New Orleans public meetings in 2021

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will receive updates from the Regional Transit Authority on infrastructure and grants, discuss the New Orleans Parklets Program (Ord. Cal. No. 33,588), and review the New Orleans Pedicabs Program (Ord. Cal. No. 33,583). No votes are scheduled; all items are presentations and discussions.

• RTA Infrastructure and Grants Updates presentation by Deputy CEO Lona Edwards Hankins
• New Orleans Parklets Program discussion (Ord. Cal. No. 33,588)
• New Orleans Pedicabs Program review (Ord. Cal. No. 33,583)

City Council

The City Council met to receive various communications regarding Entergy New Orleans utility filings and departmental reports. The agenda included several land use items involving demolition requests and appeals of historic commission decisions.

• Reduction of a $10,000 fine at 710 Baronne Street to $5,000
• Demolition request for 2043 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
• Entergy New Orleans utility filings regarding fuel and power cost adjustments
• Proposed ordinance for affordable housing development near North Broad Street
• Proposed ordinance for a hotel at 836-859 Carondelet Street

The Council adopted several ordinances for affordable housing and commercial zoning, approved the RTA's 2022 budget and fare structure, and granted citation powers to various city department employees. Additionally, the Council approved FEMA funding for Hurricane Ida waste collection and established 'Clean Zones' for 2022 festivals.

• Approved RTA CY2022 Budget and revised fare structure
• Adopted Ord. No. 28889 for affordable housing development at 616-650 N. Broad St.
• Approved Ord. No. 28901 establishing temporary 'Clean Zones' for 2022 French Quarter and Satchmo festivals
• Adopted Ord. No. 28881-28886 granting citation powers to employees of Public Works, Sanitation, and other boards
• Approved Ord. No. 28898 and 28899 to appropriate FEMA funds for Hurricane Ida waste collection
• Granted zoning change to MU-2 for 826-836 Market St. and 1663 Chippewa St.
• Approved Ord. No. 28888 for a 99-year lease of 1141 Esplanade Avenue for affordable housing
• Pardoned individuals convicted of violating Section 54-505 between May 20 and Sept 15, 2021

Joint Ga Cdc Meeting

The Joint Governmental Affairs and Community Development Committee is reviewing a zoning text amendment to provide incentives for developments with one to nine dwelling units that include affordable housing. The body is also discussing several ordinances to grant enforcement and citation powers to civilian employees in various city departments.

• Zoning Docket 84/21 (Motion M-21-264): Proposed citywide text amendment for small multi-family housing with affordable components
• Ordinances 33,460-33,465: Proposed updates to allow civilian employees in DPW, Sanitation, OPSHS, and NOMTRCB to exercise limited enforcement and citation powers
• Appointments for the Audubon Commission, Board of Building Standards and Appeals, New Orleans Public Library Board, NORA, and Sewerage and Water Board
• COVID-19 vaccinations and variants update from the New Orleans Health Department

Orleans Parish Board Of Review

This joint meeting will hear a presentation on the 2022 tax supplemental appeal recommendations and consider resolutions to dispose of appeals and certify revised assessments. The board will also consider deferred ordinances appropriating $21.65 million in FEMA funds for emergency waste collection after Hurricane Ida and a $22.38 million budget clean-up ordinance. Additionally, motions to amend classified pay plans for Property Management and Sewerage and Water Board are on the agenda.

• Deferred ordinances appropriating $21,653,649 in FEMA funds for emergency household solid waste collection after Hurricane Ida
• Ordinance to transfer $22,380,000 within the General Fund to cover departmental overages for 2021
• Resolutions R-21-3 and R-21-4 on disposition of supplemental tax appeals and certification of revised assessments for municipal districts
• Motions to amend classified pay plans for Property Management (hiring rates and title changes) and Sewerage and Water Board (new classifications for water treatment operators)
• Update on the status of the 2020 Annual Audit from Postlethwaite & Netterville

Community Development

The Community Development meeting includes a presentation regarding findings from the LDEQ air monitoring station in the Irish Channel. The briefing will feature data and findings from officials within the Air Planning and Assessment Division and the Office of Environmental Assessment.

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

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several land use requests, including a text amendment for digital billboard incentives and an expansion of a prison facility to include medical services. The agenda also includes various appeals regarding historic district demolitions and building elevations.

• Text amendment for 'trade' incentives to allow nonconforming billboards to digitize
• Expansion of prison facility at 2750-3200 Perdido Street to include medical and mental health services
• Proposed 'Protect Tremé Interim Zoning District' to prohibit government offices and public works facilities in parts of Louis Armstrong Park
• $33,860,000.00 City of New Orleans Limited Tax Bonds for Audubon Commission Projects
• Appeal of a $10,000.00 fine for property at 710 Baronne Street

The City Council approved the 2022 operating revenues and expenditures budgets, the 2022 capital budget, and various agency operating budgets. The council also passed several zoning amendments, including a new 'City Hall' use definition and the Protect Tremé Interim Zoning District.

• Adopted 2022 Operating Budget of Revenues (Ord. No. 28862)
• Adopted 2022 Operating Budget of Expenditures (Ord. No. 28863)
• Adopted 2022 Capital Budget (Ord. No. 28869)
• Adopted Protect Tremé Interim Zoning District (M-21-431)
• Adopted text amendment creating 'City Hall' use definition (M-21-436)
• Approved 2022 operating budgets for Aviation Board, French Market Corp, and others
• Overruled HDLC to allow raising building at 2127 Esplanade Avenue (M-21-442)
• Overruled HDLC to deny demolition at 917-919 Verret Street (M-21-443)

Economic Development

The Economic Development & Special Development Projects Committee will hold a presentation and discussion on the Kids Menu Beverage Ordinance, which would establish a default beverage for children's meals in New Orleans restaurants. Presenters include Jeanie Donovan and a representative from the Heart Association. No vote is scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Presentation and discussion on the Kids Menu Beverage Ordinance (default beverage for children's meals)
• Presenters: Jeanie Donovan (Population Health & Disease Prevention) and Heart Association representative
• Supporting documents: Committee Meeting_Healthy Kids Meal_11.30.21 rev RT, Healthy Kids Meal Beverage Ordinance One Pager, and 33225 - DBE

Budget Hearings Day 7

The New Orleans City Council is conducting the seventh day of hearings regarding the Mayor’s proposed 2022 budget. This session focuses on reviewing departmental budgets and oversight bodies.

• Orleans Parish Juvenile Court budget review
• Office of Independent Police Monitor (OIPM) budget review
• Ethics Review Board (ERB) budget review
• Civil Service Department budget review
• Regional Transit Authority budget review

Budget Hearings Day 6

The New Orleans City Council is conducting hearings on the Mayor's proposed 2022 budget. This specific session focuses on public safety, health, and various civic organizations.

• New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD)
• Health EMS
• New Orleans Health Department
• New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
• Law Department

Budget Hearings Day 5

The New Orleans City Council is conducting hearings regarding the Mayor’s proposed 2022 budget. Day 5 of the scheduled hearings focuses on several departments under the Office of Business and External Services.

• Budget hearings for Department of Safety & Permits
• Budget hearings for City Planning Commission
• Budget hearings for Historic District Landmarks Commission
• Budget hearings for Vieux Carre Commission
• Budget hearings for New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORD)

Budget Hearings Day 4

The New Orleans City Council is continuing its seven-day series of hearings on the Mayor's proposed 2022 budget. Day 4 specifically reviews budgets for the New Orleans Police Department and its consent decree compliance, the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center, several Mayor's Office divisions, the Office of Inspector General, and other agencies. These hearings are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

• New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) & Consent Decree Compliance budget review
• Juvenile Justice Intervention Center budget review
• Mayor's Office of Utilities budget review
• New Orleans Business Alliance budget review
• Office of Inspector General (OIG) budget review

Budget Hearings Day 3

The City Council is conducting budget hearings for several judicial and law enforcement entities. The body will review 2022 budget templates and presentations from these offices.

• Orleans Parish Criminal District Court budget
• Municipal and Traffic Court budget
• Clerk of Criminal District Court budget
• Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office budget
• Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office budget

Budget Hearings Day 2

On Day 2 of budget hearings, the New Orleans City Council reviews the proposed 2022 capital budget and five-year capital plan. Departments presenting include Public Works, Parks & Parkways, Sanitation, and the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority. The council also hears from the Office of Resilience & Sustainability and several city corporations.

• Five-Year Capital Plan and Capital Budget
• Department of Public Works projects
• New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) proposals
• Department of Sanitation and Parks & Parkways budgets
• French Market Corporation and Municipal Yacht Harbor Corporation

Budget Hearings Day 1

The Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee will hear budget reports and a presentation on the 2020 annual audit. The committee will vote on ordinances requiring monthly fund balance and FTE reports to increase budget transparency. Two ordinances would transfer $20 million from state capital outlay funds for the Sewerage and Water Board Power Plant project and $250,000 for a Lower Ninth Ward Main Street initiative.

