Kenner public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Council reviewed various ordinances, including budget amendments and public gathering applications. Decisions included approving multiple service agreements for fire equipment, drainage improvements, and street renovations.

• Kass Bros., Inc. street renovation bid: $1,199,160.00
• Casco Industries, Inc. fire department equipment purchase: $514,714.00
• Lincoln Manor Subdivision Drainage Improvements agreement: up to $417,500.00
• Hartman Engineering, Inc. Roosevelt Blvd. improvements: up to $381,255.13
• Leblanc Fantaci Villio, LLC legal services agreement: up to $200,000.00 annually

City Council

The Kenner City Council voted on multiple items including final passage of ordinances for a $400,000 wastewater system improvement agreement, a $1.2 million FEMA street renovation project, and several other contracts. The council also approved a temporary waiver of permit fees for Hurricane Ida damage and rescheduled several 2022 meetings.

• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for wastewater system improvements up to $400,000 (Ordinance 11,937)
• Accepted $1,199,160 bid from Kass Bros. for FEMA street renovation project (first reading)
• Approved $514,714 purchase of MSA equipment for Fire Department (first reading)
• Approved $417,500 Cooperative Endeavor for Lincoln Manor Subdivision drainage improvements (first reading)
• Approved temporary waiver of permit fees for Hurricane Ida damage (Ordinance 11,936)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two ordinances (P-24-21 and P-25-21) to approve the resubdivision of Plots A-3A and A-2-3B into a new lot A-2-3B1 in Highway Park Subdivision. The commission will also adopt minutes from the August 25, 2021 meeting.

• Case P-24-21: Ordinance approving resubdivision of Plots A-3A and A-2-3B into Lot A-2-3B1, Highway Park Subdivision
• Case P-25-21: Identical ordinance for same resubdivision (duplicate entry on agenda)
• Adoption of meeting minutes from August 25, 2021

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several budget amendments and service contracts. The body is considering the purchase of fire department radios and the temporary waiver of permit fees for Hurricane Ida damages.

• Approved Amendment No. 1 for BLD Services, LLC for sanitary and storm sewer maintenance, increasing the agreement by $450,000 to a total of $650,000
• Proposed purchase of 12 Motorola portable radios for the Fire Department not to exceed $57,928.80
• Proposed Amendment No. 1 for Polydyne, Inc. to provide polymer for the Department of Wastewater for $154,850.00
• Proposed ratification of $17,900.00 for corrugated metal fencing from Forsythe Fence Co., LLP for the Police Department
• Proposed ordinance to temporarily waive permit fees for damages caused by Hurricane Ida

City Council

The Kenner City Council voted 7-0 to create a new Laketown Gaming District zoning category, rezoning two city-owned parcels to allow land-based casino gaming. The council also approved several contracts and change orders, including a $244,769.91 increase for sewer lift station upgrades and a $90,000 annual phone system upgrade. A public hearing was held on abating a structure at 1009 Lesan Drive.

• Final passage of ordinance creating Laketown Gaming District (LGD) zoning and rezoning Plots A-3A and A-2-3B, Highway Park, for land-based casino gaming
• Public hearing on abating structure at 1009 Lesan Drive
• Approved $244,769.91 increase for 24th Street and Delaware Avenue Sewer Lift Station Upgrades Project
• Approved $90,000 annual increase for phone system upgrades with Mitel Cloud Services
• Approved $90,148 increase for West Esplanade bridges at Duncan Canal construction engineering

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 27, 2021, was cancelled. There were no cases listed for this date.

City Council

The Council is considering a budget amendment to fund two part-time Recreation employees at Muss Bertolino Playground. Other items include a public hearing for property abatement at 1039 Lesan Drive and contract amendments for sewer lift station upgrades.

