Gretna, Louisiana

Mayor and City Council

The Gretna City Council will consider introducing an ordinance to rezone two lots in Square 32 from commercial and single-family to multifamily and two-family residential. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss the pending lawsuit Debra Jackson Miller v. City of Gretna. A consent agenda includes resolutions for Fair Housing Month, Air Quality Awareness Week, National Police Week, National EMS Week, and adoption of revised public works contracting policy. Other items include accepting a bid for water meter installation and supporting a tax abatement for 300 Huey P. Long Avenue.

• Introduction of ordinance to rezone Lots B1 and C1, Square 32 from C-2 and R-1 to R-3 and R-2
• Executive session to discuss Debra Jackson Miller v. City of Gretna, Case #781-919
• Resolution accepting DMA Construction LLC's unit price of $156.00 per water meter for citywide meter installation
• Resolution supporting Riverbend Revival LLC property at 300 Huey P. Long Avenue for Restoration Tax Abatement Program
• Ordinance declaring city vehicles surplus and authorizing sale at public auction

The City Council approved several resolutions via the consent agenda, including a $1.6M property acquisition and multiple monthly proclamations. An ordinance was introduced to amend zoning classifications for properties on 17th Street.

• Approved March 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved Cinco de Mayo event request at El Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina
• Approved RiverShack River Run event on the Gretna levee
• Approved Queen Harmonia III fundraiser event on the Gretna levee
• Approved Fair Housing Month proclamation
• Approved Air Quality Awareness Week proclamation
• Approved National Police Week proclamation
• Approved National EMS Week proclamation

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to review requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for various property improvements. The body will also address stop work orders for renovations at three Jefferson Street addresses.

• Consent approval for fences at 538 Monroe Street and 433 4th Street
• Consent approval for handrails at 227 Lavoisier Street
• Request for accessory building at 700 Madison Street
• Request for column and gate at 936 Huey P. Long Avenue
• Stop work orders for renovations at 922 1/2, 922, and 920 Jefferson Street

The Gretna Historic District Commission reviewed and issued Certificates of Appropriateness for twelve residential properties. All requests were approved unanimously on a 7-0 vote. These approvals permit homeowners to make specific exterior changes, including new construction, additions, window replacements, and demolition, while ensuring projects meet local historic preservation requirements.

• Approved Certificates of Appropriateness for 12 properties (7-0)
• Authorized new construction at 433 Lavoisier Street (7-0)
• Permitted additions at 517 Huey P. Long Avenue and 216 Amelia Street (7-0)
• Allowed exterior updates including windows, shutters, doors, handrails, roof deck, roll-down shutters, and a metal shed across multiple addresses (7-0)
• Approved demolition at 1108 Madison Street (7-0)

Historic District Commission

The Gretna Historic District Commission will consider 13 requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding additions, new construction, windows, and demolitions across various historic properties.

• Review of 13 property requests for Certificates of Appropriateness
• Consideration of additions and new construction at 517 Huey P. Long Avenue and 433 Lavoisier Street
• Review of window and door replacements at 1001 Washington Street and 626 Newton Street
• Request for demolition at 1108 Madison Street
• Review of roof deck request at 139 Huey P. Long Avenue

The Commission approved multiple requests for windows, sheds, garage doors, and renovations. One request for 1010 5th Street was converted to a Preliminary Conference. A fence request at 514 Perry Street was approved following a member recusal.

• Approved consent agenda properties at 335 4th Street and 717 Dolhonde Street (6-0)
• Converted 1010 5th Street request to Preliminary Conference (6-0)
• Approved window request for 509 Hancock Street (6-0)
• Approved renovation request for 501 Newton Street (6-0)
• Approved shed request for 507 Weyer Street (6-0)
• Approved garage door request for 219 Newton Street (6-0)
• Approved fence request for 514 Perry Street (5-0)

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will vote on purchasing property at #18 5th Street and approve several infrastructure contracts. The body will also consider zoning changes for 17th Street and a new ordinance regarding cat colonies.