• Ordinance Cal. No. 33,691/33,692: Transfer $20,000,000 from state capital outlay funds for Sewerage and Water Board Power Plant project
• Ordinance Cal. No. 33,693/33,694: Transfer $250,000 to support Lower Ninth Ward Main Street initiative via Sankofa Community Development Corporation
• Ordinance Cal. No. 33,689: Require monthly fund balance reports from Finance Department to committee through December 2022
• Ordinance Cal. No. 33,690: Require monthly full-time equivalent (FTE) reports from Finance Department to committee through December 2022
• Update on Sewerage and Water Board Substation

Special Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will continue presentations regarding violent crime from the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office and the Police Association of New Orleans. The committee will also receive an update from Gordon Plaza residents and enter an executive session to discuss three specific legal cases.

• Presentations on violent crime by Sheriff Marlin Gusman
• Presentations on violent crime by PANO President Michael Glasser
• Update from Gordon Plaza Residents
• Executive session regarding Lashawn Jones, et al v. Marlin Gusman, et al
• Executive session regarding Herman, Herman & Katz v. Edward Wisner Donation

City Council

The Council will review the decennial redistricting process and a new district map based on the 2020 census. The agenda also includes proposals for billboard digitization incentives and various land use appeals.

• Presentation on the 2020 census-based redistricting process
• Text amendment for billboard digitization and removal incentives
• Conditional use request for a hotel at 836-859 Carondelet Street
• Planned development for a health club, bar, and live entertainment at 460-462 Josephine Street
• Demolition permit request for 718 Richard Street

The Council approved several budget amendments, including $400 million for intergovernmental revenues and transfers. It also adopted a responsible contracting ordinance to implement standards for city contractors and approved multiple land-use permits and leases.

• Appropriated $200M for Intergovernmental Revenues and $200M for Intergovernmental Transfers
• Adopted responsible contracting ordinance to implement standards for prospective city contractors
• Approved 40-year lease for 740 Iberville at $215,000 annual rent
• Approved 20-year airspace lease for 214 Royal Street at $12,528 yearly rental
• Approved conditional use for hotel at 836-859 Carondelet Street with nine provisos
• Approved demolition of 718 Richard Street
• Approved one-year extension for conditional use at 5243 Canal Boulevard
• Adopted 2022 City Government Holiday Schedule

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will continue presentations on violent crime from the January 24 special meeting, featuring the Orleans Parish Sheriff Office and the Police Association of New Orleans. The committee will also receive an update from Gordon Plaza residents and then enter executive session to discuss three pending lawsuits, including cases against the sheriff and the city. The meeting includes routine items like roll call and approval of minutes.

• Continuation of presentations on violent crime from Sheriff Marlin Gusman and PANO President Captain Michael Glasser
• Update from Gordon Plaza residents
• Executive session to discuss Lashawn Jones et al v. Marlin Gusman et al (Civil Action No. 12-859)
• Executive session to discuss Herman, Herman & Katz v. Edward Wisner Donation (Case No. 2021-3420)
• Executive session to discuss United States of America v. City of New Orleans (Civil Action No. 12-CV-01924)

City Council (Special Meeting)

The City Council is meeting to receive the Mayor's proposed 2022 budgets. The body is also considering the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and the approval of several 2022 operating budgets for city-affiliated boards and corporations.

• Mayor's proposed 2022 Capital and Operating Budgets
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for pandemic response and recovery
• 2022 Operating Budgets for the New Orleans Aviation Board, French Market Corporation, and New Orleans Building Corporation
• Resolution directing Entergy New Orleans, LLC to use refund and tax credit monies for ratepayer credits
• Resolution establishing a procedural schedule for system resiliency and storm hardening

The City Council adopted three ordinances to appropriate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support pandemic response and restore government services. The Council also adopted resolutions regarding Entergy New Orleans ratepayer credits and system resiliency. Several 2022 operating budget approvals were continued to a later meeting.

• Adopted Ord. No. 28822 to appropriate ARPA funds for pandemic response and economic recovery
• Adopted Ord. No. 28823 to appropriate ARPA funds for pandemic response and economic recovery
• Adopted Ord. No. 28824 to restore government services impacted by COVID-19 revenue reduction
• Adopted Res. No. R-21-400 directing Entergy New Orleans to use refund and tax credit monies for ratepayer credits
• Adopted Res. No. R-21-401 establishing a docket and schedule for system resiliency and storm hardening
• Continued Motion M-21-393 regarding 2023-2026 Capital Program projects to 11/18/21
• Continued 2022 Operating Budget approvals for New Orleans Aviation Board, French Market Corporation, and others to 11/18/21

Economic Development

The Economic Development & Special Development Projects Committee met for informational purposes; no quorum was established. The main item was a presentation from the SBA on applying for FEMA and SBA disaster assistance for homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits. A public comment raised concerns about SBA denial letters related to criminal record questions. Minutes from August and September 2021 were not approved due to lack of quorum.

• SBA Disaster Assistance presentation on FEMA and SBA loan programs
• Public comment on SBA denial letters for applicants with criminal records
• No quorum; minutes from August 26 and September 30, 2021 not approved
• No other substantive actions or votes

Revenue Estimating Conference

The body is meeting to discuss and adopt the official general revenue forecast for 2022. The session includes a review of the 2022 General Revenue Forecast presentation.

• Adoption of minutes from October 8, 2021
• Discussion of the 2022 General Revenue Forecast
• Adoption of Official Revenue Forecast for 2022

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will hold discussions on state RICO statute expansion and parental restitution for juvenile property crimes. The meeting includes presentations on juvenile crime responses, NORD's 2022 summer plan, and GPS program accountability.

• Discussion on State RICO Statue 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
• ASAP Release presentation on GPS program accountability

City Council

The New Orleans City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 21, 2021, with a consent agenda covering multiple routine items and a single regular agenda item: a zoning docket from Greenway Ventures, LLC. The consent agenda includes appeals of Historic District Landmarks Commission decisions, budget amendments to appropriate FEMA and federal funds for hurricane recovery and emergency rental assistance, and several zoning ordinances for conditional uses and text amendments.

• Conditional use for a gas station at 2701-2717 Tulane Avenue (Zoning Docket 26/21)
• Conditional use for a drive-through pharmacy/clinic at 4535 South Claiborne Avenue (Zoning Docket 47/21)
• Affordable housing planned development at 1721-1735 St. Andrew Street (Zoning Docket 53/21)
• Appropriation of FEMA funds for emergency protective measures for Hurricane Zeta and Hurricane Laura
• Appropriation of federal funds for Emergency Rental Assistance program

The City Council approved a $275 million Sewerage Service Revenue Bond and established new regulations for residential facilities for seniors and persons with disabilities. Several zoning changes were adopted, including a conditional use for a gas station on Tulane Avenue and an affordable housing development on St. Andrew Street. The Council also appropriated various federal grants for emergency rental assistance and disaster recovery.

• Approved $275M Sewerage Service Revenue Bond (R-21-384)
• Adopted regulations for Residential Facilities for Seniors or Persons with Disabilities (Ord. 28801)
• Approved conditional use for gas station at 2701-2717 Tulane Avenue (Ord. 28802)
• Approved affordable housing development at 1721-1735 St. Andrew Street (Ord. 28803)
• Approved conditional use for motor vehicle repair shop and car wash at 1531 Newton Street (Ord. 28804)
• Approved zoning text amendment for grocery stores over 10,000 sq ft in HU-MU districts (Ord. 28805)
• Appropriated FEMA funds for Hurricanes Barry, Zeta, and Laura, and Tropical Storm Cristobal
• Approved Harrah’s and Cox Communications community grant distributions

Orleans Parish Board Of Review

The Orleans Parish Board of Review met to receive a presentation on the 2022 Tax Appeal recommendations process results. The board also reviewed resolutions regarding the disposition of appeals and certification of assessments for the First through Seventh Municipal Districts.

• Presentation by Hammerman & Gainer, Inc. on 2022 Tax Appeal recommendations
• Resolution R-21-1: Disposition of appeals in the First through Seventh Municipal Districts
• Resolution R-21-2: Certification of assessments for First through Seventh Municipal Districts to the Louisiana Tax Commission

Budget Audit Board Of Review

The Budget Audit Board of Review will receive presentations on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and mid-year adjustment ordinances. The committee is reviewing measures to appropriate federal funds for pandemic response, economic recovery, and the restoration of government services.

• Ordinances Cal. Nos. 33,466 and 33,467 regarding ARPA fund appropriation
• Ordinance Cal. No. 33,468 to restore government services impacted by COVID-19 revenue loss
• Presentation on Mid-Year Adjustment Ordinances
• Revenue Collections Report
• Personnel Spending Forecast

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 and findings from the Irish Channel air monitoring station

Crisis Intervention Strategy Task Force

The Crisis Intervention Strategy Task Force will hear presentations from CAHOOTS, the Vera Institute, and the Metropolitan Human Services District. The meeting includes updates on the Alternative Dispatch Program and the RFP for long term mental health services.

