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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/6/2025 10:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall Council Chamber
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TMP-0492 1.CommunicationCOMMUNICATION - FROM ERIN SPEARS - CHIEF OF STAFF & COUNSEL, COUNCIL UTILITIES REGULATORY OFFICE Brief: Submitting the transmittal document for communications related to electric and gas utility matters to be received by the Council of the City of New Orleans at its meeting on May 22, 2025: Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC (“ENO”) 1. Eleventh Annual Post-Miso-Integration Monitoring Report, UD-11-01 2. Short Term Sale of Capacity and Energy Compliance Filing, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-24-792 Other Communications 1. Motion to Extend Procedural Schedule Deadlines, submitted by Dentons US LLP, UD-24-02 2. Reply Comments, submitted by Together New Orleans, UD-24-02 3. Reply Comments, submitted by Alliance for Affordable Energy, UD-24-02 4. Reply Comments, submitted by Carpe Diem Developers PR, LLC, UD-18-03 5. Reply Comments, submitted by 127Energy LLC, UD-18-03 6. Reply Comments, submitted by Green Coast Enterprises, UD-18-03 Annotation: RECEIVED.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0490 2.CommunicationCOMMUNICATION - FROM LESLIE ST. JULIEN, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PERMITS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Transmitting demolition application #25-09018-DEMO (DEMO-ACC) requiring City Council review and approval for the following property located at 3939 Fairmount Drive, Council District D. Annotation: RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 6/12/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0491 3.CommunicationCOMMUNICATION - FROM COMMUNICATION T. SEMMES WALMSLEY Brief: Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny a demolition application for property located at 251-53 Pine Street. Annotation: RECEIVED. (Hearing Date For 6/12/25).   Not available Not available
TMP-0602 4.CommunicationCOMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting for Council approval: Amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (New Classification- Fire Medical Training Instructor) in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its meeting of May 9, 2025. Annotation: RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0603 5.CommunicationCOMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting for Council approval: Amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (OIG-New Special Rate of Pay) in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its meeting of May 9, 2025. Annotation: RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0604 6.CommunicationCOMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting for Council approval: Amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Police-Overtime Compensation) in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its meeting of May 9, 2025. Annotation: RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0494 7.CommunicationCOMMUNICATION - FROM DANA RHEA, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting a proposed 2nd Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of New Orleans and Traveler’s Aid Society of Greater New Orleans, and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57. Annotation: RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE Criminal Justice Committee.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0495 8.CommunicationCOMMUNICATION - FROM BENJAMIN HARWOOD Brief: Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial for the retention of reframing and window replacement without a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 1137 N. Robertson Street. Annotation: RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 6/12/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0496 10.ReportREPORT - OF ROMY S. SAMUEL, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting the report of outstanding vendor invoices as of 4/30/25, per City Code Section 2-551. Annotation: RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/22/25).   Not available Not available
TMP-0501 11.ReportREPORT - OF LAKENYA COLLINS, CPA, MS, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ORLEANS Brief: Submitting the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court’s report for March 2025, in accordance with Section 2-63 of the City Code. Annotation: RECEIVED.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0502 12.ReportREPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Transmitting the report for NSTR Special Exception Docket Number: 193/23, 1601 Dumaine St. - Cm. King; Cn. Deadline 7/21/25. Annotation: RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 6/12/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0503 13.ReportREPORT - OF KAITLIN TYMRAK, P.E., DEPUTY GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting the Sewerage and Water Board legislative storm report for flood watch warnings that was issued for May 7 and 8, 2025, pursuant to La. R.S. § 33.4091, Section F. Annotation: RECEIVED.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0612 14.ReportREPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 24/25 - Cm. Giarrusso; 25/25 - Cm. Green; Cn. Deadline 7/21/25. Annotation: RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 6/12/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0613 15.ReportREPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Transmitting the reports for NSTR Special Exception Docket Numbers: 194/23, 2518 Dryades St. - Cm. Harris; 60/24, 2431 Dauphine St. - Cm. King; 61/24, 1018 Saint Anthony St. - Cm. King; Cn. Deadline 7/21/25. Annotation: RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 6/12/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0504 16.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 35,097 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: An Ordinance to amend and reordain Article 17 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to add “wine shop” as a conditional use in the CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity Mixed-Use District subject to the use standards in Section 20.3.PPP and as defined in Article 26; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ZONING DOCKET NO. 14/25 Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/24/25). ADOPTED.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0597 17.