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A. ROLL CALL
1.
PEGGY LEWIS, CLERK OF COUNCIL
B. INVOCATION
1.
REV. MOTHER RUBY CHILDS
STAR OF HOPE WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
C. PRESENTATION OF COLORS
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
1.
CYNTHIA WILLARD-LEWIS, COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT “E”
E. NATIONAL ANTHEM
F. COUNCIL CHAPLAIN
1.
REV. DR. NORWOOD THOMPSON, CITY COUNCIL CHAPLAIN
PLEASE TURN ALL CELL PHONES AND BEEPERS EITHER OFF OR ON VIBRATE
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
A.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
2.
JUNE 4, 2009
JUNE 18, 2009
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
A.
FIRST ORDER - MOTION
1.
NO. M-09-322 – BY:
CLARKSON
COUNCILMEMBERS FIELKOW AND
Brief:
Suspending Rule 1 of the Rules and Regulations of the
City Council to amend Motion M-08-613 to reschedule
the Council’s regular meeting in July, 2009 from July
16, 2009 to July 23, 2009.
ADOPTED.
B.
SECOND ORDER - PRESENTATION
1.
CHAD SHINN, EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD AND STEVE
MARTIN, SENIOR VP OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC
AFFAIRS, FOR THE NEW ORLEANS HORNETS
Brief:
Congratulating the New Orleans Hornets on a second
consecutive playoff season.
Annotation:
APPEARED. (Cn. Clarkson).
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C.
THIRD ORDER – PRESENTATION
1.
MAJOR BOB BARDY, OF THE NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT
(NOPD), 6TH DISTRICT
Brief:
Acknowledging Major Bardy’s Capital One Bank Keller
Award for Innovation from BGR.
Annotation:
APPEARED. (Cn. Clarkson).
D.
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
FROM JEROME SMITH, TAMBORINE & FAN, INC.
Brief:
Requesting to address the New Orleans City Council to
discuss FEMA as it relates to supplies for the
children that were lost because of Hurricane Katrina.
Annotation:
APPEARED.
2.
FROM TRACIE L. BOUTTE, VICE PRESIDENT, REGULATORY AND
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
Brief:
Submitting a copy of the report filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission detailing the
Regulated Utilities’ proportionate share of the
consolidated total Entergy’s assets, operating and
maintenance expenses for the quarter ended March 30,
2009 (per Council Resolution R-98-187)
Annotation:
RECEIVED.
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3.
FROM GAIL MARTIN – Requesting to address the Council
regarding persons using hustles as a means to profit.
Annotation:
RECEIVED & REFERRED TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE.
4.
FROM TRACIE L. BOUTTE, VICE PRESIDENT, REGULATORY AND
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
Brief:
Submitting an original and three copies of an
Application, Report, Appendices, and Affidavits, of
Entergy New Orleans, Inc. for Approval of Programs to
be included in the Energy Smart New Orleans Plan and
Related Approvals Pursuant to Council Resolution R-09136 and the 2009 Agreements in Principle.
Annotation:
RECEIVED.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A.
REPORTS
1.
OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY PLANNING
COMMISSION
Brief:
Recommending “Approval” of the request by VOB
DEVELOPMENT LLC AND OLD MORRISON PARTNERS LP for a
resubdivision of Lot E-2A, LaKratt Tract, Section 27,
into Square 1, Lots 1 through 22 and Square 2, Lots 1
through 16, in the Third Municipal District, bounded
by Morrison Road, Jahncke Canal, Gannon Canal and
North Lake Carmel Drive, subject to two (2) waivers
and nine (9) provisos. (SD #29/09).
Annotation:
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 7/2/09).
2.
OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY PLANNING
COMMISSION
Brief:
Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 44/09 – Cn.
Willard-Lewis, Council Deadline 7/31/09; 48/09 - Cn.
Willard-Lewis, 49/09 – Cn. Midura, 50/09 – Cn. Head,
Cn. Deadline 9/1/09; 51/09 – Cn. Midura, 52/09 – Cn.
Head, 53/09 – All Councilmembers, 54/09 – Cn. Head,
56/09 – Cn. Head, and 57/09 – Cn. Head, Council
Deadline 9/15/09.
Annotation:
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 7/23/09.)
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a.
Property Acquisition 1/09 For Information
Purposes Only: – City of New Orleans Acquisition
of 935 Gravier Street, 919 Gravier Street and 218
O’Keefe Avenue in Square 265, 1st Municipal
District. The area is generally bounded by
Gravier Street, O’Keefe Avenue, Common and
Baronne Streets (see attachment). In accordance
with Section 6-302 subsection 3 of the City
Charter, the City Planning Commission has been
requested to consider the property acquisition of
the aforementioned properties for use as a public
facility for a new City Hall. The City would
like to relocate the governmental agencies
currently in City Hall and the other public
offices renting space at 1340 Poydras Street
(Amoco Building) to the newer Chevron properties
located on Gravier Street and O’Keefe Avenue.
(Cn. Head, Cn. Deadline 7/2/09).
Annotation:
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 7/2/09.)
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3.
OF THE MAYOR’S OFFICE/DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Brief:
Recommending approval of the Restoration Tax Abatement
request for:
a.
RTA #061674 – 1610 Robert E. Lee Boulevard – (Cn.
Hedge-Morrell).
b.
RTA #061679 – 1674-76 Abundance Street – (Cn.
Hedge-Morrell).
c.
RTA #061680 – 1678-80 Abundance Street – (Cn.
Hedge-Morrell).
d.
RTA #061681 – 2939-41 Bruxelles Street – (Cn.