• Presentation by representative from CAHOOTS
• Presentation by representative from the Vera Institute
• Presentation by representatives from the Metropolitan Human Services District
• Update on Alternative Dispatch Program
• Update of RFP for long term mental health services

Revenue Estimating Conference

The Revenue Estimating Conference will review and adopt the 2021 General Fund Revenue Forecast and certify the Savings Fund. They will also discuss 2020 unaudited actuals and the 2022 forecast. These decisions set official revenue projections that guide city budgeting.

• Adoption of 2021 General Fund Revenue Forecast
• Adoption of Savings Fund Certification
• Discussion of 2020 Unaudited Actuals General Fund Revenue
• Discussion of 2022 General Fund Revenue Forecast

City Council

The City Council will consider a text amendment to create a new overlay district requiring off-street parking for new bedrooms in the University area, overruling the City Planning Commission's recommendation for denial. The council will also hear appeals of HDLC decisions on properties at 710 Baronne St, 4016 Royal St, and 3500 St. Claude Ave, and vote on conditional use requests for a bar on Hayne Blvd and a wine shop on Magazine St. Presentations on breast cancer awareness and the heat island effect are scheduled.

• Zoning Docket 44/21: Proposed University Area Off-Street Parking Overlay requiring one off-street parking space per new bedroom, with exemptions for affordable housing and homestead exemption properties.
• HDLC appeal for 710 Baronne St: appeal of 'no action' for tinted glass on new construction of a four-story addition and six-story infill.
• HDLC appeal for 4016 Royal St: appeal of denial for retention of a wall-mounted mini-split system without a Certificate of Appropriateness.
• HDLC appeal for 3500 St. Claude Ave: appeal of conceptual approval for retention of cooling tower modifications without a Certificate of Appropriateness.
• Zoning Docket 49/21: conditional use to permit a bar at 5746-5750 Hayne Blvd in Eastern New Orleans, with CPC recommendation for approval subject to five provisos.

Governmental Affairs Committee

The Governmental Affairs Committee will continue presentations on violent crime from the Orleans Parish Sheriff and the Police Association of New Orleans. The committee will also receive an update from Gordon Plaza residents. An executive session is scheduled to discuss three pending lawsuits, including United States v. City of New Orleans.

• Presentation from Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman on violent crime
• Presentation from Police Association of New Orleans President Captain Michael Glasser on violent crime
• Update from Gordon Plaza residents
• Executive session to discuss Lashawn Jones v. Marlin Gusman, et al.
• Executive session to discuss United States v. City of New Orleans

Economic Development

The committee received presentations from the New Orleans Business Alliance on economic development and from the SBA on disaster assistance loans for Hurricane Ida recovery. The meeting was adjourned after the presentations.

• Presentation by NOLABA CFO Norman Barnum on City of New Orleans economic development
• SBA presentation on disaster assistance loans and resources for Hurricane Ida recovery
• Meeting adjourned by motion with 4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent

Transportation

The Transportation Committee will review updates regarding RTA infrastructure and grants. The meeting also includes presentations on the New Orleans Parklets Program and the New Orleans Pedicabs Program.

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

Joint Public Works Budget Committee

The committee will hear presentations regarding flooding causes and solutions in several neighborhoods following Hurricane Ida. Officials will also provide updates on trash and debris collection efforts post-storm.

• Presentation on flooding in Hollygrove, Lake View, West Lake View, Tall Timbers, and New Orleans East
• SWBNO presentation on power loss response and redundant power plans for lift stations
• Ordinance to appropriate DHS-STC federal grants for radiological and nuclear detection equipment
• Ordinance to appropriate Kellogg Foundation funds for a Grant Manager position
• Multiple ordinances to appropriate FEMA funds for Tropical Storm Cristobal, Hurricanes Zeta, Barry, and Laura

City Council

The City Council will hear presentations on post-Ida relief and Finance New Orleans, then consider a consent agenda including bond awards, polling relocations, and zoning dockets. The regular agenda includes a resolution to issue $40M in bonds for Audubon Commission projects, a zoning change to allow child care centers in residential districts, and several appeals of Historic District Landmarks Commission decisions.

• $285M Public Improvement Bonds awarded to Jefferies LLC
• $15M Taxable Public Improvement Bonds awarded to Morgan Stanley
• Resolution to issue $40M in bonds for Audubon Commission projects
• Ordinance to modify child care center zoning citywide (Zoning Docket 45/21)
• Appeal of HDLC denial for demolition at 1331 First Street

The City Council passed several resolutions to investigate Entergy New Orleans' performance during Hurricane Ida and opposed billing ratepayers for storm recovery costs. Other actions included approving various zoning changes, leasing city-owned parking lots, and suspending one month of sanitation charges.

• Adopted resolution opposing direct billing of ratepayers for storm recovery costs
• Approved request to demolish structure at 309 Baronne Street with salvage requirements
• Adopted ordinance for a one-time suspension of monthly sanitation charges
• Approved $40M in Limited Tax Bonds for Audubon Commission Projects
• Approved lease of multiple surface parking lots to Premium Parking Services, L.L.C.
• Approved 99-year leases for properties at 2600 South Broad St and 2314 Louisiana Ave to NORA
• Adopted resolution requesting state and federal investigations into electric transmission failures
• Approved conditional use for a reception facility at 2631 Orleans Avenue

Utility Cable Telecom And Tech

The committee will discuss Entergy New Orleans' (ENO) storm preparations and repairs following Hurricane Ida. Members will consider motions for regulatory reviews of transmission planning and a potential management audit of ENO.

• Presentation by Entergy New Orleans, LLC regarding Hurricane Ida costs and repairs
• Motion M-21-343 to review ENO's actions during Hurricane Ida
• Resolutions R-21-344 and R-21-345 requesting transmission system reviews by LPSC, FERC, and NERC
• Motion M-21-342 to authorize a request for proposals for an ENO management audit
• Resolution to direct ENO to delay implementation of any new rates

Joint Public Works Budget

Representatives from the Department of Sanitation and the Department of Public Works will discuss trash collection status after Hurricane Ida. The committee will also discuss emergency steps taken and future collection plans. Additionally, members will discuss FEMA reimbursable expenses for debris removal.

• Discussion on citywide trash collection updates impacted by Hurricane Ida
• Review of emergency steps regarding trash related to Hurricane Ida
• Discussion of FEMA reimbursable expenses for trash and debris collection
• Discussion of city sanitation contract supplementation provisions

Joint Public Works Budget

The Joint Public Works Budget Committee will discuss the status of citywide trash collection and emergency steps taken due to Hurricane Ida. The committee will also review FEMA reimbursable expenses for debris collection and provisions for supplementing sanitation contracts.

• Updates on citywide trash collection impacted by Hurricane Ida
• Discussion of emergency steps regarding hurricane-related trash
• Review of FEMA reimbursable expenses for trash and debris collection
• Discussion of city sanitation contract supplementation provisions

Economic Development

The Economic Development & Special Development Projects Committee met to hear a presentation on the Responsible Bidder Ordinance (RBO). The presentation focused on establishing standards for contractors and parties entering into contracts with the City of New Orleans.

• Presentation on the Responsible Bidder Ordinance (RBO) by Chief Procurement Officer Julien Meyer and representatives from Greater N.O. AFL-CIO, Liuna, and Workplace Justice Project

Transportation

The Transportation Committee will receive updates regarding RTA infrastructure and grants. The meeting also includes presentations on 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)

Budget Audit Board Of Review

The Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee will discuss and potentially advance a resolution authorizing up to $40 million in limited tax bonds for Audubon Commission projects. The committee will also consider an ordinance to amend the 2021 operating budget by transferring funds from the Ethics Review Board to cover credit card expenses, and another ordinance to correct a previous police funding transfer from the French Quarter Improvement Fund for the 8th District. A presentation on the appropriation and application of NHIF dollars is scheduled, along with routine budget reports.

• Resolution to issue up to $40,000,000 in City of New Orleans Limited Tax Bonds for Audubon Commission Projects
• Ordinance to appropriate funds from Ethics Review Board Personal Services to Other Operating for credit card expenses
• Ordinance to repeal and replace a prior transfer from French Quarter Improvement Fund to Police Department for a sergeant position and vehicles in the 8th District
• Presentation on the appropriation and application of NHIF dollars by CAO Gilbert Montaño
• Budget reports including revenue collections, personnel spending forecast, and operating expenses by department

Public Works

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

• Discussion on curbside collections and Service Area 2 RFPs
• Presentation and updates on JIRR projects citywide
• Approval of minutes from September 29, 2021 joint meeting

Crisis Intervention Strategy Task Force

The New Orleans Crisis Intervention Strategy Task Force will hear presentations from CAHOOTS, the Vera Institute, and the Metropolitan Human Services District on crisis intervention models. They will also receive updates on the Alternative Dispatch Program and a request for proposals for long-term mental health services. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and open discussion.

