Kenner
Upcoming
Historic District Design Commission
The meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, has been cancelled. There are no cases to be heard at this time.
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Board of Zoning Adjustments
This meeting of the Kenner Board of Zoning Adjustments was cancelled with no cases scheduled.
- No cases scheduled; meeting cancelled
Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board will discuss cost of living adjustments for city employees, schedule future meeting dates, and hold two appeals hearings for Conner Gibliant against the city. They will also approve minutes from the May 11 meeting and allow public comment.
- Cost of living adjustments (COLA) for city employees
- Schedule board meeting dates
- Appeals hearing: Conner Gibliant vs City of Kenner (Docket 2026-01)
- Appeals hearing: Conner Gibliant vs City of Kenner (Docket 2026-02)
- Approval of minutes from May 11, 2026
City Council
The council approved several major expenditures including a $3.87 million community center reconstruction project and various municipal maintenance bids. Other actions included repealing brake tag requirements and approving multiple emergency repairs for city departments.
- Arthur P. Clay Community Center reconstruction: $3,875,000
- Buddy Lawson Gymnasium roof replacement: $197,138
- Power Blvd. Northbound resurfacing: $178,856
- Muss Bertolino Gym athletic flooring: $149,598
- West Esplanade Avenue bridge emergency repairs: $114,675.54
City Council
The council will consider ratifying an emergency repair of a 2017 Schwarze Street Sweeper truck by Covington Sales & Service, Inc. for $13,449.04. The repair was needed for the Public Works Department's Parkway Division to maintain street cleanliness and public safety. This is a first reading ordinance to approve the emergency expenditure.
- Ratify emergency repair of 2017 Schwarze Street Sweeper truck by Covington Sales & Service, Inc. in the amount of $13,449.04
City Council
The Kenner City Council will review and approve numerous municipal contracts, bid awards, and change orders across multiple departments. Key decisions include major infrastructure upgrades like wastewater plant equipment, road resurfacing on Power Boulevard, and facility repairs at police and fire stations. The council will also consider a traffic ordinance repealing the city's brake tag requirements and finalize agreements for local medical services and court technology.
- Award $3,875,000 contract to Spartan Building Corporation for Arthur P. Clay Community Center reconstruction
- Approve $178,856 professional services agreement for Power Boulevard northbound resurfacing project
- Accept $315,287 bid from GSM Engineered Fabrics for wastewater plant belt filter press installation
- Pass ordinance repealing Kenner’s municipal brake tag requirements (Ordinance 14,184)
- Approve $302,680 contract with Havana Nights LLC to install solar lights and poles citywide
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission will review several land resubdivision requests for the Louisiana Trace and Kenner subdivisions. They are also considering amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding fencing, telecommunications towers, and mural regulations in the Rivertown Historic District.
- Resubdivision of multiple lots in Louisiana Trace subdivision
- Resubdivision of Lot 349-A owned by Jefferson Parish School Board
- Ordinance to allow metal corrugated fencing for screening applications
- Ordinance to add mural regulations within the Rivertown Historic District
Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board
This is a procedural meeting of the Kenner Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. The board will review meeting minutes, personnel action forms, and any new hearing or investigation requests. Public comment is limited to matters under the board's jurisdiction.
- Review of May 26, 2026 meeting minutes including resolution on Louisiana Attorney General opinion request
- Review of personnel action forms
- Review of new hearing or investigation requests
City Council
The Kenner City Council voted to adopt the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2026-2027 and supported a 2% raise for firefighters. Several contracts and emergency repairs were approved, including a $450,000 generator maintenance agreement and a $197,138 roof replacement at Buddy Lawson Gym. The council also authorized first reading of numerous ordinances for future action.
- Approved operating budget (Ordinance 14,114) and capital budget (Ordinance 14,127) for FY2026-2027
- Resolution supporting 2% raises for Kenner Fire Department (B-17517)
- Approved $450,000 contract with Arcco Company Services for generator maintenance
- Approved $197,138 bid for Buddy Lawson Gymnasium roof replacement
- Approved $178,856 contract for resurfacing Power Blvd (Northbound)
City Council
The Kenner City Council will consider a resolution to reinstate 2% raises for all fire department personnel, including those with less than 3 or over 23 years of service, by amending the budget to add $250,000. They will also request a report from the fire chief on firefighter cancer screenings by August 1, 2026. Additionally, the council will vote on allowing temporary signs for Jefferson Parish town hall meetings and consider on first reading an ordinance to repeal the city's brake tag requirements.
- Reinstatement of 2% raises for all Kenner Fire Department members with $250,000 budget amendment
- Request for fire chief to report on status of cancer screenings for all firefighters by August 1, 2026
- Resolution authorizing temporary signs on public property for Jefferson Parish Council District 4 town hall meetings (June 11 - July 8, 2026)
- First reading of ordinance repealing Kenner brake tag requirements (effective Jan 1, 2027)
- Council calls for mediation of ongoing litigation over firefighter pay plan
City Council
The Council will hold public hearings to adopt the city's operating and capital budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. They will also review the CDBG and HOME program annual action plans and vote on numerous municipal contracts and emergency repairs.
- Public hearings for FY 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Contract for Arthur P. Clay Community Center Reconstruction not to exceed $3,875,000
- Agreement with Arceo Company Services for generator maintenance up to $450,000
- Resurfacing of Power Blvd. Northbound (West Esplanade Ave. to Vintage Drive)
- Emergency bridge repairs at West Esplanade Avenue and Canal No. 17 for $114,675.54