• Purchase of #18 5th Street for $1,615,000.00
• 5th Street Drainage Outfall Improvements contract with LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC for $248,000.00
• Zoning change for 405 and 405-1/2 17th Street to Multiple-Family and Two-Family Residential
• Alcoholic beverage applications for Big EZ Seafood (1632 Lafayette Street) and Stump Food Mart (1520 Stumpf Blvd)
• Proposed ordinance adding enforceable language to the control of cat colonies

The City Council resolved to establish a formal ordinance for future speed limit requests following a neighborhood survey. The survey resulted in the current 25 mph speed limit remaining in place in the New Garden Park subdivision.

• Resolved to establish a formal ordinance for speed limit change processes (5-0)
• Approved litigation matter disposition in Rodriguez v. American Alternative Insurance Company, City of Gretna, et al. (5-0)

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council are reviewing several infrastructure contracts, including water tank repairs and treatment plant upgrades. The body is also considering a funding increase for a West Bank rail realignment project and a zoning amendment for a property on Pratt Street.

• Contract for Gretna Blvd. 500,000 Gallon Elevated Water Tank Repairs with Southern Coatings LLC for $342,367.00
• Contract for Gretna Water Treatment Plant Temporary Power Project with Hi-Tech Electric, Inc. for $249,950
• Funding increase of $2,097,775 for a West Bank rail realignment project
• UDC Map Amendment for major resubdivision at 2110 Pratt Street
• Ordinance amending Sec. 26-21(c) regarding fireworks sales regulations

The Gretna City Council unanimously approved settlements for the Nathalie Vernon Green and Karla Whitney lawsuits. It also approved awarding the $1,275,000 bid to Pillar Building, LLC for the Gretna Market Place Improvements Project. In addition, the council approved a major resubdivision at 2110‑2112 Pratt Street and the site‑plan review for 1411 Claire Avenue, and confirmed the appointment of Cody Stringer to the Historic District Commission.

• Approved settlement of two litigation matters (5‑0)
• Awarded $1,275,000 bid to Pillar Building, LLC for Market Place Improvements (5‑0)
• Approved major resubdivision of Lots 7A, 9A, 11, 12, 14 into Lot 7B at 2110‑2112 Pratt Street (5‑0)
• Approved major site‑plan review for 1411 Claire Avenue, AM Plaza, LLC (5‑0)
• Approved nomination and oath of office for Cody Stringer to Historic District Commission (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026‑011 attaching the 2026 MWPP Environmental Audit Report (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026‑012 authorizing Mayor to execute Certificate of Final Acceptance for Burmaster Transfer Facility Project (consent agenda)
• Approved event requests for New Orleans‑Westbank Elks Lodge garage sale and Tunnel to Towers 5K run (consent agenda)

Mayor and City Council

The Gretna Mayor and City Council will consider adopting the 2026 budget, approving a police security agreement with Jefferson Parish, and ratifying a waste disposal contract. The meeting also includes a public hearing for an alcohol outlet and consent agenda items.

• Adoption of 2026-2027 budget ordinance
• Police security agreement with Jefferson Parish
• Approval of alcohol outlet application at 2010 O'Connor Street
• Ratification of liquid waste disposal contract
• Consent agenda: event permits and meeting minutes

The council unanimously approved the award of a $648,189 contract to Otwell Services for the Truxton‑Hancock Street improvements. It also granted alcoholic‑beverage licenses to ETC73 Restaurant and Stained‑Glass Wine House, and approved a settlement in the Joseph Lee v. Kyle Kirkland case. Additional items such as agenda amendments and the oath for a new Historic District Commission member were adopted without opposition.

