New Orleans public meetings in 2023

Quality Of Life

The Quality of Life Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and hear two presentations: one on juvenile intervention programming by Dr. Jesse Chanin, and another on the creation of Keller Park by Professor Lois A. Brink and Michael Karam. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 30, 2023 meeting
• Juvenile Intervention Programming presentation by Dr. Jesse Chanin
• Keller Park creation presentation by Professor Lois A. Brink and Michael Karam

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee is meeting to consider several appointments, including confirming Clinton "Rick" Hathaway as Director of the Department of Public Works. The committee will also vote on appointments to the Board of Zoning, Ethics Review Board, and Vieux Carre Commission.

• Confirmation of Clinton "Rick" Hathaway as Director of Public Works
• Appointment of Jason Blake Richards to Board of Zoning
• Appointment of Charlie Coleman, III to Ethics Review Board
• Appointment of Sandra Shilstone to Vieux Carre Commission

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will hear a presentation from the Police Department on officer recruitment and retention efforts, and may hold an executive session to discuss litigation involving Orleans Parish School Board v. The City of New Orleans. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Presentation on officer recruitment and retention by Police Department
• Executive session on Orleans Parish School Board v. City of New Orleans (CDC# 2019-5174)
• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2023 meeting

Joint Uctt And Climate

The joint committee will consider several resolutions related to utility regulation, including establishing a docket to review ENO's customer service regulations, approving ENO's financing application for new bonds, and certifying Hurricane Ida storm recovery costs. They will also receive status updates on the Gentilly Resilience District Project and the Sewerage and Water Board's turbine failure and recent flood. The agenda includes routine items like roll call and approval of minutes.

• Resolution to establish a docket for ENO customer bill of rights review
• Presentation on Gentilly Resilience District Project status
• SWBNO report on turbine failure and December 2nd flood
• Resolution to conclude energy efficiency rulemaking UD-22-04
• Resolution approving ENO financing application for new first mortgage bonds

Utility Cable Telecom And Tech

The joint committee will consider resolutions on utility matters, including establishing a docket to review ENO's customer service regulations, approving ENO's financing application for new bonds, certifying Hurricane Ida storm recovery costs, and closing an energy efficiency rulemaking. They will also receive status updates on the Gentilly Resilience District Project and the Sewerage and Water Board's recent turbine failure and flood. The meeting includes routine items like roll call and approval of minutes.

• Resolution to establish a docket for ENO customer bill of rights review
• Resolution approving ENO's financing application to issue new first mortgage bonds and debt securities
• Resolution to approve ENO's certification of Hurricane Ida storm recovery costs (UD-22-05)
• Resolution to conclude energy efficiency rulemaking UD-22-04 and set benchmarks
• Motions to renew legal and technical advisors and administrative hearing officers for utility regulatory matters

River District Neighborhood Edd Meeting

This is a meeting of the River District Neighborhood Investors Subdistrict, a body of the New Orleans City Council. The agenda contains only one item: the board packet for the meeting. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• River District Neighborhood Investors Subdistrict board packet

City Council

The New Orleans City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering utility reports, civil service pay plan amendments, a PILOT for Shell's new headquarters, and several land use items. The regular agenda includes appeals, zoning changes, and conditional use requests, with public hearings scheduled for land use matters starting at 11:00 AM.

• Ordinance to expand community solar opportunities in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Cal. No. 34,464)
• PILOT application for Shell Gulf of Mexico Headquarters in River District, recommended for approval
• Zoning change for Kazi-Nia Baptist Church at 2801-2803 Piety Street from residential to business district
• Xavier University dormitory height waiver and floor area increase (Zoning Docket 72/23)
• Civil service pay plan amendments including new historic preservation inspector classifications and fire technician

The New Orleans City Council met on December 1, 2023, and approved the minutes from November 2 and November 16, 2023. The council received multiple communications and reports, including several proposed amendments to the classified pay plan for various city departments, which were referred to the Budget Committee. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural approvals and referrals.

• Approved minutes from November 2 and November 16, 2023
• Received and referred to Budget Committee: amendments to Classified Pay Plan for HDLC/VCC, Fire, Juvenile Justice Intervention Center, Sewerage and Water Board, Automotive Retention Pay, and Real Time Crime Center
• Received communication on Board of Liquidation millage levy of 16.5 mills for 2024
• Received Office of Economic Development recommendation for River District - Shell Gulf of Mexico Headquarters PILOT application
• Received polling location changes from Criminal District Court
• Received Vieux Carré Commission report on appeal of denial at 625 Dauphine Street
• Received City Planning Commission report on zoning dockets and property dispositions

Rsp Edd Meeting

The Riverwalk-Spanish Plaza Economic Development District governing authority is meeting to consider an amendment to a prior resolution authorizing a sales tax levy within the district. The agenda includes roll call, the amendment resolution, and any other matters that may come before the body.

• Resolution R-2023-4A amending sales tax levy authorization for the Riverwalk-Spanish Plaza Economic Development District

The Riverwalk-Spanish Plaza Economic Development District (RSPEDD) adopted Resolution R-2023-4A, which amends a prior resolution authorizing the levy of a sales tax within the district. The meeting was held on December 1, 2023, in the City Hall Council Chamber. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Adopted Resolution R-2023-4A amending sales tax levy authorization

No Exhibition Hall Authority Meeting

The New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Economic Growth and Development District is scheduled to meet at City Hall. The provided agenda contains only the meeting header and a reference to the board packet.

Transportation Committee

The New Orleans Transportation Committee will receive updates on the Blue Bikes bike share program, capital projects at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, and RTA's fixed-route frequency reduction and ferry operations budget. A union presentation on the public benefit of organizing RTA employees is also scheduled. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Update on Blue Bikes bike share program by Matt Rufo and Geoff Coates
• Update on airport capital projects by Director Kevin Dolliole
• RTA fixed-route frequency reduction and ferry operations budget update
• Union presentation on public benefit of organization efforts
• Approval of minutes from August 30, 2023 meeting

Community Development

The Community Development Committee is meeting to handle routine items: roll call, approval of minutes, and a presentation on New Orleans hip hop history. The most significant action is an executive session to discuss pending litigation involving the Council and the Edward Wisner Donation.

• Approval of minutes from September 25 and October 26, 2023 meetings
• Presentation: 'New Orleans 50 Years of Hip Hop' by Councilmember King
• Executive session to discuss litigation: Council of the City of New Orleans v. Edward Wisner Donation, et al., Case No. 2022-06765

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to consider a proposed Payment In Lieu Of Tax (PILOT) agreement within the River District to ensure the long-term presence of Shell, USA, Inc. in New Orleans. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 26, 2023 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Presentation and consideration of a PILOT agreement for Shell, USA, Inc. in the River District
• Approval of minutes from September 26, 2023 Economic Development and Special Development Projects Committee meeting

Community Development

The New Orleans Community Development Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, November 20, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. has been canceled. The agenda was limited to roll call, presentations honoring Bryan "Birdman" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams, and adjournment, but no business will be conducted.

• Meeting canceled
• Presentations honoring Bryan "Birdman" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams were listed on the agenda

City Council

The New Orleans City Council is meeting to consider several land use matters, including zoning changes, conditional use permits, and appeals of historic district decisions. The agenda also includes presentations honoring journalists, discussing mental health progress, and introducing a new Amistad Research Center director, along with routine consent agenda items.

• Zoning change for a bar at 3733 General De Gaulle Drive (ZD 58/23)
• University Area Off-Street Parking Overlay District expansion (ZD 45/23)
• Conditional use for a childcare center at 3869 General Meyer Avenue (ZD 68/23)
• Zoning change for 15.83 acres at 1600 Stanton Road (ZD 69/23)
• Appeals of HDLC and VCC denials for properties at 8500 Spruce St and 625 Dauphine St

2024 City Council Budget Hearings

The New Orleans City Council is holding the ninth day of hearings on the proposed 2024 budget. Agencies and boards are presenting their budget requests, including the Council on Aging, Louisiana SPCA, Arts Council, Tourism and Culture Fund, Municipal Yacht Harbor, Building Corporation, Aviation Board, Parks and Parkways, and Algiers Development District. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; it is a presentation and discussion session.

• New Orleans Council on Aging budget presentation
• Louisiana SPCA budget presentation
• Arts Council of New Orleans budget and community arts grants
• New Orleans Tourism and Culture Fund budget (Ordinance Cal. No. 34,455)
• New Orleans Aviation Board budget presentation

2024 City Council Budget Hearings

The New Orleans City Council is holding Day 8 of its 2024 proposed budget hearings. Departments presenting include Municipal and Traffic Court, the Office of Inspector General and Ethics Review Board, French Market Corp, Regional Transit Authority, and Downtown Development District. The agenda lists presentations and templates for each, indicating budget discussions rather than final votes.

• Municipal and Traffic Court 2024 budget presentation
• Office of Inspector General & Ethics Review Board 2024 budget presentation
• French Market Corp 2024 budget presentation
• Regional Transit Authority 2024 budget presentation
• Downtown Development District 2024 budget presentation

2024 City Council Budget Hearings

The New Orleans City Council is holding the seventh day of hearings on the proposed 2024 budget. Departments presenting include the Coroner's Office, the Law Department, several Mayor's Office divisions (Youth & Families, Criminal Justice Coordination, Neighborhood Engagement, CORE, Intergovernmental Relations), Homeland Security, Resilience & Sustainability, and Juvenile Court. The agenda lists presentations and templates but no specific dollar amounts or decisions.

• Coroner's Office presentation
• Law Department presentation
• Mayor's Office divisions: Youth & Families, Criminal Justice Coordination, Neighborhood Engagement, CORE, Intergovernmental Relations
• New Orleans Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) presentation
• Juvenile Court presentation

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and consider an ordinance to establish the RDNI Municipal Economic Development District in New Orleans, which would designate its governing authority and provide for publication. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Ordinance 34,470 to create RDNI Municipal Economic Development District
• Designation of governing authority for the RDNI district
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2023 meeting

2024 City Council Budget Hearings

The New Orleans City Council is holding Day 6 of its 2024 proposed budget hearings, reviewing the proposed budgets for several city offices and departments. The agenda covers the Office of Business & External Affairs, including Safety & Permits, Code Enforcement, City Planning, and economic development offices, as well as the Office of Community Development and the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Department of Safety & Permits 2024 budget review
• Code Enforcement 2024 budget review
• City Planning Commission 2024 budget review
• Historic District Landmarks Commission 2024 budget review
• New Orleans Redevelopment Authority 2024 budget review

2024 City Council Budget Hearings

This is Day 5 of the New Orleans City Council's 2024 budget hearings, focused on the capital budget and related departments. The council is reviewing the final capital budget, the five-year capital plan, and the budgets for capital projects administration, property management, public works, sanitation, and parks/recreation. These hearings are part of the annual budget approval process.

• Capital Budget FINAL
• Five Year Capital Plan FINAL
• CAO – Office of Capital Projects Administration budget
• Department of Public Works budget
• NORD + Parks Millage

2024 City Council Budget Hearings

This is the fourth day of the New Orleans City Council's 2024 budget hearings. The council is reviewing proposed budgets for the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, NOPD (including consent decree compliance), EMS, and the Fire Department. No decisions are noted; this is a discussion and review session.

• Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office budget presentation
• Orleans Parish Public Defender's Office budget presentation
• NOPD budget and consent decree compliance presentation
• EMS budget presentation
• Fire Department budget presentation

2024 City Council Budget Hearings

The New Orleans City Council is holding the second day of 2024 budget hearings, reviewing proposed budgets for several agencies. The agenda includes presentations from the Orleans Parish Communications District, Juvenile Justice Intervention Center, Office of Independent Police Monitor, and Orleans Parish Coroner. This is a discussion and review session, not a final vote.

