March 5, 1998

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1998

AT 10:08 A.M.

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The Council of the City of New Orleans met this day in Regular Session, at 10:08 A.M., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Council President, Peggy Wilson, presiding.

On calling the roll, the following members answered to their names:

PRESENT:

CARTER GLAPION

HAZEUR -DISTANCE

SINGLETON (COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT) TERRELL

THOMAS

WILSON (COUNCIL PRESIDENT)

SEVEN MEMBERS, CONSTITUTING A QUORUM, PRESENT.

INVOCATION

REVEREND JONNIE WILLIAMS, PASTOR

BODY OF CHRIST TEMPLE

PRESENTATION OF COLORS

SERGEANT KENNETH CUPP MARINE AIR GROUP #42

DETACHMENT CHARLIE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

ROY E. GLAPION COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT “D”

NATIONAL ANTHEM

MR. CHARLES NERO, PRESIDENT NEW ORLEANS RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

ACCOMPANIED BY MRS. LILLIAN DUNN PERRY

B SHARP MUSIC CLUB

PRESIDENT EMERITUS ______

At this time, on motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, and without objection, the rules of the Council were suspended for the purpose of removing Calender Numbers 21,840, 21,841 and 21,842 from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda.

There being no objection, so ordered.

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On motion of Councilmember Carter, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, and without objection, the Consent Agenda was d eferred until later in the meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

In Re: Harrah's Jazz Company, Debtor #95 -14545, Section "A" U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

City of New Orleans and Rivergate Development Corporation vs. Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. et al # 95 -19285, Division "G", Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans.

SESSION NOT HELD.

PUBLIC HEARING

LEGISLATIVE GROUPING

TAX ABATEMENT HEARINGS

REPORT

OF THE MAYOR'S OFFICE - DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Recommending approval of the Restoration Tax Abatement request for:

RTA ADDRESS COUNCILMEMBER NUMBER #970188 -19 3000 Magazine Street Thomas

#91 -06 -0231 4427 -35 St. Charles Avenue Thomas (Renewal)

HEARING HELD.

RESOLUTIONS

NO. R-98 -160 BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 21 (H) of the State Constitution and Act 445 of 1983 provides for payment of ad valorem taxes on a certain basis for property owners performing certain improvements in Historic, Economic Development, and Downtown Development Districts; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the procedures established by Resolution R-95 -1269 the following described property has been submitted to the Mayor's Department of Economic Development for review, said property being described as municipal address 4427 -35 St. Charles Avenue owned by Demeter Corporation; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor's Department of Economi c Development recommends approval with regard to participation in the renewal of the aforementioned tax program; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Council after consideration of the recommendation of the May or's Department of Economic Development, hereby approves participation of municipal address 4427 -35 St. Charles Avenue owned by Demeter Corporation and further identified by the State Board of Commerce and Industry as application number RTA #91 -06 -0231 in the Property Tax Abatement Program authorized by Act 445 of 1983 and Article VII Section 21 (H) of the Constitution, effective March 5, 1998 therefore.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That a copy of this resolution be fo rwarded to the State Board of Commerce and Industry.

THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Thomas, Wilson - 7

NAYS: 0

AB SENT: 0

AND THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. R-98 -161

BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

WHEREAS, in accordance with the procedures established by Resolution R-95 -1269 the following described property has been submitted to the Mayor's Department of Economic Development for review, said property being described as municipal address 3000 Magazine Street owned by Campus Housing, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor's Department of Economic Development recommends approval with regard to participation in the aforementioned tax program; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Council after consideration of the recommendation of the Mayor's Department of Economic Development, hereby approves participation of municipal address 3000 Magazine Street owned by Campus Housing, Inc. and further identified by the State Board of Commerce and Industry as application number RTA #970188 -19 in the Property Tax Abatement Program authorized by Act 4 45 of 1983 and Article VII Section 21 (H) of the Constitution, effective March 5, 1998 therefore.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Board of Commerce and Industry.

THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Thomas, Wilson - 7

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

AND THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

PUBLIC HEARING

LEGISLATIVE GROUPING

TAX ABATEMENT HEARING

REPORT

OF THE MAYOR'S OFFICE - DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Recommending non -approval of the Restoration Tax Abatement request for:

RTA ADDRESS COUNCILMEMBER NUMBER #91 -04 - 1545 Camp Thomas 0217 Street

HEARING HELD.

RESOLUTION

NO. R-98 -168

BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

WHEREAS, in accordance with the procedures established by Resolution R-95 -1269 the following described propert y has been submitted to the Mayor's Department of Economic Development for review, said property being described as municipal address 1545 Camp Street owned by Keith and Pamela Casey; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor's Department of Economic Development recommends approval with regard to participation in the renewal of the aforementioned tax program; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Council after consideration of the recommendation for NON- APPROVAL of the Mayor's De partment of Economic Development, hereby approves participation of municipal address 1545 Camp Street owned by Keith and Pamela Casey and further identified by the State Board of Commerce and Industry as application number RTA #91 -04 -0217 in the Property T ax Abatement Program authorized by Act 445 of 1983 and Article VII Section 21 (H) of the Constitution, effective March 5, 1998 therefore.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Board of Commerce and Industry.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Marilyn Gusman

MAYOR’S OFFICE: Eugene Green, Director Economic Development

ATTORNEY FOR MRS. CASEY: Rodney Mosely

CITY ATTORNEY:

Avis Russell

After discussion, Councilmember Singleton offered the following amendment:

AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-98 -168

BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER

1. In the “BE IT RESOLVED” paragraph, line 4, after the word “Street” insert in lieu thereof the following:

“, which is a mixed use property,”

After discussion, Councilmember Singleton moved adoption of the foregoing amendment.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Thomas, Wilson - 7 NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

After further discussion, Councilmember Thomas moved adoption of the foregoing resolution, as amended.

ROLL CALL: YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Thomas, Wilson - 7

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

AND THE RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED, WAS ADOPTED.

On motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, and without objection, the rules of the Council were suspended for the purpose of advancing to Motions/Resolutions.

MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS

NO. R-98 -163 BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

RESOLUTION STATING THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ENDORSEMENT OF CHET OF LOUISIANA INC., LOCATED AT 1550 CANAL STREET TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 1981, Act 901 was enacted by the Louisiana State Legislature; and Act 337 was enacted by the 1982 Legislature, Act 433 was enacted by the 1987 Legislature, and Act 581 was enacted by the 1995 Legislature, and

WHEREAS, t he Louisiana Enterprise Zone program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas of the City of New Orleans; and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Economic Development Zone Downtown Development District in the City of New Orleans as "Enterprise Zone or Economic Development Zone" eligible based on enabling legislation (R.S.51.21.1787 - 1791), and

WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of New Orleans, and

WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements, the City of New Orleans agrees:

1. To participate in the enterprise zone program.

2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any enterprise zone within its jurisdiction.

3. To REFUND applicable* local sales taxes on the purchases of material used in construction of a building, or any additional or improvement thereon, for housing any legitimate business enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This ta x refund would be on material, construction and equipment purchased for the startup of this project and used by that business permanently on that site only.

4. To cooperate with the department in reviewing certain local regulations which may serve to discourage economic development within the enterprise zone. A possible solution may be to establish a special "enterprise zone" district in local development codes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT in due, regular and legal session convened this 5th day of March, that CHET OF LOUISIANA INC.; and their project CHET - CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY, further identified by the State Board of Commerce and Industry as application #960395 is endorsed to participate in t he Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repeal ed.

THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur-Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Thomas, Wilson - 7

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0 AND THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. *Applicable sales taxes are defined as all local sales taxes EXCEPT those that are dedicated to the repayment of a Bond issue or dedicated to ANY SCHOOL.