• Public hearing for potential repair or removal of structures at 1039 Lesan Drive
• Budget amendment to fund two part-time Recreation employees at Muss Bertolino Playground
• Amendment to Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc. agreement for $244,769.91 for sewer lift station upgrades
• Bid acceptance from Traffic Commander, LLC not to exceed $40,000.00 for sign blanks
• Alcoholic beverage permit for Gala Music Foundation at 3800 Loyola Drive

City Council

The City Council considered a Planned Unit Development for a new hotel and a contract for wastewater sludge hauling. The council also deferred a decision on waiving permit fees related to Hurricane Ida damages.

• Approval of a 46,817 square foot, 114-room Tru Hotel on Lot 137-B, Bainbridge Office and Industrial Park Subdivision
• Agreement with Cross Road Centers Transportation, LLC for wastewater sludge hauling and maintenance not to exceed $326,500.00 annually
• Purchase of 626 children's bicycle helmets from Wecan Safety and Environmental Supply, LLC not to exceed $11,793.84
• Deferral of an emergency ordinance to waive permit fees for damages caused by Hurricane Ida
• First reading of an ordinance to divide the City of Kenner into five Councilmanic Districts

City Council

The Kenner City Council approved two rezoning requests to convert residential and mixed-use parcels to Special Industrial (S-I) zoning, and introduced a first-reading ordinance to create a Laketown Gaming District for land-based casino gaming. The council also accepted $177,862 in federal funds for sidewalks at Kenner Discovery School and approved several emergency purchases related to Hurricane Ida repairs, including a $31,109 generator for the fire department.

• Rezoning of lots 21A1-21A3 from M-U/R-2 to S-I Special Industrial (Case Z-2-21)
• Rezoning of lots 1-A, 5-A, 9-A, 12A from RR-1 to S-I Special Industrial (Case Z-3-21)
• First reading of ordinance creating Laketown Gaming District for land-based casino gaming (Z-4-21)
• Acceptance of $177,862 federal TAP grant for sidewalks at Kenner Discovery School
• Approval of $31,109 emergency generator purchase for Fire Department

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will decide on two ordinances: a Planned Unit Development for a 4-floor, 114-room hotel on Lot 137-B in Bainbridge Office and Industrial Park, and a zoning amendment to create a new Laketown Gaming District (Section 6.17) allowing land-based casino gaming. The amendment also rezones two city-owned plots (A-3A and A-2-3B) from LD to LGD.

• Case-PUD-2-21: Planned Unit Development for a 4-floor, 114-room hotel on Lot 137-B, Bainbridge Office and Industrial Park
• Case Z-4-21: Ordinance to add Section 6.17, Laketown Gaming District, to the Unified Development Code
• Rezoning of Plots A-3A and A-2-3B, Highway Park, from LD to LGD for land-based casino gaming
• Plots are owned by the City of Kenner

City Council

The Kenner City Council approved multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $478,760 sewer force main replacement and a $1,180,060 drainage improvement project for Lincoln Manor Subdivision. The council also approved a $13,042 federal grant for police overtime, ratified several board appointments, and deferred a budget-related resolution. Most items passed unanimously.

• Approved $478,760 for John Hopkins Sewer Force Main Replacement Project (Fleming Construction)
• Approved $1,180,060 for Lincoln Manor Subdivision Drainage Improvements (Ramj Construction)
• Approved $13,042 federal grant for police overtime (Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program)
• Approved $135,000 for Phase III evaluations at Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center (deferred one meeting)
• Approved $99,000 annually for generator maintenance (Arcco Company Services)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is considering two ordinances to approve subdivision plans and rezone specific lots. These items involve changing existing residential and mixed-use designations to Special Industrial zoning.

• Case Z-2-21: Resubdivision and rezoning of parts of lot 21, lots 22-31, 60-69, and part of 70 in M. Centanni Subdivision to Special Industrial
• Case Z-3-21: Resubdivision and rezoning of lots 1 through 15, square 111, in Kenner Heights Subdivision to Special Industrial

The Planning Commission recommended approval for two cases involving the resubdivision and rezoning of land to Special Industrial (S-I). Both recommendations passed with unanimous votes from the members present.