• Orleans Parish Communications District budget presentation
• Juvenile Justice Intervention Center budget presentation
• Office of Independent Police Monitor budget presentation
• Orleans Parish Coroner budget presentation

City Council

The New Orleans City Council is meeting to consider several zoning ordinances, including a proposed interim zoning district to prohibit commercial short-term rentals and hostels citywide, and to allow domestic violence and emergency shelters by-right in multi-family zones. The agenda also includes presentations honoring Juvenile and updates from the A'sani Heartbeat Foundation and New Orleans Ballet Association, plus numerous consent agenda items such as utility rate adjustments and appeals of historic commission decisions.

• Ordinance to establish Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District (Cal. No. 34,420)
• Ordinance to permit Domestic Protection Shelter and Emergency Shelter by-right (Cal. No. 34,421)
• Zoning change for 6505 General Meyer Avenue and 2810 Casimire Street from residential to business (Cal. No. 34,423)
• Appeals of University Area Off-Street Parking IZD for 8829-31 Palm Street and 7510 Hurst Street
• HDLC appeal for 300-302 Pelican Avenue doors

The council adopted two zoning ordinances: one creating a Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District that caps timeshare units and prohibits short-term rentals in most areas, and another allowing domestic protection and emergency shelters by-right in multi-family districts. Several communications were received and referred to committees, and presentations were made honoring Juvenile and the A'sani Heartbeat Foundation.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 29701 M.C.S. establishing Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District (Cal. No. 34,420)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 29702 M.C.S. permitting domestic protection and emergency shelters by-right in multi-family districts (Cal. No. 34,421)
• Approved minutes from October 3, 5, 17, 19, and 25, 2023 meetings
• Received communications on utility adjustments, zoning appeals, and housing agreements, with hearing dates set for November 16, 2023

2024 City Council Budget Hearings

The City Council is conducting the first day of hearings regarding the proposed 2024 budget. The session includes discussions on tax levy ordinances, millage rates, and various city departments.

• Tax Levy Ordinance regarding proposed millage rates
• Board of City Trusts budget
• Department of Finance and Office of Supplier Diversity
• Chief Administrative Office budget including IT and Labor Relations
• Orleans Parish School Board & Agenda for Children millage

Community Development

The Community Development Committee will consider a no-cost 120-month agreement with the U.S. Army to support police recruitment, and a code amendment to allow certain mobile food vendors in non-residential Vieux Carré zones, including a lottery and vendor cap. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command for Partnership for Your Success program, no cost to City, 120 months
• Ordinance to amend City Code sections 110-212 and 110-215 for mobile foot, pushcart, and animal-drawn food vendors in Vieux Carré non-residential zones
• Lottery system for additional Vieux Carré vendors and total vendor limit
• Approval of September 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Quality Of Life

The Quality of Life Committee will vote on two maintenance covenants for fire suppression systems and hear a presentation on reducing street homelessness and increasing affordable housing. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Motion M-23-508: Maintenance Covenant between H3C, LLC, City of New Orleans, and Finance Authority of New Orleans for fire suppression system
• Motion M-23-509: Maintenance Covenant between 1300 OCH, LLC, City of New Orleans, and Finance Authority of New Orleans for fire suppression system
• Presentation: Reducing Street Homelessness and Increasing Affordable Housing, with update on Unsheltered Initiative

Climate Change And Sustainability

The New Orleans Climate Change and Sustainability Committee will meet to consider a resolution responding to Madison Energy Investments' motion to amend community solar rules, and a motion to retain an independent monitor for Entergy New Orleans' power purchase agreements. The agenda also includes roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Resolution on Madison Energy Investments' Motion to Amend Community Solar Rules (R-23-507)
• Motion to retain an Independent Monitor for Entergy New Orleans' RFPs and power purchase agreements (M-23-506)
• Approval of June 1, 2023 committee minutes

Governmental Affairs

The Climate Change and Sustainability Committee will consider a resolution responding to Madison Energy Investments' motion to amend community solar rules, and a motion to retain an independent monitor to review Entergy New Orleans' power generation proposals. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Resolution R-23-507 on Madison Energy Investments' amendment to community solar rules
• Motion M-23-506 to retain an independent monitor for Entergy New Orleans' RFPs and power purchase agreements

Community Development

The Community Development Committee is meeting to consider two main items: a no-cost Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Army to support police recruitment, and a proposed ordinance to allow more mobile food vendors in the Vieux Carré. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command for Partnership for Your Success program, 120 months, no cost to City
• Ordinance to amend City Code sections 110-212 and 110-215 to permit mobile foot, pushcart, and animal drawn food vendors in non-residential Vieux Carré districts
• Proposed lottery for additional Vieux Carré vendors and cap on total vendor numbers
• Approval of September 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will discuss Richard's Disposal, Inc.'s response to the City's Request for Proposals for curbside solid waste and recyclable collection in Service Area 1, and vote on motions to add the City Council president as a signatory to agreements with Richard's Disposal and BASF Corporation. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Richard's Disposal response to RFP No. 3185 for curbside solid waste and recyclable collection in Service Area 1
• Vote on M-23-496: adding City Council president as signatory to professional services agreement with Richard's Disposal for Area 4
• Vote on M-23-483: adding City Council president as signatory to contract with BASF Corporation for mosquito, termite, and rodent control consultant and product testing services

Public Works

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on two motions that would add the City Council president as a signatory to contracts: one with Richard's Disposal for solid waste collection in Area 4, and another with BASF Corporation for mosquito control services. The committee will also discuss Richard's Disposal's response to a city RFP for curbside collection in Service Area 1. The agenda includes routine items like roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of Richard's Disposal response to RFP No. 3185 for curbside solid waste and recyclables collection in Service Area 1
• Vote on M-23-496: adding council president as signatory to Richard's Disposal agreement for Area 4
• Vote on M-23-483: adding council president as signatory to BASF Corporation contract for mosquito, termite, and rodent control services
• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2023 meeting

Revenue Estimating Conference

The Revenue Estimating Conference will discuss and then adopt the official 2024 General Revenue Forecast. The meeting includes roll call, approval of the prior meeting's minutes, and a presentation before the forecast vote.

• Adoption of minutes from September 27, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of 2024 General Revenue Forecast
• Adoption of Official Revenue Forecast for 2024

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a motion authorizing a Data Use Agreement with Tulane University to share de-identified NOPD crime data on shootings for violence prevention research. The agenda also includes discussion of creating a Community Advisory Task Force and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Vote on Motion M-23-495: Data Use Agreement with Tulane University for de-identified NOPD shooting data
• Discussion on creating a Criminal Justice Community Advisory Task Force
• Approval of July 12, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The New Orleans City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes a resolution granting modified approval for an extension to Entergy's electric and gas formula rate plans, along with several zoning changes, appeals, and routine reports. The regular agenda features appeals of Historic District Landmarks Commission and Vieux Carré Commission decisions, including a request to retain painted brick and gas heaters at 711 Bourbon Street. The meeting also includes presentations recognizing community members and domestic violence awareness month.

• Resolution R-23-491 granting modified approval of extension to electric and gas formula rate plans (UD-18-07)
• Zoning change for 1301-1303 Poland Avenue from HU-RD2 to HU-B1A (ZONING DOCKET 60/23)
• Conditional use for bed and breakfast at 807 Esplanade Avenue and 1404-1414 Bourbon Street (ZONING DOCKET 51/23)
• Appeal to retain painted brick and gas heaters at 711 Bourbon Street (VCC appeal)
• Proposed agreements with Richard's Disposal Inc. and IV Waste LLC for sanitation services

The New Orleans City Council adopted six zoning ordinances, including conditional uses for bed-and-breakfasts in the Marigny/Tremé/Bywater district, a packaged alcohol retail sale on Tulane Avenue, a multi-family dwelling expansion, a zoning change to neighborhood business on Poland Avenue, and a large child-care center. The consent agenda also received multiple communications and reports, including utility filings, vehicle fleet reports, and encampment cleanup documentation, with no substantive decisions made on those items.

• Adopted conditional use for bed-and-breakfast at 807 Esplanade Ave and 1404-1414 Bourbon St (Ord. 29688)
• Adopted conditional use for bed-and-breakfast at 1238-1240 N Robertson St (Ord. 29689)
• Adopted conditional use for packaged alcohol retail at 2501-2537 Tulane Ave and 2500-2520 Banks St (Ord. 29690)
• Adopted conditional use for multi-family dwelling expansion at 301 Adams St (Ord. 29691)
• Adopted zoning change from HU-RD2 to HU-B1A at 1301-1303 Poland Ave (Ord. 29692)
• Adopted conditional use for large child-care center at 2000-2008 N Galvez St (Ord. 29693)
• Received communications on utility reports, EBO scorecard, vehicle fleet, encampment cleanups, and appeals (no votes taken)
• Received and referred BASF pest control agreement to Public Works Committee

Orleans Parish Board Of Review

The Orleans Parish Board of Review will hear a presentation from Hammerman & Gainer, LLC on the results of the 2024 Tax Appeal recommendations process, then consider resolutions to dispose of appeals in the First through Seventh Municipal Districts and certify the adjusted assessments to the Louisiana Tax Commission.

• Presentation on 2024 Tax Appeal recommendations by Scott J. Spivey, Hammerman & Gainer, LLC
• Resolution R-23-1: Disposition of appeals in the First through Seventh Municipal Districts
• Resolution R-23-2: Certification of assessments for the First through Seventh Municipal Districts to the Louisiana Tax Commission

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee is holding a confirmation hearing to consider Anne Kirkpatrick as superintendent of the police department, per Home Rule Charter Sec. 4-106(4). The Council has until January 20, 2024, to act on the confirmation. The agenda also includes roll call and adjournment.

• Confirmation hearing for Anne Kirkpatrick as police superintendent
• Deadline for Council action: January 20, 2024

Joint Gov Aff Public Works

The Joint Governmental Affairs and Public Works Committee will review minutes from previous meetings and consider several appointments. Representatives from the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans are scheduled to provide an update on saltwater intrusion.

• Appointment of Mollie Ponds to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
• Appointments for the Audubon Commission: Wilmer Jacobs, Emily Wolff, and Ludovico Feoli
• Appointments for the Vieux Carre Commission: LaVerne Toombs and Vincent Weaver
• Saltwater Intrusion Update from the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans

City Council

The New Orleans City Council is holding a regular meeting on October 5, 2023, to consider a consent agenda with multiple items, including proposed contracts, zoning appeals, and amendments to the classified pay plan. The council will also vote on ordinances to appropriate funds for the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court and the Clerk of Criminal District Court. Several items are routine or procedural, such as receiving reports and communications.

• Proposed agreement with Resuscitation Quality Improvement Partners, LLC for EMS services (M-23-454)
• Proposed agreement with HTC Enterprises LA, LLC DBA Homestead Title (M-23-455)
• Proposed agreement with Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC for sanitation (M-23-457)
• Appeals of parking requirements under University Area Off-Street Parking IZD for properties on Apricot, Willow, Cohn, and General Ogden Streets
• Pay plan amendments: new Crime Laboratory Deputy Director ($113,261), Fire Services Officer ($55,791), and increases for Floodplain, Construction Inspector, and Taxicab positions

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will meet to approve minutes, consider appointments to city boards, and discuss a motion to amend the professional services agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. The motion would add the Council President as a signatory and authorize them to sign the amendment.