Hedge-Morrell).
e.
RTA #061683 – 1765 N. Tonti Street – (Cn.
Hedge-Morrell).
f.
RTA #061684 – 1337-39 Bartholomew Street – (Cn.
Carter).
g.
RTA #061971 - 2521 Cleveland Avenue – (Cn.
Head).
h.
RTA #061972 – 334-36 S. Dorgenois Street – (Cn.
Head).
i.
RTA #061973 – 217 S. Johnson Street – (Cn.
Head).
j.
RTA #061975 – 2123 Palmyra Street – (Cn.
Head).
Annotation:
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 7/23/09.)
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4.
OF THE MAYOR’S OFFICE/DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Brief:
Making “no recommendation” on the Restoration Tax
Abatement request for:
a.
RTA #2003-0587-89 (Transfer) – 1314 Napoleon
Avenue – (Cn. Head).
Annotation:
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 7/23/09).
B.
ORDINANCES ON FINAL PASSAGE
1.
CAL. NO. 27,504 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,332 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing a Capital
Budget for the year 2009", to effect the following
changes to the 2009 Capital Budget. The changes
appropriate federal funds from the Hurricane Katrina
disaster to the New Orleans Fire Department, New
Orleans Police Department, Department of Property
Management, New Orleans Recreation Department,
Department of Parks and Parkways, New Orleans Library,
and New Orleans Museum of Art for multiple rebuilding
projects.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,589 M.C.S.
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2.
CAL. NO. 27,507 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,333 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the
Year 2009" to appropriate Federal grant funds from
Intergovernmental transfers to Office of the Mayor,
Office of Homeland Security, Urban Area Security
grant.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,590 M.C.S.
3.
CAL. NO. 27,508 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009" to appropriate Federal grant funds from
Intergovernmental transfers to Office of the Mayor,
Office of Homeland Security, Urban Area Security
grant.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,591 M.C.S.
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4.
CAL. NO. 27,509 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,333 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the
Year 2009" to appropriate Housing & Urban Development
grant funds from Intergovernmental transfers to the
Department of Miscellaneous, Division of Neighborhood
1, Emergency Shelter Grant.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,592 M.C.S.
5.
CAL. NO. 27,510 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009" to appropriate Housing & Urban
Development grant funds from Intergovernmental
transfers to the Department of Miscellaneous, Division
of Neighborhood 1, Emergency Shelter Grant.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,593 M.C.S.
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6.
CAL. NO. 27,511 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,333 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the
Year 2009" to appropriate Housing & Urban Development
grant funds from Intergovernmental transfers to the
Department of Miscellaneous, Division of Neighborhood
1, Home Investment Partnership.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,594 M.C.S.
7.
CAL. NO. 27,512 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009" to appropriate Housing & Urban
Development grant funds from Intergovernmental
transfers to the Department of Miscellaneous, Division
of Neighborhood 1, Home Investment Partnership.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,595 M.C.S.
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8.
CAL. NO. 27,513 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,333 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the
Year 2009" to appropriate Housing & Urban Development
grant funds from Intergovernmental transfers to the
Department of Miscellaneous, Division of Neighborhood
1, Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA)
grant.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,596 M.C.S.
9.
CAL. NO. 27,514 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009" to appropriate Housing & Urban
Development grant funds from Intergovernmental
transfers to the Department of Miscellaneous, Division
of Neighborhood 1, Housing Opportunities for Persons
with Aids (HOPWA) grant.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,597 M.C.S.
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10.
CAL. NO. 27,515 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,333 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the
Year 2009" to appropriate State Grant Funds from
Intergovernmental transfers to the Department of
Miscellaneous, Division of Neighborhood 1, Parish
Recovery Planning grant.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,598 M.C.S.
11.
CAL. NO. 27,516 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009" to appropriate State Grant Funds from
Intergovernmental transfers to the Department of
Miscellaneous, Division of Neighborhood 1, Parish
Recovery Planning grant.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,599 M.C.S.
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12.
CAL. NO. 27,519 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009" to transfer funds the Chief
Administrative Office to the Department of Police for
summer overtime.
Annotation:
(Budget Committee recommended approval)
(Amendment – WITHDRAWN).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,600 M.C.S.
13.
CAL. NO. 27,523 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,333 M.C.S., as
amended entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the
Year 2009" to appropriate an increase in State Grant
funds from Intergovernmental Transfers to the
Department of Health, for the Primary Care Access and
Stabilization Program.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,601 M.C.S.
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14.
CAL. NO. 27,524 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009" to appropriate an increase in State
Grant funds to the Department of Health, for the
Primary Care Access & Stabilization Program.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,602 M.C.S.
15.
CAL. NO. 27,525 - BY:
COUNCILMEMBERS MIDURA AND HEAD
Brief:
An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of a
Conditional Use to permit the sale of alcoholic
beverages with meals in an existing standard
restaurant in a B-1 Neighborhood Business District, on
Square 1553, Lot A-2, in the Third Municipal District,
bounded by Esplanade Avenue, Grand Route St. John,
Ponce de Leon and N. Lopez Streets (Municipal Address:
3125 Esplanade Avenue); and otherwise to provide with
respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 101/07)
ADOPTED.
ORD. NO. 23,603 M.C.S.
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16.
CAL. NO. 27,526 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance Number 23,333 M.C.S.,
as amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an
Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New
Orleans for the Year 2009" to appropriate funds from
Fund Balance to the Office of District Attorney.
Annotation:
(Budget Committee recommended approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,604 M.C.S.
17.
