation
• Port of New Orleans presentation
• New Orleans Regional Transit Authority presentation
• Committee for a Better New Orleans presentation

Public Works

The committee is reviewing quarterly and annual reporting requirements from the Sewerage and Water Board regarding finances, hurricane preparedness, employee status, and COVID response. The agenda also includes a report on the May 14, 2020, flood warning event.

• Sewerage and Water Board financial and operational reporting
• Report on May 14, 2020, flood warning event
• Public comment regarding pumps, power outages, and manpower

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will hear presentations and discussions on several topics, including a state RICO statute expansion to address violent crime, parental restitution for juvenile property crimes, and NORD's 2022 summer programmatic plan. Other items include juvenile crime response strategies, meditation programs for youth, and the Orleans Public Defenders Office perspective on the criminal legal system. The agenda is primarily discussion-based with no voting items.

• Discussion on State RICO Statute Expansion to Address Violent Crime
• Discussion on Parental Restitution for Juvenile Property Crimes Bill
• NORD's 2022 summer programmatic plan overview
• Louisiana Center for Children's Rights: effective response to juvenile crime
• Assured Supervision Accountability Program (ASAP Release) GPS program presentation

City Council

The City Council is reviewing multiple zoning requests, including a mixed-use affordable housing development and various conditional uses for businesses. The body is also processing several demolition permit requests and receiving utility reports from Entergy New Orleans.

• Affordable housing planned development for 1822-1830 Erato St, 1311-1333 Baronne St, 1300-1328 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, and 1817-1825 Thalia St
• Zoning change to Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District for 1780-1782 North Broad St and 2540 O’Reilly St
• Conditional use for a bar at 606 Iberville Street
• Conditional use for a bed and breakfast at 1700-1706 Jackson Avenue
• Demolition permits for 1907 St. Bernard Ave, 2000 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, and 2001 Jackson Ave

The City Council adopted numerous motions regarding demolition permits, zoning amendments, and budget appropriations. The session also included the adoption of an ordinance to allow facial coverings for disease prevention and a resolution establishing a utility bill assistance program.

• Approved change of non-conforming use for 501-515 Octavia and 5433-35 Laurel Streets
• Approved zoning change for 1780-1782 North Broad Street to neighborhood business district
• Approved conditional use for a bar at 606 Iberville Street subject to four provisos
• Approved conditional use for a bed and breakfast at 1700-1706 Jackson Avenue with a parking waiver
• Approved affordable housing planned development for Erato, Baronne, Oretha Castle Haley, and Thalia areas
• Approved text amendment to establish Vieux Carré Interim Zoning District height standards
• Adopted ordinance creating an exception for masks intended to prevent disease transmission
• Established the City Council CARES Electric and Gas Utility Bill Assistance Program

Budget Audit Bor Committee

The Budget Audit Bor Committee is reviewing 11 ordinances to amend the 2020 operating and capital budgets. Items include transferring $119,519 for seafood industry disaster resilience, appropriating $804,765 for Gallier Hall upkeep, de-appropriating $15,855,748 from completed or cancelled capital projects, and allocating $1,413,611 for Oak Park drainage upgrades. Other appropriations cover police victim assistance, HUD HOME and ESG funds, economic development, and neighborhood housing.

• De-appropriation of $15,855,748 from completed or cancelled capital projects
• Appropriation of $1,413,611 in Hazard Mitigation Funds for Oak Park Drainage Upgrades/Green Infrastructure
• Transfer of $119,519 for disaster resilience of the local seafood industry
• Appropriation of $804,765 for upkeep of Gallier Hall
• Appropriation of $35,990,957 in HUD funds for Office of Community Development programs

Joint Governmental Affairs Economic Dev

The Governmental Affairs Committee is meeting to review several board appointments and an ordinance regarding the New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board. The body will also receive presentations on short-term rental enforcement and the West End Development Project.