NO. R-98 -164

BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

RESOLUTION STATING THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ENDORSEMENT OF NEW ORLEANS BARROCCO PARTNERS, LLC, LOCATED AT 1711 ST. CHARLES AVENUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas of the City of New Orleans; and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 79.00, Block Group 2 in the City of New Orleans as "Enterprise Zone or Economic Development Zone" eligible based on enabling legislation (R.S.51.21.1787 -1791), and

WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for th e City of New Orleans, and

WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements, the City of New Orleans agree s:

1. To participate in the enterprise zone program.

2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any enterprise zone within its jurisdiction.

3. To REFUND applicable* local sales taxes on the purchases of material used in construction of a building, or any additional or improvement thereon, for housing any legitimate business enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on material, construction and equipment purchased for the startup of this project and used by that business permanently on that site only.

4. To cooperate with the department in reviewing certain local regulations which may serve to discourage economic development within the enterprise zone. A possible solution may be to estab lish a special "enterprise zone" district in local development codes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT in due, regular and legal session convened this 5th day of March, that NEW ORLEANS BARROCCO PARTNERS, LLC ; and their proje ct BROVO! ITALIAN KITCHEN, further identified by the State Board of Commerce and Industry as application #970446 is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

PROPONENT:

Steve McKenna

OPPONENT:

None

After discussion, Councilmember Thomas moved adoption of the foregoing resolution.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur-Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Thomas, Wilson - 7

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0 AND THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. *Applicable sales taxes are defined as all local sales taxes EXCEPT those that are dedicated to the repayment of a Bond issue or dedicated to ANY SCHOOL.

NO. R-98 -165

BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER HAZEUR-DISTANCE

RESOLUTION STATING THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ENDORSEMENT OF ST. JAMES L. P., LOCATED AT 322 -36 MAGAZINE STREET AND 415 -25 NATCHEZ STREET TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 1981, Act 901 was enacted by the Louisiana State Legislature; and Act 337 was enacted by the 19 82 Legislature, Act 433 was enacted by the 1987 Legislature, and Act 581 was enacted by the 1995 Legislature, and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas of the City of New Orleans; and

WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of New Orleans, and

WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements, the City of New Orleans agrees:

1. To participate in the enterprise zone program.

2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any enterprise zone within its jurisdiction.

3. To REFUND applicable* local sales taxes on the purchases of material used in construction of a building, or any additional or improvement thereon, for housing any le gitimate business enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on material, construction and equipment purchased for the startup of this project and used by that business permanently on that site only.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT in due, regular and legal session convened this 5th day of March, that ST. JAMES L. P. ; and their project THE ST. JAMES HOTEL, further identified by the State Board of Commerce and Industry as a pplication #970271 is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That all resolutions or pa rts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur-Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Thomas, Wilson - 7

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0

AND THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. *Applicable sales taxes are defined as all local sales taxes EXCEPT those that are dedicated to the repayment of a Bond issue or dedicated to ANY SCHOOL.

NO. R-98 -166

BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

RESOLUTION STATING THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ENDORSEMENT OF FIRST COMMERCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, LOCATED AT 2407 BARONNE STREET TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM

WHERE AS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 1981, Act 901 was enacted by the Louisiana State Legislature; and Act 337 was enacted by the 1982 Legislature, Act 433 was enacted by the 1987 Legislature, and Act 581 was enacted by the 1995 Legislature, and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas of the City of New Orleans; and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 91.00, Block Group 1 in the City of New Orleans as "Enterprise Zone or Economic Development Zone" eligible based on enabling legislation (R.S.51.21.1787 -1791), and

WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of New Orleans, and

WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements, the City of New Orleans agrees:

1. To participate in the enterprise zone program.

2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any enterprise zone within its jurisdiction.

3. To REFUND applicable* local sales taxes on the purchases of material used in construction of a building, or any additional or improvement thereon, for housing any legitimate business enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on material, construction and equipment purchased for the startup of this project and used by that business permanently on that site only.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT in due, regular and legal session convened this 5th day of March, that FIRST COMMERCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; and their project McDONOUGH NO. 10 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, further identified by the State Board of Commerce and Industry as application #970164 is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur-Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Thomas, Wilson - 7

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

AND THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. *Applicable sales taxes are defined as all local sal es taxes EXCEPT those that are dedicated to the repayment of a Bond issue or dedicated to ANY SCHOOL.

NO. R-98 -167 BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER HAZEUR-DISTANCE

RESOLUTION STATING THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ENDORSEMENT OF FIRST COMMERCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, LOCATED AT 1700 ORETHA CASTLE HALEY BOULEVARD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas of the City of New Orleans; and

WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of New Orleans, and

WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements, the City of New Orleans agrees:

1. To participate in the enterprise zone program.

2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any enterprise zone within its jurisdiction.

3. To REFUND applicable* local sales taxes on the purchases of material used in construction of a building, or any additional or improvement thereon, for housing any legitimate business enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on material, construction and equipment purchased for the startup of this project and used by that business permanently on that site only.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT in due, regular and legal session convened this 5th day of March, that FIRST COMMERCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ; and their project VENUS GARDENS PARTNERSHIP, further identified by the State Board of Commerce and Industry as application #970339 is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur-Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Thomas, Wilson - 7

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

AND THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. *Applicable sales taxes are defined as all local sales taxes EXCEPT those that are dedicated to the repayment of a Bond issue or dedicated to ANY SCHOOL.

On motion of Councilmember Hazeur -Distance, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, and without objection, the rules of the Council were suspended for the purpose of advancing to Communications.

COMMUNICATIONS

FROM RONALD WALKER, PRESIDENT, LAKE CARMEL RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION - Requesting to appear before the City Council at its’ March 5, 1998 Council Meeting to discuss the needs and concerns of residents in our community.

After discussion, the foregoing Communication was declared RECEIVED.

REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED

PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)

LEGISLATIVE GROUPING

TAX ABATEMENT HEARING

REPORT

OF THE MAYOR'S OFFICE - DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Recommending approval of the Restoration Tax Abatement request for:

RTA ADDRESS COUNCILMEMBER NUMBER #90 -05 - 316 Chartres Street (New Carter 0196 Owner)

HEARING HELD.

RESOLUTION (LYING OVER)

NO. R-98-112

CITY HALL: February 19, 1998 BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

WHEREAS, in accordance with the procedures established by Resolution R- 95- 1269 the following described property has been submitted to the Mayor's Department of Economic Development f or review, said property being described as municipal address 316 Camp Street owned by 316 Chartres Inc.; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor's Department of Economic Development recommends approval with regard to participation in the aforementioned tax program;

W HEREAS, the Council of the City of New Orleans passed Resolution R- 91- 82 approving participation of said municipal address; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Council after consideration of the recommendation of the Mayor's Department of Economic Development, hereby approves participation of municipal address 316 Camp Street , now owned by Starwood Lodging Trust Realty Limited Partnership and Starwood Lodging Corporation Operating Limited Partnership and further identified by the State Board of Commerce and Industry as application number RTA #90- 05- 0196 in the Property Tax Abatement Program authorized by Act 445 of 1983 and Article VII Section 21 (H) of the Constitution, effective February 19, 1998 therefore.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Board of Commerce and Industry.

THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur-Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Thomas, Wilson - 7

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

AND THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

REPORTS

MS. KRISTINA FORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION - Apprising the City Council of the current status and possible future developments relative to the Master Plan for the City of New Orleans.

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION:

Kristina Ford

After discussion, the foregoing Report was declared RECEIVED .

OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS - Giving the City Council a report regarding the feasibility and time schedule for including the charges, fees and/or liens imposed by the Division of Housing and Neighborhood Development, and the Department of Health on uninhabitable and blighted property in the monthly Sewerage and Water Board Bills. (Per R-97 -960)

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

OF DEPUTY CHIEF DUANE JOHNSON, NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT - Giving an update on False Alarm ordinance and implementation. (Per R-97 - 773 & Cal. No. 21,340 - Ord. No. 18,230 M.C.S.)

NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Deputy Chief Duane Johnson

After discussion, the foregoing Report was decla red RECEIVED .

On motion of Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Singleton, and without objection, the rules of the Council were suspended for the purpose of advancing to Ordinances On Final Passage.

ORDINANCES ON FINAL PASSAGE

CAL. NO. 21,854 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS SINGLETON, GLAPION, HAZEUR- DISTANCE AND WILSON (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 18,532 M.C.S., as amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Y ear 1998," to appropriate rollover funds for three Police Department grants from the Louisiana Law Enforcement Administration.

NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT: Chief R. Serpas

NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SCHOOL DARE PROGRAM: Melrose Biagas, Antionette Gaillary

After discussion, Councilmember Wilson moved adoption of the foregoing ordinance.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6 NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 21,855 - BY: COUNCILM EMBERS SINGLETON, GLAPION, HAZEUR- DISTANCE AND WILSON (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 18,533 M.C.S., as amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 1998," to appropriate rollover funds for three Police Department grants from the Louisiana Law Enforcement Administration.

After discussion, Councilmember Singleton moved adoption of the foregoing ordinance.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6 NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 21,856 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS SINGLETON, GLAPION, HAZEUR- DISTANCE AND WILSON (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 18,532 M.C.S., as amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 1998," to appropriate rollover funds for three Police Department grants from the Federal Justice Administration.

NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Chief R. Serpas, Chief D. D. Johnson

NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SCHOOL DARE PROGRAM:

Melrose Biagas, Antionette Gaillary

After discussion, Councilmember Singleton moved adoption of the foregoing ordinance.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singlet on, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Thomas - 1 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 21,857 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS SINGLETON, GLAPION, HAZEUR- DISTANCE AND WILSON (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 18,533 M.C.S., as amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 1998," to appropriate rollover funds for three Police Department grants from the Federal Justice Administration.

After discussion, Councilmember Singleton moved adoption of the foregoing ordinance.

ROLL CALL: YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6 NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 21,858 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS SINGLETON, GLAPION, HAZEUR- DISTANCE AND WILSON (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 18,532 M.C.S., as amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 1998," to appropriate grant funds for the Police Department K-9 Narcotics Unit grant from the Louisiana Law Enforcement Administration.

NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Chief R. Serpas

After discussion, Councilmember Singleton moved adoption of the foregoing ordinance.

ROLL CALL: YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6 NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 21,859 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS SINGLETON, GLAPION, HAZEUR- DISTANCE AND WILSON (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 18,533 M.C.S., as amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 1998," to appropriate grant funds for the Police Department K-9 Narcotics grant from the Louisiana Law Enforcement Administration.

After discussion, Councilmember Glapion moved adoption of the foregoing ordinance.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.

On motion of Councilmember Carter, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, and without objection, the rules of the Council were suspended for the purpose of reverting to Zoning Petitions.

ZONING PETITIONS

ZONING PETITION NO. 1/98 - PETER & JEANNIE TIDY - Requesting a Conditional Use in an RD -3 Two -Family Residential District, to permit a Bed and Breakfast Family Home with one (1) guest room, for Square 375, Lots A and B, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by N. Dupre, St. Philip, Bellechasse and N. White Streets (Municipal Ad dresses 1002 N. Dupre & 2829 St. Philip Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR APPROVAL" with thirteen (13) provisos and modifications to proviso numbers 3 and 5, and with the inclusion of the additional proviso.

PROPONENT: None

OPPONENT:

None

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: Mindy Parnes, Principle Planner

After discussion, Councilmember Carter offered the following motion:

NO. M -98 -178

BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the report and favorable recommendation of the City Planning Commission on ZONING PETITION NO. 1/98 - PETER & JEANNIE TIDY - Requesting a Conditional Use in an RD -3 Two -Family Residential District, to permit a Bed and Breakfast Family Home with one (1) guest room, for Square 375, Lots A and B, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by N. Dupre, St. Philip, Bellechasse and N. White Streets (1002 N. Dupre & 2829 St. Philip Street ), be, and the same is hereby upheld and the Conditional Use granted, with thirteen (13) provisos and modifications to proviso numbers 3 and 5, and with the inclusion of the additional proviso as stated in the City Planning Commission's report.

BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That a copy of the report of the City Planning Commission and of this motion be forwarded to the City Attorney's Office for the preparation of an ordinance to effectuate the Conditional Use.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

On motion of Councilmember Terrell, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, and without objection, the rules of the Council were suspended for the purpose of advancing to Ordinances On Final Passage.

ORDINANCES ON FINAL PASSAGE

CAL. NO. 21,836 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to provide for interest and increased penalties on delinquent ad valorem taxes and for the payment of costs and attorney's fees in connection with the collection of such taxes.

Councilmember Singleton offered the following amendment:

AMENDMENT TO CALENDAR ORDINANCE NO. 21,836

BY: COUNCILM EMBER SINGLETON (BY REQUEST)

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

1. In Section 1, on page 1, on line 5 through line 10, delete those lines in their entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“Sec. 150 -46.1 Taxing Unit.

A taxing unit for purposes of this Section shall mean the City of New Orleans and all jurisdictions for which the Director of Finance for the City of New Orleans collects ad valorem taxes.”

2. In Section 1, on page 2, on line 11 through line 42, delete those lines in their entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“Sec. 150 -46.2 Penalty and Interest.

(a) A delinquent tax incurs a penalty of three percent of the amount of the tax on the day such tax becomes delinquent.

(b) A delinquent tax accrues interest at a rate of one percent for each month or portion of a month the tax remains unpaid in accordance to LSA-R.S. 47 -2101.

Sec. 150 -46.3 Additional Penalty for Collection Costs.

(a) All delinquent taxes for prior years, and taxes that remain delinquent on April 1 of the year in which they become delinquent, incur an additional penalty to defray costs of collection if the taxing unit has referred the collection of the delinquent taxes, penalty and interest to an attorney or collection agent. The amount of the additional penalty shall be thirty percent of the amount of taxes, penalty, and interest due.”

3. In Section 1, on page 3, on line 64 through line 80, delete those lines in their entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“(5) in cases where Sec. 150 -46.3(a) is not applicable, reasonable attorney’s fees of thirty percent of the total amount of taxes, penalties, and interest due the unit.

(6) reasonable curator fees and expenses.”

4. In Section 1, on page 3, on line 86, delete the wor d “its” and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“his/her”

After discussion, Councilmember Singleton moved adoption of the foregoing amendment.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6 NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Marilyn Gusman

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE:

Marina Kahn, Director

After further discussion, Councilmember Singleton moved adoption of the foregoing ordinance, as amended.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Ca rter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Thomas - 1 AND THE ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, WAS ADOPTED.

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At this time the Council took a 1 hour recess.

At 1:58 p.m., the Council reconvened their meeting.

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REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED

REPORTS

(CONTINUED)

OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - Presenting the status of all 1997 subrecipient contracts which need fiscal and/or program monitoring, wit h an action plan for providing monitoring of those agencies prior to making final payments on the 1997 contracts. (Per No. R-98 -77)

Deferred until later in the meeting.

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At this time, on motion of Councilmember Singleton, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, and without objection, the rules of the Council were suspended for the purpose of introducing and receiving the following Presentation.

There being no objection, so ordered.

PRESENTATION

FROM THE PITTSBURGH CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION ON ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY & APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY.

REPRESENTATIVES:

Richard Howe, John Varine

After discussion, the foregoing Presentation was declared RECEIVED.

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REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED

REPORTS

(CONTINUED)

The following Report was continued from earlier in the meeting:

OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - Presenting the status of all 1997 subrecipient contracts which need fiscal and/or program monitoring, with an action plan for providing monitoring of those agencies prior to making final payments on the 1997 contracts. (Per No. R-98 -77)

Deferred until la ter in the meeting.