• Recommended approval of Case Z-2-21 to rezone lots in M. Centanni Subdivision from Mixed Use and Single-Family Residential to Special Industrial (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Case Z-3-21 to rezone lots in Kenner Heights Subdivision from Single-Family Residential to Special Industrial (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several high-value contracts for the Police Department and public infrastructure. The body also certified the results of three special elections regarding Ad Valorem Taxes for fire, garbage, and sewerage services.

• Police Department vehicle purchase agreement not to exceed $1,000,000
• Emergency repair of Kenner Police Complex roof by Roofing Solutions, LLC for $243,770
• Agreement with Elos Environmental LLC for inspection and testing not to exceed $200,000 annually
• Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 Waste Pit Improvements not to exceed $198,820
• Emergency replacement of Chiller Number 2 for the Police Department for $170,000

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding city services and infrastructure. Items include agreements for a new inclusive park at Miguez Park and various service contracts for fire, field services, and the convention center.

• Alcoholic beverage permit for Gala Music Foundation at 303 Williams Boulevard
• Cooperative endeavor agreement with Hahn Enterprises, Inc. for an inclusive park at Miguez Park
• Agreement with Solutient Corporation for Phase III evaluations at Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center up to $135,000.00
• Emergency replacement of two air conditioning systems by Beacon Air Conditioning with Bard Equipment for $14,689.00
• Ditch spraying contract with Cro & Associates d/b/a Cro-Slit Turf Services up to $20,000.00

City Council

The City Council decided on several contracts for public safety equipment and infrastructure repairs. The body also held a public hearing regarding the FY 2021 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs.

• Lease purchase of two 2000 GPM Pierce Fire Pumpers from Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC
• Agreement with All Star Electric, Inc. for emergency traffic signal repairs not to exceed $75,000.00 per year
• Increase of $700,405.49 for West Esplanade Bridges at Duncan Canal via Hard Rock Construction, LLC
• Proposed $1,000,000.00 vehicle purchase agreement for the Kenner Police Department
• Proposed $243,770.00 emergency roof repair for the Kenner Police Complex from Roofing Solutions, LLC

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for June 23, 2021, was cancelled. There were no cases listed for this date.

City Council

The Kenner City Council held a special session to discuss and take action on unfinished business. The primary item was the reconsideration of the city's operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 11,864 regarding the Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022

City Council

The City Council approved the operating and capital budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The body also authorized several emergency repairs and equipment purchases for wastewater, fire, and police departments.

• Adoption of FY 2021-2022 operating and capital budgets
• Emergency cleaning of Treatment Plant Aeration Basins and Digesters for $662,400.00
• Emergency demolition of 1601 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive for $149,000.00
• Lease purchase of a truck mounted jet rodder for $154,500.00
• Amendment to FY2019 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Department for $434,252.00

Planning & Zoning Commission

The May 26, 2021 meeting of the Kenner Planning and Zoning Commission was cancelled because there were no cases to consider.

City Council

The Kenner City Council approved numerous contracts and expenditures, including a $662,400 emergency cleaning of treatment plant aeration basins and digesters, a $149,000 emergency demolition, and a $294,793 surcharge fill at Fire Station 38. The council also passed resolutions opposing state bills and rescheduling a meeting.

• Emergency cleaning of Treatment Plant Aeration Basins and Digesters by T.E.H. Enterprises, LLC for $662,400
• Emergency demolition of 1601 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive for $149,000
• Installation of surcharge fill at Fire Station 38 by Durr Heavy Construction, LLC for $294,793
• Purchase of ballistic body armor for police up to $75,000 annually
• Resolution opposing Senate Bill 213 and House Bill 702 of the 2021 Louisiana Legislature

City Council

The Council decided on several infrastructure contracts and police equipment purchases. They also held a first reading for the city's operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Other actions included appointing a City Attorney and amending parking rules on Sequoia Street.

