Governmental Affairs Committee Votes on Board Appointments
To begin the meeting, the committee discussed and voted on several Board and Commission appointments. The committee favorably recommended Sandra Lombana Lindquist, Brittany Major, and Penny Francis to the Audubon Commission. The committee also favorably recommended Tonya Boyd Cannon to the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC).
For the Finance Authority of New Orleans, the committee favorably recommended Lamare Gardere, Kevin Wynne, and John Milazzo for approval by the full City Council. Next, appointees for the Ethics Review Board included Ceeon Quiett Smith, Nick Harris, Voris Vigee, and Cherrell Simms Taplin. The committee favorably recommended these appointees to the full Council.
The committee favorably recommended Sevetri Wilson Taylor to the Downtown Development District Board and recommended that Ronald P. McClain remain on the Sandy Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council. Finally, the committee favorably recommended Honorable Bernette Johnson (Ret.) to the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority.
Committee Discusses Temporary Alcoholic Beverage Outlet Permits
To close the meeting, the committee discussed and voted on Ordinance No. 35,420 regarding temporary alcoholic beverage outlet permits.
The ordinance updates the City of New Orleans’ regulations for temporary alcoholic beverage permits by clarifying the application process, establishing decision deadlines, and detailing the appeal process. It specifies what constitutes a complete application, including necessary state permits, approvals, and fees. Temporary permits and licenses are limited to 60 days, non-renewable, and available only to applicants who comply with zoning laws and have no recent violations. Only one permit per property per year is permitted. Additionally, permits can be denied for significant health or safety concerns, with written reasons for denial provided. However, applicants may appeal denials to the Chief Administrative Officer.
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