CAL. NO. 27,527 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance Number 23,334 M.C.S.,
as amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an
Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New
Orleans for the Year 2009" to appropriate funds from
Fund Balance to the Office of District Attorney.
Annotation:
(Budget Committee recommended approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,605 M.C.S.
18.
CAL. NO. 27,532 – BY:
COUNCILMEMBER FIELKOW
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance Number 23,334 M.C.S.,
as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New
Orleans for the Year 2009” to transfer funds within
the budget of the Council.
Annotation:
(Budget Committee recommended approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,607 M.C.S.
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19.
CAL. NO. 27,535 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,333 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the
Year 2009" to appropriate Federal grant funds from
Intergovernmental transfers to the Chief
Administrative Office, Office of Emergency
Preparedness, Metropolitan Medical Response System.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,609 M.C.S.
20.
CAL. NO. 27,536 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009" to appropriate Federal grant funds from
Intergovernmental transfers to the Chief
Administrative Office, Office of Emergency
Preparedness, Metropolitan Medical Response System.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,610 M.C.S.
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21.
CAL. NO. 27,537 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,333 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the
Year 2009" to appropriate State Grant Funds from
Intergovernmental transfers to the Chief
Administrative Office, Office of Emergency
Preparedness for GOHSEP Grant.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,611 M.C.S.
22.
CAL. NO. 27,538 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009" to appropriate State Grant Funds from
Intergovernmental transfers to the Chief
Administrative Office, Office of Emergency
Preparedness for GOHSEP grant.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,612 M.C.S.
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23.
CAL. NO. 27,539 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,333 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the
Year 2009" to appropriate Federal grant funds from
Intergovernmental transfers to the Office of the
Mayor, Division of Neighborhood 1 for Homeless
Prevention & rapid Re-Housing Program through American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,613 M.C.S.
24.
CAL. NO. 27,540 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009" to appropriate Federal grant funds from
Intergovernmental transfers to the Office of the
Mayor, Division of Neighborhood 1 for Homeless
Prevention & rapid Re-Housing Program through American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,614 M.C.S.
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25.
CAL. NO. 27,541 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,333 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the
Year 2009" to appropriate Federal grant funds from
Intergovernmental transfers to the Office of the
Mayor, Division of Neighborhood 1 for Community
Development Block Grant Recovery program.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,615 M.C.S.
26.
CAL. NO. 27,542 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009" to appropriate Federal grant funds from
Intergovernmental transfers to the Office of the
Mayor, Division of Neighborhood 1 for Community
Development Block Grant Recovery program.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,616 M.C.S.
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27.
CAL. NO. 27,543 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,333 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the
Year 2009" to appropriate State Grant funds from
Intergovernmental Transfers to the Department of
Health, Emergency Medical Services for the HHS
Hospital Preparedness Grant (formerly Bio Terrorism
Preparedness Program).
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,617 M.C.S.
28.
CAL. NO. 27,544 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009" to appropriate State Grant funds from
Intergovernmental Transfers to the Department of
Health, Emergency Medical Services for the HHS
Hospital Preparedness Grant (formerly Bio Terrorism
Preparedness Program).
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,618 M.C.S.
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29.
CAL. NO. 27,545 – BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,333 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the
Year 2009” to appropriate grant funds from
Intergovernmental Transfers to the Department of
Police, Law Enforcement Technology.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,619 M.C.S.
30.
CAL. NO. 27,546 – BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009” to appropriate grant funds to the
Department of Police, Law Enforcement Technology.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,620 M.C.S.
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31.
CAL. NO. 27,547 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,333 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the
Year 2009" to appropriate Federal Grant funds from
Intergovernmental Transfers to the Department of
Health, for the Healthcare for the Homeless Program.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,621 M.C.S.
32.
CAL. NO. 27,548 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009" to appropriate Federal Grant funds
from Intergovernmental Transfers to the Department of
Health, for the Healthcare for the Homeless Program.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,622 M.C.S.
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33.
CAL. NO. 27,558 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,332 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing a Capital
Budget for the Year 2009", to effect the following
changes to the 2009 Capital Budget. The changes
transfer Bond funds from the Department of Property
Management to the Chief Administrative Office for the
Energy Management Project.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,624 M.C.S.
C.
RESOLUTION
1.
NO. R-09-317 – BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON
Brief:
Approving the completed Louisiana Compliance
Questionnaire prepared by the Department Finance as
part of the 2008 annual audit.
ADOPTED.
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D.
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
FROM VERONICA WHITE, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION
Brief:
Submitting a copy of the May 2009 monthly documents
from Richard’s Disposal, Inc., as required by
Ordinance No. 23,378.
Annotation:
RECEIVED.
2.
FROM KEMP JOHNSON
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks
Commission’s decision of “denial” of the retention of
the surface mounted vinyl windows, with reduced
openings at the side elevations for property located
at 3040 Marias Street.
Annotation:
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date set for 7/23/09).
3.
FROM CHRISTOPHER B. EDWARDS, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
REPRESENTING KERMIT MARONGE
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks
Commission’s decision of “denial” of the retention of
metal shutters at the single story portion of the
building, a total of ten (10) windows at the front and
side elevations for property located at 216 Olivier
Street.
Annotation:
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date set for 7/23/09).
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4.
FROM LURA C. DIXON
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the Neighborhood Conservation
District Committee’s decision of “denial” of the
demolition of property located at 5418 General Diaz
Street.
Annotation:
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date set for 7/23/09).
5.