• Appointments to CBDHDLC: Tim Spratt and Gregory Curtis
• Appointment to Ethics Review Board: Patrice Sentino
• Motion M-23-436: Add Council President as signatory to Cornerstone Government Affairs agreement

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will vote on a motion to extend a contract with Kellermeyer Bergenson Services, LLC for an additional year, increasing the maximum payment to $39,382,193.00. The committee will also receive updates on taxicab and pedicab regulations, and on saltwater intrusion from the Sewerage and Water Board and the Department of Homeland Security.

• Vote on M-23-457: extend contract with Kellermeyer Bergenson Services, LLC through Dec 22, 2024, up to $39,382,193.00
• Discussion of Chapter 162 CPNC renewals and reinstatements for taxicabs and pedicabs
• Update from Sewerage and Water Board on saltwater intrusion
• Update from Department of Homeland Security on saltwater intrusion

Revenue Estimating Conference

The Revenue Estimating Conference will meet to review 2022 audited actuals, revise and adopt the 2023 General Fund revenue forecast, certify the Savings Fund, and discuss the 2024 forecast. This is a routine fiscal update with no public hearings or specific dollar amounts listed.

• Adoption of minutes from June 21, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of 2022 audited actuals General Fund revenue
• Revision and adoption of 2023 General Fund revenue forecast
• Adoption of Savings Fund certification
• Discussion of 2024 General Fund revenue forecast

Budget Audit Board Of Review

The Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee will discuss and vote on multiple ordinances transferring funds for various city departments, including juvenile court, mosquito control, workforce investment, and FEMA hurricane costs. The committee will also review quarterly budget reports and consider amendments to the classified pay plan. The meeting includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, and adjournment.

• Transfer $125,000 to Orleans Parish Juvenile Court for three contract positions
• Transfer $1,643,463 to Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control for vector-borne disease training
• Transfer $1,218,757 to Workforce Investment for Pathway Home Program for justice-involved adults
• Transfer $268,732 from FEMA for Hurricane Katrina emergency costs
• Amendments to classified pay plan including bilingual library pay and new police crime lab positions

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee met on September 26, 2023, with a quorum present. They approved minutes from three prior meetings and received presentations from Delgado Community College on a new partnership with Mercedes-Benz for automotive technician training and the Pilot New LPN Apprenticeship Program. The meeting was otherwise routine and procedural.

• Approval of minutes from June 1, August 29, and September 12 committee meetings
• Presentation on Delgado-Mercedes-Benz partnership for automotive technician training
• Presentation on Pilot New LPN Apprenticeship Program
• Public speaker card submitted by Edward Parker

Community Development

The Community Development Committee will consider recommending approval of two contracts: one for EMS training and one for title abstract services. The committee will also hear presentations from local businesses and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Contract with Resuscitation Quality Improvement Partners, LLC for EMS training, $150,444 over two years (M-23-454)
• Contract with HTC Enterprises LA, LLC (Homestead Title) for title abstracts and opinions, up to $2,500,000 for one year (M-23-455)
• Presentations from local businesses including CR Coffee, Francolini's Deli, Cultivating Youth, Dakar NOLA, Canseco's Market, and Thai Nola

Rspedd Meeting

The Riverwalk-Spanish Plaza Economic Development District is meeting to give preliminary approval to issuing up to $25 million in revenue bonds. The board will also consider any other matters that come before it.

• Preliminary approval of up to $25,000,000 in revenue bonds (Resolution R-2023-3)

The Riverwalk-Spanish Plaza Economic Development District (RSPEDD) held a meeting and adopted Resolution R-2023-3, giving preliminary approval to issue up to $25 million in revenue bonds. No other substantive actions were taken.

City Council

The New Orleans City Council is meeting to receive reports and communications, including the mayor's appointment of Anne Kirkpatrick as Superintendent of Police, and to consider several zoning and land use items. The agenda includes consent agenda items, public hearings on appeals, and zoning docket matters. Most items are routine or procedural, but the police chief appointment and several zoning changes are notable.

• Appointment of Anne Kirkpatrick as Superintendent of Police (interim basis Sept 23, 2023)
• Zoning change for 14051-14071 Dwyer Blvd from OS-N to S-RS
• Conditional use for restaurant at 1513 St. Charles Ave (ZD 48/23)
• Conditional use for restaurant at 4730 Freret St (ZD 22/23)
• HDLC appeals for properties at 711 Canal St, 711 Bourbon St, and others

The New Orleans City Council adopted the consent agenda (5-0) and approved several items including zoning changes for properties on Dwyer Boulevard and St. Charles Avenue, a resolution ratifying SWBNO appeal decisions, and a restoration tax abatement for 1306 Magazine Street. The council also received communications on various appeals and reports, setting hearing dates for October 5, 2023.

• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from OS-N to S-RS at 14051-14071 Dwyer Boulevard (Ordinance 29646)
• Approved conditional use for restaurant hours extension at 1513 St. Charles Avenue (Ordinance 29644)
• Adopted resolution ratifying SWBNO appeal manager decisions (R-23-429)
• Approved restoration tax abatement for 1306 Magazine Street (R-23-379)
• Received communications on HDLC and VCC appeals, setting hearings for October 5, 2023

Abcb Sales Tax Hearing

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will hold a sales tax hearing on September 19, 2023, to address 22 cases of businesses allegedly selling alcohol without proper licenses and, in some cases, failing to pay sales taxes. The hearing officer will consider allegations and recommendations for each permittee.

• Bellanola Lifestyle Management (Ray's on the Avenue) at 4607 Paris Ave: delinquent ABO license 6 months, expired occupational license, unpaid sales tax 25 months
• Fulton on Tap (Apre's Lounge) at 610 Fulton St: delinquent ABO license 11 months
• World Famous Corporation Bar & Grill at 931 S. Peters St: delinquent ABO license 10 months, unpaid sales tax 1 month
• Audrey Mae's Catering (Heard Dat Kitchen) at 2520 Felicity St: delinquent ABO license 23 months total
• Frozen Delights (Diaquiri Place) at 3705 General De Gaulle Dr: delinquent ABO license 33 months total

The August 15, 2023 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Sales Tax Hearing was cancelled, and all 12 agenda items were deferred to the next hearing date of September 19, 2023. No decisions or recommendations were made on any of the listed permittees' alleged violations.

• Cancelled August 16, 2023 Sales Tax Hearing
• Deferred all 12 agenda items to September 19, 2023

Abcb Nuisance Hearing

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is holding a nuisance hearing for Allison & Glenn, Inc., doing business as Nice Guys NOLA at 7910 Earhart Boulevard, over alleged noise and disturbance violations. The board will also ratify the September 19, 2023 sales tax hearing. This is a quasi-judicial proceeding, not a policy-making session.

• Nuisance hearing for Nice Guys NOLA (7910 Earhart Blvd) on noise, loudspeaker, and disturbance allegations
• Ratification of 9-19-23 sales tax hearing

The ABCB voted 4-0 to continue the nuisance hearing (trial) for a liquor license case involving Allie & Glenn, Inc. d/b/a Nice Guys NOLA, originally scheduled for August 15, to September 19, 2023. The board also ratified continuations from the canceled June 20 sales tax hearing. No substantive decisions were made on the allegations.

• Continued nuisance hearing for Nice Guys NOLA to September 19, 2023 (4-0)
• Ratified continuations from canceled June 20 sales tax hearing

Utility Cable Telecom And Tech

The Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee will approve the August 3, 2023 minutes and consider a resolution approving the Sewerage & Water Board appeals manager's recommendations. Representatives from the Sewerage & Water Board will present on reports that they are disconnecting service for nonpayment during the extreme heat emergency. The agenda contains no other substantive items, contracts, or ordinances.

• Resolution to approve recommendations of the SWBNO appeals manager
• Presentation on Sewerage & Water Board service disconnects for nonpayment during extreme heat emergency

City Council (Special Meeting)

The New Orleans City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the city's 2022 recap, consider a motion to remove Communications Director Gregory Joseph, and hold an executive session to discuss litigation in the federal consent decree case. The motion charges Joseph with incompetence, neglect of duty, and gross misconduct, and the executive session concerns the ongoing federal oversight of the city's police department.

• Presentation: City of New Orleans 2022 Recap
• Motion M-23-424: Removal of Communications Director Gregory Joseph
• Executive session on United States v. City of New Orleans (Civil Action No. 12-CV-01924)

Climate Change And Sustainability

The joint Climate Change and Economic Development committee met but lacked a quorum, so no votes were taken. Members heard presentations on offshore wind economic development, a new energy technology incubator, and UNO's wind workforce and research programs.

• Offshore wind economic development update by GNO Inc., Future Energy, and RWE Energy
• Opportunity Hub Foundation and H2theFuture new energy technology incubator presentation
• UNO Wind Scholars and workforce/research updates from UNO Research & Technology Foundation

City Council

The New Orleans City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with utility rate adjustments from Entergy, zoning changes, demolition requests, and various appointments. They will also hold an executive session on pending litigation. Notable items include a zoning change for Franklin Avenue, a conditional use for alcohol sales on Howard Avenue, and several demolition permits.

• Zoning change from LI to MU-1 for Square 1804, bounded by Franklin, Abundance, Agriculture, and Eads Streets (2905-2941 Franklin Ave)
• Conditional use for packaged alcohol sales at 929 Howard Avenue
• Demolition requests for 1432 Touro St, 2431 Philip St, 1715-1717 Touro St, and 1113-1115 Music St
• Contract extension with IPL North America for curbside recycling carts
• MOU with JPSO for HIDTA funds not to exceed $47,700

The New Orleans City Council approved three zoning changes, including a rezoning on Franklin Avenue and a conditional use for alcohol sales at 929 Howard Avenue. The council also adopted a consent agenda that included multiple board appointments and contract amendments for sanitation services. No substantive decisions were debated beyond the consent agenda items.

• Adopted zoning change from LI to MU-1 at 2905-2941 Franklin Avenue (Ord. 29634)
• Adopted conditional use for packaged alcohol sales at 929 Howard Avenue (Ord. 29635)
• Adopted text amendment adding 'broadcasting studio' as permitted use in CBD-5 district (Ord. 29636)
• Adopted motion directing City Planning to consider generator regulations (M-23-385)
• Adopted reappointment of Cherie Teamer Henley to Industrial Development Board (M-23-397)
• Adopted contract amendments for sanitation with IPL North America and MDL Enterprises (M-23-399, M-23-400)
• Adopted MOU with JPSO for HIDTA drug trafficking funds up to $47,700 (M-23-401)
• Adopted appointments to Aviation Board, Downtown Development District, and CBD Landmarks Commission (M-23-402, M-23-407, M-23-408, M-23-409)

Rsp Edd Meeting

The Riverwalk-Spanish Plaza Economic Development District is meeting to approve its bylaws, give notice of intent to levy a separate sales tax of up to 2% within the district, and give preliminary approval to issuing up to $25 million in revenue bonds. The agenda also includes a general item to consider any other matters that may come before the governing authority.

• Approval of RSPEDD Bylaws (Resolution R-2023-1)
• Notice of intent to levy a separate sales tax not to exceed 2% within district boundaries
• Approval of publication of public notice for the sales tax intent
• Preliminary approval to issue up to $25,000,000 in Revenue Bonds (Resolution R-2023-2)

The Riverwalk-Spanish Plaza Economic Development District board adopted its bylaws, approved a public notice of intent to levy a separate sales tax up to 2% within the district, and continued a resolution for up to $25 million in revenue bonds to the October 5, 2023 meeting.