• Ord. Cal. No. 33,127: Update composition of New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board and establish a Youth Advisory Board
• Appointments for Audubon Commission, Board of Building Standards and Appeals, and City Planning Commission
• Appointments for Board of Zoning Adjustments, Ethics Review Board, and Historic District Landmarks Commission
• Appointments for Jerome “Big Duck” Smith Justice System Advisory Committee and New Orleans Public Library Board
• Presentation on restarting the adjudication process and short-term rental (STR) enforcement

Transportation

The Transportation Committee will receive updates on Regional Transit Authority infrastructure and grants. The body will also discuss the New Orleans Parklets Program and the New Orleans Pedicabs Program.

• RTA Infrastructure and Grants updates
• New Orleans Parklets Program (Ord. Cal. No. 33,588)
• New Orleans Pedicabs Program (Ord. Cal. No. 33,583)

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will hear presentations and hold discussions on several topics, including a state RICO statute expansion to address violent crime, a parental restitution bill for juvenile property crimes, and NORD's 2022 summer programmatic plan. Other items include juvenile crime response strategies, meditation programs for youth, and the Orleans Public Defenders Office's perspective on the criminal legal system. The meeting also covers the Assured Supervision Accountability Program (ASAP Release) for GPS monitoring.

• Discussion on State RICO Statute Expansion to Address Violent Crime with State Representative Jason Hughes
• Discussion on Parental Restitution for Juvenile Property Crimes Bill
• NORD's 2022 summer programmatic plan presented by CEO Larry Barabino, Jr.
• Louisiana Center for Children's Rights presentation on effective response to juvenile crime
• Assured Supervision Accountability Program (ASAP Release) presentation on GPS program accountability

City Council

The New Orleans City Council is meeting via video conference on May 21, 2020, with most substantive items deferred to future meetings due to the COVID-19 emergency. The consent agenda includes routine communications and appeals of Historic District Landmarks Commission decisions. The regular agenda features proposed ordinances on a short-term rental occupancy tax, budget appropriations for disaster resilience and Gallier Hall maintenance, and cooperative endeavor agreements for a smart city pilot, a bike path on the Mississippi River Levee, and stormwater management projects.

• Ordinance to levy an occupancy tax on short-term rentals (Cal. No. 32,905) — deferred to 6/4/20
• Budget appropriations for disaster resilience of the local seafood industry (Cal. Nos. 32,928 & 32,929) — deferred to 6/18/20
• Cooperative endeavor agreement with Entergy for a Smart City Pilot (Cal. No. 32,932) — deferred to 7/2/20
• Ordinance to mandate permeable paving materials in public works projects (Cal. No. 32,933)
• Cooperative endeavor agreement for a bike path on the Mississippi River Levee in Algiers (Cal. No. 32,954)

The City Council adopted multiple ordinances regarding public works, drainage projects, and zoning changes. The Council also passed resolutions supporting rent relief for tenants and hazard pay for essential workers.

• Adopted ordinance mandating permeable paving for public works (Ord. No. 28353)
• Approved agreement for bicycle path on Mississippi River Levee in Algiers (Ord. No. 28354)
• Approved agreement for Bayou St. John drainage project (Ord. No. 28355)
• Approved agreement for Lakeview/City Park drainage project (Ord. No. 28356)
• Adopted new grant program form for Cox Communications Community Grant (Ord. No. 28357)
• Approved agreement for multifamily revenue bonds via FANO and LHC (Ord. No. 28358)
• Adopted resolution to oppose repeal of local firearm authority in public buildings
• Adopted resolution calling for Governor-led rent relief for tenants

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several utility rate filings and reports from Entergy New Orleans, LLC. The body is also considering amendments to civil service rules regarding emergency paid sick leave and family medical leave. Many land use and zoning items are currently suspended due to the COVID-19 emergency declaration.

