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At-a-glance: Key votes and actions from Ruston council, Feb. 17, 2026
Summary
Council actions included remanding Lot 15 to the Planning Commission (motion passed 3–1), and unanimous adoption of ordinances and a resolution establishing automated traffic cameras, a Parking Infraction Hearing Examiner, code housekeeping amendments, and a contract with NovoaGlobal.
Key council actions taken at the Feb. 17 Ruston City Council meeting:
• TerraCotta / Lot 15: Motion to deny Landmark Opportunity designation and remand the matter to the Planning Commission for study of Marina District height and performance criteria (moved Hedrick; second Holland). Passed 3–1 (Hedrick, Jensen, Holland yes; Wilson no).
• ORD 1599: Adopted ordinance authorizing automated traffic safety cameras at three city locations. Passed 4–0.
• ORD 1600: Adopted ordinance creating an independent Parking Infraction Hearing Examiner to process parking and camera infractions. Passed 4–0.
• ORD 1601: Code housekeeping to remove parking/camera infractions from the existing hearing-examiner pathway. Passed 4–0.
• RES 819: Adopted agreement with NovoaGlobal to provide camera systems and services (five-year initial term with two five-year renewals). Passed 4–0.
• Claims and payroll: Approved February 17 claims and February 5 payroll. Passed 4–0.
Motions were recorded in the minutes and City Planner Rob White confirmed next steps for Planning Commission study and Comprehensive Plan processing.