• Approved agenda amendment adding fireworks sales ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment adding oath of office for Historic District Commission member (unanimous)
• Awarded $648,189 Truxton Street‑Hancock Street Improvements contract to Otwell Services, LLC (5‑0)
• Granted alcoholic beverage outlet license to ETC73 Restaurant, 2010 O'Connor St (5‑0)
• Granted alcoholic beverage outlet license to Stained‑Glass Wine House, 201 Huey P. Long Ave (5‑0)
• Approved settlement in Joseph Lee et al v. Kyle Kirkland case (5‑0)
• Administered oath of office for new Historic District Commission member Courtney Kattengell (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including Jan 14 minutes, event requests, and Resolution 2026‑006 (unanimous)

Mayor and City Council

The Gretna Mayor and City Council will consider adopting the revised 2025-2026 budget and approving a change order for a water meter replacement project. The meeting also includes consent agenda items for alcohol outlet permits and resolutions regarding community development block grants.

• Approval of revised 2025-2026 city budget
• Change Order No. 1 for Water Meter Replacement Project ($783,338.00)
• Approval of alcohol outlet permits at Drink Nola Lounge and ETC 73 Restaurant
• Resolution to endorse Rolf Preservation Works for restoration tax abatement at 1419 Jefferson Street
• Resolution authorizing participation in Community Development Block Grant Program for 2027-2029

The council unanimously approved an Alcoholic Beverage Outlet application for Nany’s Bar & Grill. It then awarded a $35,938 contract to Evercharge, LLC for three EV charging stations, with a 4‑0 vote. Finally, the council approved a chlorine supply contract with Allied Universal Corporation at $1,499.06 per ton, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Nany’s Bar & Grill ABO application (unanimous viva voce)
• Awarded EV charging stations contract to Evercharge, LLC for $35,938 (4-0)
• Awarded 2026 chlorine supply contract to Allied Universal Corp. at $1,499.06/ton (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a Major Site Plan application for a proposed remodeling of the Wal-Mart located at 99 Westbank Expressway. The proposal includes revisions to the site, signs, parking lot, exterior painting, and landscaping.

• Major Site Plan application for remodeling at 99 Westbank Expressway (Wal-Mart)

The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the major site plan for Walmart at 99 Westbank Expressway. After staff presentation and public comment, the commission voted to favorably recommend the plan, subject to signage, lighting and landscaping conditions. The recommendation was approved unanimously (4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent).

• Recommended approval of 99 Westbank Expressway major site plan (4-0, 1 absent)
• Required compliance with UDC for signage cladding, landscaping, and lighting
• Requested submission of a shopping cart management plan before permit issuance

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to review requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for various property modifications. The body will consider applications for renovations, installations, and deviations from previously approved plans.

• 713 Third Street: roll down door
• 349 Hamilton Street: railings
• 1122 Huey P. Long Avenue: carport and patio cover
• 1119 Newton Street: demolition of previously approved COA 9/4/18
• 300 Lafayette Street: fence and garage doors deviation from COA 24-117

The commission voted to amend its agenda order and then approved nine pending Certificates of Appropriateness for various properties. All approvals were passed by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. The meeting also discussed electronic application updates and signage regulations.

• Amended agenda to place 300 Lafayette St. and 936 Huey P. Long Ave. before 1320 Monroe St. (approved 7‑0)
• Approved COA 26‑011 for 713 Third St. (approved 7‑0)
• Approved COA 26‑012 for 349 Hamilton St. (approved 7‑0)
• Approved COA 26‑013 for 1122 Huey P. Long Ave. (approved 7‑0)
• Approved COA 26‑014 for 1119 Newton St. (approved 6‑1)
• Approved COA 26‑016 for 300 Lafayette St. (approved 6‑0)
• Approved COA 26‑017 for 936 Huey P. Long Ave. (approved 5‑0)
• Approved COA 26‑018 for 1320 Monroe St. (approved 6‑0)

Historic District Commission

The Gretna Historic District Commission will consider Certificate of Appropriateness requests for repairs and renovations at five properties across Districts 1 and 2. The body will also hear from applicants regarding reinstating an expired approval.