• Presentation by representative from CAHOOTS
• Presentation by representative from the Vera Institute
• Presentation by representative from the Metropolitan Human Services District
• Update on Alternative Dispatch Program
• Update on RFP for long term mental health services

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will hear presentations on state RICO statute expansion and parental restitution for juvenile property crimes. The meeting also includes discussions regarding NORD's 2022 summer programming and GPS program 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 hear a presentation on a pay and classification analysis for increasing the hiring rate for city employees to at least $15 per hour. Also on the agenda are presentations on Youth Force NOLA and the Save Our Soul Coalition's vision for Louis Armstrong Park and the Morris F.X. Jeff Municipal Auditorium. The regular agenda includes several zoning docket items, including conditional use permits for a gas station, car wash, and drive-through pharmacy, as well as text amendments to the zoning ordinance. Several appeals of Historic District Landmarks Commission decisions are also scheduled.

• Update on Motion M-21-238 requiring pay analysis for $15/hr minimum hiring rate for city employees
• Conditional use for gas station at 2701-2717 Tulane Avenue (ZD 26/21)
• Conditional use for minor motor vehicle repair shop and car wash at 1531 Newton Street (ZD 30/21)
• Conditional use for drive-through pharmacy at 4535 South Claiborne Avenue (ZD 47/21)
• Text amendment to allow grocery stores over 10,000 sq ft in HU-MU district via conditional use (ZD 48/21)

Economic Development

The Economic Development & Special Development Projects Committee met to approve minutes from May 26, 2021, and receive a presentation on the BioDistrict TIF, a proposed hub for healthcare, research, and biotech startups. The presentation was given by Andy Kopplin of the Greater New Orleans Foundation. No votes were taken on the TIF proposal; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Presentation on BioDistrict TIF: a mixed-use, mixed-income community for healthcare, research, and biotech
• Approval of May 26, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0 vote)
• Public comments received on Living Wage Ordinance, not related to agenda

Community Development

The Community Development 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 and findings from the Irish Channel air monitoring station

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several zoning requests for restaurants, bars, and affordable housing. The body is also discussing budget amendments to appropriate state and federal funds for public health, police secondary employment, and youth programs.

• Zoning change for multiple addresses in the Lower 9th Ward to Neighborhood Mixed Use District
• Proposed affordable housing development at 8612-8616 Colapissa Street and surrounding lots
• Conditional use permit for a restaurant and micro-brewery at 8301-8343 Olive Street
• Appropriation of funds for the Sewerage and Water Board Power Plant project
• Budget amendments for the Health Department's Healthcare for the Homeless Program COVID funding

The Council adopted several ordinances to pardon marijuana possession convictions between 2011 and 2021 and updated the Smoke Free Air Act to prohibit marijuana smoking outside private residences. Multiple zoning changes and budget appropriations for health and safety programs were also approved.

• Pardoned individuals convicted of municipal marijuana possession between Jan 1, 2011 and May 20, 2021
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting marijuana smoking outside private residences
• Approved zoning change to Neighborhood Mixed Use District for properties in Lower 9th Ward
• Approved conditional use for a bar and live entertainment at 2825 Arts Street
• Approved conditional use for a restaurant at 802 Nashville Avenue
• Approved conditional use for a restaurant and micro-brewery at 8301-8343 Olive Street
• Approved revised procedure for the city's towing allocation program
• Created the Election and Reapportionment Committee consisting of the whole City Council

2021 Mid Year Budget Hearings

The body is conducting budget hearings for various city offices and judicial entities. These sessions involve reviewing the financial requirements and operations of municipal departments and parish courts.

• Office of Community Development budget hearing
• New Orleans Public Library budget hearing
• Mayor’s Office hearings for Youth and Families and Criminal Justice Coordination
• New Orleans Council on Aging presentation
• Budget hearings for Orleans Parish courts, District Attorney, Coroner, and Sheriff

2021 Mid Year Budget Hearings

The first day of the 2021 mid-year budget hearings is scheduled for August 2, 2021. The agenda lists various city departments and agencies for review, including the Department of Finance, Public Works, and the New Orleans Police Department.

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

Public Works

The committee will receive updates on curbside collection services and upcoming RFPs for Service Area 2. Additionally, the Department of Public Works will present progress on Joint Infrastructure Recovery Roads (JIRR) projects.

• Update on curbside collections and Service Area 2 RFPs
• Presentation on citywide Joint Infrastructure Recovery Roads (JIRR) projects

Economic Development

The Economic Development & Special Development Projects committee met to approve previous minutes and hear a presentation. Andy Kopplin of the Greater New Orleans Foundation presented a proposal for the BioDistrict TIF to create a healthcare and biotech hub.

• Presentation on BioDistrict TIF request for a healthcare, research, and biotech hub
• Approval of May 26, 2021 meeting minutes

Transportation

The Transportation Committee will review updates regarding RTA infrastructure and grants. The meeting also includes presentations on the New Orleans Parklets Program and the New Orleans Pedicabs Program.

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

Budget Audit Board Of Review

The committee is discussing several ordinances to appropriate state and federal grant funds for city departments. The board is also reviewing amendments to the Classified Pay Plan for various city roles and examining budget reports on personnel spending and revenue.

• Appropriation of State Capital Outlay Funds for the Sewerage and Water Board Power Plant (Ordinances 33,376 and 33,377)
• Amendments to the Classified Pay Plan for CAO/ITI, Health, Independent Police Monitor, and Inspector General
• Appropriation of federal grant funds for elevating historic and repetitive structures (Ordinances 33,406, 33,407, 33,408, and 33,409)
• Appropriation of funds for the Office of Police Secondary Employment for police details (Ordinance 33,381)
• Appropriation of funds from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections for the Pathways program (Ordinances 33,398 and 33,399)

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will hear presentations on state RICO statute expansion and parental restitution for juvenile property crimes. The meeting also includes discussions regarding NORD's 2022 summer programming and the ASAP Release GPS program.

• 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
• Presentation on juvenile crime response by Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights
• Discussion on the ASAP Release GPS Program accountability

Revenue Estimating Conference

The Revenue Estimating Conference will review the 2021 General Fund Revenue Forecast. The meeting includes motions to adopt both the initial forecast and a revised version of the forecast.

• Adoption of minutes from the October 26, 2020, Revenue Estimating Conference
• Discussion of the 2021 General Fund Revenue Forecast
• Motion to adopt the 2021 General Fund Revenue Forecast
• Motion to adopt the Revised 2021 General Fund Revenue Forecast

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will continue presentations regarding violent crime from the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office and the Police Association of New Orleans. The committee will also receive an update from Gordon Plaza residents and hold an executive session to discuss three specific legal cases.

• Violent crime presentations by Sheriff Marlin Gusman and PANO President Michael Glasser
• Update from Gordon Plaza Residents
• Executive session discussion regarding Lashawn Jones, et al v. Marlin Gusman, et al
• Executive session discussion regarding Herman, Herman & Katz v. Edward Wisner Donation
• Executive session discussion regarding United States of America v. City of New Orleans

Budget Audit Board Of Review

The Budget Audit Board of Review will consider several ordinances to amend the 2021 operating budget, including fund appropriations for public health, flood mitigation, and police services. The meeting also includes reviewing updates to the classified pay plan and civil service rules.

• Appropriation of State funds for the Sewerage and Water Board Power Plant project
• Amendments to the Classified Pay Plan for ITI, Health, Police Monitor, and Inspector General positions
• Appropriation of federal funds for COVID-19 vaccination outreach and Healthcare for the Homeless
• Appropriation of flood mitigation grant funds to elevate historic and repetitive loss structures
• Amendment to increase revenues for the Office of Police Secondary Employment

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance directing the Civil Service Department to evaluate and recommend a $15 per hour minimum wage for classified employees. A resolution banning campaign contributions from utility advisors and Entergy is also on the agenda. Several zoning matters are scheduled, including conditional use requests for a gas station, car wash, bed and breakfast, and a bar. The council will also vote on a consent agenda containing routine communications and zoning docket referrals.

• Ordinance to establish $15 minimum wage for classified city employees (Cal. No. 33,388)
• Resolution banning campaign contributions from utility advisors and Entergy (R-21-268)
• Conditional use request for a gas station at 2701-2717 Tulane Avenue (ZD 26/21)
• Conditional use request for a bar at 8013-8015 Olive Street (ZD 37/21)
• Text amendment to allow child care centers in suburban residential districts (ZD 45/21)

The City Council adopted several zoning ordinances, including new standards for shooting ranges and child care centers. The body also approved funding for emergency rental assistance and authorized two special elections for November 13, 2021, regarding library and housing millages.

• Approved $1.4M for Delgado Hall and Weiss facility renovations (M-21-275)
• Approved funding for Emergency Rental Assistance program (Ord. 28740 & 28741)
• Approved special elections for Public Library and Neighborhood Housing millages (R-21-270, R-21-273)
• Adopted ordinance to establish minimum wage of $15 per hour for Civil Service (Ord. 28742)
• Approved zoning for 'shooting range' use standards (Ord. 28736)
• Approved text amendment for child care center permissions (M-21-269)
• Adopted resolution banning campaign contributions from ENPAC and Entergy employees (R-21-268)
• Denied conditional use request for bed and breakfast at 912-914 North Robertson Street (M-21-263)

Community Development

The Community Development meeting will receive a presentation from LDEQ officials on data and findings from the Irish Channel air monitoring station. The agenda also includes roll call and approval of minutes from the October 12, 2021 meeting.

