The rest of the story: June 24, 2021, Council Meeting

Council votes to review sign code
Short-term rental gets thumbs up after occupancy limit reduced

MANDEVILLE — Here is everything that happened at the City Council meeting on June 24, 2021.

REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Presentation by Julie Agan with the Council On Aging St. Tammany. Code Enforcement Update from Kenny Mathieu.
   
   Rescheduled due to illness.
   
   
2. The Mandeville City Council is soliciting resumes for two (2) of their appointment to the Mandeville Planning & Zoning Commission. Please send your resume to the attention of: Mandeville City Council Clerk, 3101 East Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70448 or kscherer@cityofmandeville.com.
   Deadline: Monday, July 12, 2021 for 1st appointment and Monday, August 2, 2021 for 2nd appointment.
   
   Update given. Council still accepting applicants.
   
   
3. Report presented by Kenny Mathews, the City of Mandeville’s code enforcement contractor. Here is the text of his report:
   

• Since January, the city has been broken down into 12 zones (reference map attached) for purposes of a weekly canvass for code violations. One zone per week allows for a quarterly visit of each site. This is particularly helpful in spotting ongoing violations, such as non-permitted construction, that may not be the subject of complaints.
• Bi-weekly (as well as response to complaints) canvasses for snipe signs on public property continues.
• Online searches for short term rental violations continue.
• Code enforcement complaints are typically investigated within 24 hours. If not resolved, we send out letters of violation, followed by a summons/citation. Parking and motor vehicle issues are typically handled In partnership with the Mandeville Police Department.
• Enforcement of the sign code is ongoing. This week I am focusing on making sure all temporary banners have a proper permit.
  
  Mathews fielded questions after his presentation.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-15: an ordinance of the city council of the City of Mandeville approving a conditional use permit for the use designated under CLURO section 6.4.42.3 lodging (transient) short-term rental: whole house rental, located on 315 Lafitte St., sq. 11, a portion of lot 19; zoned b-3 old Mandeville business district; approving site plan, floor plan, and providing for other matters in connection therewith (Councilwoman McGuire, District III)
   
   Adopted 5-0.
   
   
   
2. Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-16: an ordinance of the city council of the City of Mandeville approving a conditional use permit for the use designated under CLURO section 6.4.42.3 lodging (transient) short-term rental: whole house rental, located on 2032 Jefferson St. sq. 10, lot 12; zoned b-3 old Mandeville business district; approving site plan, floor plan, and providing for other matters in connection therewith (Councilwoman McGuire, District III)
   
   Adopted 3-2 with amendment limiting occupancy to six instead of 10.
   

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3. Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-18: an ordinance of the city council of the City of Mandeville creating sections 8-21 through 8-26 of the code of ordinances of the City of Mandeville; to regulate fire alarm systems and provide for penalties for repeat false alarms and to permit St. Tammany Fire districts to elect to adopt the regulations set forth herein; and providing for other matters in connection therewith (Councilman Danielson, At-Large)
   
   Adopted 5-0.
   

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Approval of the special event and liquor application for St. Ann Wine Bar, Friday, July 9, 2021 from 5pm-midnight to be located at 22 St. Ann. Request approval for alcohol and music in the parking lot and extended hours outdoors until 11:00 pm. (Councilman Kreller, District II)
   
   Approved 5-0
   
2. Approval of the substantial completion of TO#4, 2018 Roadway & Drainage Maintenance Contract A/E Project No. 1801A02 as of June 3. 2021 in the amount of $541,686.67 (Councilman Danielson, At-Large)
   
   Approved 5-0
   
3. Approval of Task Order #6. 2018 Roadway & Drainage Maintenance Contract A/E Project No. 1201A12, formerly 1801A02 in the NTE amount of $800,000.00 (Councilman Danielson, At-Large)
   
   Approved 5-0
   
4. Approval of change order #2, work order #2 for the Erosion Control for WWTP Levees, A/E Project No. 2101A09, formerly 1701A06 in the amount of $1,245,000.00 to bring the new total to $1,845,000.00 (Councilman Danielson, At-Large)
   
   Approved 5-0
   
5. Approval of the Amendment of Task Order #1, Bayou Castine Bulkhead Repair, A/E Project No. 2101A01, formerly No. 1801A08 in the amount of $13,557.50 for a total resident inspection cost of $43,557.50. (Councilman Zuckerman, At-Large)
   
   Approved 5-0
   
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 21-24: a resolution of the city council of the City of Mandeville authorizing the mayor of the City of Mandeville to execute an agreement between the City of Mandeville and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and development in connection with state project no. H013406 and federal project H013406 for a bicycle/pedestrian pathway along west causeway approach starting at the Mandeville pedestrian westside connection and ending at Monroe Street and providing for other matters in connection therewith (Councilman Danielson, At-Large)
   
   Adopted 5-0
   
7. Adoption of Resolution 21-25: a resolution of the city council of the City of Mandeville recommends that the administration establish and discuss additional procedures in preparation of the city budget (Council)
   
   Adopted 5-0
   
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 21-26: a resolution of the city council of the City of Mandeville confirming the recommendation of a review of the city’s sign code by the planning and zoning commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith (Councilman Danielson, At-Large)
   
   Adopted 5-0 with amendment cleaning up language of resolution
   

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9. Adoption of Resolution No. 21-27: a resolution of the city council of the City of Mandeville authorizing the mayor of the City of Mandeville to execute a maintenance agreement between the City of Mandeville and the state of Louisiana Department of Transportation and development, office of engineering (DOTD) for mowing and litter pickup for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 and providing for other matters in connection therewith (Councilman Danielson, At-Large)
   
   Adopted 5-0
   
10. Adoption of Resolution No. 21-28: a resolution of the city council of the City of Mandeville authorizing the mayor of the City of Mandeville to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Mandeville and ozone music education foundation, inc.; and providing for other matters in CONNECTION THEREWITH (Councilman Danielson, At-Large)
    
    Adopted 5-0
    
11. Adoption of Resolution No. 21-30: a resolution of the city council of the City of Mandeville authorizing the mayor of the City of Mandeville to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Mandeville and high tide consultants, llc and providing for other matters in connection therewith (Councilman Danielson, At-Large)
    
    Adopted 5-0
    

PROJECTS IN PROGRESS (STATUS REPORT):

Public Works Director Keith Lagrange Jr. presented status updates on various city projects.