• Proposed amendments to Civil Service Rules for Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave
• Entergy New Orleans purchased gas adjustments for May 2020: $2.0170/MCF for Rate Schedule LM-9 and $3.1263/MCF for others
• Entergy New Orleans fuel adjustments for May 2020: $0.009395/kWh (Non-Transmission) and $0.009159/kWh (Transmission)
• Proposed ordinance to levy an occupancy tax on Short Term Rentals
• Proposed lease agreement at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport with Guaranty Sheet Metal Works, Inc.

The City Council approved multiple ordinances regarding zoning, including residential and commercial use changes. The Council also adopted resolutions for various appointments, updated the city holiday schedule, and established a new legacy fund.

• Approved zoning change for 2435-2439 Napoleon Avenue (Ord. 28345)
• Approved conditional use for 6028-6030 Freret Street (Ord. 28347)
• Approved retail alcohol sale at 1124-1126 South Carrollton Avenue (Ord. 28348)
• Reclassified 'Wine Bar/Wine Shop' as 'Wine Shop' (Ord. 28349)
• Approved conditional use for 1300-1302 Mandeville Street (Ord. 28350)
• Approved conditional use for 7941 Devine Avenue (Ord. 28351)
• Approved vocational educational facility at 8460 Morrison Road (Ord. 28352)
• Adopted amendments to stormwater management and permeable paving (Ord. 28342)

City Council

The City Council meeting includes communications regarding the suspension of administrative deadlines and filing requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda also covers Entergy New Orleans rate adjustments, utility reports, and proposed zoning changes.

• Suspension of administrative deadlines for land use, zoning, and regulatory agencies due to COVID-19
• Entergy New Orleans April 2020 fuel adjustment rates: $0.010522/kWh (Non-Transmission) and $0.0 0226/kWh (Transmission)
• Entergy New Orleans April 2020 purchased gas adjustments: $1.9593/MCF (Rate Schedule LM-9) and $3.1010/MCF (all other customers)
• Proposed ordinance to create a new 'Veterans Wellness Facility' use definition in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
• Demolition permit applications for 3520 Dryades St. and 1929 Jackson Ave.

The City Council approved multiple zoning amendments, including new regulations for veterans wellness facilities and high-rise signage. The Council also authorized the city to incur up to $29 million in debt for capital projects. Several budget appropriations for the French Quarter Improvement Fund were continued to a future meeting.

• Adopted ordinance creating 'Veterans Wellness Facility' use (Ord. No. 28328)
• Adopted ordinance for multi-family residence at 6022 North Derbigny Street (Ord. No. 28329)
• Adopted ordinance to permit expansion of existing mobile home park (Ord. No. 28330)
• Adopted ordinance for bar and parking lot at 2400-2404 Tulane Avenue (Ord. No. 28331)
• Adopted ordinance for multi-family development at 1205 Louisiana Avenue (Ord. No. 28332)
• Adopted new signage regulations for CBD high-rise buildings (Ord. No. 28333)
• Adopted ordinance for reception facility at 3615-3625 Saint Claude Avenue (Ord. No. 28334)
• Adopted ordinance for hotel over 10,000 sq ft on North Rampart Street (Ord. No. 28336)

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee is meeting to review several board appointments and an ordinance regarding the New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board. The session includes presentations on short-term rental enforcement and the West End Development Project.

• Ord. Cal. No. 33, 127: Update to New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board and creation of a Youth Advisory Board
• Appointments for Audubon Commission, Board of Building Standards and Appeals, and City Planning Commission
• Appointments for Historic District Landmarks Commission and Ethics Review Board
• Appointments for Jerome “Big Duck” Smith Justice System Advisory Committee
• Presentation on short-term rental (STR) enforcement and adjudication process

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on New Orleans' preparations for COVID-19 and an update on a $250,000 budget allocation to curb domestic violence. The body is also considering various zoning changes, conditional use permits for businesses, and demolition permit requests.