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 35,112 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30139 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025”, to move grant funds within the Health Department from Fund 4405 to 4145, appropriation 200 - Other Operating to 100 - Personal Services for the purpose of delivering medication and medical supplies during a large-scale public health emergency; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/8/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0513 1.CommunicationCITY CODE SECTION 2-551 VENDOR PAYMENT ACCOUNTING HEARING Brief: Finance Department and procuring departments presenting on all invoices as of April 30, 2025 reports of outstanding vendor invoices. Annotation: (Cm. Giarrusso). APPEARED.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0515 2.AppealLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF CARROLLTON WATCH Brief: Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve the demolition application for property located at 7309 Freret Street. Annotation: (Cm. Giarrusso, District A, Cn. Deadline 6/8/25). (Report received 5/8/25). WITHDRAWN. (At the applicant request).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0505 3.Motionb. MOTION - NO. M-25-295 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO Brief: Granting the applicant’s request for the property located at 7309 Freret Street and denying the demolition. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/22/25). WITHDRAWN.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0516 4.AppealIZD - OF CAITLIN KWAN, SAXONY 215, LLC Brief: Requesting an appeal to the Commercial Short-Term Rental Permit denial for the property located at 900 Bartholomew Street, Unit 215. Annotation: (Cm. King, District C, Cn. Deadline 6/6/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0517 5.AppealIZD - OF ROBERT “BOB” J. ELLIS, JR. Brief: Requesting an appeal to the Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District for the property located at 1201 Canal Street. Annotation: (Cm. King, District C, Cn. Deadline 6/6/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0526 6.AppealZONING DOCKET NO. 18/25 - M. SHOLAS INVESTMENTS Brief: Requesting a Zoning Change from an S-LRS1 Suburban Lakeview Single-Family Residential District to an S-LB1 Suburban Lake Area Neighborhood Business District, on Square 12, Metairie Park, Lots 1-A, 3-A, and 5-A, in the Seventh Municipal District, bounded by Pontchartrain Boulevard, 18th Street, 20th Street, and Avenue C (Municipal addresses: 6184-6192 Pontchartrain Boulevard and 100-114 20th Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”. Annotation: (Cm. Giarrusso, District A, Cn. Deadline 6/9/25). WITHDRAWN.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0528 7.AppealZONING DOCKET NO. 22/25 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. M-25-135 Brief: Requesting a text amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO) to amend Article 19 to establish a new Interim Zoning District (IZD) to be named the Customary Lodging Services Staffing Interim Zoning District, the intent of which is to prohibit the acceptance of any application for any license or permit for a hotel or motel which does not provide staffing at all hours as a part of customary lodging services. The proposed text amendment would affect regulations that are applied to all zoning districts. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”. Annotation: (All Cms., Cn. Deadline Cn. Deadline 7/7/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0529 8.AppealZONING DOCKET NO. 23/25 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION M-25-136 Brief: Requesting an amendment to the text of Article 26, Section 26.6 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to amend the definition of “customary lodging services” to require at minimum personnel or staffing on site at all hours. This request affects zoning districts city-wide. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”. Annotation: (All Cms., Cn. Deadline Cn. Deadline 7/7/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0532 9.AppealSTREET NAME CHANGE NO. 2/25 - COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: The proposal is to rename the park located at 1801 South Robertson Street after Barbara Lacen Keller in accordance with Motion No. M-25-115 (Municipal address(es): 1801 South Robertson Street and 1814 Magnolia Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”. Annotation: (Cm. Harris, District B, Cn. Deadline None). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0536 10.AppealNSTR SPECIAL EXCEPTION NO. 54/24 - DEANNA J. GOSSETT Brief: Requesting a Non-Commercial Short Term Rental special exception for a property located at 704 Mandeville St. on Square 162. The City Planning Commission staff recommended DENIAL. Annotation: (Cm. King, District C, Deadline for Council action 6/23/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0541 13.AppealNSTR SPECIAL EXCEPTION NO. 58/24 - DANIEL WARREN MCELMURRAY Brief: Requesting a Non-Commercial Short Term Rental special exception for a property located at 1309 Saint Anthony St. on Square 498. The City Planning Commission staff recommended DENIAL. Annotation: (Cm. King, District C, Deadline for Council action 7/7/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0543 14.AppealNSTR SPECIAL EXCEPTION NO. 59/24 - GERALDINE A. FIEDLER Brief: Requesting a Non-Commercial Short Term Rental special exception for a property located at 1512 Saint Anthony St. on Square 635. The City Planning Commission staff recommended APPROVAL. Annotation: (Cm. King, District C, Deadline for Council action 7/7/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0507 15.ReportCAL. NO. 34,277 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS, HARRIS AND GREEN (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend and reordain Chapter 130 of the Code of the City of New Orleans by amending Section 130-39 to provide for restrictions on payments to sellers of nonferrous materials, and otherwise with respect thereto. Annotation: (Quality of Life Committee recommended approval). (Technical correction needed). WITHDRAWN.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0549 16.OrdinanceLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. CAL. NO. 34,385 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN Brief: An Ordinance to amend and reordain sections 26-615, 26-616, 26-617, 26-618, 26-619, 26-620, 26-624, and 26-628 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to provide relative to the regulation of short-term rentals; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 9/7/23). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0550 17.Motionb. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-426 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN Brief: Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to eliminate Non-Commercial Short-Term Rentals as a defined land use and update any and all relevant provisions governing the zoning and use standards for short-term rentals, including the removal of all references to Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 9/21/23). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0552 18.Motionc. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-427 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN Brief: Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to amend and reordain Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 19 to establish a new Interim Zoning District to be named the Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District (IZD), the intent of which is to prohibit the Short-Term Rental, Non-Commercial use within all areas of the City of New Orleans. These prohibitions shall apply citywide. Aside from the use prohibited herein, all other permitted and conditional uses shall be as provided in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 9/21/23). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0554 19.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 35,011 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30140 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025”, to transfer funds within the Office of Housing Policy and Community Development from appropriation 200 - Other Operating to 100 - Personal Services to cover administrative expenses; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 3/13/25). (Fiscal Note received). WITHDRAWN.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0557 20.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 35,035 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: An Ordinance to require the installation of yield signs at crosswalks along North Rampart Street between Esplanade Avenue and Canal Street to protect pedestrians crossing; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 3/13/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 7/10/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0558 21.OrdinanceLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. CAL. NO. 35,093 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS, GIARRUSSO, GREEN, KING AND HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance ordaining Chapter 82, Article XV, Sections 82-718 - 82-723 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to restrict the sale of flavored alternative nicotine products, specifically vapes and pouches, to tobacco-specific businesses; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/10/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0559 22.Motionb. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-254 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS, GIARRUSSO, HARRIS, GREEN AND KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: Directing City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amending and reordaining Article 26 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans (Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to create a new use definition for a “Tobacco-Nicotine Business,” which is defined as follows: A retailer with a unique municipal address whose primary activity is the sale, manufacture, or promotion of tobacco, tobacco products and accessories, or nicotine, nicotine products and accessories, such that the sale of other products is merely incidental. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/24/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0509 25.ReportCAL. NO. 35,099 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS (BY REQUEST) AND GIARRUSSO Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the execution and delivery by the New Orleans Building Corporation (“NOBC”) of the Eighth Amendment to Concession Agreement between NOBC, as sublessor, and Rohin Sharma and Harpreet Bishanpal (“Subway”), as sublessee, which amendment is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” (the “Amendment”), and which amendment amends the concession agreement between NOBC and Subway, (the “Lease”), pursuant to which NOBC subleases to Subway a portion of the first floor of the Union Passenger Terminal Building (the “Leased Premises”), for Subway’s operation of a Subway restaurant, and to provide for related matters; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0518 26.AppealCAL. NO. 35,103 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: An Ordinance to establish the Children’s Benevolence Fund as Division 55 of Article III in Chapter 70 of the Code of the City of New Orleans; to ordain Sections 70-415.344 through 70-415.349 of the Code of the City of New Orleans within said Division; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/24/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0519 27.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 35,104 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL Brief: An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 162-660 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to prohibit tampering with a taxicab camera security system; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/8/25). (Referred to the Governmental Affairs Committee). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0520 28.AppealCAL. NO. 35,107 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the Mosquito, Termite, & Rodent Control Board and the Algiers Development District for three (3) years, as more fully set forth in the form as Exhibit “1; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/8/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0511 23.OrdinanceLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. CAL. NO. 35,098 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND GIARRUSSO Brief: An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a wine shop in a CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity Mixed Use District, on Square 218, Lot 7-A, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Girod Street, Carondelet Street, Julia Street, and Saint Charles Avenue (Municipal Addresses: 722-726 Girod Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ZONING DOCKET NO. 15/25 Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0508 24.Reportb. AMENDMENT TO ORD. CAL. NO. 35,098 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND GIARRUSSO Brief: An amendment to revise the hours of operation. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0569 32.