FROM TRACIE L. BOUTTE, VICE PRESIDENT, REGULATORY AND
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
Brief:
In accordance with Paragraph B of Schedule FAC-4
(Fuel Adjustment Clause) implemented pursuant to
Council Resolution R-09-136, submitting notification
that the Company’s preliminary calculation of the July
2009 Fuel Adjustment Clause (“FAC”) factor is
$0.039997/kWh which would be greater than twenty-five
percent (25%) increase over the actual June 2009 FAC
factor of $0.014098/kWh.
Annotation:
RECEIVED.
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6.
FROM VERONICA WHITE, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION
Brief:
Submitting a copy of the May 2009 monthly documents
from Metro Disposal, Inc., as required by Ordinance
No. 23,378.
Annotation:
RECEIVED.
7.
FROM TRACIE L. BOUTTE, VICE PRESIDENT, REGULATORY AND
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
Brief:
Informing the Council that the ELL FAC is $0.0318/k
Wh, and the EGSL FAC is $0.03402/kWh, Pursuant to Rate
Schedule FAC-4, Approved by Council Resolution R-09136, Requiring Notification of a 25% or Greater
Increase in the Monthly Electric Fuel Adjustment. The
final calculation of the July 2009 ENO FAC is
$0.040022/kWh.
Annotation:
RECEIVED.
MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT CALENDAR AND REFER OTHER MATTERS TO THE
PROPER AGENCY.
YEAS:
Carter, Clarkson, Fielkow, Head, Hedge-Morrell,
Willard-Lewis - 6
NAYS:
0
ABSENT:
Midura - 1
AND THE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS ADOPTED.
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A.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1)
PENDING LITIGATION: CASE #09-2279, “D”, CIVIL
DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS, CASE #2009C-0389, 4TH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEAL, CASE #09-1067,
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT, CITY COUNCIL VERSUS TRACIE
WASHINGTON, TIONNE SIMON AND THE LOUISIANA JUSTICE
INSTITUTE; AND
2)
PENDING LITIGATION: CASE #09-4050, CIVIL DISTRICT
COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS, CITY COUNCIL VERSUS
PENYA MOSES-FIELDS.
SESSION HELD.
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REGULAR AGENDA
A.
REPORTS
1.
BILL CHRISMAN, DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL PROJECTS
Brief:
Updating the Council on the status of blight at CutOff Playground and Center in Algiers.
Annotation:
APPEARED. (Cn. Carter).
LEGISLATIVE GROUPING
2.
OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY PLANNING
COMMISSION
Brief:
Property Acquisition 1/09 For Information Purposes
Only: – City of New Orleans Acquisition of 935
Gravier Street, 919 Gravier Street and 218 O’Keefe
Avenue in Square 265, 1st Municipal District. The area
is generally bounded by Gravier Street, O’Keefe
Avenue, Common and Baronne Streets (see attachment).
In accordance with Section 6-302 subsection 3 of the
City Charter, the City Planning Commission has been
requested to consider the property acquisition of the
aforementioned properties for use as a public facility
for a new City Hall. The City would like to relocate
the governmental agencies currently in City Hall and
the other public offices renting space at 1340 Poydras
Street (Amoco Building) to the newer Chevron
properties located on Gravier Street and O’Keefe
Avenue.
Annotation:
(Cn. Head, Cn. Deadline 7/2/09). (Report received at
today’s meeting on the Consent Agenda).
RECEIVED.
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3.
BRENDA HATFIELD, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, CYNTHIA
SYLVAIN-LEAR, DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND
JULIE SCHWAM-HARRIS, DIRECTOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS
Brief:
Answering the questions posed in Motion M-09-290
regarding the Chevron Building.
Annotation:
APPEARED. (Cn. Clarkson).
a.
ORDINANCES ON FINAL PASSAGE
1.
CAL. NO. 27,552 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL
AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,332 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing a Capital
Budget for the Year 2009", to effect the following
changes to the 2009 Capital Budget. The changes
transfer funds from fund 051 Chief Administrative
Office, Department of Property Management and fund 701
Infrastructure funds to Fund 051 the Department of
Property Management for the purchase of 935/919
Gravier Street New Orleans, LA 70112.
Annotation:
Amendment. (Fiscal Note received).
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
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2.
CAL. NO. 27,563 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL
AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to provide for the acquisition of
immovable properties situated in Orleans Parish within
Square 265 in the First Municipal District and
designated, more particularly herein, as TRACT I CHEVRON BUILDING, 935 GRAVIER STREET; TRACT II - 218
O’KEEFE AVENUE; and TRACT III - 919 GRAVIER STREET,
upon a finding by the City Council of a need of the
properties for public purposes and authorizing the
Bureau of Purchasing, Department of Finance, to
proceed with the acquisition of the property amicably;
and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
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B.
SPECIAL REPORT
C.
GENERAL REPORT
1.
COUNCIL DISTRICT “E”
Brief:
Giving a district report to the full Council.
Annotation:
APPEARED.
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D.
LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - TAX ABATEMENT HEARING
1.
OF THE MAYOR’S OFFICE/DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Brief:
Recommending approval of the Restoration Tax Abatement
request for:
a.
RTA #061674 - 2517 Palmyra Street – (Cn. Head).
b.
RTA #061676 – 2321-23 Gravier Street – (Cn. Head).
c.
RTA #061686 - 2120 Canal Street – (Cn. Head).
d.
RTA #061687 - 323 S. Murat Street – (Cn. Head).
e.
RTA #061958 – 2634 Cleveland Avenue – (Cn. Head).
f.
RTA #061959 – 3501-03 Cleveland Avenue – (Cn.