• Update on $250,000 budget allocation for domestic violence efforts
• Demolition permit requests for 2001 Jackson Ave, 2000 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, and others
• Proposed 'Middle Harrison Interim Zoning District' on Harrison Avenue between Canal and West End Boulevards
• Zoning request for multi-family residential development at 13707-13733 Chef Menteur Highway
• Conditional use request for a bar at 606 Iberville Street

Budget Audit Bor Committee

The Budget Audit Bor Committee is reviewing ordinances to transfer French Quarter Improvement Funds to several city departments. The committee is also considering a contract amendment to increase audit fees for the 2019 Annual Audit.

• Transfer of $2,938,547 from Intergovernmental Transfers to Sanitation, Public Works, Health, Homeland Security, Chief Administrative Office, and Safety and Permits
• Contract amendment with Postlethwaite & Netterville increasing the 2019 Annual Audit Contract by $50,000

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple zoning changes, including a hotel on St. Charles Avenue and a district energy system definition, along with tax abatements for properties on Barracks Street and Royal Street. The agenda also includes resolutions on Entergy's integrated resource plan and energy efficiency programs, as well as appointments to the Audubon Commission and other boards.

• Zoning change for a hotel at 753-759 St. Charles Avenue and 713 Julia Street (Cal. No. 32,899)
• Ordinance to create a 'District Energy System' use definition in zoning code (Cal. No. 32,901)
• Restoration Tax Abatement for 2604 Barracks Street (RTA #2019-0068) and 616-630 Royal Street (RTA #2016-1557)
• Resolution approving Entergy New Orleans' 2018 Triennial Integrated Resource Plan (R-20-52)
• Appointments to Audubon Commission and other boards (M-20-54 through M-20-63)

The City Council adopted multiple ordinances regarding zoning changes, including a new definition for 'District Energy Systems' and conditional uses for hotels and multi-family dwellings. The Council also approved Entergy New Orleans, LLC rate settlement and energy program implementation plans.

• Adopted zoning change to HU-MU at 2024 Esplanade Avenue (Ord. 28318)
• Approved conditional use for public works facility at 1036 Broadway Street (Ord. 28319)
• Approved conditional use for hotel at 753-759 Saint Charles Avenue (Ord. 28320)
• Approved conditional use for multi-family dwelling at 1917-1919 Sixth Street (Ord. 28321)
• Adopted new 'District Energy System' definition and usage in zoning ordinance (Ord. 28322)
• Approved Entergy New Orleans, LLC energy smart program implementation plans (R-20-51)
• Approved Entergy New Orleans, LLC 2018 Triennial Integrated Resource Plan (R-20-52)
• Approved tax abatement for 2604 Barracks Street (R-20-65)

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee is holding discussions on state and local approaches to violent and juvenile crime. Presenters will provide perspectives on the legal system, youth programming, and GPS supervision.

• Discussion on State RICO Statute Expansion to Address Violent Crime
• Discussion on Parental Restitution for Juvenile Property Crimes Bill
• NORD 2022 summer programmatic plan overview
• Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights presentation on juvenile crime response
• ASAP Release proposal regarding GPS program accountability

Public Works Committee

The Public Works, Sanitation, and Environmental Committee will receive updates on curbside collections and upcoming Service Area 2 RFPs. The body will also review presentations regarding Joint Infrastructure Recovery Roads (JIRR) projects citywide.

• Service Area 2 RFPs for curbside collections
• Joint Infrastructure Recovery Roads (JIRR) projects citywide

Task Force On Nonprofit Parcel Fees

The Task Force on Nonprofit Parcel Fees is meeting to discuss timelines, data requirements, and research plans. Members will also address funding priorities such as fire, police, infrastructure, and services.

• Discussion of timeline (Nov. vs. Dec)
• Review of funding priorities including Fire/Police, Infrastructure, and Services
• Discussion of collection mechanisms
• Establishment of research plans and subcommittees

City Council

The Council is reviewing several land use applications, including requests for indoor amusement facilities and hotel developments. The agenda also includes presentations on the digital divide and reviews of industrial tax exemption (ITE) applications for Iriapak USA LLC.