• Adopted bylaws for RSPEDD (Resolution R-2023-1)
• Approved publication of public notice of intent to levy a separate sales tax not to exceed 2% within the district (La. R.S. 33:9038.39)
• Continued Resolution R-2023-2 (preliminary approval of up to $25 million in revenue bonds) to the meeting of October 5, 2023

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on the Mayor's Office's 'City of New Orleans 2022 Recap' mailer, with subpoenaed communications and procurement officials appearing. The committee will also consider appointments to several boards, an ordinance amending Mardi Gras parade regulations, and a motion to extend the Acting Director of Public Works' appointment.

• Investigation of Mayor's Office mailer per subpoenas 2023-06, 2023-07, 2023-08 and Resolution R-23-85
• Appointments: John Boyd (CBDHDLC), Alex Glaser (DDD), Patrice Sentino (Ethics Review Board), Evette Hester & Cherie Teamer Henley (IDB), Gregory Carroll & Michael Bagneris (Aviation Board)
• Ord. Cal. No. 34,348: amends Mardi Gras parade regulations (sections 34-2 to 34-50)
• Amendment to Ord. Cal. No. 34,348: corrects parade order, allows extra permits for weather rescheduling, limits bands/clubs
• Motion M-23-375: creates Carnival Legislative Advisory Committee

Transportation

The Transportation Committee will consider an ordinance authorizing a second amendment to a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority to enhance the Convention Center area. The committee will also receive updates on the DPW Accessibility Dashboard, RTA capital projects, and transportation accessibility.

• Ordinance Calendar No. 34,378: Second Amendment to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority
• River District Presentation
• Update on DPW Accessibility Dashboard
• Update on RTA Capital Projects
• Discussion on Transportation Accessibility by The Split Second Foundation

Public Works

The Public Works, Sanitation, and Environmental Committee will consider two contract amendments for curbside recycling carts and roll-off truck services, and a HIDTA funds agreement. They will also hear presentations on the Sewerage and Water Board's quarterly report and the Department of Public Works' activities.

• Amendment No. 3 to curbside recycling cart contract with IPL North America, Inc. (M-23-399)
• Amendment No. 3 to roll-off truck service contract with MDL Enterprises, LLC (M-23-400)
• MOU with Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for HIDTA funds up to $47,700 (M-23-401)
• SWBNO 2023 2nd Quarter Report and Construction Report presentation
• DPW presentation on traffic signals, JIRR, right-of-way contracts, and Max Pave program

Economic Development

The New Orleans City Council is considering a resolution requesting the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to conduct a detailed audit of the city's accounts payable and vendor payment systems, including the BRASS system. The resolution cites widespread payment delays affecting vendors, especially small and minority-owned businesses, and also mentions issues with summer 2023 youth workers' wages. The council will vote on this resolution at the September 7, 2023 meeting.

• Resolution R-23-XXX requests Louisiana Legislative Auditor to audit city's accounts payable and vendor payments
• Audit includes review of BRASS procurement and finance system
• Mentions delays in payments to vendors, including small, emerging, and minority/DBE-certified businesses
• References Council Motion M-23-384 (Aug 24, 2023) directing review of youth worker payments
• Resolution to be transmitted to Legislative Auditor Michael J. Waguespack, CAO Gilbert Montaño, and CFO Norman White

Community Development

The Community Development Committee will consider a resolution supporting victim safeguards for severe domestic violence incidents, receive updates on summer youth worker payments and permitting efficiency, and discuss mobile pushcart food vending. The meeting includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.

• Resolution R-23-376 urging Gwen's Law hearings for strangulation and firearm-related domestic abuse cases
• Update on payments due to summer youth workers from NORD CEO Larry Barabino
• Permits Task Force update on improving permitting efficiency
• Discussion on mobile pushcart food vending

Quality Of Life

The Quality of Life Committee will hear an infrastructure update from Sewerage and Water Board officials and consider a motion to direct the City Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on amending the zoning ordinance to add requirements for electrical backup generators. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Sewerage and Water Board infrastructure update with presenters Ghassan Korban, Ron Spooner, Steve Nelson, and Rene Gonzalez
• Motion M-23-385 to consider amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to add distance, height, and sealing requirements for electrical backup generators

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee will discuss and vote on a series of ordinances transferring funds within the 2023 city budget, totaling over $22 million. The transfers cover legal settlements, public defender fees, flood mitigation, community development, and other programs. The committee will also consider amendments to the classified pay plan and civil service rules, and receive budget reports.

• Transfer $3,342,817 to Law Department for state settlement and judgment payments
• Transfer $1,100,000 for Indigent Defender fees on red light camera tickets
• Transfer $445,000 to Orleans Parish Public Defender's Office
• Transfer $11,720,109 for Hometown Revitalization and Resilient Communities Programs
• Transfer $3,029,325 for FEMA flood mitigation assistance

Public Works

The Public Works, Sanitation, and Environmental Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including motions to add the Council President as a signatory to agreements for St. Bernard Circle Apartments and Materials Management Group, and an ordinance to extend the renewal period for expired certificates of public necessity (CPNC), decrease the reinstatement fee, and allow reissuance of certain revoked CPNCs. The agenda is otherwise routine, with roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• M-23-320: Add Council President as signatory to loan agreement with St. Bernard Circle Apartments, LLC
• M-23-324: Add Council President as signatory to Amendment No. 2 with Materials Management Group
• Ord. Cal. No. 34,266: Extend CPNC renewal period, decrease reinstatement fee, allow reissuance of revoked CPNCs

Joint Economic Development And Budget

The Joint Economic Development & Budget Committee will hear presentations on the 2024 quadrennial property assessment and appeals process from the Orleans Parish Assessor, and on the city's status with the Municipal Police Employee Retirement System (MPERS). The committee will also discuss, but not vote on, two ordinances that would transfer $1,722,770 in court settlement funds to the Health Department for the Opioid Abatement Task Force.

• Presentation on 2024 Quadrennial Assessment and appeals process by Assessor Erroll Williams
• Presentation on city's status with Municipal Police Employee Retirement System (MPERS)
• Ordinance 34,290 and 34,291: Transfer $1,722,770 from Intergovernmental Revenues to Opioid Abatement Task Force Fund
• Approval of minutes from April 25 and June 29, 2023 meetings

Economic Development

The Joint Economic Development & Budget Committee will hear presentations on the 2024 quadrennial property assessment and appeals process, and on the city's status with the Municipal Police Employee Retirement System (MPERS). They will also discuss, without voting, two ordinances that would transfer $1,722,770 in court settlement funds to the Health Department for opioid abatement. The meeting includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.

• Presentation from Orleans Parish Assessor on 2024 Quadrennial Assessment and appeals process
• Presentation on city's status with Municipal Police Employee Retirement System (MPERS)
• Ordinance 34,290 and 34,291: Transfer $1,722,770 from Intergovernmental Revenues to Louisiana Opioid Abatement Task Force Fund for Health Department (discussion only, no vote)
• Approval of minutes from April 25, 2023 Economic Development and June 29, 2023 Budget/Audit/Board of Review meetings

Quality Of Life

The Quality of Life Committee will hear a panel on local homeless conditions and encampment cleaning, then consider several ordinances related to homeless services, personal property removal, food waste penalties, and nonferrous material payments. The meeting includes roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Panel on local homeless conditions with officials from Office of Homeless Services, Health Department, UNITY, and Travelers Aid
• Ordinance Cal. No. 34,304: updates personal property definition, removal/storage, and city emergency powers
• Ordinance Cal. No. 34,305: establishes communications campaign and giving platform for unhoused residents
• Ordinance Cal. No. 34,308: increases penalties for food waste under overpasses or near encampments
• Ordinance Cal. No. 34,277: restricts payments to sellers of nonferrous materials

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee will consider appointments to various city boards and commissions, discuss a rule change for appointment appearance waivers, and vote on creating a Home Rule Charter Review Committee. It will also receive an update on an investigation into a mayor's office mailing.

• Appointments to Audubon Commission, Board of Liquidation, CBDHDLC, City Planning Commission, and other boards
• Discussion of Council Rule change for Appointment Appearance Waiver requirements
• Ordinance Cal. No. 34,288 to exempt contracts approved by ordinance from Section 70-10
• Motion M-22-516 to create Home Rule Charter Review Committee
• Update on investigation per Resolution R-23-85 regarding 'City of New Orleans 2022 Recap' mailing

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will discuss building a new Phase III facility at the Orleans Parish Justice Center, as authorized by Ordinance Calendar No. 34,265. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and a presentation with a funding spreadsheet. No votes are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of new Phase III facility at Orleans Parish Justice Center
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement authorized by Ordinance Calendar No. 34,265
• Presenters include Pres Kabacoff, Dr. James Austin, Susan Guidry, Dr. Jennifer Avegno, and John Williams
• Funding spreadsheet to be presented

Budget Audit Board Of Review

The Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee will discuss and vote on multiple ordinances amending the 2023 city budget, including fund transfers for rental assistance, police overtime, health programs, and workforce development. The committee will also consider preliminary approval of up to $80 million in Sewerage Service Revenue Bonds and amendments to the classified pay plan. A quarterly update on American Rescue Plan Act funds and budget reports will be presented.

• Ordinance 34,241: New salary ranges for Medical Director and Chief of EMS positions
• Ordinances 34,242-34,243: Transfer $650,000 for rental assistance and Historic District Landmarks Commission code enforcement
• Ordinances 34,244-34,245: Transfer $114,216 for Police Department overtime and security systems
• Ordinances 34,273-34,274: Transfer $40,000,000 for FEMA reimbursable costs to Mayor's Office of Homeland Security
• Resolution R-23-276: Preliminary approval of $80,000,000 Sewerage Service Revenue Bonds

Joint Uctt And Ga Committee

The Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology and Governmental Affairs Committee will meet to consider an ordinance on hotel/motel ownership licensing, hear an Entergy hurricane preparedness update, discuss streamlining ENO reporting, and receive a Bureau of Governmental Research presentation on Sewerage and Water Board governance.

• Ordinance Cal. No. 34,199 to establish city code section 26-551 on hotel/motel ownership for licensing
• Entergy New Orleans presentation on hurricane preparedness and verification process
• Resolution R-23-306 to update ENO's biennial reporting requirements (UD-20-01)
• BGR presentation on S&WB governance findings

Joint Budget And Public Works

The Joint Budget and Public Works Committee approved multiple motions and budget ordinances, including a $20 million transfer for Hurricane Ida-related expenses, a $1.9 million streetlight contract extension, and a $2 million contract for NOPD's electronic ticketing software. The committee also heard quarterly reports from the Sewerage & Water Board, Public Works, Capital Projects, and Sanitation departments.

• Approved $20,000,000 transfer for Hurricane Ida recovery expenses
• Approved $1,922,820 amendment to Legacy Professional Services streetlight contract through 7/21/2024
• Approved $2,024,500 contract with Saltus Technologies for NOPD Digiticket software
• Approved $433,330 for EMS naloxone kits and training
• Approved $255,000 for police secondary employment during Mardi Gras 2023

Joint Budget And Economic Development

The Joint Budget and Economic Development Committee met on June 27, 2023, to review and vote on several budget amendments and departmental reports. The committee approved multiple ordinances transferring grant funds for homeland security and hurricane recovery, and discussed but deferred action on classified pay plan amendments. The meeting also included an executive session on a federal lawsuit against the city.

• Approved $777,000 transfer for Urban Area Security Initiative (FUND 6699 to 4136)
• Approved $127,497 transfer for State Homeland Security Program (FUND 6699 to 4412)
• Approved $20,573 transfer for unspent state homeland security grants (FUND 6699 to 4412)
• Approved $63,998 transfer for Emergency Management Performance Grant (FUND 6699 to 4136)
• Approved $4,538,184 and $4,867,553 transfers for Hurricane Ida debris removal (FUND 6699 to 4115)

Quality Of Life

The Quality of Life Committee will consider a motion to provide janitorial, security, and food services for the city's Low Barrier Shelter. The agenda also includes updates on Louisiana legislation and CrescentCare Community Health Center services.