ALL LAND USE MATTERS ARE SCHEDULED TO COMMENCE AT 11:30 A.M.

OR THEREAFTER

HDLC APPEALS

OF WILLIAM L. PRATT, ATTORNEY- AT-LAW - Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission's decision to deny the retention of a neon sign on property located at 3636 St. Charles Avenue , applicant Mientje Green d/b/a Mientje's Coffee House.

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

OF RUSSELL L. HOOPER - Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission's decision to deny the existing construction of railings and front posts of a balcony for property located at 1011 -13 Poland Avenue .

After discussion, Councilmember Carter offered the following motion:

NO. M -98 -177

BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the decision of the Historic District Landmarks Commission in denying RUSSELL L. HOOPER the existing construction of railings and front posts of a balcony for property located at 1011 -13 Poland Avenue , be, and the same is hereby upheld and the request denied.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

VCC APPEAL

OF FRANK W. MASSON, AIA - Requesting to appeal the decision of denial of the VCC on the proposed extension of the existing balcony to gallery depth and the addition of a roof covering the proposed gallery for property located at 1139 Chartres Street and Governor Nicholls Street.

Continued to the meeting of April 2, 1998.

MORATORIUM APPEAL

OF GARY MESSINA, PRESIDENT - P&G TAVERN, INC. - Requesting a waiver to the moratorium on the issuance of alcoholic beverage permit for property located at 203 Homedale Street (Lots a Luck).

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

LEGISLATIVE GROUPING

ZONING PETITION (CONTINUED)

ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENT TO ZONING PETITION NO. 40/97 - BONNIE RABE - Requesting an Administrative Amendment to Zoning Docket No. 40/97 and Ordinance No. 18,238 M.C.S. to permit the construction of a circular drive and the addition of five (5) air - conditioning units within the required side yard for Square 230, Lots 1 & 2 , Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Washington and St. Charles Avenues, Carondelet and Fourth Streets (Municipal Address 2727 St. Charles Avenue). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR MODIFIED APPROVAL” .

ORDINANCE ON FINAL P ASSAGE

CAL. NO. 21,862 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS - An Ordinance to permit an Administrative Amendment to Ordinance No. 18,238, previously adopted on May 15, 1997 which established a Conditional Use to permit a Bed and Breakfast Inn; to permit the construction of a circular drive and the addition of five (5) air -conditioning units within the required side yard, on Square 230, Lots 1 & 2, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Washington and St. Charles Avenues (Municipal Address 2727 St. Charles Avenue ); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENT TO ZONING DOCKET NO. 40/97)

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

ZONING PETITIONS

ZONING PETITION NO. 3/98 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION M -97 -1005 - Requesting a Text Change relative to amending the definition (Article 2, Section 2.2) and district regulations (Articles 4, 5, 6, and 11) for Bed & Breakfast uses of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR MODIFIED APPROVAL".

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

ZONING PETITION NO. 6/98 - LEONARD DUNN - Requesting a Map Change from an "RD -3 Two -Family Residential District" to a "C -1 General Commercial District" to permit a covered pa rking facility for an existing business on an adjacent lot for Square 19, Lot 748, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Elysian Fields and N. Claiborne Avenues, N. Derbigny and Frenchmen Streets (Municipal Address 2118 -2120 N. Derbigny Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR APPROVAL" with one (1) restriction.

PROPONENT: None

OPPONENT: None

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: Mindy Parnes, Principle Planner

After discussion, Councilmember Carter offered the following motion:

NO. M -98 -179

BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the report and favorable recommendation of the City Planning Commission on ZONING PETITION NO. 6/98 - LEONARD DUNN - Requesting a Map Change from an "RD -3 Two -Family Residential District" to a "C -1 General Commercial District" to permit a covered parking facility for an existing business on an adjacent lot for Square 19, Lot 748, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Elysian Fields and N. Claiborne Avenues, N. Derbigny and Frenchmen Streets (2118 - 2120 N. Derbigny Street), be, and the same is hereby upheld and the Map Change granted, with one (1) restriction as stated in the City Planning Commission's repor t.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

ZONING PETITION NO. 9/98 - M. J. FALGOUST, INC. - Requesting a Conditional Use to permit construction of a non -accessory parking garage with ground floor retail space in a VCC -2 Vieux Carre Commercial District. The demolition proposed in conjunction with this project has previously been approved by the Vieux Carre Commission for Square 96, Lots 8, 9, 10 & 11, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by N. Rampart, Bienville, Burgundy and Iberville Streets (Municipal Address 228 -34 N. Rampart Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR APPROVAL" with ten (10) provisos.

PROPONENT: Patricia Fretwell, Hank Smith

OPPONENT:

None

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION:

Mindy Parnes, Principle Planner

After discussion, Councilmember Carter offered the following motion:

NO. M -98 -180 BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER HAZEUR-DISTANCE

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the report and favorable recommendation of the City Planning Commission on ZONING PETITION NO. 9/98 - M. J. FALGOUST, INC. - Requesting a Conditional Use to permit construction of a non - accessory parking garage with ground floor retail space in a VCC -2 Vieux Carre Commercial District. The demolition proposed in conjunction with this project has previously been approved by the Vieux Carre Commission for Square 96, Lots 8, 9, 10 & 11, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by N. Rampart, Bienville, Burgundy and Iberville Streets (228 -34 N. Rampart Street), be, and the same is hereby upheld and the Conditional Use granted with ten (10) provisos as stated in the City Planning Commission's report.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Thomas

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

ZONING PETITION NO. 11/98 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION M -97 -1025 - Requesting the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider implementation of a Text Amendment to create a new zoning district, the MU-A mixed -Use District, as recommended in the Lower Gar den District Strategic Renaissance Plan.¹ The MU-A Mixed Use district would be intended for older industrial and warehousing parts of the city, and would encourage the adaptive reuse of the existing structures and mixed -use development ranging from light manufacturing to commercial, office, and residential uses. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR MODIFIED APPROVAL” .

¹The motion calls the proposed district the MU-A Mixed Use district (it had been called the SI-A Special Industrial district in the Strategic Plan) so as not to imply that only industrial uses are allowed.

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

ZONING PETITION NO. 12/98 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION M -97 -1026 - Requesting the City Planning Commission to co nduct public hearings to consider implementation of the zoning map changes for the industrially zoned portions of the Lower Garden District as recommended in the Lower Garden District Strategic Renaissance Plan. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR MODIFIED APPROVAL” .

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

ZONING PETITION NO. 13/98 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION M -97 -1024 - Requesting the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider implementation of a Text Ame ndment to create a new zoning district, the MUPC Mixed -Use Planned Community District, as recommended in the Lower Garden District Strategic Renaissance Plan. This is an overlay district designed to allow for the consideration of developments which encompass a number of parcels and function as a single planned unit. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR MODIFIED APPROVAL” .

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1 998.

ZONING PETITION NO. 16/98 - ALAN McKENDALL - Requesting a Map Change from an “RO General Office District” to an “RS -1 Single Family Residential District” to permit the development of a new residential subdivision for Lot 3RR2 (an undeveloped parcel), Section 26, LaKratt Tract, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Bullard Avenue, Lake Forest Boulevard, Dwyer Road and the Jahncke Canal. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL” .