Head).
g.
RTA #061960 - 326 S. Dorgenois Street – (Cn.
Head).
h.
RTA #061961 – 436-38 S. Galvez Street – (Cn.
Head).
i.
RTA #061968 – 2821-23 Banks Street – (Cn. Head).
j.
RTA #061970 – 2514 Cleveland Avenue – (Cn. Head).
Annotation:
(Report received at the meeting of 6/18/09.)
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
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a.
RESOLUTIONS
1.
NO. R-09-307 – BY: COUNCILMEMBER HEAD
Brief:
Approving the participation of municipal address 2517
Palmyra Street owned by NORA Group, LLC, in
the Property Tax Abatement Program. (RTA #061674)
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
2.
NO. R-09-308 – BY: COUNCILMEMBER HEAD
Brief:
Approving the participation of municipal address 232123 Gravier Street owned by NORA Group, LLC, in the
Property Tax Abatement Program. (RTA #061676)
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
3.
NO. R-09-309 – BY: COUNCILMEMBER HEAD
Brief:
Approving the participation of municipal address 2120
Canal Street owned by NORA Group, LLC, in
the Property Tax Abatement Program. (RTA #061686)
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
4.
NO. R-09-310 – BY: COUNCILMEMBER HEAD
Brief:
Approving the participation of municipal address 323
S. Murat Street owned by NORA Group, LLC, in
the Property Tax Abatement Program. (RTA #061687)
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
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5.
NO. R-09-311 – BY: COUNCILMEMBER HEAD
Brief:
Approving the participation of municipal address 2634
Cleveland Avenue owned by NORA Group, LLC, in
the Property Tax Abatement Program. (RTA #061958)
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
6.
NO. R-09-312 – BY: COUNCILMEMBER HEAD
Brief:
Approving the participation of municipal address 350103 Cleveland Avenue owned by NORA Group, LLC, in
the Property Tax Abatement Program. (RTA #061959)
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
7.
NO. R-09-313 – BY: COUNCILMEMBER HEAD
Brief:
Approving the participation of municipal address 326
S. Dorgenois Street owned by NORA Group, LLC, in
the Property Tax Abatement Program. (RTA #061960)
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
8.
NO. R-09-314 – BY: COUNCILMEMBER HEAD
Brief:
Approving the participation of municipal address 43638 S. Galvez Street owned by NORA Group, LLC, in
the Property Tax Abatement Program. (RTA #061961)
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
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9.
NO. R-09-315 – BY: COUNCILMEMBER HEAD
Brief:
Approving the participation of municipal address 282123 Banks Street owned by NORA Group, LLC, in
the Property Tax Abatement Program. (RTA #061968)
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
10.
NO. R-09-316 – BY: COUNCILMEMBER HEAD
Brief:
Approving the participation of municipal address 2514
Cleveland Avenue owned by NORA Group, LLC, in
the Property Tax Abatement Program. (RTA #061970)
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
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ALL LAND USE MATTERS ARE SCHEDULED TO COMMENCE AT 11:00 A.M.
OR THEREAFTER
E.
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION APPEALS
1.
OF KENNETH E. VINSON, JR.
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks
Commission’s decision of “denial” for the demolition
of property located at 3145 Urquhart Street.
Annotation:
(Cn. Carter, Cn. Deadline 7/16/09).
APPROVED. SEE MOTION NO. M-09-330.
2.
OF PETER REYNAUD
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks
Commission’s decision of “denial” to allow the removal
of the rooftop chimney remnants for property located
at 2429 Dauphine Street.
Annotation:
(Cn. Carter, Cn. Deadline 8/1/09). (Received letter
from applicant requesting withdrawal).
WITHDRAWN.
3.
OF JOHN D. LAMBERT, JR., LAMBERT AND LAMBERT,
REPRESENTING FINANCIAL PLANNING CENTER, LLC
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the nomination of 2475 Canal
Street for historic consideration by the Historic
District Landmarks Commission.
Annotation:
(Cn. Head, Cn. Deadline 7/31/09).
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING 7/23/09.
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F.
VIEUX CARRE’ COMMISSION APPEALS
1.
OF MICHAEL D. ALLDAY, ATTORNEY, REPRESENTING GEORGE
BUCK AND GHB BROADCASTING GROUP
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the Vieux Carré Commission’s
decision of “denial” for the retention of a satellite
dish for property located at 1208 Decatur Street.
Annotation:
(Cn. Carter)
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING 7/23/09.
2.
OF BRIAN J. GILLE, AIA, BRIAN J. GILLE ARCHITECTS,
LIMITED, REPRESENTING CHARLIE SPANSEL
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the Vieux Carré Commission’s
decision of “denial” of the proposed construction of a
gallery for property located at 223 N. Peters Street.
Annotation:
(Cn. Carter)
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING 7/23/09.
3.
OF MICHAEL W. TIFFT, MCGLINCHEY STAFFORD, PLLC,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the Vieux Carré Commission’s
decision of “denial” for the retention of alterations
to rear of main building, courtyard and service wing
for property located at 735 Bourbon Street.
Annotation:
(Cn. Carter)
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING 7/23/09.
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G.
ZONING PETITIONS
1.
ZONING DOCKET NO. 23/09 – LISAN SHELL, L.L.C.
Brief:
Requesting a Conditional Use and Moratorium Appeal to
permit the redevelopment of a gasoline service station
with the sale of packaged alcoholic beverages for
consumption off premises in a C-1 General Commercial
District and within the Inner-City Urban Corridor
District Overlay, on Square 398, Lots 15-A and 17-A,
in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by South
Claiborne and Jackson Avenues, Josephine and Willow
Streets (Municipal Addresses: 2124 through 2150 South
Claiborne Avenue). The recommendation of the City
Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to
eighteen (18) provisos.