• Motion M-23-300: janitorial, security, and food services for Low Barrier Shelter
• Louisiana legislative updates by SarahJane Guidry, Forum for Equality
• CrescentCare Community Health Center services presentation by Reginald Vicks

Community Development

The Community Development Committee will consider two motions authorizing the City Council President to sign purchase agreements with ZOLL Medical for emergency medical equipment, totaling $1.22 million over three to five years. The committee will also discuss a proposed ordinance establishing temporary alcoholic beverage permits and renewal procedures, and hear a presentation on the New Orleans Youth Survey. A discussion on issues with the Department of Safety and Permits permitting process is also scheduled.

• Motion M-23-299: $222,000, 3-year purchase agreement with ZOLL Medical for ZOLL products
• Motion M-23-298: $1,000,000, 5-year pricing agreement for intraosseous needles and power driver emergency vascular access products
• Ordinance Cal. No. 34,188: establishes temporary alcoholic beverage permit and renewal appeal procedure
• Presentation: New Orleans Youth Survey by Education Research Alliance (Jamie Carroll)
• Discussion: Issues with Department of Safety and Permits permitting process

City Council

The New Orleans City Council is holding a regular meeting with presentations on the She's Got Time summit and local drag queens, followed by a consent agenda and regular agenda items. The consent agenda includes multiple appeals of Historic District Landmarks Commission decisions, proposed agreements with various vendors, and zoning ordinances. The regular agenda features land use matters, including appeals and zoning requests for properties across the city.

• Appeals of HDLC decisions for properties at 437 Bermuda St, 1622 Pine St, 2222 Chartres St, 1492 Moss St, 7200 S. Claiborne Ave, 430 Homer St, 838 Lowerline St
• Proposed agreements with Saltus Technologies, START Corporation, Teleflex, and ZOLL Medical
• Zoning change for 1646-1654 N. Robertson St from HMR-2 to HMC-2
• Conditional use for alcohol sales at 3814-3816 Magazine St
• Zoning requests for 4730 Freret St, 2527-2541 Bayou Rd, and 3219 Tulane Ave

The City Council adopted two zoning ordinances: one changing a property at 1646-1654 N. Robertson Street from residential to commercial, and another allowing alcohol sales at 3814-3816 Magazine Street. The rest of the meeting was procedural, receiving communications and reports, with no substantive decisions beyond these adoptions.

• Adopted zoning change from HMR-2 to HMC-2 for 1646-1654 N. Robertson Street (Zoning Docket 26/23, Ord. 29495)
• Adopted conditional use for alcohol sales at 3814-3816 Magazine Street (Zoning Docket 29/23, Ord. 29496)
• Adopted amendment to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Foundation for Louisiana for Children and Youth Planning Board (Ord. 29500)
• Received multiple HDLC appeals and set hearing dates for July 13, 2023
• Received and referred several proposed agreements to committees

Utility Cable Telecom And Tech

The Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology and Governmental Affairs Committee will meet to consider an ordinance on hotel/motel licensing, a resolution updating Entergy's reporting, and hear presentations on hurricane preparedness and Sewerage and Water Board governance.

• Ordinance Cal. No. 34,199 to establish city code section 26-551 on hotel/motel ownership for licensing
• Entergy New Orleans update on hurricane preparedness
• Resolution R-23-306 to streamline Entergy's biennial reporting (UD-20-01)
• Bureau of Governmental Research presentation on S&WB governance

City Council

The New Orleans City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including utility reports from Entergy, police recruitment updates, and several appeals of Historic District Landmarks Commission decisions. The regular agenda includes votes on demolition permits, zoning changes, and a text amendment for parking lot security measures.

• Demolition permit for 2204-2206 Pauger Street
• Appeal of $20,000 fine for unpermitted demolition at 2123 Soniat Street
• Conditional use for neighborhood commercial at 3310 Conti Street
• Text amendment for parking structure security measures
• Entergy utility cost recovery and fuel adjustments

The City Council adopted a consent agenda including a curb cut ordinance and several resolutions regarding Entergy New Orleans. The Council also approved a demolition permit for Pauger Street and overruled a $20,000 fine for a property on Soniat Street.

• Adopted Ord. No. 29482 to permit a curb cut at 351 Calliope Street
• Adopted Motion M-23-189 amending Council rules for board and commission appointments
• Adopted Resolution R-23-244 declaring June as Eat Local Month
• Adopted Resolution R-23-254 regarding the 2024 Triennial Integrated Resource Plan of Entergy New Orleans, LLC
• Adopted Resolution R-23-255 establishing a comment period for Entergy New Orleans LLC’s RCPS compliance report
• Approved demolition permit for 2204-2206 Pauger Street (M-23-267)
• Overruled and approved appeal of a $20,000 fine for unpermitted demolition at 2123 Soniat Street (M-23-259)

Climate Change And Sustainability

The Climate Change and Sustainability Committee will hear a hurricane preparedness presentation and consider resolutions setting the schedule for the 2024 Integrated Resource Plan and opening a comment period on ENO's 2022 RCPS compliance report.

• Presentation on 2023 hurricane season preparedness by Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
• Resolution to establish procedural schedule for 2024 Integrated Resource Plan
• Resolution to open comment period on ENO's RCPS Compliance Demonstration Report filed May 1, 2023

Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a contract amendment, proposed changes to council rules, and a discussion-only item on the Healthy Homes Ordinance effective date. The committee will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Brief M-23-225: Adding Council President as signatory to Amendment No. 1 to contract with Global Solutions Group, Inc.
• Motion M-23-189: Amending Rule 15.A to require notarized questionnaires and notification for board/commission appointments.
• Motion M-23-190: Amending Rule 35.B to require amendments be germane and submitted 48 hours in advance.
• Discussion only: Ord. Cal. No. 34,195 revising effective date of Healthy Homes Ordinance.

Quality Of Life

The New Orleans Quality of Life Committee is meeting to discuss several quality-of-life topics. They will hear presentations on animal welfare, a resolution declaring June as Eat Local Month, and presentations from Thrive New Orleans and the NOLA Tree Project. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of Animal Welfare Advisory Committee with presenters from Zeus' Rescues, New Orleans Bulldog Rescue, and The Inner Pup
• Resolution R-23-244 declaring June as Eat Local Month and supporting local food businesses
• Presentation by Thrive New Orleans on their initiatives
• Presentation by NOLA Tree Project on their work

City Council

The New Orleans City Council is holding a regular meeting with presentations on crime victim support and the Travis Hill School, plus a consent agenda covering utility reports, demolition permits, and pay plan amendments. The regular agenda includes several land use appeals and a zoning text amendment to define and regulate electric vehicle charging stations, which the City Planning Commission recommended for modified approval.

• Zoning Docket 13/23: Text amendment to create EV charging station definition and use standards
• Demolition appeal for 1330-1332 Touro Street (Motion M-23-248)
• HDLC appeals for 502 Frenchmen St, 2516 Upperline St, 41 & 39 Allard Blvd, 2123 Soniat St ($20,000 fine appeal)
• VCC appeal for 1000-1012 St. Philip Street
• Pay plan amendments: Police retention pay, Code Enforcement Case Specialist raises, new Space Planner and Recruiting classifications

The City Council adopted a consent agenda and approved a demolition permit for a property on Touro Street. Several other demolition and renovation appeals were received and scheduled for future hearings, while one renovation appeal for 502 Frenchmen Street was withdrawn.

• Approved demolition request for 1330-1332 Touro Street (M-23-248)
• Adopted Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Referred proposed agreement with Children’s Hospital to Governmental Affairs Committee
• Referred proposed agreement with Interstate Electronic Systems, LLC to Governmental Affairs Committee
• Referred proposed agreement with Celeste Landing, L.L.C. to Governmental Affairs Committee
• Referred Police Retention Pay amendment to Budget Committee
• Referred Code Enforcement Case Specialist pay amendments to Budget Committee
• Withdrawn: Renovation appeal for 502 Frenchmen Street

Fqedd Meeting

The French Quarter Economic Development District is meeting to receive a quarterly budget and expenditure report on its trust fund from the Executive Director of the French Quarter Management District. The agenda also includes a general item to consider any other matters that may properly come before the governing authority.

• Quarterly budget and expenditure report of the FQ EDD Trust Fund
• Report by Karley Frankic, Executive Director of French Quarter Management District
• General item to consider other matters before the governing authority

The French Quarter Economic Development District received quarterly budget and expenditure reports for the FQ EDD Trust Fund. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Received quarterly budget and expenditure reports of the FQ EDD Trust Fund

Budget Committee Meeting

The New Orleans Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee is meeting to discuss several budget-related items, including the status of the FY2022 annual audit and a fund balance discussion. The committee will review ordinances that would transfer $70,385,000 in unassigned fund balance to cover budget shortfalls and vehicle purchases, reappropriate $10,450,000 in ARPA funds for public safety and other uses, and create new funds for youth transit and affordable housing. All items are listed 'For Discussion Only' and no final votes are scheduled.

• Transfer $70,385,000 from unassigned fund balance to General Fund for shortfalls and $50M vehicle/equipment purchase (Cal. 34,156/34,157)
• Reappropriate $10,450,000 in ARPA funds for public safety, K9/Mounted Units, and Real Timbers Walking Trail (Cal. 34,158)
• Create Youth Fare Transportation Fund for free RTA transit for youth (Cal. 34,180)
• Create Affordable and Workforce Housing Gap Financing Fund (Cal. 34,184)
• Transfer $54,126,524 in fund balance/ARPA funds to multiple departments; amendments add $2.5M for 9th Ward Field of Dreams (Cal. 34,185/34,186)

Climate Change And Sustainability

The New Orleans Climate Change and Sustainability Committee will hear a presentation on the city's 2023 hurricane preparedness strategies from the Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness. The committee will also consider two resolutions: one establishing the procedural schedule for the 2024 Integrated Resource Plan, and another initiating a comment period on ENO's RCPS Compliance Demonstration Report filed May 1, 2023.

• Presentation on 2023 hurricane season preparedness by the Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
• Resolution to establish procedural schedule for the 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
• Resolution to open a comment period on ENO's RCPS Compliance Demonstration Report filed May 1, 2023

City Council

The New Orleans City Council's May 11, 2023 regular meeting includes ceremonial presentations honoring Edna Karr High School's athletic staff and Lake Forest Elementary Charter School, plus a fitness trainer. The consent agenda covers routine items: receiving utility communications from Entergy, several proposed contracts (sanitation, housing, health, police, IT), civil service pay plan amendments, and multiple zoning and historic district appeals. Most items are set for referral to committees or scheduled for public hearings on May 25, 2023.

• Honor Edna Karr High School athletic staff and Lake Forest Elementary for achievements
• Receive Entergy utility filings including Future Ready Resilience Plan (UD-21-03)
• Demolition permit for 1330-1332 Touro Street (District C) with hearing 5/25/23
• Proposed sanitation contracts with Witt O'Brien's and Ceres Environmental (Zones 1-3)
• Appeals of HDLC and parking IZD decisions for properties like 502 Frenchmen St and 1227 S. Carrollton Ave

The City Council approved the minutes from April 6 and April 20, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of honorary presentations and the receipt of various communications and reports, many of which were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved minutes from April 6, 2023
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2023
• Referred proposed agreements with Witt O’Brien’s, LLC and Ceres Environmental Services (Zones 1, 2, and 3) to the Community Development Committee
• Referred proposed agreement with Unity of Greater New Orleans, Inc. to the Community Development Committee
• Referred proposed agreement with LDH SHHP to the Quality of Life Committee
• Referred four Classified Pay Plan amendments to the Budget Committee
• Referred proposed agreement with Orleans Tower, LLC to the Criminal Justice Committee
• Referred proposed agreement with Global Solutions Group, Inc. to the Governmental Affairs Committee

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will consider approving a 60-month lease extension for the NOPD Public Integrity Bureau at 1340 Poydras Street, with total compensation not to exceed $1,584,313.81. The committee will also receive quarterly public safety updates from Orleans Parish courts, the District Attorney, Sheriff, NOPD, and other criminal justice agencies.