• Wastewater system improvements agreement not to exceed $250,000.00
• Nu-Lite Electrical Wholesalers, Inc. contract for streetlight poles up to $150,000.00 annually
• Ti Training Corporation simulation lab upgrade for Police Department at $17,500.00
• Appointment of Leigh Hall Roussel as City Attorney
• Proposed operating budget for fiscal year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission

The April 28, 2021 meeting of the Kenner Planning and Zoning Commission was cancelled because no cases were scheduled for that date. No decisions or discussions took place.

City Council

The Kenner City Council approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $134,000 emergency repair for a diesel driver and fire pump at the Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center. The council also set the 2021 tax millage rate at 17.17 mills and authorized purchases for police equipment, sewer pumps, and streetlight poles. Several items were approved unanimously.

• Public hearing and final passage of ordinance levying 2021 tax millage rate of 17.17 mills
• Ratification of $134,000 emergency purchase for pump repair at Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center
• Approval of $482,400 amendment for condition assessment of Chateau Transfer Station Force Main
• Authorization of $30,000 for light bars and sirens for police vehicles via state contract
• First reading of ordinance to amend no-parking zone on north side of Sequoia Street

City Council

The Kenner City Council met to approve several municipal contracts, zoning changes, and public gathering permits. The body decided on expenditures for fuel, police equipment, and infrastructure repairs, while also considering new ordinances for wastewater and public works projects.

• Rezoning of Highway Park Subdivision lots to Special Industrial and Two Family Residential (Case Z-1-21)
• Annual contract with Retif Oil & Fuel, LLC for gasoline and diesel not to exceed $665,000.00
• Agreement with Pure Technologies U.S. Inc. for Chateau Transfer Station Force Main assessment increasing by $482,400.00
• Emergency purchase of $134,000.00 for fuel tank and pump work at Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center
• Contract with Fabritech, Inc. for $10,170.80 to replace awning at Children’s Castle in Rivertown

City Council

The Kenner City Council will hold a regular meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including setting the 2021 tax millage rate at 17.17 mills and authorizing a $35,000 increase for police ammunition purchases. Other items include approving a Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurant near Chateau Estates, accepting a fuel contract up to $665,000 annually, and recognizing Fair Housing Month.

• Ordinance levying 2021 tax millage rate of 17.17 mills on all taxable property
• Resolution authorizing $35,000 increase for police ammunition from Gulf States Distributors
• Ordinance allowing Five Guys Burgers and Fries to operate less than 150 feet from Chateau Estates Subdivision
• Ordinance accepting fuel contract with Retif Oil & Fuel, LLC up to $665,000 annually
• Ordinance accepting donation of five works of art from Henry and Pat Shane

Planning & Zoning Commission

The March 24, 2021 meeting of the Kenner Planning & Zoning Commission has been cancelled. No cases or agenda items were scheduled for this date.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing zoning reclassifications for the Highway Park Subdivision and a special ordinance for a Five Guys restaurant. The body is also approving contract amendments for wastewater and fire station projects.

• Increase of $20,000 for Wastewater Department Transition Program with Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc.
• Increase of $69,598 for Fire Station #38 engineering agreement with Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc.
• Proposed rezoning of Highway Park Subdivision lots from Single Family Residential to Special Industrial and Two Family Residential
• Proposed ordinance to allow Five Guys Burgers and Fries to operate within 150 feet of Lot Y-1-B-2, Chateau Estates Subdivision
• Proposed Amendment Number 3 to the FY 2020 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commissions will meet jointly to consider two items: a zoning change for multiple lots in Highway Park Subdivision from single-family residential to special industrial and two-family residential, and a request to allow a restaurant closer to a lot line in Chateau Estates Subdivision.