Annotation:
ON DEADLINE. (Cn. Head, Cn. Deadline 7/7/09).
APPROVED. SEE MOTION NO. M-09-331.
2.
ZONING DOCKET NO. 28/09 – PTC FAMILY INVESTMENTS,
L.L.C.
Brief:
Requesting a Zoning Change from an RD-3 Two-Family
Residential District to a B-1A Neighborhood Business
District, on Square 239, Lot B or 2, in the Sixth
Municipal District, bounded by Magazine, Camp, Robert
and Soniat Streets (Municipal Addresses: 5025-5027
Magazine Street). The recommendation of the City
Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”.
Annotation:
ON DEADLINE.(Cn. Head, Cn. Deadline 7/21/09).
APPROVED. SEE MOTION NO. M-09-332.
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3.
ZONING DOCKET NO. 36/09 – PARK SOUTH, L.L.C., SELF
PARK, INC., THOMAS GIGLIOTTI, JR. AND CAPRETTO REAL
ESTATE, L.L.C.
Brief:
Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a parking lot
with the restoration of a non-conforming outdoor
general advertising sign in a CBD-2 Central Business
District, on Square 158, Lots 7 or 9, 5 or 10, 1 or
11, 7, 8, 1, A, C, B, 2, 5 or 1, 4 or 2, 3, 6 or 1, A
19, 4 or 17, B 18, 8 or 16, and 1 or 9 or 12, in the
Second Municipal District, bounded by Canal,
Iberville, Marais and North Villere Streets (Municipal
Addresses: 1515-1539 Canal Street, 1500-1532
Iberville Street, 125-129 Marais Street and 118-120
North Villere Street. The recommendation of the City
Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”.
Annotation:
(Cn. Carter, Cn. Deadline 8/4/09).
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING 7/23/09.
4.
ZONING DOCKET NO. 39/09 – TARA, L.L.C.
Brief:
Requesting a Zoning Change from a B-2 Neighborhood
Business District to a C-2 General Commercial
District, on Square 82, Lots A-1, B-1, and B-2 or Lots
30 Pts. 40/52, Pt. Orig. A, Pts. 24/29, Pt. 32, Pt.
40, 33/39, Pts. 31/32 and Orig. B, in the Fifth
Municipal District, bounded by West Bank Expressway,
Behrman Avenue and Donner Drive (Municipal Addresses:
1 through 5 Westbank Expressway). The recommendation
of the City Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”.
Annotation:
(Cn. Carter, Cn. Deadline 8/18/09).
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING 7/23/09.
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H.
LEGISLATIVE GROUPING – SUBDIVISION APPEAL
1.
OF BRENDA JACKSON, PRESIDENT, LAKE CARMEL
SUBDIVISION/HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the decision of the City Planning
Commission approving the Subdivision of property owned
by Old Morrison Partners, LP & VOB Development, LLC
Old Morrison Homes. (Subdivision Docket #29/09).
Annotation:
ON DEADLINE. (Cn. Willard-Lewis, Cn. Deadline
7/27/09).
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING 7/23/09.
a.
REPORT
OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY PLANNING
COMMISSION
Brief:
Recommending “Approval” of the request by VOB
DEVELOPMENT LLC AND OLD MORRISON PARTNERS LP for a
resubdivision of Lot E-2A, LaKratt Tract, Section 27,
into Square 1, Lots 1 through 22 and Square 2, Lots 1
through 16, in the Third Municipal District, bounded
by Morrison Road, Jahncke Canal, Gannon Canal and
North Lake Carmel Drive, subject to two (2) waivers
and nine (9)provisos. (SD #29/09).
Annotation:
(Received at today’s meeting on the Consent Agenda).
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING 7/23/09.
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I.
ORDINANCES ON FINAL PASSAGE
1.
CAL. NO. 27,360 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS CLARKSON,
FIELKOW, MIDURA, HEAD, CARTER, HEDGE-MORRELL AND
WILLARD-LEWIS
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance Number 23,333 M.C.S.,
as amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an
Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New
Orleans for the Year 2009" to adjust the estimate for
Other Financing Sources. (Referred to the Budget
Committee).
Annotation:
(Should be Acted Upon, Withdrawn or Continued
Indefinitely).
ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 23,588 M.C.S.
2.
CAL. NO. 27,502 – BY:
CLARKSON
COUNCILMEMBERS FIELKOW AND
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 70 Article IV Division 1
of the code of the City of New Orleans and to add
Section 417.1 Stipulation to include as standard in
language listed in contracts; requiring the submission
of a sworn affidavit listing all persons with an
ownership interest in a contract and all persons
natural or artificial retained by the contractor as a
subcontractor in connection with the contract;
providing that the listing shall be a public record;
to provide for suspension of payments of invoices for
contracts not in compliance with this section and to
otherwise provide with respect thereto.
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING 8/6/09.
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3.
CAL. NO. 27,517 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,333 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the
Year 2009" to appropriate State Grant Funds from
Intergovernmental transfers to the Office of Mayor,
Division of Economic Development, Renewal Community
grant.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received).
(Budget Committee requested withdrawal).
WITHDRAWN.
4.
CAL. NO. 27,518 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,334 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating
Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for
the Year 2009" to appropriate State Grant Funds from
Intergovernmental transfers to the Office of Mayor,
Division of Economic Development, Renewal Community
grant.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received).