• M-23-187: Lease extension for Suite 1900 at 1340 Poydras Street for NOPD Public Integrity Bureau, 60 months, up to $1,584,313.81
• Quarterly reports from Orleans Parish Juvenile Court, Criminal District Court, NOPD, District Attorney, Sheriff, and others
• Presentations from New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation and Juvenile Justice Intervention Center

Transportation Committee Meeting

The Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on Ordinance Calendar No. 34,133, which would amend the city code regarding the traffic engineer's authority to designate crosswalks, safety zones, and school zones. The committee will also hear a presentation on the city's transportation safety dashboard and consider approving the minutes from the February 14, 2023 meeting.

• Vote on Ordinance Calendar No. 34,133, amending Section 154-232 on crosswalks, safety zones, and school zones
• Presentation on the city's transportation safety dashboard by Jeanie Donovan and Sarah McLaughlin Porteus
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2023 meeting

Budget Audit Board Of Review

The Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee will discuss and vote on a series of budget amendments, including a $70,385,000 transfer from unassigned fund balance to cover shortfalls and vehicle purchases. Other items include appropriating grant funds for the Sewerage & Water Board Power Plant, West Bank Ferry Terminal renovations, police equipment, and various departmental programs. The committee will also consider establishing new zoning fees and amendments to the classified pay plan.

• Transfer $33,988,995 for Sewerage & Water Board Power Plant project
• Transfer $70,385,000 from unassigned fund balance to General Fund
• Transfer $10,000 to Police for equipment and supplies
• Transfer $550,000 for Crisis Call Center Management Software System
• New fees: $100 zoning verification report, $200 non-conforming use determination

Economic Development

The Economic Development & Special Development Projects Committee will hear presentations on the 2022 StayLocal Independent Business Focus Group Report and on proposed ARPA funding for workforce development. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• 2022 StayLocal Independent Business Focus Group Report presentation
• ARPA funding for Workforce Development presentation
• Approval of minutes from January 31, 2023 and February 28, 2023

Quality Of Life

The Quality of Life Committee will consider approving a motion to allocate $1,973,426 in federal funds for the Ending HIV Epidemic Initiative. The agenda also includes presentations from youth-focused organizations, including Café Reconcile, the Youth Empowerment Project, and the Office of Youth and Families, as well as a recap of a District B Youth Town Hall. The meeting will begin with roll call and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Motion to allocate $1,973,426 for Ending HIV Epidemic Initiative
• Presentation by Café Reconcile (Monique Robinson)
• District B Youth Town Hall recap (Raven Ford)
• Youth Empowerment Project presentation (Darrin McCall, Amanda Lindsey)
• Office of Youth and Families presentation (Asya Howlette et al.)

Community Development

The Community Development Committee will consider authorizing the City Council President to sign several contracts, including a $1,223,353 loan to UNITY of Greater New Orleans for affordable housing rehabilitation, and amendments to emergency debris removal and street clearing contracts. The committee will also consider an ordinance requiring inspections of multi-family housing units after violent crime incidents, and hear a presentation on the Early Childhood Education Millage.

• Loan Agreement of $1,223,353 in Disaster CDBG funds to UNITY of Greater New Orleans for rental unit rehabilitation
• Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Witt O’Brien’s, LLC for emergency debris removal monitoring (RFP No. 1116)
• Amendment No. 2 to Contract with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. for disaster street clearing and debris collection (Zones 1, 2, 3)
• Ordinance Calendar No. 34,046: inspections of multi-family housing units (10+ units) after violent crime incidents
• Presentation on Early Childhood Education Millage by Mayor’s Office of Youth and Families, Agenda for Children, and NOLA Public Schools

Budget Audit Board Of Review

The Budget Audit Board of Review is holding its quarterly meeting to receive departmental reports, including an ARPA update and reports from the Sheriff, NOPD, JJIC, and Health Department. The agenda also includes roll call and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No votes or decisions are listed beyond these routine items.

• Quarterly ARPA Tranche 2 update
• Sheriff's quarterly report
• NOPD quarterly report
• JJIC quarterly report
• Health Department quarterly report

2023 Quarterly Budget Committee Meeting

The New Orleans Quarterly Budget Committee is meeting to review departmental quarterly reports, including an ARPA update, and reports from the Sheriff, NOPD, JJIC, and the Health Department. The committee will also approve the minutes from the previous day's meeting. No votes on specific dollar amounts or new policies are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of April 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Quarterly ARPA Tranche 2 update
• Sheriff's quarterly report
• NOPD quarterly report
• Health Department quarterly report

Utility Cable Telecom And Tech

The joint committee will consider resolutions on a gas hedging program for Entergy New Orleans, a procedural schedule for a $1 million penalty remand, and appointments. It will also review an ordinance amending SWBNO billing procedures, a motion to increase Dentons' budget for FERC litigation, and receive a 5G enforcement update.

• Resolution on gas hedging for 2023/2024 winter
• Ordinance Cal. No. 34113 amending SWBNO billing appeals and enforcement
• Motion to increase Dentons' budget for FERC litigation
• Resolution appointing Judge Calvin Johnson as hearing officer for Docket UD-20-01
• 5G enforcement update from DPW, VCC, and HDLC

Joint Uctt And Public Works Committee

The Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology and Public Works, Sanitation and Environment Committee will consider several resolutions and motions, including a gas hedging program for Entergy New Orleans, a budget increase for Dentons due to FERC litigation, and an ordinance amending SWBNO billing procedures. They will also receive an update on 5G enforcement from the Department of Public Works, Vieux Carré Commission, and Historic District Landmark Commission.

• Resolution to establish procedural schedule for $1 million penalty remand (UD-17-04)
• Resolution authorizing Entergy New Orleans gas hedging for 2023/2024 winter
• Motion to increase Denton's budget for FERC litigation
• Ordinance Cal. No. 34113 amending SWBNO billing appeals and enforcement
• Presentation on 5G enforcement update

City Council

The City Council adopted an ordinance establishing new definitions for urban blight and public nuisances. It also approved several short-term rental regulations, including permit fee prorating and administrative adjudication procedures. Additionally, the Council authorized multiple cooperative agreements for childcare, homeless services, and veteran benefits.

• Adopted updated definitions for urban blight and public nuisances (Ord. No. 29391)
• Approved $3.2M in ARP funds for pandemic-related utility assistance (Ord. No. 29402)
• Adopted administrative adjudication rules for short-term rental violations (Ord. No. 29397)
• Approved prorating of interim and residential short-term rental permit fees (Ord. No. 29398)
• Approved $3.7M in grant funds for organizations including New Orleans African American Museum and Preservation Hall Foundation
• Approved conditional use for a community center at 1804 Lizardi Street
• Approved conditional use for a restaurant at 1829 Sophie Wright Place
• Approved temporary polling location changes for precincts 9/09 and 9/12

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will hear presentations on crime summit findings and Violent Crime Reduction Task Force updates, then discuss and vote on a motion to amend a contract to increase funding for the New Orleans Mobile Crisis Intervention Unit, a non-police 24/7 response for behavioral health crises.

• Presentation of New Orleans United Front People's Assembly Crime Summit findings
• Violent Crime Reduction Task Force update by Tyrell T. Morris
• Motion M-23-140 to increase funds for Mobile Crisis Intervention Unit contract with Resources for Human Development, Inc.

Joint Ga Budget Committee

The Joint Governmental Affairs-Budget Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and hear a presentation and discussion on American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds from representatives of the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center, Vera Institute of Justice, and Workers Center for Racial Justice. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Presentation on ARPA funds by Maxwell Ciardullo (Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center), Will Snowden & Sarah Omojola (Vera Institute of Justice), and Matt Olsen (Workers Center for Racial Justice)
• Approval of minutes from March 30, 2023 meeting
• Roll call and adjournment

Revenue Estimating Conference

The Revenue Estimating Conference will meet to adopt minutes from its October 2022 meeting and discuss the 2023 General Fund revenue forecast. The forecast determines expected city revenue for budgeting. The meeting includes roll call, other matters, and adjournment.

• Adoption of minutes from October 14, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of 2023 General Fund revenue forecast
• Other matters and adjournment

Swbno Billing Ordinance Advisory

The SWBNO Billing Ordinance Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a presentation on disconnecting water service to multifamily properties with unpaid landlord bills, and to consider Ordinance No. 34,113, which would amend billing procedures, including investigations, appeals, deferred payment arrangements, meter reading notices, and enforcement deadlines. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Presentation on SWBNO Multifamily Unit Water Shutoff Strategy
• Ordinance No. 34,113 to amend billing procedures, appeals, and enforcement
• Approval of minutes from August 31, 2022 and October 26, 2022

Governmental Affairs

The Joint Governmental Affairs-Budget Committee is meeting to consider appointments to the Historic District Landmarks Commission and the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council, and to receive quarterly budget reports from the Safety and Permits, Property Management, and Law departments. The agenda is routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Appointments to Historic District Landmarks Commission: Lawrence Timothy Lupin, Shawanda Poree, Jennie Cannon West
• Appointments to Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council: Elizabeth Boh, Gregory Ravy, Melissa Sawyer
• Quarterly budget report: Safety and Permits
• Quarterly budget report: Property Management
• Quarterly budget report: Law Department

Joint Ga Budget

The Joint Governmental Affairs-Budget Committee will meet to consider appointments to the Historic District Landmarks Commission and the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council, and to receive quarterly budget reports from the Safety and Permits, Property Management, and Law departments. The agenda is routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Appointments to Historic District Landmarks Commission: Lawrence Timothy Lupin, Shawanda Poree, Jennie Cannon West
• Appointments to Criminal Justice Council: Elizabeth Boh, Gregory Ravy, Melissa Sawyer
• Quarterly budget report: Safety and Permits
• Quarterly budget report: Property Management
• Quarterly budget report: Law Department

Joint Public Works And Budget

The Joint Public Works and Budget Committee will consider an ordinance to amend the 2023 capital budget, moving funds between several departments. They will also hear quarterly reports from Public Works, Capital Projects, and Sanitation. The meeting includes routine items like roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Ordinance Cal. No. 34,116 to de-appropriate and re-appropriate capital funds across departments including Police, Fire, Public Works, and Parks and Parkways
• Quarterly report from Department of Public Works
• Quarterly report from Capital Projects
• Quarterly report from Sanitation

Iija

The IIJA Joint Council and Legislative Committee is meeting to receive updates and presentations on the implementation, utilization, and applications for federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding. Presentations will be given by the Sewerage and Water Board, Entergy New Orleans, the City's IIJA Team, and the Committee for a Better New Orleans. The agenda also includes roll call and approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

• Sewerage and Water Board New Orleans IIJA presentation
• Entergy New Orleans IIJA presentation
• City of New Orleans IIJA Team presentation
• Committee for a Better New Orleans presentation

Joint Climate And Government Affairs

The Joint Climate Change and Sustainability and Governmental Affairs Committee will consider a resolution responding to Madison Energy Investments' motion to amend community solar rules, and an ordinance to partner with Total Community Action for utility arrears assistance. The committee will also hear presentations on the city vehicle fleet's fuel economy and transition away from internal combustion vehicles, an update on Lincoln Beach, building performance standards, and an uptown air quality concern from JOIN. All items are for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Resolution responding to Madison Energy Investments' Motion to Amend Community Solar Rules
• Ordinance to partner with Total Community Action for electric and gas arrears assistance
• Presentation on city vehicle fleet efficiency and phasing out internal combustion vehicles
• Update on Lincoln Beach progress
• Presentation on building performance standards for energy efficiency

Joint Quality Of Life And Budget

The Joint Quality of Life and Budget Committee will review Ordinance Cal. No. 33,983, which amends city code to establish and expand definitions for blight and public nuisance. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and the presentation of Q1 budget reports for Code Enforcement, Parks and Parkways, Emergency Medical Services, and the Fire Department.