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

City Council

The City Council will consider establishing a French Market Overlay District with expanded hours and unified signage, and a conditional use for a fast food restaurant at 1200 Poydras Street. The consent agenda includes receiving a communication supporting marijuana decriminalization, approving budget transfers for child care and rental assistance, and appointing board members.

• French Market Overlay District (Zoning Docket 23/21) to allow expanded hours and pedestrian signage
• Conditional use for fast food restaurant at 1200 Poydras Street and 501 Loyola Avenue (Zoning Docket 14/21)
• Budget transfer of funds to Mayor's Office of Youth & Families for 100 child care seats (Cal. No. 33,357)
• Appropriation of federal funds for Emergency Rental Assistance program (Cal. Nos. 33,359 and 33,360)
• Communication from State Rep. Duplessis supporting proposed ordinances to decriminalize simple possession of marijuana

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will hold discussions on state RICO statute expansion and parental restitution for juvenile property crimes. The meeting includes presentations on juvenile crime responses, youth meditation, and GPS monitoring accountability.

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

Economic Development

The Economic Development & Special Development Projects committee met to review a site assessment for Lincoln Beach. The body also voted to approve Ordinance Calendar No. 33,352, which increases the required living wage for city contracts and financial assistance agreements.

• Approval of Ordinance Calendar No. 33,352 (Living Wage Ordinance)
• Presentation on Lincoln Beach Site Assessment and Redevelopment

Budget Audit Board Of Review

The Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee will hear presentations on the American Rescue Plan Act and the 2019 Annual Audit. The committee will consider a resolution authorizing up to $130 million in taxable limited tax refunding bonds, and several ordinances amending the 2021 operating and capital budgets. Items include funding for emergency rental assistance, child care seats, and a Coroner's Office X-ray machine replacement, as well as a contract extension for tax appeal management services.

• $130M Taxable Limited Tax Refunding Bonds Series 2021
• Ordinances appropriating funds for Emergency Rental Assistance program
• Ordinance transferring funds for 100 child care seats (New Orleans City Seats)
• Ordinance transferring funds to Coroner's Office for X-ray machine replacement
• Motion to extend Hammerman & Gainer contract for tax appeal management and issue RFP

Joint Uctt And Public Works Committee

The committee will review a presentation regarding the Sewerage and Water Board Power Stabilization Plan involving Entergy New Orleans. Members will also consider resolutions for frequency changer funding and the issuance of Sewerage Service Revenue Bonds.

• Presentation on transmission substation and frequency changers
• Resolution for frequency changer procurement funding
• Resolution to approve Sewerage Service Revenue Bonds up to $275,000,000

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will continue presentations regarding violent crime from the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office and the Police Association of New Orleans. The committee will also receive an update from Gordon Plaza residents and enter an executive session to discuss three specific legal matters.

• Violent crime presentations by Sheriff Marlin Gusman and PANO President Michael Glasser
• Update from Gordon Plaza Residents
• Executive session discussion of Lashawn Jones, et al v. Marlin Gusman, et al
• Executive session discussion of Herman, Herman & Katz v. Edward Wisner Donation
• Executive session discussion of United States of America v. City of New Orleans

Economic Development

The committee reviewed a presentation on the Lincoln Beach site assessment and redevelopment. Members also voted to approve an ordinance to increase the required living wage for city contracts and financial assistance agreements.

• Approval of Living Wage Ordinance (Ordinance Calendar No. 33,352)
• Presentation on Lincoln Beach Site Assessment and Redevelopment
• Approval of May 26, 2021, Committee Meeting Minutes

Quality Of Life

The Quality of Life Committee will hear presentations on COVID-19 updates and homeless initiatives, and consider a text amendment to create a new 'convenience centers' use category for waste and recycling drop-off to curb illegal dumping and aid hurricane debris collection.

• COVID-19 update presentation by Dr. Jennifer Avegno
• Homeless initiatives presentation by multiple city and nonprofit officials
• Text amendment to add 'convenience centers' to zoning use tables
• Discussion of encampment cleaning initiatives
• Presentation on community clean-up efforts

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several zoning requests, including affordable housing and commercial uses. The body is also hearing appeals regarding demolition and construction permits in historic districts.

• Affordable Housing Planned Development request for 8612-8616 Colapissa Street and surrounding lots
• Zoning change for a wireless communications tower at 1751 Gentilly Boulevard
• Proposed zoning change to Neighborhood Mixed Use for multiple addresses in the Lower 9th Ward
• Conditional use request for a bar with live entertainment at 2825 Arts Street
• Amendment to Civil Service Rules regarding COVID-19 Vaccination-Bonus Leave Day

The City Council approved funding for new safety cameras and established a Crisis Intervention Strategy Task Force. Several zoning changes and property tax abatements were adopted, and the Council approved a revised fare structure for the Regional Transit Authority.

• Appropriated $500,000 from Entergy Settlement fund for neighborhood safety cameras
• Approved revised Regional Transit Authority (RTA) fare structure
• Established 13-member Crisis Intervention Strategy Task Force
• Approved zoning change to HU-RM1 for 300-302 Olivier St and 603-609 Pelican Ave
• Approved Affordable Housing Planned Development at 8612-8616 Colapissa St and surrounding lots
• Approved property tax abatement for 3821 Franklin Avenue (PCA Investments LLC)
• Adopted ordinance requiring contractor video/photo inspections of public infrastructure
• Authorized Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Intelligence Center

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee is holding discussions on legislative proposals and community responses to crime. The meeting includes presentations from state officials, legal advocates, and service providers regarding juvenile justice and supervision programs.

• Discussion on State RICO Statue 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
• ASAP Release presentation on GPS program accountability

Quality Of Life

The committee will discuss a text amendment to create a new 'convenience centers' use category in zoning districts. This initiative aims to reduce illegal dumping and improve hurricane debris collection. The meeting also includes presentations on COVID-19 updates and homeless outreach initiatives.

• Text amendment for new 'convenience centers' or 'waste and recycling drop-off centers' use category
• Presentation on COVID-19 infection and vaccination information
• Presentation on homeless initiatives and encampment cleaning
• Community clean-up efforts report

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. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

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

City Council

The Council is reviewing several zoning amendments, including updates to vehicle sales definitions and winery use standards. The meeting also includes receiving utility communications from Entergy New Orleans regarding cost adjustments and hurricane recovery.

• Entergy New Orleans, LLC utility communications regarding power, gas, and fuel adjustments
• Ordinance to permit the expansion of an educational facility on Jackson Avenue
• Text amendment to create a definition for 'Virtual Motor Vehicle Sales'
• Text amendment to update the definition of 'winery' in appropriate districts
• Request to extend a wireless telecommunications tower height at 5354 Magazine Street

The Council adopted multiple ordinances regarding zoning for wineries, virtual vehicle sales, and educational facility expansion. It also approved servitude agreements for public right-of-way encroachments and a contract for Municipal Yacht Harbor repairs.

• Approved expansion of educational facility (Zoning Docket 9/21)
• Adopted zoning definitions for virtual motor vehicle sales
• Adopted zoning amendments for wineries
• Approved retention of balcony handrails at 1132 and 1134 St. Andrew Street
• Adopted text amendment for shooting range/gallery standards
• Approved classification of dormitories as permitted use in CBD-1
• Approved height extension for wireless tower at 5354 Magazine Street
• Adopted Inclusionary Zoning alignment text amendments

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 NORD's 2022 summer plans 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
• Presentation on juvenile crime response by Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights
• Discussion on the ASAP Release GPS program accountability

Transportation

The Transportation Committee will receive updates regarding RTA infrastructure and grants. The meeting also includes presentations on the New Orleans Parklets Program and the New Orleans Pedicabs Program.

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

Economic Development

The committee received a presentation regarding the creation of a Tax Increment Financing District within the existing downtown BioDistrict. Presenters included the Director of Economic Development and the CEO of GNOF.

• Presentation on CEA to create a Tax Increment Financing District in the BioDistrict
• Approval of January 7, 2021 and February 24, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The New Orleans City Council will consider multiple budget amendments, including transferring funds to expand police patrols in the 8th District, fund child care seats for low-income families, and appropriate state and federal grants for police crime lab supplies, sex offender compliance, domestic violence investigations, opioid addiction support, and COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The agenda also includes several zoning changes, such as establishing an Algiers Riverfront Overlay District and conditional uses for a hotel and a packaged alcohol retailer. Most items are on the consent agenda and are recommended for approval by the Budget Committee.

• Transfer of $ from French Quarter Improvement Fund to NOPD 8th District for a sergeant position and patrol vehicles (Cal. No. 33,296)
• Transfer of $ to Mayor's Office of Youth & Families for 100 child care seats for low-income families (Cal. No. 33,297)
• Zoning change to establish Algiers Riverfront Overlay District (Zoning Docket 3/21, Cal. No. 33,300)
• Conditional use for a hotel with live entertainment at 2836-2842 La Salle Street (Zoning Docket 21/21, Cal. No. 33,299)
• Appropriation of American Rescue Act funds for COVID-19 vaccine distribution (Cal. Nos. 33,313 and 33,314)

Utility Cable Telecom And Tech

The Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee will consider three resolutions: allowing ENO to defer pension expenses, authorizing ENO's gas hedging program for the 2021/2022 winter season, and establishing a Renewable and Clean Portfolio Standard for the city. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of minutes from April 29, 2021.