(Budget Committee requested withdrawal).
WITHDRAWN.
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5.
CAL. NO. 27,531 – BY:
REQUEST)
COUNCILMEMBER CARTER (BY
Brief:
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor to sign an Act of
dedication and Acceptance of Omar Khan Drive within
the limits of a subdivision in the Fifth Municipal
District of the City of New Orleans known as Algiers
River Estates, all as delineated on a plan by SZS
Consultants, Inc., dated May 5, 2005, revised April
23, 2007.
ADOPTED.
6.
ORD. NO. 23,606 M.C.S.
CAL. NO. 27,533 – BY:
REQUEST)
COUNCILMEMBER CARTER (BY
Brief:
An Ordinance to temporarily waive certain fees and
requirements and permit street closure within and
around the 300 block of Chartres Street, in
conjunction with the New Orleans South Africa
Connection (NOSACONN) “Jazz Fest Kickoff Party” on
Thursday, April 23, 2009; to specify the duration and
boundaries of said waiver; and to provide otherwise
with respect thereto.
ADOPTED.
ORD. NO. 23,608 M.C.S.
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7.
CAL. NO. 27,549 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD, CLARKSON AND CARTER (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 23,332 M.C.S., as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing a Capital
Budget for the Year 2009", to effect the following
changes to the 2009 Capital Budget. The changes
transfer Capital Improvements and Infrastructure funds
from Fund 701 to the Department of Parks and Parkways
for Armstrong Park Phase 3 Improvements.
Annotation:
(Fiscal Note received). (Budget Committee recommended
approval).
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
8.
CAL. NO. 27,550 - BY:
COUNCILMEMBER HEAD
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Article II of
Chapter 66 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to
add definitions thereto, to add new sections thereto,
designated as Sections 66-75, 66-76, and 66-77, to
establish spacing restrictions relative to the sale of
tobacco products; and to provide otherwise with
respect thereto.
Referred to the Housing/Human Needs Committee.
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 4/23/09.
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9.
CAL. NO. 27,551 - BY:
COUNCILMEMBER HEAD
Brief:
An Ordinance to temporarily waive certain fees, permit
fees, and requirements within and around Lafayette
Square, the 550 block of St. Charles Avenue between S.
Maestri and N. Maestri Place, in conjunction with the
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and
Acadiana’s “Harvest the Music,” sponsored and
sanctioned by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater
New Orleans and Acadiana, a non-profit organization,
to specify the duration and boundaries of said waiver;
and to provide otherwise with respect thereto.
ADOPTED.
10.
ORD. NO. 23,623 M.C.S.
CAL. NO. 27,564 - BY:
COUNCILMEMBER WILLARD-LEWIS
Brief:
An Ordinance to extension the effectiveness of
Ordinance No. 23,166 M.C.S., for a first 180 days from
July 22, 2009 to January 17, 2010 that establish a
temporary moratorium on the issuance of permits
relative to the establishment of bars, cocktail
lounges, package liquor stores, grocery stores, or
restaurants and the issuance or renewal of alcoholic
beverage permits to persons who do not both hold a
current valid alcoholic beverage permit and are
engaged in the commercial sale of alcoholic beverages
at the permitted premises on the effective date of
this ordinance; to provide that the moratorium shall
apply to persons seeking the issuance or renewal of
alcoholic beverage permits for premises in the Lower
Ninth Ward within Councilmanic District E in the area
bounded by Industrial Canal to the St. Bernard Parish
Line and from the Mississippi River to Florida Avenue;
and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
ADOPTED, AS AMENDED.
ORD. NO. 23,625 M.C.S.
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J.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
K.
NEW BUSINESS
L.
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS
(LYING OVER)
1.
NO. R-09-286 – BY:
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKSON
Brief:
Stating that the Council shall take action on the
Master Plan with the Force of Law within 45 days as is
required by the Home Rule Charter.
WITHDRAWN.
2.
NO. M-09-291 – BY:
CLARKSON
COUNCILMEMBERS FIELKOW AND
Brief:
In accordance with Section 3-107(2) of the Home Rule
Charter of the City of New Orleans, amending Rule 39
of the Rules and Regulations of the City Council
(Standing Committees).
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
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M.
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS
1.
NO. R-09-305 – BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HEDGE-MORRELL,
FIELKOW, HEAD AND CLARKSON
Brief:
Requesting that the Chief Administrative Officer
review the take home vehicle policy relative to the
assignment of vehicles to these inspectors, and give
consideration to permitting an exemption for vehicles
assigned to the Department of Safety and Permits
inspectors and the ORDA Code Enforcement inspectors
which would allow these to be considered authorized
take home vehicles; and requesting that the Chief
Administrative Officer report her findings to the
Budget Committee meeting at its next meeting.
ADOPTED.
2.
NO. R-09-306 – BY: COUNCILMEMBERS CLARKSON, FIELKOW,
MIDURA, HEAD, CARTER, HEDGE-MORRELL AND WILLARD-LEWIS
Brief:
Recognizing Senator Barbara Boxer for her clearsighted stand on Option 2A and adding the Council’s
continued thanks and support to Senator Landrieu for
her ongoing efforts and asking that she and Senator
Boxer continue to pursue Option 2A, as supported
jointly by the City Administrations and the City
Councils of both Orleans and Jefferson Parishes.
ADOPTED.
3.