PROPONENT:

None

OPPONENT:

None

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION:

Karen Hilton, Principle Planner

After discussion, Councilmember Hazeur -Distance offered the following motion:

NO. M -98 -181

BY: COUNCILMEMBER HAZEUR-DISTANCE SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the report and favorable recommendation of the City Planning Commission on ZONING PETITION NO. 16/98 - ALAN McKENDALL - Requesting a Map Change from an “RO General Office District” to an “RS -1 Single Family Residential District” to permit the development of a new residential subdivision for Lot 3RR2 (an undeveloped parcel), Section 26, LaKratt Tract, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Bullard Avenue, Lake Forest Boulevard, Dwyer Road and t he Jahncke Canal, be, and the same is hereby upheld and the Map Change granted.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6 NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

ZONING PETITION NO. 17/98 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION M -98 -1 - Requesting to consider the establishment of an Interim Zoning District in the area generally bounded by Howard Avenue, Poydras Street, Loyola Avenue and the Mississippi River prohibiting permits/licenses for uses involving labor pool employment services unless such proposed use is reviewed by the City Planning Commission and the Department of Safety & Permits and approved by the City Council (See Appendix A - City Council Motion M-98 -1 ).

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

DESIGN REVIEWS

DESIGN REVIEW NO. 105/97 - VIRGIN MEGASTORE/JACKSON BREWERY - Requesting to appeal the regulations of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Article 8, Section 8.6.3.22 - Vieux Carre Service District, Specialty Urban Marketplace, to permit waivers of the sign regulations for 620 Decatur Street (Jackson Brewery). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR MODIFIED APPROVAL” .

Continued to the meeting of April 2, 1998.

DESIGN REVIEW NO. 140/97 - STEVE SEEBER - Requesting an appeal of the Lower St. Charles Avenue Design Review District Regulations for Lot 20 of Square 195 in the First Municipal District bounded by St. Charles Avenue, Terpsichore, Prytania and Euterpe Streets (Municipal Address 1628 St. Charles Av enue ). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR DENIAL".

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

ORDINANCES ON FINAL PASSAGE

(CONTINUED)

CAL. NO. 21,716 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS - An Ordinance to amend Section 84 -50 (9) of the City Code relative to imposing a limitation of five (5) years on the period of time a building or site may remain under landmark nomination by the Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC); and to provide otherwise with respect thereto.

On motion of Councilmember Singleton, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, and without objection, the rules of the Council were suspended for the purpose of continuing of the foregoing ordinance to continued to the meetin g of March 19, 1998.

CAL. NO. 21,720 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS - An Ordinance to amend Section 84 - 60 (9) of the City Code relative to imposing a limitation of five (5) years on the period of time a building or site may remain under landmark nomination by the Central Business District Historic Landmarks Commission (CBD -HDLC); and to provide otherwise with respect thereto.

CAL. NO. 21,807 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER TERRELL - An Ordinance to amend and reordain Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 16,976 M.C.S., the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, by amending Article 15, Section 15.2.2., to require that whenever a use which does not comply with the off-street parking requirements is changed to another use, the amount of off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Article 15 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, with no credit allowed for non -existent parking spaces or the deficiency between the actual number of spaces required for the previous use and the actual number provided; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 106/97)

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

CAL. NO. 21,839 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION - An Ordinance to amend Sections 18 -18 and 18 -88 of the City Code relative to penalties for violating public health and environment laws, to increase the penalties therefore; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Councilmember Glapion offered the following amendment:

AMENDMENT TO CALENDAR ORDINANCE NUMBER 21839

BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

1. In Section 1, on line 12, preceding the phrase “or to” insert “or for community service”.

2. In Section 1, on lin e 13, delete “both” and insert “community service, and/or fine and/or imprisonment”.

3. In Section 2, on line 6, delete “or both” and insert “or community service, or a combination of the foregoing”

After discussion, Councilmember Glapion moved adoption of the foregoing amendment.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6 NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

After further discussion, Councilmember Glapion moved adoption of the foregoing ordinance, as amended.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, WAS ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 21,840 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS - An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of a Conditional Use to permit a parking garage in the CBD-7 Central Business District, on Square 255, Lots 20, 21, 22, 1, pt. R and pt. S, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Howard Avenue, Dryades, Calliope and Baronne Streets (Municipal Address 922 -34 Howard Avenue ); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 111/97)

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

CAL. NO. 21,841 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS - An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of a Conditional Use to permit a Bed and Breakfast Guest Home with four (4) guest rooms, in an RM -2 Multiple -Family Residential District, on Square 182, Lots E and F, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Laurel, Soniat, Duffosat and Constance Streets (Municipal Addresses 703 Duffosat Street & 5127 Laurel Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 122/97)

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

CAL. NO. 21,842 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS - An Ordinance to permit a waiver to the maximum permitted building height of fifty feet (50') to allow the construction of a building with a height of sixty -two feet (62') at its highest point in a CBD-8 Central Business District, for Square 60, Lots A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, bounded by Tchoupitoulas, Girod, Lafayette and Commerce Streets (Municipal Addresses 325, 327, 333 & 339 -41 Girod Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 131/97)

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

CAL. NO. 21,846 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER TERRELL - An Ordinance to suspend the enforcement and effectiveness of Subsection 16 of Section 50.1 of Article 11 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended, and reordained by Ordinance No. 16,976 M.C.S. as further amended by Ordinance No. 18,384 M.C.S. which said Subsection 16 prohibits the Department of Safety and Permits from issuing certain permits for the construction of new monopole or cellular/PCS tower installation until proof can be made that a certain 15 year plan has been filed with the City Planning Commission; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

CONTINUED INDEFINITELY.

CAL. NO. 21,847 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER TERRELL (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 30 -55, Subsection (b) of the Code of the City of New Orleans, relative to the acceptance of a Wireline Telecommunications System Franchise; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

CAL. NO. 21,848 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance granting a renewal of a non -exclusive permit and privilege to Glazer Steel Corporation, to continue the maintenance and operation of an Overhead Conveyor and Roof Shelter crossing above S. Peters between Race and Euterpe, to provide for the furnishing of a surety bond, annual payments, promulgation fee; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

CAL. NO. 21,849 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance authorizing the sale at public auction of portions of Seine Court, Nevada and Ohio Streets within Westpark Subdivision bounded by Gen. DeGaulle Drive, Maine and Hudson Streets, and the east boundary line of Westpark Subdivision, with all improvements and appurtenances thereon, a ll in the Fifth Municipal District, no longer needed for public purposes.

Continued to the meeting of April 2, 1998.

CAL. NO. 21,852 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS SINGLETON, GLAPION, HAZEUR- DISTANCE AND WILSON (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 18,533 M.C.S., as amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 1998,” to transfer funds from the Department of Health, Great Expectations to the Department of Property Management.

DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:

Kerry Decay

Councilmembers Singleton, Wilson, Terrell, Thomas, Carter, Glapion and Hazeur - Distance offered the following amendment:

AMENDMENT TO CALENDAR ORDINANCE NUMBER 21,852

BY: COUNCILMEMBERS SINGLETON, WILSON , TERRELL, THOMAS, CARTER, GLAPION AND HAZEUR-DISTANCE (BY REQUEST)

1. In Section 1, on page 1, on line 11 insert the following:

“TO: FEDERAL GRANTS OPERATING BUDGET - FUND FDH”

After discussion, Councilmember Singleton moved adoption of the foregoing amendment.

ROLL CALL: YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

After further discussion, Councilmember Singleton moved adoption of the foregoing ordinance, as amend ed.

ROLL CALL: YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, WAS ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 21,853 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER - An Ordinance to amend the Code of the City of New Orleans, Chapter 66, Section 136 and adding Section 208, to create a "St. Louis Cathedral Noise Buffer Zone" and to establish decibel levels in the "noise buffer zone" so as to allow persons to pray and worship peacefully therein without the unwanted intrusions of noise; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Continued to the meeting of April 2, 1998.

CAL. NO. 21,861 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON - An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 18,533 M.C.S., as amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 1998," to transfer funds within the budget of the City Council.

Continued to the meeting of April 2, 1998.

MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS

(LYING OVER)

NO. M -97 -1032

CITY HALL: DECEMBER 18, 1997

BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

Approving in accordance with Article 10, Section X of the Louisiana Constitution the amendments to the classified pay plan relative to the special rat e of pay for Police as proposed in the letter from the Civil Service Commission and to the Chief Administrative Officer.

On motion of Councilmember Wilson, and without objection, the foregoing motion was WITHDRAWN.

MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED)

NO. M -98 -132 BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST)

Authorizing demolition of property located at 3724 -26 Annunciation Street, to Hamp’s Enterprises, the lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $1,775.00.

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

NO. M -98 -133

BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST)

Authorizing demolition of property located at 4804 Annunciation Street, to Hamp’s Enterprises, the lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $750.00.

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

NO. M -98 -134

BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST)

Authorizing demolition of property located at 2615 South Liberty Street, to Hastings, the lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $1,000.00.

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

NO. M -98 -135 BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST)

Authorizing demolition of property located at 2709 South Liberty Street, to Hastings, the lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $1,800.00.

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

NO. M -98 -136

BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST)

Authorizing demolition of property located at 2721 South Liberty Street, to Hamp’s Enterprises, the lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $500.00.

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

NO. M -98 -137

BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST)

Authorizing demolition of property located at 2001 Magnolia Street, to Hastings, the lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $3,000.00.

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

NO. M -98 -138

BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST)

Authorizing demolition of property located at 2005 Magnolia Street, to Hastings, the lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $1,800.00.

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

NO. M -98 -141

BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST)

Authorizing demolition of property located at 2817 Thalia Street, to Hastings, the lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $800.00.

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

NO. M -98 -142

BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER (BY REQUEST)

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $750.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1236 ANNETTE ST. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4063HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVEL OPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell - 5 NAYS: Wilson - 1

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -143 BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER (BY REQUEST)

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,700.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1925 MARAIS ST. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WIT H CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4067HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM , THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6 NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -144

BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER (BY REQUEST)

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS T HAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $800.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2030 MARAIS ST. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4068HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell - 5 NAYS: Wilson - 1

ABSENT: Thomas - 1 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -145

BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER (BY REQUEST) SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,340.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1654 N. ROBERTSON ST. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4072HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -146

BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION (BY REQUEST)

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NE W ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF ALEXANDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,515.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2026 FLORIDA AVE. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4066HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

ALEXANDER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell - 5

NAYS: Wilson - 1

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -147

BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION (BY REQUEST)

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $700.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2910 LAUSSAT PL. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4085HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell - 5 NAYS: Wilson - 1

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -148

BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION (BY REQUEST) SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,300.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2912 -14 LAUSSAT PL. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4086HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN AC CORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -149

BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION (BY REQUEST) SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,750.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2037 PORT ST. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4600HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHAL L BE UTILIZED.

HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell - 5

NAYS: Wilson - 1

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -150

BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION (BY REQUEST)

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $800.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2525 PORT ST. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4601HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell - 5

NAYS: Wilson - 1 ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -151

BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION (BY REQUEST)

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,650.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2541 -43 PORT ST. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4599HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

HAMP’S ENTERPRISES IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell - 5 NAYS: Wilson - 1

ABSENT: Thomas - 1 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -152

BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION (BY REQUEST) SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF DOLLAR TRUCKING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2923 POWHATAN ST. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4080HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

DOLLAR TRUCKING IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell - 5

NAYS: Wilson - 1 ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -153

BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION (BY REQUEST)

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF HASTINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,800.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1800 ST. ROCH AVE. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4091HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

HASTINGS IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell - 5

NAYS: Wilson - 1

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -154

BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION (BY REQUEST)

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF HASTINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,100.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2135 ST. ROCH AVE. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4093HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SO LICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

HASTINGS IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell - 5

NAYS: Wilson - 1 ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -155

BY: COUNCILMEMBER H AZEUR-DISTANCE (BY REQUEST) SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF DOLLAR TRUCKING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1827 CHARBONNET ST. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4425HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

DOLLAR TRUCKING IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell - 5

NAYS: Wilson - 1 ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -156

BY: COUNCILMEMBER HAZEUR-DISTANCE (BY REQUEST) SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF DOLLAR TRUCKING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,750.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5311 N. DERBIGNY ST. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4060HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

DOLLAR TRUCKING IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell - 5

NAYS: Wilson - 1

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -157

BY: COUNCILMEMBER HAZEUR-DISTANCE (BY REQUEST)

Authorizing demolition of property located at 2838 Louisa Street, to Hamp’s Enterprises, the lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $950.00.

On motion of Councilmember Hazeur -Distance, and without objecti on, the foregoing motion was WITHDRAWN.

NO. M -98 -158

BY: COUNCILMEMBER HAZEUR-DISTANCE (BY REQUEST)

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE ST ANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF DOLLAR TRUCKING IN THE AMOUNT OF $900.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4981 PECAN ST. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4079HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

DOLLAR TRUCKING IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell - 5 NAYS: Wilson - 1

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -159

BY: COUNCILMEMBER HAZEUR-DISTANCE (BY REQUEST)

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SINGLETON

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS THAT THE CITY PURSUANT TO 11,625 M.C.S., SECTION 102.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID OF DOLLAR TRUCKING IN THE AMOUNT OF $900.00 AUTHORIZES THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8000 VENICE ST. WHICH STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A "PUBLIC NUISANCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 -b OF THE CITY CODE CASE NO. 97 -4081HB.

THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW SOLICITED BIDS FROM THREE CERTIFIED DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS. IF FOR ANY REASON THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER IS UNABLE TO PERFORM, THE NEXT LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER SHALL BE UTILIZED.

DOLLAR TRUCKING IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM SAID DEMOLITION.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell - 5

NAYS: Wilson - 1

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -162

BY: COUNCILMEMBERS TERRELL (BY REQUEST) SINGLETON AND GLAPION

WHEREAS, Boathouse Number 128, located in the New Orleans Municipal Yacht Harbor, is presently leased by the City of New Orleans to Mr. L. Martin Defelice.

WHEREAS, Mr. L. Martin Defelice wishes to transfer the leasehold interest in and the aforementioned boathouse to:

NAME: William P. Malone

RESIDING AT:

ST. NAME: 1433 Moss Street

CITY/STATE/ZIP: New Orleans, LA 70119

WHEREAS, the appropriate forms have been executed and filed with the Yach t Harbor Manager and the Department of Property Management; now, therefore

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Municipal Yacht Harbor is authorized to initiate an agreement for leasehold interest in and the Boathouse Number 12 8 in the Municipal Yacht Harbor to William P. Malone and the same is hereby approved.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur-Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -169

BY: COUNCILMEMBERS WILSON AND SINGLETON

Amending Rule 44 of the Rules and Regulations of the Council of the City of New Orleans - Rule 44. Tag Lines for Motions, Resolutions and Ordinances.

Continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

On motion of Councilmember Singleton, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, and without objection, the rules of the Council were suspended for the purpose of introducing and considering the following Motions/Resolutions received after the Council’s deadline.

NO. M -98 -170

BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION (BY REQUEST)

Establishing salaries for employees of the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court effective January 5, 1998.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Marilyn Gusman

After discussion, the foregoing motion was continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

NO. R-98 -171

BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER TERRELL

WHEREAS, Rule V of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations states that “All individuals who apply for original entrance examinations to fill positions in the classified service of the city shall voluntarily submit to the substance abuse screening procedure as a qualifying condition of eligibility for completing the examination process”; and

WHEREAS, CAO Policy Memo No. 89 states that “It is the intention of the Administration that Unclassified Service employees be subject to the same regulations governing Classified Service employees and that employees of both services incur the same penalties when there is evidence of either drug or alcohol abuse”; and

WHEREAS, CAO Policy Memo No. 89 also states that “The City also reserves the right, in the following circumstances, to require employees to submit to but not necessarily limited to urine drug tests, breathalizer tests, blood tests or other medical examinations as conditions of employment or continued employment; and

WHEREAS, hair analysis, the newest method for drug testing, has been found to be more efficient for detecting drug usage; and

WHEREAS, this week, the students of De La Salle High School set a sterling example which should be replicated in other private and parochial schools as well as in the workplace.

WHEREAS, it is reported by the Psychemedic Corporation, a leading drug testing company, that hair sample technology not only detects marijuana, cocaine, crack, opiates, methamphetamines and angel dust but also provides information on the quantity and historic pattern of individual drug use; and

WHEREAS, information from Psychemedic reveals that hair sampling detects drugs of abuse for the previous 90 days while urinalysis will detect use for only the previous 2 -3 days for most drugs; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Civil Service Commission and the Chief Administrative Office is requested to implement hair analysis testing for drug usage for the Mayor, City Council members and all unclassified employees of the Mayor’s Office and the City Council on the occasion of each election.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Clerk of Council is requested to forward copies of this resolution to the Director of Civil Service and the Chief Administrative Office for their immediate attention.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Marilyn Gusman

After discussion, Councilmember Wilson moved adoption of the foregoing resolution.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1 AND THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -172

BY: COUNCILMEMBER TERRELL

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER HAZEUR-DISTANCE

WHEREAS, the Department of Safety & Permits has received an application by William Laurendine to expand an existing Alcoholic Beverage Outlet (ABO) use of 5151 Canal Boulevard, Dolly’s Deli/Quik Pik Food Mart, to serve alcoholic beverages in addition to selling packaged liquor in conjunction with the existing delicatessen/convenience store; and,

WHEREAS, the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission has submitted a report to the City Council on said application with a recommendation of approval, subject to eight provisos; and,

WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the proposed expansion of the existing ABO use is a legal expansion of this use as verified by the Department of Safety & Permits and is consistent with the character of the neighborhood in which it is located; now, therefore,

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS that the application of William Laurendine , who has applied to expand an existing Alcoholic Beverage Outlet (ABO) use of 5151 Canal Boulevard, Dolly’s Deli/Quik Pik Food Mart, in order to serve alcoholic beverages in addition to selling packaged liquor in conjunction with an existing delicatessen/convenience store, be and the same is hereby approved subject to the following eight provisos:

(1) The majority of the interior space shall be reserved for restaurant seating and/or kitchen areas; alcoholic beverages shall be served only in conjunction with meals;

(2) Alcoh olic beverages shall not be sold as “to go” items;

(3) Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed within the petitioned building and may not be consumed in the public right -of-way adjacent to the petitioned site, or in the accessory parking lot adjacent to the petitioned site;

(4) The hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 AM until 11:00 PM;

(5) Any trash within the public right -of-way adjacent to the building or within the accessory parking lot shall be picked up on a daily basis; the business owner shall serve as the contact person should a violation occur. The applicant shall maintain the existing six -foot high wooden fence with gates that currently screens the dumpster;

(6) No general advertising signage shall be permitted;

(7) The applicant shall maintain all existing landscaping; and

(8) A copy of this motion shall be posted in a conspicuous space near the applicant’s Use & Occupancy Certificate and City Alcoholic Beverage License.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6 NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. M -98 -173 BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER HAZEUR-DISTANCE

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the printing contract with the Times-Picayune Corporation be retroactively extended from January 1, 1998 on a month to month basis until such time as the official journal is let out to bid, at an agate line rate of $.28 (twenty -eight cents), for publication in Orleans Parish A.M. home delivery and street sales including Algiers A.M. home delivery.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. R-98 -174

BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

WHEREAS, New Orleans is a city that boasts, justifiably so, of its many attractions and world renowned celebrations, which makes it an important center for tourism; but equally important to the attractiveness are the customs derived from a deeply felt sense of the human spirit, inherent in the hearts of New Orleanians; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Philip Baptiste, a proud New Orleanian exemplifies all of the positive aspects of the City and is an integral part of making our city a better place to live; and

WHEREAS, he is an involved board member with various agencies and a consummate community activist, involved with many social and civic causes; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Baptiste is recuperating from a recent accident which has decreased his involvement in local activities; and

WHEREAS, a definitive void exists because he is not actively participating in the events of his beloved city; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That this Council extends "Get Well Wishes" to Mr. Philip Baptiste with our prayers tha t he will soon return to active involvement in all of the projects and events he enjoys.

THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

NO. R-98 - 176 BY: COUNCILMEMBER GLAPION

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON

WHEREAS, the Council Budget Committee has requested that the Department of Finance develop a plan for installment payment of property taxes; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Finance has reported that a procedure for installment payments will be provided in connection with referral of delinquent taxes to a collection agency, but has not developed a procedu re for taxpayers who wish to pay timely, using an installment payment plan; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS that the Department of Finance is requested to develop a procedure immediately for installment payment of property taxes by persons who wish to pay taxes timely, and to make the procedure available to taxpayers for payment of 1998 taxes.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a status report on development of installment payment procedures is requested at the March 26th meeting of the Budget Committee.

THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6 NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas

AND THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

COMMUNICATIONS

(CONTINUED)

FROM THE THIRD SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, THE PASTOR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE THIRD SHILOH HOUSING, INC. - Requesting a joint appearance before the City Council to discuss several urgent concerns and issues.

On motion of Councilmember Hazeur -Distance, and without objection, the foregoing Communication was WITHDRAWN.

On motion of Councilmember Hazeur -Distance, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, and without objection, the rules of the Council were suspended for the purpose of introducing and considering the following Communications received after the Council’s deadline.

FROM DENNIS KELLY, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL COUNSEL, AMERICAN METROCOMM/NEW ORLEANS, INC. (FORMERLY, CRESCENT CITY NETWORKS CORP.) - Notifying the City Council of its planned construction beyond its initial route map.

RECEIVED & REFERRED TO COUNCIL TELECOMMUNICATION COMMITTEE AND THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.

REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED

REPORTS (CONTINUED)

The following Report was continued from earlier in the meeting:

OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - Presenting the status of all 1997 subrecipient contracts which need fiscal and/or program monitoring, with an action plan for providing monitoring of those agencies prior to making final payments on the 1997 contracts. (Per No. R-98 -77)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Marilyn Gusman

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Marina Kahn, Director; Courtney Brown

After discussion, the foregoing Report was continued to the meeting of March 19, 1998.

On motion of Councilmember Carter, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, and without objection, the rules of the Council were suspended for the purpose of advancing to Communications.

COMMUNICATIONS (CONTINUED)

On motion of Councilmember Carter, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, and without objection, the rules of the Council were suspended for the purpose of introducing and considering the following Communications received after the Council’s deadline.

FROM BRUCE CERNIGLIA - Requesting to appear before the City Council to discuss the lease or purchase of land in Edison Park on Bourbon Street with the understanding that the land was donated to the City for use as a family park/cafe.

RECEIVED.

The following Agenda was continued from earlier in the meeting:

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The reading of the Journal of the Proceedings of the Meetings of FEBRUARY 5, 1998 and FEBRUARY 19, 1998 were dispensed with, and the Journals were approved as transcribed.

REPORT

OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION - Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 15/98 and 18/98 to set hearing dates thereon:

RECEIVED. Hearing dates set as follows:

zoning docket number hearing councilmember council deadline date set for

15/98 Hazeur - 5/5/98 Distance 3/19/98

18/98 Thomas 5/12/98 3/19/98

ORDINANCES ON FINAL PASSAGE

CAL. NO. 21,843 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER - An Ordinance to amend and reordain Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 16,976 M.C.S., the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans (CZO), to amend Article 7 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to prohibit live entertainment on all property located within any LI -Light Industrial District or HI -Heavy Industrial District located within 300' of a residential district; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 97/97)

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 21,850 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS SINGLETON, GLAPION, HAZEUR- DISTANCE AND WILSON (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 18,532 M.C.S., as amended entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 1998," to rollover grant funds to the Office of the Mayor, Intergovernmental Relations Division, Brownfields Project.

ROLL CALL: YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 21,851 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS SINGLETON, GLAPION, HAZEUR- DISTANCE AND WILSON (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend Or dinance No. 18,533 M.C.S., as amended, entitled "An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 1998," to rollover grant funds to the Office of the Mayor, Intergovernmental Relations Division for the New Orleans Brownfields Project.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1

AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED.

COMMUNICATIONS

FROM THE NEW ORLEANS TOURISM MARKETING CORPORATION - Submitting their 1997 Annual Report.

RECEIVED.

FROM SAM MENSZER - Submitting information to the City Council concerning a burglary on Tullis Drive.

RECEIVED.

FROM WADE VERGES - Requesting to appeal a subdivision plan with provisos (Subdivision Docket No. 1/98) for Parcel B, Gentilly Lands, Third District. The request is to eliminate proviso #1, and grant a waiver to allow the requested block distance.

HEARING DATE SET FOR 3/19/98.

MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT CALENDAR AND REFER OTHER MATTERS TO THE PROPER AGENCY. YEAS: Carter, Glapion, Hazeur -Distance, Singleton, Terrell, Wilson - 6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Thomas - 1 AND THE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS ADOPTED.

ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

On motion of Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Hazeur- Distance, and without objection, the rules of the Council were suspended for the purpose of introducing the following Ordinances received after the Council’s deadline (Calendar Numbers 2 1,864 thru 21,877).

There being no objection, so ordered.

CAL. NO. 21,864 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS - An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 1 of Ordinance No. 17,788 M.C.S., being an ordinance for a moratorium relative to a temporary requirement that all building and demolition permit applications for all properties fronting on Prytania Street to their back property lines, for the 4800, 4900 and 5000 block of Prytania Street, shall include a development plan or demolition plan to be reviewed by the City Planning commission and the Department of Safety and Permits and approved by the Council of the City of New Orleans; to extend the duration of this moratorium through September 15, 1998; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

CAL. NO. 21,865 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 106 -214 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, by amending Sections 106 -214 (a) and 106 -214 (c) to limit the number of real estate signs that may be displayed on public property, to prohibit announcement or directional signs relating to residential or commercial develop ment; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

CAL. NO. 21,866 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS WILSON, SINGLETON AND CARTER - An Ordinance approving and ratifying action of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans in awarding Contract 6218 (Furnishing and Installation of a Paint Spray Booth in the Body Shop at Central Yard) to Zip Contractors, Inc., awarding said contract thereto.

CAL. NO. 21,867 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER - An Ordinance to temporarily waive entrance fees to Brechtel Park, Shelter 2, for Edna Karr Magnet School's Annual Crawfish Festival on Saturday, April 18, 1998; and to provide otherwise with respect thereto.

CAL. NO. 21,868 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON - An Ordinance to amend Section 154 -861 (a) of the City Code relative to permitting parking in the opposite direction of traffic on two -way local residential streets; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

CAL. NO. 21,869 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER - An Ordinance to temporarily waive certain fee requirements within the Vieux Carre in conjunction with matters officially sponsored and sanctioned by the French Quarter Festivals, Inc.; to specify the duration and boundaries of said waiver; and to provide otherwise with respect thereto.

CAL. NO. 21,870 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON - An Ordinance to amend paragraph (7) of the definition of "Sale of Services" in Section 150 -441 of the City Code to insert language relative to restoration of paintings which was inadvertently omitted from the revised code; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

CAL. NO. 21,871 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS - An Ordinance to permit a height variance of 35 feet for the construction of a 13 story mixed use residential/commercial development including a four story parking garage in a CBD -7 Central Business District, in the First Municipal District, Square 219, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2, A and a portion of a 14 foot alley (also described as Lots A, 2, 3, 4, and four undesignated lots), bounded by St. Charles Avenue, Gravier, Camp and Common Streets (Municipal Addresses 217 -221 Camp Street & 611 Gravier Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 5/98)

CAL. NO. 21,872 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON - An Ordinance to amend and reordain Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 16,976 M.C.S., the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 15, Section 15.2.5 (16) relative to the requirement that the paving surface of any parking lot be paved with a durable, all-weather material; to allow the use of permeable surfaces for off-street parking lots in residential and neighborhood business districts; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 127/97)

CAL. NO. 21,873 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER TERRELL - An Ordinance to amend and reordain Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 16,976 M.C.S., the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, by amending Article 18 ther eof, to add Article 18, Section 18. , to create a new Interim Zoning District (IZD), to be known as the "Mid -City Development/Redevelopment Prohibition Interim Zoning District," to prohibit any new development or redevelopment of more than 10,000 square feet, and to prohibit the acceptance by all city agencies of any new applications for demolition permits, located within the area bounded by North Pierce Street, North Jefferson Davis, Orleans and Bienville Avenues; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 8/98)

CAL . NO. 21,874 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS -AN ORDINANCE to effect a series of map changes from a LI Light Industrial District to a C -1A General Commercial District in the First Municipal District; from a LI Light Industrial District to a RM -2A Multiple Family Residential District in the First Municipal District; from a LI Light Industrial District to a MU-A Mixed -Use District in the First and Fourth Municipal Districts; from a HI Heavy Industrial District to a MU-A Mixed -Use District in the First Municipal District; from a P Park District to a MU-A Mixed -Use District in the First Municipal District; from a MS Medical Service district to a MU- A Mixed -Use District in the Fourth Municipal District; bounded by (in the First and Fourth Municipal Districts) Jackson Avenue, Annunciation Street, the Pontchartrain Expressway and the Mississippi River, and bounded by (in the First Municipal District) Erato, Annunciation and Camp Streets, and the Pontchartrain Expressway; as recommended in the Lower Garden District Strategic Renaissance Plan, as amended by City Council; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 12/98)

CAL. NO. 21,875 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HAZEUR-DISTANCE - An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of a Conditional Use to permit the construction of a destination resort/entertainment center and to allow the relocation of transmission facilities in a BIP zoning district in the I -10/I -510 UC -Urban Corridor Overlay District for a 141 acre site located on portions of Lots EX and J -2 , the entirety of Lot 13B4B and an undesignated parcel occupied by Entergy transmission lines traversing Lots EX and J -2 in the Third Municipal District bounded by Interstate 10, Interstate 510, Michoud and Lake Forest Boulevards; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NUMBER 22/98)

CAL. NO. 21,876 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HAZEUR-DISTANCE - An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of a Conditional Use to permit the construction of a destination resort/entertainment center and to allow the relocation of transmission facilities in a BIP zoning district in the I -10/I -510 UC -Urban Corridor Overlay District for a 141 acre site located on portions of Lots EX and J -2, the entirety of Lot 13B4B and an undesignated parcel occupied by Entergy transmission lines traversing Lots EX and J -2 in the Third Municipal District bounded by Interstate 10, Interstate 510, Michoud and Lake Forest Boulevards; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NUMBER 22/98)

CAL. NO. 21,877 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER TERRELL - An Ordinance to effect a Map Change from an “RD -3 Two -Family Residential District” to a “C -1 General Commercial District” for the rear portion of Plot B (owned by the Fireman’s Charitable and Benevolent Association), bounded by City Park Avenue, Interstate -10 (I -10), Banks and Canal Streets (Municipal Address 112 City Park Avenue ); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 14/98)

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCES WERE LAID O VER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

There being no further business, on motion of Councilmember Glapion, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, and without objection, the Council meeting adjourned at 3:17 p.m., subject to call.

Emma J. Williams

CLERK OF COUNCIL

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