• 919 Lafayette Street: Commercial repairs
• 230 Lafayette Street: Reinstatement of previously approved COA
• 834 Madison Street: Residential repairs
• 706 Huey P Long Avenue: Residential renovations
• 1101 Huey P. Long Avenue: Commercial renovation

The commission added two items to its agenda by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It approved certificates of appropriateness for 919 Lafayette Street, 230 Lafayette Street, and 834 Madison Street, each also by 6‑0 votes. Two other applications (706 Huey P Long Avenue and 1101 Huey P Long Avenue) were sent to preliminary conference, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Agenda amendment adding 630 Newton St and 1108‑1110 Derbigny St approved (6‑0)
• Certificate of appropriateness for 919 Lafayette St approved (6‑0)
• Certificate of appropriateness for 230 Lafayette St approved (6‑0)
• Certificate of appropriateness for 834 Madison St approved (6‑0)
• Application for 706 Huey P Long Ave converted to preliminary conference (5‑0)
• Application for 1101 Huey P Long Ave converted to preliminary conference (4‑0)
• Meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm unanimously (6‑0)

Historic District Commission

The Gretna Historic District Commission will consider requests for Certificates of Appropriateness and a demolition permit for properties on Huey P. Long Avenue, Anson Street, and Amelia Street. The agenda includes a request for renovations at 740 Third Street.

• 723 Huey P. Long Avenue: Fence request
• 815 Anson Street: Guest House request
• 206 Anson Street: Demolition request
• 914 Amelia Street: Shed request
• 740 Third Street: Gretna Marketplace Renovations

The commission voted to issue certificates of appropriateness for five property projects, with vote totals ranging from 5‑0 to 6‑0. A portion of the 630 Huey P. Long Avenue application was moved to a preliminary conference, which was also approved 5‑0. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. after unanimous consent.

• Approved COA for 723 Huey P. Long Ave (fence) 6-0
• Approved COA for 815 Anson St (guest house) 6-0
• Approved COA for 206 Anson St (demolition) 5-0
• Approved COA for 914 Amelia St (shed) 6-0
• Converted portion of 630 Huey P. Long Ave application to preliminary conference 5-0
• Approved preliminary conference items (signage & column arm lighting) for 630 Huey P. Long Ave 5-0
• Adjourned meeting at 4:20 p.m., unanimous approval

Mayor and City Council

The council amended the agenda to add a resolution ratifying Mayor Constant’s letter agreement with Chick‑fil‑A, changed the Tunnels to Tower 5K run‑walk date, and approved the Easter Egg Hunt event. The council then adopted the FY 2026‑27 Budget Ordinance, authorizing the mayor to sign contracts, with a 5‑0 vote.

• Amended agenda to ratify Mayor's letter agreement with Chick‑fil‑A (unanimous)
• Changed Tunnels to Tower 5K Run‑Walk date to November 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Easter Egg Hunt at Centennial Park on March 28, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026‑27 Budget Ordinance (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized Mayor to sign all contracts in the budget (5 yeas, 0 nays)

Historic District Commission

The Gretna Historic District Commission will consider issuing Certificates of Appropriateness for various exterior modifications, including sheds, windows, and signs, at addresses across the city. The meeting will also address a preliminary conference for a residential renovation and review previously approved renovation projects.

• Approval for Certificate of Appropriateness: 441 Hancock Street (Shed)
• Approval for Certificate of Appropriateness: 614 Virgil Street (Windows)
• Approval for Certificate of Appropriateness: 536 9th Street (Handrails)
• Review: 304 Weyer Street (Windows)
• Review: 1024 4th Street (Renovations)

The commission voted unanimously (6‑0) to approve five certificates of appropriateness on the consent agenda. It also approved four additional certificates of appropriateness for specific properties. All motions were passed without opposition.

• Approved COA for 441 Hancock Street – Shed (6‑0)
• Approved COA for 614 Virgil Street – Windows (6‑0)
• Approved COA for 536 9th Street – Handrails (6‑0)
• Approved COA for 828 5th Street – Signs (6‑0)
• Approved COA for 300 Huey P. Long Avenue – Front Door (6‑0)
• Approved COA for 304 Weyer Street – Windows (6‑0)
• Approved COA for 822 Monroe Street – Gutters (6‑0)
• Approved COA for 706 Huey P. Long Avenue – Residential renovation (6‑0)