• R-21-180: Resolution to allow ENO to defer pension expenses
• R-21-181: Resolution authorizing ENO gas hedging program for 2021/2022 winter
• R-21-182: Resolution to establish a Renewable and Clean Portfolio Standard for New Orleans

Joint Uctt And Public Works Committee

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and Entergy New Orleans, LLC will discuss the impact of May 12 severe weather on their systems. The discussion includes the events that led to the boil water advisory issued on May 12.

• Discussion regarding May 12 severe weather impacts
• Review of events leading to the May 12 boil water advisory

Joint Budget Audit Board Of Review Publi

The Joint Budget/Audit/Board of Review – Public Works Committee will hear presentations on the status of National Disaster Resilience projects and the scope of infrastructure funds available under the American Rescue Plan, city bonds, and other sources. The committee will also consider several ordinances transferring funds for police patrols, child care, crime lab supplies, sex offender compliance, opioid addiction treatment, COVID-19 vaccine efforts, homeland security training, and economic development. Budget reports on personnel, revenue, and expenses are deferred to the June 23 meeting.

• Presentation on National Disaster Resilience (NDR) and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) projects
• Presentation on American Rescue Plan, JIRR, proposed federal infrastructure bill, and $500M in 2019 voter-approved bonds
• Ordinance to transfer funds from French Quarter Improvement fund to Police for a sergeant position and vehicles for 8th District patrols
• Ordinance to fund 100 child care seats for low-income families (ages 0-2) via the New Orleans City Seats Program
• Ordinance to appropriate American Rescue Act funds for COVID-19 vaccine promotion, distribution, and administration

City Council

The City Council is considering resolutions to investigate Entergy New Orleans' load shed protocols following Winter Storm Uri. The agenda also includes several land use items, including demolition permits and conditional use requests for residential and commercial developments.

• Resolution to investigate Entergy New Orleans’ load shed protocols during February 2021 Winter Storm Uri
• Resolution directing Utility Advisors to assess the weatherization of generating units serving New Orleans
• Ordinance for a bar and live entertainment conditional use at 601-615 North Broad Street
• Ordinance for an affordable housing planned development at 2701 South Johnson Street
• Demolition permit request for 2605 N. Villere Street

The Council adopted an ordinance allowing the sale and possession of fentanyl test strips. Several zoning changes were approved, including a conditional use for a bar and live entertainment and an affordable housing planned development. The Council also initiated a prudence investigation into Entergy New Orleans' load shed protocols following Winter Storm Uri.

• Approved sale and possession of fentanyl test strips (Ord. No. 28671)
• Adopted prudence investigation into Entergy New Orleans' load shed protocols (Res. No. R-21-151)
• Approved conditional use for bar and live entertainment at 601-615 North Broad St (Ord. No. 28666)
• Approved affordable housing planned development at 2701 South Johnson St and 3400 Fourth St (Ord. No. 28668)
• Approved demolition of 2605 N. Villere Street
• Denied conditional use for four-family residence at 1032 Montegut Street
• Approved zoning change to HU-RM1 for 300-302 Olivier St and 603-609 Pelican Ave
• Endorsed redevelopment of West End via Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (Res. No. R-21-149)

Joint Pw Transportation Committee

The Joint Public Works - Transportation Committee will hear presentations on the annual truck routes permitting report and the Complete Streets Program, then consider an ordinance (Cal. No. 33,304) that would define 'pedal carriages' and prohibit their operation for hire within the city.

• Ordinance Cal. No. 33,304 to define and forbid pedal carriages for hire
• Presentation on truck routes annual permitting report and 2020 stakeholder engagement
• Presentation on Complete Streets Program annual report and public engagement updates
• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2021 Public Works Committee meeting

Community Development

The Community Development Committee will receive a presentation from LDEQ officials on data and findings from the Irish Channel air monitoring station. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Presentation by Jason Meyers, Peter Cazeaux, and Roger Gingles on LDEQ's Irish Channel air monitoring data and findings
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2021 meeting

Governmental Affairs

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

• Continuation of presentations from 1/24 Special Meeting on Violent Crime
• Orleans Parish Sheriff Office - Sheriff Marlin Gusman
• Police Association of New Orleans (PANO) - Captain Michael Glasser
• Update from Gordon Plaza Residents
• Executive session on litigation: Lashawn Jones v. Marlin Gusman, Herman & Katz v. Edward Wisner Donation, and USA v. City of New Orleans

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee is holding discussions on state and local approaches to crime. The meeting includes presentations on legislative proposals and community-based responses to juvenile offenses.

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

City Council

The City Council adopted a consent agenda including multiple federal, state, and private grant appropriations for public safety and criminal justice. The Council also approved $1.5 million in education-related disbursements from the Jazz Casino Company, LLC. Several zoning amendments and demolition requests were decided, while other land use matters were continued.

• Approved $1.5M disbursement for education initiatives: Center for Resilience, Travis Hill School, and Office of Student Support
• Approved conditional use for educational facility at 4219 Constance Street (Ord. No. 28648)
• Approved multiple grant appropriations for Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Coordination and Office of Homeland Security
• Approved issuance of up to $130M in Limited Tax Refunding Bonds
• Approved zoning text amendment for virtual sales of used automobiles
• Approved zoning text amendment regarding the definition of 'winery'
• Approved demolition request for 5217 S. Derbigny Street
• Denied demolition request for 2129-2131 Fourth Street

Special Public Works Meeting

This meeting of the Public Works, Sanitation, and Environmental Committee includes discussion and updates on curbside collections and upcoming Service Area 2 RFPs, as well as a presentation on Joint Infrastructure Recovery Roads (JIRR) projects citywide. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational.

• Discussion on curbside collections and Service Area 2 RFPs (Presenter: Matt Torri, Director of Sanitation)
• Update on Joint Infrastructure Recovery Roads (JIRR) projects citywide (Presenter: Josh Hartley, acting DPW Director)
• Approval of minutes from September 29, 2021 joint Public Works-Budget Committee meetings

Budget Audit Board Of Review

The Budget Audit Board of Review is reviewing several ordinances to appropriate federal, state, and private grant funds to city departments. The agenda also includes a presentation on the status of the 2019 Annual Audit and a preliminary resolution for $130 million in limited tax refunding bonds.

• Resolution R-21-132: Preliminary resolution for $130 million in Limited Tax Refunding Bonds
• Ordinances 33273, 33274: Appropriation of federal CESF and JAG grant funds to the Office of Criminal Justice Coordination
• Ordinances 33275, 33276: Appropriation of federal and state funds to the Office of Homeland Security for training and equipment
• Ordinance 33286, 33287: Appropriation of Flood Mitigation Assistance Program federal funds for elevating historic properties
• Ordinances 33289, 33290: Appropriation of LA Department of Treasury funds to the Real Time Crime Center for security equipment

Community Development

The Community Development 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 Office of Environmental Assessment will share data and findings.

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

Ad Valorem Dedicated Revenue Special Co

The Ad Valorem Committee will discuss the 2021 Library Strategic Plan status and millage (property tax rate). The committee will also hear a presentation from CAO Gilbert Montano on New Orleans funding from the American Rescue Plan. The meeting begins after the Community Development Committee adjourns. Roll call and discussion of old business are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2021 Library Strategic Plan status and millage
• Presentation by CAO Gilbert Montano on American Rescue Plan funding
• Meeting start contingent on adjournment of Community Development Committee
• Roll call and discussion of old business

City Council

The City Council meeting includes discussions on establishing an Algiers Riverfront Overlay District with specific height restrictions. The agenda also contains various utility reports from Entergy New Orleans, LLC and several requests for demolition permits and zoning amendments.

• Proposed Algiers Riverfront Overlay District with building heights limited to 40-60 feet
• Entergy New Orleans, LLC quarterly reports on power station expenditures and fuel adjustments
• Ordinance for a three-unit multi-family residence at 2458-2460 Burgundy Street
• Ordinance for a wine shop at 4210-4214 Magazine Street
• Appeal of a $10,000 fine for demolition excess at 6322 Annunciation Street

The City Council adopted several zoning ordinances, including a new overlay district for the Algiers Riverfront and conditional uses for a hotel and a fast-food restaurant. The Council also passed resolutions supporting the decriminalization of marijuana and opposing petrochemical plants in Cancer Alley.