• Ordinance Cal. No. 33,983: Amends section 26-236 to establish additional definitions for blight and public nuisance
• Amendment to Ordinance Cal. No. 33,983: Further expands the definition of blight and public nuisance
• Q1 Budget Report: Code Enforcement
• Q1 Budget Report: Parks and Parkways
• Q1 Budget Report: New Orleans Emergency Medical Services and New Orleans Fire Department

City Council

The New Orleans City Council is scheduled to vote on an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to modify Residential Short Term Rental regulations in compliance with a Fifth Circuit Court decision. The agenda also includes the adoption of a consent agenda containing utility reports, pay plan amendments, and contract summaries, as well as the ratification of several board appointments.

• Ordinance to amend Residential Short Term Rental regulations (Zoning Docket No. 2/23)
• Proposed agreements with Sev1 Tech, LLC, Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc., and Quartech
• Amendments to Classified Pay Plans for Police, Finance, Sewerage and Water, and Aviation boards
• Appeal regarding historic landmark nomination for property at 1001 Howard Avenue
• Ratification of appointments to Industrial Development Board, Finance Authority, and Downtown Development District

The Council approved a comprehensive ordinance establishing application procedures, fees, and operating regulations for short-term rentals. It also created a Residential Short Term Rental Interim Zoning District to temporarily prohibit new permits citywide. Additionally, the Council approved several board appointments and street renamings.

• Adopted Ord. No. 29381 M.C.S. establishing short-term rental permits, fees, and regulations
• Adopted Ord. No. 29382 M.C.S. modifying short-term rental regulations for Fifth Circuit compliance
• Approved Residential Short Term Rental Interim Zoning District to prohibit new permits citywide
• Approved demolition permits for 2126 Mandeville Street and 2020 Calhoun Street
• Approved renaming of Press Drive to SUNO Knights Drive and Cadillac Street to Roneagle Way
• Extended Michelle Woodfork's appointment as NOPD Superintendent for six months
• Approved police pay plan amendments for Academy hiring and Recruiter Incentive Pay
• Approved 9 board appointments including Industrial Development Board and Ethics Review Board

Abcb Sales Tax Hearing

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of New Orleans is holding a sales tax hearing on March 21, 2023, to address 18 cases of permittees accused of selling alcohol without a license, non-payment of sales taxes, and expired occupational licenses. The board will consider recommendations for each case, which may include penalties or license actions.

• Perfections E & S LLC (1909 N Broad St) - 13 months delinquent sales tax, expired occupational license, 6 months without alcohol license
• NOLA Deli LLC (2706 Royal St) - 6 months without alcohol license
• Ciel Market (2801 Magazine St) - 6 months without alcohol license, 12 months delinquent sales tax, expired occupational license
• Desi Vega's Steakhouse (628 St Charles Ave) - 6 months without alcohol license
• Prytania Theatres at Canal Place (333 Canal St) - 10 months without alcohol license, 7 months expired occupational license, 4 months delinquent sales tax

The Board processed 14 cases involving delinquent alcohol permits and sales taxes. Several businesses reached consent judgments for fines, while others were dismissed or continued to a future meeting.

• Recommended $1,200 fine for Desi Vega's Steakhouse
• Consent judgment of $1,200 reached for Cousins Bar
• Consent judgment of $800 reached for Basin Seafood & Spirits
• Consent judgment of $800 reached for The Phoenix Bar Complex
• Recommended dismissal for Cozy Bar
• Recommended dismissal for Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
• Recommended dismissal for Gordon Biersch Brew Restaurant
• Continued cases for Perfections, NOLA Deli, Ciel Market, Red Zone, Napoleon's Itch, and Best Western St. Christopher Hotel to March 21, 2023

Nuisance Hearing

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is holding a nuisance hearing on March 21, 2023, primarily to consider allegations against Lucky Tab, LLC, doing business as The Willow Uptown at 8200 Willow Street. The permittee is accused of maintaining a public nuisance, permitting improper conduct, and violating health or sanitation ordinances. The board will also ratify the 3-21-23 sales tax hearing. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, roll call, and pledge of allegiance.

• Hearing 05-22 (A) against Lucky Tab, LLC d/b/a The Willow Uptown at 8200 Willow Street
• Allegations include public nuisance, improper/illegal conduct, and health/sanitation ordinance violations
• Ratification of 3-21-23 sales tax hearing

The Board approved a consent judgment for a business on Bourbon Street regarding tax and check violations. One nuisance case was continued to a later date, and a previous sales tax hearing was ratified.

• Approved $600 consent judgment for Executive 325, LLC (d/b/a The Bace of Clubs) for tax and NSF check violations (5-0)
• Continued Lucky Tab, LLC (d/b/a The Willow Uptown) nuisance case to March 21, 2023 (5-0)
• Ratified January 17, 2023 sales tax hearing (5-0)

Joint Qol Governmental Affairs

The Joint Governmental Affairs and Quality of Life Committee will consider appointments to several city boards and hear presentations on Orleans Parish 911 procedures and short-term rental regulations. The short-term rental item includes an overview, revenue collection data, enforcement updates, and two proposed ordinances to amend city code. The meeting is primarily informational and deliberative, with no final votes listed on the agenda.

• Appointments to Downtown Development District, Ethics Review Board, Fairgrounds Citizen Advisory Committee, Finance Authority, Industrial Development Board, and Criminal Justice Coordination Council
• Presentation on Orleans Parish Communication District 911 procedures by Executive Director Tyrell Morris
• Ordinance Cal. No. 34,082 to amend City Code Chapter 26 on short-term rentals, establishing application procedures, permit types, fees, and enforcement
• Proposed ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 6 on administrative procedures for short-term rental enforcement
• Presentations from Bureau of Revenue on short-term rental collections and Safety and Permits on enforcement

City Council

The New Orleans City Council is holding a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous items, including proposed contracts, zoning changes, and pay plan amendments. The meeting also includes presentations recognizing community members and organizations. Key actions include approving several city contracts and amendments, zoning ordinance changes, and amendments to the classified pay plan for retention pay in various departments.

• Proposed agreements with Strategic Staffing Solutions, 22nd Century Technologies, NANO, LLC, and New Orleans Sponsoring Committee / Together New Orleans
• Amendments to agreements with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. and Durr Heavy Construction, LLC for demolition services
• Zoning changes for properties including 2400 Napoleon Avenue, 3200-3208 Burgundy Street, 623 Orange Street, 4210-4214 Magazine Street, 3670 Bennett Street, and a new Lower Algiers Rural Protection Interim Zoning District
• Amendments to the Classified Pay Plan for Police, Juvenile Justice Intervention Center, Emergency Medical Services, and Automotive retention pay
• Demolition permits for 2020 Calhoun Street, 2126 Mandeville Street, and 824 Louque Place

The City Council approved two ordinances calling for elections on October 14, 2023, to amend the Home Rule Charter regarding budget submission deadlines and the establishment of a Department of Code Enforcement. The Council also approved several zoning changes, retention pay amendments for city employees, and a new ordinance regarding firearm storage. Multiple land use appeals and zoning requests were continued to future meetings.

• Called October 14, 2023 election to amend Home Rule Charter budget deadlines (Ord. 29370)
• Called October 14, 2023 election to establish Department of Code Enforcement (Ord. 29371)
• Approved retention pay amendments for Police, EMS, Automotive, and Juvenile Justice Intervention Center staff
• Adopted ordinance allowing custodial arrest for careless firearm storage resulting in minor injury/death (Ord. 29363)
• Approved zoning change for 3670 Bennett Street to Suburban Two-Family Residential (Ord. 29364)
• Established Lower Algiers Rural Protection Interim Zoning District to prohibit certain developments (Ord. 29365)
• Approved $15,000 reduced fine for unpermitted demolition at 2220 Broadway Street
• Denied zoning change and conditional use request for 1819 Esplanade Avenue

City Council (Special Meeting)

The New Orleans City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a reinstatement hearing for Sharon Jasper, who was dismissed from the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) Board of Commissioners. The council will also consider a resolution to investigate a mailer sent by the Mayor's Office of Communications.

• Hearing on appeal of Sharon Jasper's dismissal from HANO Board
• Resolution R-23-85 to investigate 'City of New Orleans 2022 Recap' mailer
• Investigation covers contents, third-party involvement, RFP, recipients, and funding

The City Council held a reinstatement hearing for Sharon Jasper and voted to return her to the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) Board. The Council also adopted a resolution to investigate the 'City of New Orleans 2022 Recap' mailers.

• Adopted Motion M-23-86 to reinstate Sharon Jasper to the Housing Authority Board
• Adopted Resolution R-23-85 to investigate the 'City of New Orleans 2022 Recap' communications

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Committee will discuss and vote on two items: a proposed amendment to a professional services agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. for traffic safety program management, and an ordinance allowing custodial arrest for careless firearm storage that leads to a minor's injury or death. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, and public comment.

• Motion M-23-I: Approve Amendment No. 2 to agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. for traffic safety program management, 19 months, up to $11,300,000
• Ordinance Cal. No. 34,062: Allow custodial arrest for adults for careless firearm storage resulting in minor injury or death, with penalties

City Council (Special Meeting)

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a text amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance that would revise short-term rental (STR) regulations, following a court ruling that struck down the homestead exemption requirement. The council will vote on a motion (M-23-84) that includes specific modifications to the zoning code, such as limiting non-commercial STRs to one per block face, requiring permits to be displayed, and prohibiting business entities from owning non-commercial STRs. Councilmember Morrell has proposed additional amendments that would remove the block-face limit for non-commercial STRs and adjust other provisions. The meeting is focused on this single legislative item.

• Zoning Docket 2/23: Text amendment to modify STR regulations to comply with Fifth Circuit ruling on homestead exemption.
• Motion M-23-84: Proposes one non-commercial STR per block face, permit display, and natural person ownership requirements.
• Amendment by Morrell: Removes block-face limit for non-commercial STRs, allows corner units to count toward one blockface.
• Amendment by Morrell: Requires 2x2 foot sign for non-commercial STRs with permit info visible from public right-of-way.
• Motion includes 14 items for CPC consideration, including caps, platform accountability, and affordable housing leverage.

Budget Audit Board Of Review

The Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee will discuss and vote on several ordinances and motions, including calling an October 2023 election for charter amendments on budget deadlines and a new Code Enforcement department, approving ARPA-funded resilience hubs, and settling a dispute with Richard's Disposal for $4.75 million. The committee will also consider multiple contract extensions and new agreements for IT staffing, demolition, and trauma recovery services, plus receive routine budget reports.