• Zoning change request for an indoor amusement facility at 5339 Prytania Street
• Conditional use request for a hotel over 10,000 square feet in the Marigny/Tremé/Bywater area
• Industrial Tax Exemption (ITE) applications for Iripec USA LLC at 4120 Poche Court West
• Presentation by Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas regarding the Digital Divide's economic impact
• Conditional use request for a retail establishment at 1133 South Carrollton Avenue

The City Council adopted several ordinances regarding land use, including a new 'Clean Zone' for the 2020 NCAA Women’s Final Four. The Council also approved budget adjustments for Homeland Security's FEMA budget and updated pay plans for certain city positions.

• Approved 'Clean Zone' for 2020 NCAA Women’s Final Four (Ord. No. 28311)
• Approved budget adjustments for Homeland Security’s FEMA budget (Ord. Nos. 28309, 28310)
• Approved zoning for retail goods and alcohol at 1133 S. Carrollton Ave/8034 Oak St (Ord. No. 28308)
• Approved industrial tax exemption for Iriapak USA LLC (Res. No. R-20-41)
• Approved industrial tax exemption for Iriapak Re USA LLC (Res. No. R-20-42)
• Approved zoning for indoor amusement facility at 711-725 St. Joseph St/843-867 St. Charles Ave
• Approved zoning for reception facility at 3615-3625 St. Claude Ave
• Approved multi-family residential development at 13707-13733 Chef Menteur Hwy

Quality Of Life Committee

The Quality of Life Committee will receive presentations on COVID-19 data and homeless outreach procedures. The body will also discuss a text amendment to create a new zoning category for convenience and waste recycling drop-off centers.

• Proposed text amendment to create 'convenience centers' or 'waste and recycling drop-off centers' zoning categories
• Presentation on current homeless initiatives and outreach procedures
• COVID-19 infection and vaccination information update

Budget Audit Bor Committee

The Budget Audit Bor Committee is considering an ordinance to reclassify two positions in the City Attorney's Office: Attorney III and Deputy City Attorney, with new pay grades and salary ranges. This item was introduced by Councilmember Banks and is up for discussion or action at this meeting.

• Ordinance Cal No. 32,871 to amend pay grades for Attorney III (U-0985/Paygrade 76 to U3357/Paygrade 97)
• Deputy City Attorney reclassification (U-0985/Paygrade 76 to U-3558/Paygrade 101)
• Associated salary range changes within the Unclassified Pay Plan

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss various zoning changes, tax abatements, and land use appeals. The body is also considering an ordinance that would prohibit city contractors and subcontractors from using an applicant's salary history to determine starting pay.

• Proposed ordinance to prohibit city contractors from using salary histories to set starting pay
• Zoning request for a bar and parking lot at 2400-2404 Tulane Avenue, 517-527 South Tonti Street, and 2412-2420 Bradish Alley
• Zoning request for an indoor amusement facility at 5339 Prytania Street
• Zoning request for an indoor amusement facility and restaurant at 711-725 Saint Joseph Street and 843-867 Saint Charles Avenue
• Tax abatement requests for 1111 Gravier Street and 2525 Bienville Street

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is meeting to receive updates on RTA infrastructure and grants. The body will also discuss the New Orleans Parklets Program and the New Orleans Pedicabs Program.

• RTA Infrastructure and Grants updates
• New Orleans Parklets Program (Ord. Cal. No. 33,588)
• New Orleans Pedicabs Program (Ord. Cal. No. 33,583)

Nonprofit Parcel Fee Task Force

The Task Force on Nonprofit Parcel Fees will discuss timelines, data requirements, and research plans. Members will also address funding priorities such as fire, police, infrastructure, and services.