• Adopted Algiers Riverfront Use and Height Restriction Overlay (M-21-125)
• Approved conditional use for three-unit residence at 2458-2460 Burgundy St (Ord. 28643)
• Approved conditional use for wine shop at 4210-4214 Magazine St (Ord. 28644)
• Denied appeal of $10,000 fine for 6322 Annunciation St (M-21-128)
• Approved conditional use for retail alcohol sales at 634 Orange St (M-21-118)
• Approved conditional use for Chick-Fil-A at 4100-4150 General De Gaulle Dr (M-21-123)
• Approved conditional use for hotel with live entertainment at 2836-2842 La Salle St (M-21-130)
• Adopted resolution supporting HB 243 for decriminalization of marijuana (R-21-124)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several zoning ordinances, including a citywide change to the definition of tattoo parlors and the establishment of the Algiers Riverfront Overlay District. The body is also deciding on multiple demolition permits and the appropriation of federal grant funds for fire and health services.

• Ordinance to redefine 'tattoo parlor' and 'personal service establishment' citywide
• Proposed Algiers Riverfront Overlay District to preserve area character
• Demolition permit requests for 1233 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, 2605 N. Villere St, 4215 S. Claiborne Ave, and 4227 S. Claiborne Ave
• Appropriation of federal grants for the Fire Department and the Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board
• Appeal of a $10,000 fine for renovation deviations at 6322 Annunciation Street

The City Council adopted a consent agenda including several budget amendments for the Fire Department and Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board. The Council also approved various conditional use permits for businesses and affordable housing, and transferred functions from the Department of Safety and Permits to the Department of Public Works.

• Adopted Ord. No. 28627 to modify 'tattoo parlor' and 'personal service establishment' zoning definitions
• Approved conditional use for a restaurant at 3329 Magazine Street (Ord. No. 28628)
• Approved conditional use for retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages at 3701 South Claiborne Avenue and 3000 Delachaise Street (Ord. No. 28629)
• Approved federal grant appropriations for the Fire Department (Ord. No. 28632, 28633)
• Approved affordable housing planned development for 2701 South Johnson Street and 3400 Fourth Street
• Approved demolition request for 1233 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
• Adopted Ord. No. 28640 to transfer functions from Department of Safety and Permits to Department of Public Works
• Approved appointment of Yulbritton Shy as Council Fiscal Officer

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will hear a presentation and discuss the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) quarterly report, covering power, billing, customer service, and finances. This item was continued from the February 23 joint meeting. The committee will also approve minutes from two prior joint meetings.

• Presentation and discussion of SWBNO quarterly report (continued from Feb 23)
• Approval of minutes from January 12 Joint Transportation-Public Works Committee meeting
• Approval of minutes from February 23 Joint Utility-Public Works Committee meeting

Joint Governmental Affairs Community Deve

The Governmental Affairs Committee will continue presentations regarding violent crime from the Orleans Parish Sheriff Office and the Police Association of New Orleans. The body will also receive an update from Gordon Plaza residents and hold an executive session to discuss three specific legal cases.

• Presentation from Sheriff Marlin Gusman (Orleans Parish Sheriff Office) on violent crime
• Presentation from Captain Michael Glasser (PANO) on violent crime
• Update from Gordon Plaza residents
• Executive session on Lashawn Jones, et al v. Marlin Gusman, et al
• Executive session on United States of America v. City of New Orleans

Budget Audit Board Of Review

The Budget Audit Board of Review is meeting to discuss the extension of an audit contract and the 2019 annual audit status. The body is also considering several ordinances to appropriate federal grant funds and transfer budget allocations for city departments.

• Motion M-21-101: Extension of audit contract and issuance of new audit RFP
• Ordinances 33255, 33256: Federal grant funds for Fire Department (AFG, Fire Prevention and Safety, and FY19 Port Security)
• Ordinance 33257: Budget transfer for Department of Parks and Parkways for supplies and equipment
• Ordinance 33258: Budget transfer for New Orleans Recreation Development Commission for personnel
• Ordinances 33261, 33262: UNITY Safe at Home Rapid Rehousing grant funds for the Department of Health

Utility Cable Telecom And Tech

The Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee will consider a motion to reappoint Auzenne & Associates and Jeffrey S. Gulin as presiding officers for utility regulatory matters for 2021. The committee will also receive presentations from Entergy New Orleans on cybersecurity measures following recent phone scams and on the causes of load shed during Winter Storm Uri.

• Motion to reappoint Auzenne & Associates and Jeffrey S. Gulin as administrative hearing officers for utility regulatory matters for 2021
• Presentation on Entergy New Orleans cybersecurity in response to phone scams targeting customers
• Presentation on the causes of load shed during Winter Storm Uri (Mardi Gras outages)

City Council

The New Orleans City Council is meeting to vote on several items including a curfew ordinance for minors, multiple zoning changes, and demolition permits. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, utility reports, and a classified pay plan amendment.

• Ordinance to revise curfew laws for minors (Cal. No. 33,234)
• Zoning change from residential to commercial at 6820-6828 Chef Menteur Highway (Cal. No. 33,239)
• Conditional use for a bar at 1544 North Claiborne Avenue (Cal. No. 33,241)
• Ordinance to require property owners to keep grass below 10 inches (Cal. No. 33,244)
• Demolition permits for properties at 1233 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 2129-2131 Fourth St., and 5217 S. Derbigny St.

The City Council adopted several ordinances regarding zoning changes, minor curfews, and city code amendments. The body also approved multiple demolition permits and updated insurance requirements for non-emergency medical transport.

• Adopted Ord. No. 28617 to revise curfew laws for minors
• Adopted Ord. No. 28623 requiring property owners to keep grass below 10 inches
• Approved demolition of accessory structure at 5025 S. Prieur St.
• Approved demolition of 3126 Saint Bernard Avenue
• Denied appeal to replace wood windows at 2820-2826 St. Claude Avenue
• Approved conditional use for primary educational facility at 4219 Constance Street
• Denied zoning change request for 2721-2723 Dumaine Street
• Adopted Ord. No. 28626 reducing insurance requirements for non-emergency medical transport

Quality Of Life

The Quality of Life Committee will receive updates on COVID-19 and homeless initiatives. The body will also discuss a text amendment to create a 'convenience centers' use category in zoning districts to reduce illegal dumping.

• COVID-19 infection and vaccination presentation by Dr. Jennifer Avegno
• Presentation on homeless initiatives and outreach by the Health Department, Office of Housing Policy and Community Development, and UNITY of Greater New Orleans
• Proposed zoning text amendment to create 'convenience centers' or 'waste and recycling drop-off centers' use categories

Community Development

The Community Development committee 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

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 NORD's 2022 summer plans 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
• Presentation on juvenile crime response by Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights
• Discussion on the ASAP Release GPS Program accountability

City Council

The City Council meeting includes discussions on establishing the Algiers Riverfront Overlay District and creating a new affordable housing homeownership district. Several land use items, including requests for conditional uses and historic district appeals, were deferred to a future meeting.

• Proposed Algiers Riverfront Overlay District with 40-foot height limits
• Proposed Brown’s Dairy Affordable Housing Homeownership District
• Conditional use extension for McDonald’s at 3309-3321 St. Charles Avenue
• Appeal regarding window replacement at 4176 Canal Street
• Tax abatement application for 1300 Congress Street

Transportation

The Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and receive presentations on three items: an update from the Regional Transit Authority on infrastructure and grants, the New Orleans Parklets Program (Ord. Cal. No. 33,588), and the New Orleans Pedicabs Program (Ord. Cal. No. 33,583). The meeting will also include roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• RTA Infrastructure and Grants Updates presentation by Deputy CEO Lona Edwards Hankins
• New Orleans Parklets Program presentation by Director of Economic Development Jeffrey Schwartz
• New Orleans Pedicabs Program presentation (Ord. Cal. No. 33,583)
• Approval of minutes from the September 29, 2021 meeting

Economic Development Committee Meeting

The Economic Development Committee reviewed a presentation regarding the New Orleans Green New Deal program. The presentation, delivered by Damon Burns of Finance New Orleans, outlined a financial framework for investing in green projects and economic justice.

• Presentation: New Orleans Green New Deal overview and funding opportunity
• Approval of January 20, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes

Joint Uctt And Public Works Committee

The joint committee will hear presentations from Entergy New Orleans, LLC and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) regarding the February 15-16 winter weather event. Entergy will explain how certain areas were selected for outages and report that power was cut to SWBNO drinking water intake pumps. SWBNO will discuss the impact of the severe weather on its system. Additionally, SWBNO will present its quarterly report on power, billing, customer service, and finances.

• Entergy New Orleans presentation on outage selection and power cut to SWBNO intake pumps
• SWBNO discussion of severe weather impact on its system
• SWBNO quarterly report (Feb 1, 2021) on power, billing, customer service, and finances

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will continue presentations on violent crime from the Orleans Parish Sheriff and the Police Association of New Orleans. The committee will also receive an update from Gordon Plaza residents and hold an executive session to discuss three pending lawsuits, including a federal consent decree case. The meeting includes routine items like roll call and minutes approval.

• Continuation of violent crime presentations: Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman and PANO President 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 (consent decree)
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2022 meeting

City Council

The New Orleans City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple zoning changes, budget amendments, and routine communications. Key items include conditional use permits for a commercial development over 25,000 square feet on Desire Street, a brewery expansion on South Broad Street, and several zoning reclassifications. Budget amendments allocate funds for cemetery maintenance, a Holt Cemetery ethnography project, and COVID-19 response grants.