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 35,117 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND KING Brief: An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30,140 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025” to subdivide the “Other Operating” fund allocation for the Department of Sanitation, to de-appropriate monies from certain sub-divided categories, and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/8/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 6/12/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0578 33.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-182 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Juvenile Justice Center/ Hiring Rates) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its November 8, 2024 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 3/27/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 5/22/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0579 34.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-183 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Juvenile Justice Center/ New Classifications) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its November 8, 2024 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 3/27/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 5/22/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0580 35.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-184 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (CAO) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its November 8, 2024 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 3/27/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 5/22/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0581 36.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-185 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Fair Labor Standards Act) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its November 8, 2024 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 3/27/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 5/22/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0582 37.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-186 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Public Works) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its January 10, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 3/27/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 5/22/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0583 38.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-187 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its January 10, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 3/27/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 5/22/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0584 39.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-188 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Notary Pay) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 3, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 3/27/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 5/22/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0585 40.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-189 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Professional Certification Pay) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 3, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 3/27/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 5/22/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0586 41.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-190 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Civil Service Rules (Union Business) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 3, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 3/27/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 5/22/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0587 42.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-235 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its March 14, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective April 20, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/24/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 5/22/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0588 43.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-236 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its March 14, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective April 20, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/24/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 5/22/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0589 44.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-237 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Civil Service Rules (Rule VIII, Section 2.13 Sick or Annual Leave Donation) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its March 14, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana to be effective February 3, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/24/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 5/22/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0590 45.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-238 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Property Management) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its March 14, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective April 20, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/24/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 5/22/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0591 46.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-239 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval, the following amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its March 14, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective April 20, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/24/25). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 5/22/25.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0605 47.MotionMOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-272 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL Brief: Amending and restating Rule 10G of the Council Rules and Regulations. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/8/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0521 29.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 35,108 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the Mosquito, Termite, & Rodent Control Board and Louisiana SPCA (“LASCPA”) to extend the CEA’s term for four (4) years, to increase the CEA’s compensation, and to modify certain terms and conditions, as more fully set forth in the form as Exhibit “A” and; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/8/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0522 30.