NO. M-09-318 – BY:
COUNCILMEMBER CARTER
Brief:
Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a
public hearing to consider a map change from an LILight Industrial District to an RD-3 Residential
District for properties located within squares 55, 54,
75, 100, 111, 131, 142, 163, 174 and 195 in the Fifth
Municipal District, bounded by Thayer, Le Boeuf and
Lamarque and Pelican Streets.
ADOPTED.
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4.
NO. M-09-319 – BY:
COUNCILMEMBER CARTER
Brief:
Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a
public hearing to consider an amendment to Ordinance
No. 21,751 M.C.S. (Zoning Docket 49/04 – A Conditional
Use to permit the renovation of an existing building
into a senior citizen center, in an RM-2 Multiple
Family Residential District) to revise provisos,
including, but not limited to, provisos that address
parking, hours, and garbage disposal.
ADOPTED.
5.
NO. M-09-320 – BY: COUNCILMEMBERS FIELKOW, CLARKSON,
MIDURA, HEAD, CARTER, HEDGE-MORRELL AND WILLARD-LEWIS
Brief:
Approving the conflicts waiver requested by Herman,
Herman, Katz & Cotlar relative to its representation
of plaintiffs in Doretha Z. Walker, William Rau,
Gerson Realty Company, Inc., ZOR, Inc. John J. Shuh,
Jr., Bertha L. Pailet, Robert J. Bisso, Clarence J.
Ancar, III, John Monteiro, Nerhus Realty Company,
Inc., and Shirley Bolds Jones, et al vs. AMID/Metro
Partnership, L.L.C.; City of New Orleans; Durr Heavy
Construction, L.L.C.; Metro Disposal, Inc.; AMID
Landfill, L.L.C.; Metroplexcore, Inc.; MWH Americas,
Inc.; and the Gray Insurance Company.
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
6.
NO. R-09-321 – BY:
COUNCILMEMBER CARTER
Brief:
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE
OF LOUISIANA TO AMEND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE “OLD
ALGIERS CULTURAL DISTRICT” AND THE FEDERAL CITY
CULTURAL PRODUCTS DISTRICT”
ADOPTED.
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7.
NO. R-09-323 – BY:
COUNCILMEMBER HEAD
Brief:
1.
Supporting and endorsing the submission of an
application to the Louisiana Department of
Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Office of
Cultural Development to designate the “Irish
Channel Cultural District” as a state-certified
Cultural District within the boundaries as set
forth within this resolution; and
2.
Supporting the creation, administration, and
promotion of the “Irish Channel Cultural
District,” once established as a state-certified
Cultural District, by the Office of Recovery and
Development Administration and its duly
authorized district liaison, HRI and the Irish
Channel Neighborhood Association; and
3.
Strongly encouraging all City employees to
support and cooperate with efforts to compile all
necessary information and data required for the
application and all subsequent reporting
necessary for the administration of the Cultural
District; and
4.
Requesting all affected citizens and businesses
to support and promote activities consistent with
the purposes of the “Irish Channel Cultural
District.”
ADOPTED.
8.
NO. R-09-324 – BY:
AND WILLARD-LEWIS
COUNCILMEMBERS CLARKSON, CARTER
Brief:
Supporting Recovery School District in exploring any
and all means available to maintain this educational
and cultural landmark of O. Perry Walker as a fully
operational High School and Community Center.
ADOPTED.
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9.
NO. R-09-325 – BY:
COUNCILMEMBER FIELKOW
Brief:
Applauding Tulane University for the forthcoming
opening of its new Disaster Management Leadership
Academy and greatly anticipating a strong group of
graduates who will be able to lead the City in the
case of a natural or manmade disaster.
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/23/09.
10.
NO. R-09-326 – BY:
CLARKSON
COUNCILMEMBERS FIELKOW AND
Brief:
Strongly urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to
take whatever steps necessary to ensure that it meets
the June, 2011 deadline to provide a quality system of
protection for a 100-year storm and requesting:
1)
that top Corps officials attend the City Council
meeting of August 6, 2009 as a Special Order of
Business to testify as to the status of 100-year
storm protection and the June 2011 deadline; and
2)
quarterly written progress reports from the Corps
so as to keep publicly stated timelines
consistent with internal schedules.
ADOPTED, AS AMENDED.
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11.
NO. R-09-327 – BY: COUNCILMEMBERS CLARKSON AND
WILLARD-LEWIS (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
A RESOLUTION authorizing a financial guaranty
insurance policy in connection with not exceeding
Twenty-Seven Million Dollars ($27,000,000) of Sewerage
Service Refunding Bonds, Series 2009, under certain
conditions; approving certain covenants required by
Assured Guaranty Corp. in its Commitment to Issue
Financial Guaranty Insurance Policy in connection with
not exceeding Twenty-Seven Million Dollars
($27,000,000) of Sewerage Service Refunding Bonds,
Series 2009.
ADOPTED.
12.
NO. M-09-328 – BY:
REQUEST)
COUNCILMEMBER HEDGE-MORRELL (BY
Brief:
Declaring that the need for plumbing and general
construction repairs on the listed NORD facilities is
a certified public emergency pursuant to Section 70428 of the Code of the City of New Orleans and
Louisiana Revised Statute 38:2212D and authorizing the
City to obtain bids without formal, public advertising
and thereafter contract the public work needed to
abate and correct the public emergency pursuant to
Section 70-428 of the Code of the City of New Orleans.
ADOPTED.
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13.
NO. M-09-329 – BY:
COUNCILMEMBER CARTER
Brief:
Directing Property Management to replace the air
conditioning at the Cut-Off Gym under emergency
procedures.
ADOPTED.
N.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
CALENDAR NUMBERS 27,566 THRU 27,579
INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
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