• Ordinances 34,071 & 34,072: call Oct. 14, 2023 election on charter amendments for budget deadlines and new Code Enforcement dept.
• Ordinances 34,076 & 34,077: transfer $1,000,000 for resilience hubs at Households of Faith (Together New Orleans)
• Motion M-23-A: $4,750,987.50 settlement with Richard's Disposal to resume Area 1 routes
• Contract with 22nd Century Technologies: $6,000,000 for IT staff augmentation (1 year)
• Contract extension with Durr Heavy Construction: +$4,148,000 for emergency demolition (1 year)

Economic Development

The Economic Development & Special Development Projects Committee will hear updates and discuss several economic development items, including revised rules for the Responsible Bidder's Ordinance, a report on collective bargaining with AFSCME, a proposed DBE scorecard reporting program, the site-selection process for a new City Hall, and a proposed cooperative endeavor agreement with GNO, Inc. No final votes are scheduled; most items are presentations or discussions.

• Updates to Responsible Bidder's Ordinance rules
• AFSCME presentation on collective bargaining engagement
• DBE Scorecard reporting program and public dashboard discussion
• CAO report on New Orleans City Hall site selection
• Proposed CEA between City and GNO, Inc.

City Council

The Council approved several budget amendments, including $283,295,769 for intergovernmental revenues and expenditures. It also adopted resolutions establishing reliability performance standards and financial penalties for electric distribution. Additionally, the Council approved various Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for public services and redevelopment.

• Appropriated $283,295,769 for intergovernmental revenues and expenditures
• Adopted reliability performance standards and financial penalties for electric distribution (R-23-73)
• Approved $2.1M for youth participants via Mayor's Office of Workforce Development
• Approved conditional use for a hotel over 10,000 sq ft at 1441-1451 N. Rampart St
• Approved demolition permit for 1923 St. Charles Avenue
• Approved conditional use for live entertainment at 3033 Tchoupitoulas Street
• Adopted ordinance increasing penalties for not reporting lost or stolen firearms
• Approved CEA for redevelopment of former Six Flags/Jazzland site

Transportation

The Transportation Committee will vote on a resolution approving the preferred route for the RTA's Bus Rapid Transit East-West Bank Corridor Project, following a presentation by the RTA Interim CEO. The committee will also hear a presentation on a proposed bike lane on AP Tureaud Avenue between North Broad Street and St. Bernard Avenue. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Vote on Resolution R-23-70 to adopt the Locally Preferred Alternative for the BRT East-West Bank Corridor Project
• Presentation on proposed BRT route by RTA Interim CEO Lona Edwards Hankins
• Presentation on proposed bike lane on AP Tureaud Avenue from North Broad Street to St. Bernard Avenue
• Approval of minutes from November 29, 2022 meeting

Budget Audit Board Of Review

The Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee will consider multiple ordinances amending the 2023 operating and capital budgets, including a $283.3 million appropriation of intergovernmental revenues, a $45.8 million capital reallocation, and several smaller transfers for gun locks, youth jobs, police equipment, and a settlement. The committee will also hear updates on FY2021 audits, approve minutes, and review budget reports.

• Ordinances 34,039/34,040: $283,295,769 additional appropriation for intergovernmental revenues
• Ordinance 34,025: De-appropriates $16,358,580 and appropriates $62,132,325 across departments (net $45,773,745)
• Ordinances 34,020/34,021: $1,900,000 transfer to NOLA Youth Works for youth participants
• Ordinances 34,018/34,019: $100,000 transfer to Department of Health for gun locks
• Ordinances 34,041/34,042: $3,960,000 transfer to Department of Sanitation for Metro estate settlement

Economic Development

The Economic Development & Special Development Projects Committee will consider a recommendation from the Office of Economic Development regarding an Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application for Project 2022-0049 by Terviva Industries, LLC. The agenda includes a presentation and review of the ITEP Review Committee's recommendations. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• ITEP application for Terviva Industries, LLC (Project 2022-0049)
• Presentation by Tracey Jackson, Office of Economic Development
• Review of ITEP Review Committee recommendations
• Approval of minutes from October 31, 2022

Quality Of Life

The Quality of Life Committee is meeting to hear presentations on stormwater and green infrastructure, the Culture of Cleanliness Campaign, Mardi Gras Indian Council programs, a reforestation plan, and Parks and Parkways projects. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational briefings and routine approval of prior minutes.

• Stormwater and green infrastructure presentation by Mary Kincaid
• Culture of Cleanliness Campaign 2022 accomplishments and 2023 goals
• Mardi Gras Indian Council programs and A.L. Davis Park revitalization
• SOUL presentation on New Orleans Reforestation Master Plan
• Parks and Parkways plans for pocket parks, beautification, and tree planting

Community Development

The Community Development Committee will consider two substantive items: a resolution to create a working group on truancy and juvenile curfew violations, and an ordinance defining and abating chronic nuisance properties. The agenda also includes routine roll call, approval of prior minutes, and a presentation from the Center for Resilience.

• Resolution R-23-16 by Councilmembers Morrell and King to establish a truancy and juvenile curfew working group
• Ordinance Cal. No. 34,023 by Councilmembers Moreno, Morrell, and Harris to enact Article IV of Chapter 102 on chronic nuisance properties
• Presentation from the Center for Resilience
• Amendment to Ordinance Cal. No. 34,023

City Council

The City Council adopted the 2023 Mardi Gras parade schedule and approved multiple amendments to civil service pay plans for police and Sewerage and Water Board employees. The body also granted several zoning requests and waived building permit fees for residents affected by the December 14, 2022 tornadoes.

• Adopted 2023 Mardi Gras parade schedule (Ord. No. 29313)
• Waived building permit fees for non-structural repairs from Dec 14, 2022 tornadoes (Ord. No. 29311)
• Approved multiple Classified Pay Plan amendments for Police and Sewerage and Water Board
• Approved lease agreements at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for Voice of the Covenant Church and Sure Logix, LLC
• Eliminated alcoholic beverage outlet application processing fee (Ord. No. 29309)
• Granted demolition request for 740 Jena Street (M-23-29)
• Approved conditional use for reception facility at 2400 Napoleon Ave (M-23-30)
• Established permanent polling locations for future elections (M-23-33)

City Council (Special Meeting)

The City Council adopted two motions focused on crime mitigation and public health. One requires the Health Department to develop a violence intervention model, and the other directs the City Planning Commission to consider security requirements for parking structures and lots.

• Adopted Motion M-23-11 requiring New Orleans Health Department to develop a violence intervention model
• Adopted Motion M-23-12 directing City Planning Commission to consider security and crime mitigation requirements for parking structures and lots
• Continued Resolution R-23-13 regarding an ATF crime task force to 2/2/23
• Continued Resolution R-23-14 regarding a stolen firearms educational program to 2/2/23
• Withdrew Resolution R-23-15 advocating for juvenile curfew enforcement
• Continued Resolution R-23-16 regarding a truancy and juvenile curfew working group to 2/2/23
• Continued Resolution R-23-17 regarding Law Enforcement Management District police presence to 2/2/23

Abcb Nuisance

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is holding a nuisance hearing to consider allegations against two alcohol permittees. The first case involves Executive 325, LLC, doing business as The Bace of Clubs at 323-325 Bourbon Street, for delinquent sales taxes and NSF checks. The second involves Lucky Tab, LLC, doing business as The Willow Uptown at 8200 Willow Street, for maintaining a public nuisance and improper conduct. The board will also ratify a prior sales tax hearing.

• The Bace of Clubs (323-325 Bourbon St): 14 months delinquent sales tax (04/21–05/22)
• The Bace of Clubs: 3 NSF checks (12/21, 3/22, 5/22)
• The Willow Uptown (8200 Willow St): public nuisance and improper conduct allegations
• Ratification of 1-17-23 sales tax hearing

The board voted to continue two nuisance hearings to the January 17, 2023 meeting. The board also ratified the December 20, 2022 Sales Tax Hearing.

• Continued hearing 04-22 (A) for Executive 325, LLC (The Ace of Clubs) to 1/17/2023 (5-0)
• Continued hearing 05-22 (A) for Lucky Tab, LLC (The Willow Uptown) to 1/17/2023 (5-0)
• Ratified 12/20/22 Sales Tax Hearing (5-0)

Abcb Sales Tax

The New Orleans Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will hold a sales tax hearing on January 17, 2023, to address 14 cases of permittees accused of selling alcohol without a license and/or failing to pay sales taxes. The hearing officer is Frank Quinn. The agenda lists allegations and recommendations for each case, but the specific recommendations are not detailed in the provided text.

• Jos Fein Caterers Inc. d/b/a Court Liquors (618 Bourbon St.) – 24 months without license, 1 month delinquent sales tax
• Perfections E & S, LLC d/b/a Perfections (1909 N. Broad St.) – 13 months delinquent sales tax, expired occupational license, 6 months without license
• Crossing Lines-New Orleans, LLC d/b/a Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken (308 S. Diamond St.) – 35 months without license
• Big River Breweries, Inc d/b/a Gordon Biersch Brew Restaurant (200 Poydras St.) – 4 months without license
• The Phoenix Bar Complex, LLC (941 Elysian Fields Ave.) – expired occupational license and 6 months without license

The board reviewed 22 cases involving allegations of delinquent sales taxes and operating without alcohol licenses. Most cases were continued to a future meeting or continued without a date based on recommendations from the Assistant City Attorney.

• Continued case 58-22 (Court Liquors) to 1/17/2023
• Continued case 68-22 (Barkode Lounge) without date
• Continued case 83-22 (Perfections) to 1/17/2023
• Continued case 84-22 (Claiborne Supermarket) without date
• Continued case 87-22 (Delmonico Restaurant) without date
• Continued case 93-22 (Cozy Bar) to 1/17/2023
• Continued case 94-22 (Nola Deli) to 1/17/2023
• Continued case 102-22 (Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken) to 1/17/2023

Community Development

The Community Development Committee will consider two items related to parking lot security: an ordinance requiring live attendants in CBD and French Quarter lots, and a motion to amend the zoning ordinance to require security measures. The committee will also hear presentations on garbage and recycling delays from the Sanitation Department and Richard's Disposal.

• Ordinance to require live attendants in parking lots in CBD and French Quarter
• Motion M-23-11 to amend Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for parking lot security measures
• Presentations on garbage and recycling delays by Sanitation Department and Richard's Disposal

City Council

The Council is reviewing several proposed ordinances to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, including new regulations for the CBD-5 Urban Core. The agenda also includes requests to approve updated pay plans for Sewerage & Water Board and Police personnel.

• Ordinance to prohibit new hotels/motels and allow commercial short-term rentals in CBD-5
• Creation of the Convention Center Neighborhood (CCN) Overlay District
• Amendments to Classified Pay Plan for Sewerage & Water Board infrastructure roles
• Amendments to Classified Pay Plan for Police DNA and Forensic Firearm Examiner roles
• Zoning change request for 2431-2441 Kerlerec Street

The Council approved several zoning ordinances, including the creation of the Convention Center Neighborhood Overlay District and various conditional uses for hotels and restaurants. Leadership was established with JP Morrell as President and Helena Moreno as Vice President. Multiple security and improvement district elections were scheduled for April 29, 2023.

• Elected JP Morrell as President and Helena Moreno as Vice President
• Adopted Ord. No. 29285 creating the Convention Center Neighborhood Overlay District
• Adopted Ord. No. 29284 prohibiting new hotels/motels in CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity Mixed-Use District
• Approved conditional use for hotel at 610-616 Baronne Street (Ord. No. 29288)
• Approved conditional use for hotel at 2121-2127 Chartres Street and 616 Elysian Fields Avenue (Ord. No. 29292)
• Approved conditional use for restaurant at 3511 Magazine Street (Ord. No. 29291)
• Adopted Ord. No. 29300 and 29301 to appropriate funds for the Orleans Parish Public Defender’s Office
• Adopted Resolution No. R-23-10 urging a national search for a Superintendent of Police