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 35,109 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the Mosquito, Termite, & Rodent Control Board and The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (“LSU”) to extend the CEA’s term for one (1) year, to increase the CEA’s compensation, and to modify certain terms and conditions, as more fully set forth as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/8/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0523 31.OrdinanceCAL. NO. 35,114 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30139 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025”, to appropriate additional grant funds to the Office of the Mayor to purchase equipment and supplies for projects that are awarded on the FY23 State Homeland Security Grant; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/8/25). (Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee recommended approval).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0593 48.ResolutionLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-25-274 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORENO Brief: Supporting and encouraging the restoration, development, improvement, and expansion of existing structures in downtown, historic, and economic development districts through the granting of restoration tax abatements, in accordance with state law; and the rules, requirements, and procedures set forth in Exhibit A, as authorized by Article VII, Section 21(H) of the Louisiana Constitution and its implementing legislation. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/8/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0616 49.Amendmentb. AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-25-274 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORENO Brief: Amendment to the Exhibit A to Resolution No. R-25-274 to delete unnecessary language included in error. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0616 49.Amendmentb. AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-25-274 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORENO Brief: Amendment to the Exhibit A to Resolution No. R-25-274 to delete unnecessary language included in error. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0618 61.ResolutionRESOLUTION - NO. R-25-301 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS Brief: A RESOLUTION in support of an application for the creation of the Lake Forest Cultural District. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0628 62.ResolutionRESOLUTION - NO. R-25-302 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND GIARRUSSO Brief: A RESOLUTION calling an election in the Broadmoor Neighborhood Improvement District for Saturday, November 15, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0629 63.MotionMOTION - NO. M-25-303 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL Brief: Confirming Jeffrey Lozes to serve as an arbiter to resolve disputes related to Sewerage and Water Board bills arising out of Council District A. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0539 11.AppealLEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. NSTR SPECIAL EXCEPTION NO. 57/24 - TANESHA L. SANTEMORE Brief: Requesting a Non-Commercial Short Term Rental special exception for a property located at 3028 Laurel St. on Square 92. The City Planning Commission staff recommended DENIAL. Annotation: (Cm. Harris, District B, Deadline for Council action 7/7/25). HEARING HELD.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0506 12.Reportb. MOTION - NO. M-25-293 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND GIARRUSSO Brief: Granting the request of TANESHA L. SANTEMORE for the property located on Square 92 and bearing the municipal address at 3028 Laurel Street (the “Property”). Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0570 50.MotionMOTION - NO. M-25-286 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Fire) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its May 9, 2025, meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective May 25, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0571 51.MotionMOTION - NO. M-25-287 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Office of the Inspector General) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its May 9, 2025, meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective May 25, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0573 52.MotionMOTION NO. M-25-288 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its May 9, 2025, meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective May 25, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0620 53.MotionMOTION - NO. M-25-290 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST) Brief: Approving the Office of Community Development moving forward with an application to receive funding for the priority projects listed below: 1. Resilience Hub Renewable Backup Power 2. Comprehensive Reforestation 3. Food Business Incubation 4. Small Business Power Resilience 5. Main Street Resilience 6. West End Drainage 7. Energy Innovation Incubation 8. Green Infrastructure Workforce and Business Development Hub Also approving the OCD moving forward with an alternative project listed below to replace a priority project, if needed: 1. Stormwater Master Plan 2. City Building Solar Installations Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0625 54.MotionMOTION - NO. M-25-291 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL Brief: Requesting and authorizing the President of the Council to execute a fifth amendment to the professional services agreement between the City Council of New Orleans and Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. (K-22-715), increasing the maximum compensation payable thereunder by $250,000. In addition to the foregoing, any amendment authorized herein may contain such other provisions as may be necessary or desirable to accomplish the purposes of this Motion and to ensure the continuity of services. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0624 55.MotionMOTION - NO. M-25-292 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL Brief: Selecting the Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate as the official journal for the City of New Orleans for the period beginning June 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2026. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0626 56.ResolutionRESOLUTION - NO. R-25-294 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY REQUEST) Brief: Approving the completed Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire prepared by the Department of Finance as part of the 2024 annual audit. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0627 57.MotionMOTION - NO. M-25-296 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL Brief: Amending and restating Rule 39 of the Council Rules and Regulations. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0614 58.ResolutionRESOLUTION - NO. R-25-297 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORENO Brief: RESOLUTION AND ESTABLISHING A COMMENT PERIOD REGARDING ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS LLC’S RCPS COMPIANCE DEMONSTRATION REPORTS FOR THE 2023 AND 2024 COMPLIANCE YEARS DOCKET NO. UD-19-01 Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0627 57.MotionMOTION - NO. M-25-296 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL Brief: Amending and restating Rule 39 of the Council Rules and Regulations. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0615 59.ResolutionRESOLUTION - NO. R-25-298 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORENO Brief: RESOLUTION AND ORDER EXTENDING PHASE II OF ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, LLC’S BATTERY STORAGE DEMAND RESPONSE PILOT PROGRAM UD-22-03 Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/22/25).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0619 60.ResolutionRESOLUTION - NO. R-25-300 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST) Brief: That Orleans Parish does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) that for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025: 1. The Parish will perform all interim inspections on all parish-owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory; 2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish will be structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Bridge Evaluation. The load posting information that has been determined by DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above will be critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information will be updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings,   Not available Video Video
TMP-0619 60.ResolutionRESOLUTION - NO. R-25-300 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST) Brief: That Orleans Parish does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) that for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025: 1. The Parish will perform all interim inspections on all parish-owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory; 2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish will be structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Bridge Evaluation. The load posting information that has been determined by DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above will be critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information will be updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings,   Not available Video Video
TMP-0619 60.ResolutionRESOLUTION - NO. R-25-300 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST) Brief: That Orleans Parish does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) that for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025: 1. The Parish will perform all interim inspections on all parish-owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory; 2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish will be structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Bridge Evaluation. The load posting information that has been determined by DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above will be critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information will be updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings,   Not available Video Video
TMP-0619 60.ResolutionRESOLUTION - NO. R-25-300 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST) Brief: That Orleans Parish does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) that for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025: 1. The Parish will perform all interim inspections on all parish-owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory; 2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish will be structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Bridge Evaluation. The load posting information that has been determined by DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above will be critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information will be updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings,   Not available Video Video
TMP-0630 64.MotionMOTION - NO. M-25-305 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS, MORRELL, MORENO, GIARRUSSO AND GREEN (BY REQUEST) Brief: Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of New Orleans and TAS; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and TAS (Exhibit “A”). Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/22/25). (Joint Committee the Whole-Criminal Justice Committee).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0630 64.MotionMOTION - NO. M-25-305 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS, MORRELL, MORENO, GIARRUSSO AND GREEN (BY REQUEST) Brief: Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of New Orleans and TAS; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and TAS (Exhibit “A”). Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/22/25). (Joint Committee the Whole-Criminal Justice Committee).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0630 64.MotionMOTION - NO. M-25-305 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS, MORRELL, MORENO, GIARRUSSO AND GREEN (BY REQUEST) Brief: Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of New Orleans and TAS; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and TAS (Exhibit “A”). Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/22/25). (Joint Committee the Whole-Criminal Justice Committee).   Not available Video Video
TMP-0576 1.First Order of Business FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - DR. THOMAS WRIGHT Brief: Honoring Dr. Thomas Wright, a middle school teacher at Hynes Charter School in Lakeview, who was named a State Finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the nation’s highest honor for K-12 STEM educators. Annotation: (Cm. Morrell). APPEARED.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0574 2.First Order of Business SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - Robert Carter, III, Sigma Lambda Chapter President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Brief: Celebrating the enduring legacy of 100 years of New Orleans Alpha men, rooted in faith and bounded by brotherhood. Annotation: (Cm. Green). APPEARED.   Not available Video Video
TMP-0608 65.OrdinanceORDINANCES ON FIRST READING   Not available Video Video
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