• Conditional use for commercial development over 25,000 sq ft on Desire Street, Piety Street, and Florida Avenue (ZD 88/20)
• Amendment to allow brewery expansion at 1400 South Broad Street (ZD 89/20)
• Zoning change from two-family residential to mixed-use at 3131-3133 Third Street (ZD 79/20)
• Budget amendments for cemetery maintenance and repair fund (Cal. 33,205-33,206)
• Appropriation of grant funds for COVID-19 response and health disparities (Cal. 33,228-33,229)

The City Council adopted a resolution to suspend electric and gas service disconnections and late fee accumulations for nonpayment through May 15, 2021. The council also approved several budget amendments for grant funding and various zoning changes. Multiple mayoral appointments to city boards and commissions were confirmed.

• Suspended utility disconnections and late fees until May 15, 2021
• Approved budget for Cemetery Maintenance and Repair Fund (Ord. 28589, 28590)
• Appropriated grant funds for Holt Cemetery ethnography project (Ord. 28591, 28592)
• Appropriated VOCA grant funds (Ord. 28593, 28594)
• Appropriated JP Morgan Chase & Co. funds for water management industry cluster (Ord. 28595, 28596)
• Appropriated US Treasury funds for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (Ord. 28611, 28612)
• Approved conditional use for retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages at 3701 S. Claiborne Ave and 3000 Delachaise St
• Confirmed mayoral appointments to Public Library Board, Audubon Commission, and Aviation Board

Community Development

The Community Development 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 results.

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

Budget Audit Board Of Review

The Budget Audit Board of Review is discussing several ordinances to amend the 2021 Operating Budget. These proposals involve appropriating grant funds for public health, cemetery maintenance, and rental assistance.

• Ordinances 33205, 33206: Budget for Cemetery Maintenance and Repair Fund
• Ordinances 33207, 33208: Grant funds for Holt Cemetery ethnography pilot project
• Ordinances 33211, 33212: JP Morgan Chase & Co. grant for water management industry cluster
• Ordinances 33236, 33237: US Department of Treasury funds for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
• Motion M-21-48: Amendments to Civil Service Rules regarding furlough adjustments

Governmental Affairs

The committee will review various appointments to local boards and commissions. This includes positions for the Audubon Commission, CBD Historic District Landmarks Commission, and others.

• Audubon Commission appointments: Troy Glover and Diedre Pierce Kelly
• CBD Historic District Landmarks Commission appointment: Gregory Pierce
• Industrial Development Board appointments: Rachel Shields and Edith Jones
• Metropolitan Human Services District appointments: Marcus Bachhuber and Mike Miller
• New Orleans Aviation Board appointment: Judge Bernette Johnson

Special Utility Cable Telecom And Tech

The committee will review a presentation from Entergy New Orleans, LLC regarding recent electricity bill increases. Members will also consider a resolution to continue suspending late fees and service disconnections for residential customers.

• Presentation on causes of January bill increases by Entergy New Orleans, LLC
• Resolution R-21___ regarding suspension of disconnects and late fees
• Presentation on advertising in Black-owned media outlets by Wendell Pierce

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning text amendment to clarify definitions and re-establishment rules for 'established multi-family' and 'established two-family' dwellings citywide. The meeting also includes several land use items, such as zoning changes for a church property and conditional uses for a bar and a multi-family dwelling. Many items on the agenda are deferred to future meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Zoning text amendment ZD 83/20 to clarify established multi-family and two-family dwelling definitions (citywide, on deadline)
• Zoning change for 6820-6828 Chef Menteur Highway from residential to commercial (St. Paul the Apostle Church)
• Conditional use for a bar at 1544 North Claiborne Avenue
• Conditional use for established multi-family dwelling at 738-740 Thayer Street
• Ordinance to establish a registry of foreclosed mortgage properties (deferred to 2/11/21)

The Council appointed Donna Glapion to fill the Councilmember-at-Large, Division 2 office. The body also approved several zoning amendments, a disadvantaged business enterprise program restructure, and the issuance of over $400 million in revenue refunding bonds.

• Appointed Donna Glapion to Councilmember-at-Large, Division 2 office
• Approved $200M in Water Revenue Refunding Bonds
• Approved $215M in Taxable Sewerage Service Revenue Refunding Bonds
• Adopted Ord. No. 28587 to restructure the disadvantaged business enterprise program
• Adopted Ord. No. 28586 designating temporary 'Clean Zones' for 2021 French Quarter Festival and Satchmo SummerFest
• Approved zoning text amendment for 'Established Multi-Family' and 'Two-Family' dwellings (M-21-42)
• Approved zoning text amendment regarding 'tattoo parlor' definitions (M-21-43)
• Approved 5-year extension for Lake Vista Crime Prevention District surveillance camera agreement

Transportation

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)

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will continue presentations regarding violent crime from the Orleans Parish Sheriff Office and the Police Association of New Orleans. The body will also receive an update from Gordon Plaza residents and hold an executive session to discuss three specific legal cases.

• Presentations on violent crime from Sheriff Marlin Gusman and PANO President Michael Glasser
• Update from Gordon Plaza residents
• Executive session regarding Lashawn Jones, et al v. Marlin Gusman, et al
• Executive session regarding Herman, Herman & Katz v. Edward Wisner Donation
• Executive session regarding United States of America v. City of New Orleans

Economic Development Committee Meeting

The City Council is considering an ordinance to rename the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program to the Equitable Business Opportunities (EBO) program. The proposal aims to simplify the program and establishes a 35 percent equity goal for public spending and projects using public funding.

• Renaming of the DBE program to the Equitable Business Opportunities (EBO) program
• Establishment of a 35 percent overall equity goal for all public spending and funded private projects
• Creation of a publicly available registry for certified EBO program businesses
• Requirement for annual reporting on equity goals and attainment rates by city agencies and boards
• Exemption of contracts valued at $15,000.00 or less from the new division

City Council

The City Council is reviewing resolutions to disapprove and reject ITEP tax exemption applications for The Folger Coffee Company at 5500 Chef Menteur Highway and 14601 Old Gentilly Road. The proposed rejection cites the city's financial crisis and estimates $6,417,535 in foregone tax revenue over 10 years.

• Resolution to reject ITEP application for 5500 Chef Menteur Highway
• Resolution to reject ITECT application for 14601 Old Gentilly Road
• Proposed zoning change for 14201 Michoud Boulevard from C-1 to C-3
• Ordinance to establish 'Campground' as a permitted use in the M-MU District
• Proposed Lower Ninth Ward Off-Street Parking Interim Zoning District

The Council disapproved four Industrial Tax Exemption Program applications for The Folger Coffee Company, citing a financial crisis. Several zoning changes and board appointments were approved, and the Council tabulated the failure of three citywide millages and the French Quarter Economic Development District vote.

• Rejected four ITEP applications for The Folger Coffee Company (R-20-423, R-20-424, R-20-425, R-20-426)
• Approved zoning to establish 'Campground' as a permitted use in Maritime Mixed Use District (Ord. 28573)
• Approved Affordable Housing Planned Development at 2256 Baronne Street (Ord. 28574)
• Approved Lower Ninth Ward Off-Street Parking Interim Zoning District (Ord. 28576)
• Approved demolition of buildings 14 and 16 at 6823 St. Charles Avenue
• Approved a public on-demand Bicycle Sharing Program agreement with Blue Krewe (Ord. 28585)
• Tabulated defeat of Citywide Millages #1, #2, and #3 and French Quarter Economic Development District
• Approved budget for assistant zoning administrator in Neighborhood Housing Improvement Fund (Ord. 28577, 28578)

Joint Trans Pw

The Joint Transportation and Public Works Committee will receive an update on Complete Streets from Bike Easy. The body will also consider an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign a CEA with Blue Krewe, a non-profit bike share entity.

• Ord. Cal. No 33,204: Authorization for Mayor to sign a CEA with Blue Krewe bike share entity
• Update on Complete Streets presentation by Bike Easy

Economic Development Committee Meeting

The Economic Development Committee heard presentations on the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) and Folgers Coffee Company's applications, along with updates from the Assessor and Together New Orleans. Multiple public comments were submitted. The only formal action was a vote to adjourn.

• Presentation on ITEP and Folgers applications by Jeff Schwartz and Tracey Jackson
• Presentation by Assessor Erroll Williams
• Presentation by Together New Orleans
• Presentation by Folgers Coffee Company
• Eight public comments submitted on ITEP/Folgers; ten on Together New Orleans

Governmental Affairs

The committee will continue presentations regarding violent crime from the Orleans Parish Sheriff Office and the Police Association of New Orleans. The meeting also includes an update from Gordon Plaza residents and an executive session to discuss three specific litigation cases.

• Presentations on violent crime by Sheriff Marlin Gusman and PANO President Captain Michael Glasser
• Update from Gordon Plaza residents
• Executive session: Lashawn Jones, et al v. Marlin Gusman, et al
• Executive session: Herman, Herman & Katz v. Edward Wisner Donation
• Executive session: United States of America v. City of New Orleans