• Discussion of timeline (Nov. vs. Dec)
• Review of funding priorities including Fire/Police, Infrastructure, and Services
• Discussion of collection mechanisms
• Establishment of research plans and subcommittees

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will hear presentations on several topics including state RICO statute expansion and parental restitution for juvenile property crimes. Discussions also include NORD's 2022 summer programmatic plan and the ASAP Release GPS program.

• Discussion of State RICO Statute Expansion to Address Violent Crime
• Discussion on Parental Restitution for Juvenile Property Crimes Bill
• NORD 2022 summer programmatic plan overview
• Response to Juvenile Crime in New Orleans presentation
• ASAP Release GPS program accountability discussion

Public Works Committee Meeting

The Public Works, Sanitation, and Environmental Committee will discuss updates on curbside collections and upcoming Service Area 2 RFPs, as well as receive a presentation on Joint Infrastructure Recovery Roads (JIRR) projects citywide. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and roll call.

• Discussion and update on curbside collections and upcoming Service Area 2 RFPs
• Presentation and updates on Joint Infrastructure Recovery Roads (JIRR) projects citywide
• Approval of minutes from September 29, 2021 Joint Public Works - Budget Committee Meetings

Community Development

The Community Development committee will hear a presentation from LDEQ on data and findings from the Irish Channel air monitoring station. The agenda also includes roll call and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Presentation on LDEQ data from Irish Channel air monitoring station

City Council

The New Orleans City Council will consider several zoning docket items, including conditional uses for a hotel on St. Charles Avenue and a Tulane public works facility, and a zoning change for a commercial district on Hendee Street. The consent agenda includes communications on Entergy rate filings and a suspension of administrative deadlines for an affordable housing planned development on Royal, France, and Mazant Streets. The council will also hear appeals of historic district and demolition permit decisions.

• Suspension of deadlines for Affordable Housing Planned Development at 4100-4114 Royal Street, 601-621 Mazant Street, and 600-620 France Street
• Zoning change from S-RS to C-3 Heavy Commercial at 2301 Hendee Street (Zoning Docket 76/19)
• Conditional use for a hotel at 757 St. Charles Avenue (Zoning Docket 109/19)
• Conditional use for a Tulane public works facility at 1036 Broadway Street and 7200 Zimple Street (Zoning Docket 104/19)
• Appeal of $10,000 fine for property at 2616-18 Dauphine Street

The Council adopted several ordinances regarding zoning for industrial, residential, and commercial uses, including an affordable housing development. It also approved the 2020 Mardi Gras parade schedule and a wireless franchise for MOBILITIE, LLC. Various motions for city planning studies and fee waivers were also adopted.

• Approved affordable housing development at 4100-4114 Royal St (Ord. 28291)
• Approved 2020 Mardi Gras parade schedule (Ord. 28296)
• Approved wireless franchise for MOBILITIE, LLC (Ord. 28292)
• Approved zoning for industrial bakery expansion at 1501-1527 Simon Bolivar Ave (Ord. 28294)
• Approved zoning for reception facility at 4439 Canal St (Ord. 28298)
• Approved temporary use of Orleans Justice Center for mental health inmates (Ord. 28300)
• Approved 'Clean Zone' designations for 2020 French Quarter Festival and Satchmo SummerFest (Ord. 28293)
• Approved rededication of land as 'Andre Cailloux Park' (Ord. 28297)

City Council (Special Meeting)

The City Council is holding a special meeting to amend the 2020 regular meeting schedule. This action follows a cyberattack on the City's technology infrastructure that occurred on December 13, 2019. The amendment aims to provide an additional week of preparation before the first regular meeting of the year.

• Amendment of the 2020 regular meeting schedule

The City Council adopted a motion to change the 2020 regular meeting schedule. Additionally, the Council passed a resolution requesting the Mayor suspend certain administrative deadlines related to the City Code and Zoning Ordinance.

• Adopted Motion M-20-1 to amend the 2020 Regular Council Meeting schedule
• Adopted Resolution R-20-2 requesting the Mayor suspend administrative deadlines for the City Code and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance