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Planning Director Chris Sklinski told the council the package was \"fairly straightforward\" and said the changes fall into four broad categories: fixing drafting errors carried over from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, protecting the visual character of major commercial corridors, clarifying language, and providing special exceptions to avoid undue burdens on residents.

The ordinance makes these principal changes: it restores a rear-yard setback to the RMF (multifamily residential) district (a minimum of 20 feet was noted by staff); removes \"trade service establishments\" (HVAC installers, electricians, plumbers and similar) from certain neighborhood and general commercial districts and adds them to industrial districts; updates the map for the Rivertown Historic District to match a 2023 boundary change; revises how required parking is calculated for places of worship (staff said the prior language had produced extremely large requirements in at least one case); makes gas stations a conditional use in the C-2 General Commercial District so they must seek planning commission review and council approval; clarifies how window signs are counted toward a building's total allowable signage; and creates limited exceptions so uncovered front steps and temporary handicap ramps that otherwise would encroach into required yards do not require a variance (ramps with coverings would still need a variance and temporary ramps must be removed when no longer needed).

Sklinski illustrated the parking change by saying one proposed larger church under the prior wording would have needed \"nearly 800 parking spots,\" a figure he said resulted from a drafting change that counted gross floor area instead of auditorium area. Council members said the package largely restored the city's previous, intended standards and made routine clarifications for code enforcement.

Councilman Joey Lahat moved to open the public hearing on the ordinance; Councilwoman Dunn seconded. After the planning department presentation and brief member questions, including a question from Councilman Mohatt about how window signage would be enforced, Lahat moved approval and Dunn seconded. The council approved the ordinance on a 5-0 vote.

Because the amendments change permitted uses and review processes along main commercial corridors such as Williams Boulevard and West Esplanade and clarify development rules across multiple districts, Planning recommended the changes and the planning commission had previously reviewed the package.

The ordinance takes effect per the city's standard schedule unless otherwise noted in the final adopted text; the council did not specify an alternative effective date at the meeting.

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Votes at a glance

- Resolution (13a): Restoration of a nonconforming use for Nathan Bridal at 2114 and 2116 Ninth Street. Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Resolution (13b): Restoration of a nonconforming use for Roland Richburg at 1516 Lloyd Price Avenue. Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Resolution (13c): Acceptance for maintenance of streets and street lighting in Seton Park Subdivision. Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,867 (15a): Authorize use of state contract 4400032301 with Hahn Company through Louisiana Office Products Inc. for office furniture, not to exceed $100,000 annually (Department of Finance). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,868 (15b): Authorize use of state contract 4400028713 with Independent Suppliers Group Inc. for office supplies, not to exceed $125,000 annually (Department of Finance). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,869 (15c): Authorize purchase agreement with PNC Equipment Finance LLC for one Pierce Custom Sabre FR pumper (fire department); formalizes purchase commitment. Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,870 (15d): Authorize purchase of one Pierce Custom Sabre FR pumper from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group LLC under LAMAS contract 4400017741 for $879,819.20 (Kenner Fire Department). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,871 (15e): Accept proposal from Lamarck Ford to furnish two used vehicles for the Kenner Police Department for $46,311. Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,872 (15f): Approve agreement with Pivotal GR Solutions LLC for capital outlay funding services for the legal department, not to exceed $70,000. Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,873 (15g): Approve professional services agreement with LeBlanc, Fantasia & Villio LLC for legal services, not to exceed $300,000 (City Attorney's Office). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,874 (15h): Accept lowest responsive bid from Armstrong's Supply Co. Inc. for electrical supplies, not to exceed $300,000 annually (Public Works). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,875 (15i): Accept lowest responsive bid from Atacapa Services LLC for emergency cleaning and flushing of subsurface drain lines post-disaster, not to exceed $200,000 annually (Public Works). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,876 (15j): Approve professional services agreement with Meyer Engineers LTD for Phase 1 evaluation of a new City Hall complex, not to exceed $104,750 (Mayor's Office). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,877 (15k): Accept lowest responsive bid from Advanced Industrial Products Inc. for TCerumi pumps and flange adapters in amount $14,138.16 (Wastewater). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,878 (15l): Ratify emergency repair of a Fairbanks Morse 20-inch VTSH pump at the 4 MGD sewer lift station by Fluid Processing Pumps LLC in amount $87,300 (Wastewater). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,879 (15m): Approve Amendment No. 1 with Prince Dump Serv Truck Services LLC to increase annual amount by $50,000 for a new total not to exceed $175,000 (various departments). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,880 (15n): Accept lowest responsive bid from APEC Construction Group LLC to remove, furnish and install gutters at the Adult Gym, not to exceed $16,800 (General Services). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,881 (15o): Accept lowest responsive bid from APEC Construction Group LLC to remove, furnish and install gutters at Fleet Management, not to exceed $14,800 (General Services). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,882 (15p): Accept lowest responsive bid from Ennis Stash & Flint Inc. to supply thermoplastic pavement markings, not to exceed $100,000 annually (General Services). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Summary Ordinance 13,883 (15q): Accept lowest responsive bid from Blackstar Diversified Enterprises to supply traffic signal parts, not to exceed $300,000 annually (Public Works). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Resolution (15r): Accept completion of Pilot Construction & Maintenance Inc. agreement to install two fountains at Kenner City Park (General Services). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16a: Authorize use of state contract 4400032607 with Genuine Auto Parts Co. (NAPA) for automotive parts, not to exceed $150,000 annually (Fleet Management). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16b: Accept lowest responsive bid from Dom Development Corporation to provide carpentry labor only, not to exceed $300,000 annually (General Services). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16c: Ratify emergency repair of Fire Engine 398 by Industrial Fire and Apparatus LLC in amount $42,402.82 (Kenner Fire Department). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16d: Authorize use of state contract 4400031750 with Precision Delta Corporation for ammunition purchases, not to exceed $100,000 annually (Kenner Police Department). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16e: Approve cooperative diversion/donation agreement for a lunar playset donated by Thomas and Jean Brett to be installed by Pelican Playgrounds LLC at the Rivertown Science Center. Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16f: Accept lowest responsive bid from The Sound Source LLC to furnish and install a new PA system at Musperdalino Football Stadium, not to exceed $45,513.98 (Parks & Recreation). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16g: Approve Amendment No. 1 with Simcoe Inc. for valves, increasing annual not-to-exceed amount to $75,000 (Wastewater). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16h: Accept lowest responsive bid from FMF Group LLC for concrete flat work services, not to exceed $200,000 annually (Wastewater). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16i: Authorize acceptance of DOJ grant (award 2024-VA-01-8585) in amount $40,000 with city match $10,000 for child abuse program (Kenner Police). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16j: Authorize acceptance of DOJ grant (award 2024-WF-01-8640) in amount $52,198 with city match $17,399 for investigations related to violence against women (Kenner Police). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16k: Authorize acceptance of DOJ grant (award 2024-VA-01-8583) in amount $25,000 with city match $6,250 for victim assistance program (Kenner Police). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16l: Accept lowest responsive bid from Project 1 Developments LLC for foundation repair at 4312 Florida Avenue (Hispanic Resource Center), not to exceed $15,850 (Community Development). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16m: Approve professional architectural and engineering services (SOQ-25-6905) related to construction of a new resource facility to replace the Arthur P. Clay Resource Center (Federal Grama Compliance). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16n: Approve agreement with Parrish Engineering LLC for professional services related to installation of a generator at the Kenner Food Bank (Federal Grama Compliance). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16o: Amendment No. 1 with Dom Development Corporation to increase annual amount by $100,000 for a total not to exceed $300,000 (General Services). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16p: Accept lowest responsive bid from Innovative Flow Solutions Inc. to purchase 10 wet-well mixer systems for $49,500 (Wastewater). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16q: Accept lowest responsive bid from Grow Environmental and Construction LLC for Woodlake Playground concession building demolition, not to exceed $97,000 (Parks & Recreation). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16r: Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article 4 of code of ordinances (Kenner flood ordinance adjustments). Outcome: approved 5-0.

- Item 16s: Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article 10, Section 10-2200 to change the definition of \"public gathering\" and add regulations for private events. Outcome: approved 5-0.

Notes: Where the transcript recorded specific contract amounts or bid amounts, those figures are included above. Motions for many items were introduced by council members (the clerk recorded mover/second on the record) and most passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition. For full contract language, legal memoranda, or amendments, consult the city's official agenda packet and ordinance text.

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Planning Director Chris Sklinski told the council the request was made by the property owners (Preston Witherspoon, Carolyn Witherspoon and Cynthia Daniels) with applicant Natasha Wright. The rezoning is intended to allow the two adjacent parcels to be combined so a damaged single-family home that had been covered by a restoration program can be torn down and rebuilt. Sklinski said early neighborhood outreach was held April 8 and that, according to the applicant's report, no neighbors objected.

Councilwoman Dunn, who said she attended the neighborhood meeting, described the property as blighted following storm damage and supported the rezoning to permit reconstruction. The planning commission had recommended approval, and staff said the request is consistent with the city's future land-use designation for low-density residential.

Councilwoman Dunn moved to open the public hearing and later moved approval; Councilman Joey Lahat seconded both motions. The council approved the rezoning 5-0.

The rezoning directs the planning director to amend the official zoning map to reflect the R-2 designation for the affected parcel so that a combined lot can be created and a replacement dwelling constructed in conformance with R-2 standards.

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