• Case PUD-1-21: Ordinance to allow a restaurant within 150 feet of the southern lot line of Lot Y-1-B-2, Chateau Estates Subdivision
• Case Z-1-21: Rezoning Lots 1-3-A, 1-4-A, G-1 through G-4, and B-1 through B-8 from RR-1 to S-I (Special Industrial)
• Case Z-1-21: Rezoning Lots G-5 through G-8 from RR-1 to R-2 (Two-Family Residential)
• Adoption of January 27, 2021 meeting minutes

The Commission recommended approval for rezoning several lots in the Highway Park Subdivision to Special Industrial and Two-Family Residential. The Commission recommended denial of a request to allow a restaurant construction closer than 150 feet from a lot line in Chateau Estates.

• Recommended denial of Case PUD-1-21 regarding restaurant construction distance in Chateau Estates (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Case Z-1-21 to rezone lots in Highway Park Subdivision to Special Industrial and Two-Family Residential (7-0)

City Council

The Kenner City Council approved a consent agenda and multiple ordinances, including a $1 million annual asphalt street maintenance contract with Barriere Construction Co., LLC, and a $164,250 engineering agreement for Lincoln Manor drainage improvements. Other approved items include emergency repairs to the Rivertown Theater roof ($5,120) and a $68,000 contract for emergency vehicle preemption equipment on Loyola Drive. The council also introduced ordinances for a 260-unit apartment complex near Loyola University and a new no-parking zone on Plantation Drive.

• $1,000,000 annual contract with Barriere Construction for asphalt street maintenance
• $164,250 professional services agreement with MSMM Engineering for Lincoln Manor drainage improvements
• Emergency roof repairs at Rivertown Theater due to Hurricane Zeta damage ($5,120)
• First reading of ordinance for 260-unit apartment complex (Alluvia Apartments) in University City – Loyola Tract
• First reading of ordinance establishing a no-parking zone on Plantation Drive

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will vote on two resubdivision cases. The major item is Case PUD-2-20, which would approve a planned unit development for a 260-unit apartment complex with parking garages and clubhouse on a new lot owned by Alluvia apartments, LLC. They will also consider a smaller resubdivision in Highway Park Subdivision. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and new business.

• Case PUD-2-20: 260-unit apartment complex, parking garages, and clubhouse on new lot B-3A-1-B-1 (Alluvia apartments, LLC)
• Case P-44-20: Resubdivision of lot D3-A1-A in Highway Park Subdivision into lots D3-A1-B and D3-A1-C
• Adoption of meeting minutes from December 16, 2020

City Council

The Kenner City Council held a regular meeting on January 22, 2021, via videoconference. They approved a public hearing and final passage of an ordinance setting a franchise fee for cable/video providers, and accepted $434,252 in CDBG-CV3 funds for community development. The council also approved several contracts, including up to $1 million annually for asphalt street maintenance and $125,000 for concrete flat work, and ratified emergency repairs to the Rivertown Theater roof from Hurricane Zeta.

• Public hearing and final passage of franchise fee ordinance for cable/video services
• Acceptance of $434,252 in CDBG-CV3 funds for Community Development Department
• Approval of up to $1,000,000 annually for asphalt street maintenance with Barriere Construction
• Approval of $125,000 annually for concrete flat work with RAMJ Construction
• Ratification of $5,120 in emergency repairs to Rivertown Theater roof from Hurricane Zeta

City Council

The City Council decided on several public works contracts and police equipment purchases. The body also established standards for small wireless facilities in city rights-of-way and approved a Community Development Block Grant amendment.

• Purchase of 11 Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras for $136,576.00 from LA TECH LLC
• Annual masonry supplies contract with State Block, Inc. not to exceed $50,000.00
• Annual limestone supply contract with Three C’s Properties, Inc. not to exceed $100,000.00
• Annual guardrail maintenance contract with Traffic Solutions Louisiana, LLC not to exceed $30,000.00
• Approval of standards for small wireless facilities in City Rights-of-Way