THE COUNCIL

City of New Orleans

MATTHEW WILLARD

Councilmember-At-Large

JP MORRELL

Councilmember-At-Large

AIMEE McCARRON

Councilmember District A

LESLI D. HARRIS

Councilmember District B

FREDDIE KING III

Councilmember District C

EUGENE J. GREEN, JR.

Councilmember District D

JASON HUGHES

Councilmember District E

MINUTES

Regular Meeting of the City Council

held in City Hall Council Chamber

on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

JP MORRELL

Councilmember-At-Large

MATTHEW WILLARD

Councilmember-At-Large

ROLL CALL

AISHA R. COLLIER

CLERK OF COUNCIL

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Hughes

McCarron

Willard

Green

Morrell - 5

Harris

King - 2

INVOCATION

JASON HUGHES

COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT E

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MATTHEW WILLARD

COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE

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PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

Meetings of - January 7, 2026 (Special), January 8, 2026, January 12, 2026 (Special Organizational),

January 14, 2026 (Special), January 21, 2026 (Special), January 27, 2026 and January 28, 2026 (Special)

Annotation:

APPROVED.

MOVED BY:

McCarron

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Hughes, McCarron, Willard, King, Green, Morrell - 6

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

CONSENT AGENDA

COMMUNICATION - 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 February 12, 2026:

Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC

1. Environmental Adjustments for the February 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07

2. Purchased Power Cost Recovery Adjustments for the February 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07

3. Fuel Adjustments for February 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07

4. New Orleans Power Station (“NOPS”) 4th Quarter 2025 Usage Report, submitted pursuant to

Resolution R-21-153

Communications from Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC

1. Purchased Gas Adjustments for the February 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07

2. 4th Quarter Gas Transaction Related Cost Report, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-24-791, UD-

24-01

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Entergy Communication - Erin Spears, Chief of Staff & Counsel, CURO - 2026-02-12 Electric Gas

Communications

Entergy 1. ENOL EAC - February 2026 Billing Month

Entergy 2.. ENOL PPCR Filing Package February 2026 Billing Month_final

Entergy 3. - ENOL FAC Filing Package February 2026 Billing Month

Entergy 4. 4th Qtr 2025 NOPS Usage Report Filing

Entergy Other 1. DNO - February 2026 PGA Filing

Entergy Other 2. Delta New Orleans Gas Transition Cost Report Q4 2025, UD-24-01

COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL, CITY OF

NEW ORLEANS, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE

Brief:

Submitting the monthly raw data relative to current staffing, hiring, and applications to the New Orleans

Police Department in accordance with Section 2-62 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Communication - Amy Trepagnier, Personnel Director

COMMUNICATION - FROM RENEE’ LIVIOUS, MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

II, OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT POLICE MONITOR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting a proposed Professional Services Agreement between the City of New Orleans and 2714

Canal Building, LLC, a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.

Annotation:

RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE.

Communication - Renee' Livious, Management Development Specialist - OIPM Lease

COMMUNICATION - FROM RICHARD F. CORTIZAS, JONES WALKER ON BEHALF OF PETER

A. WILSON AND ROSALIND WILSON

Brief:

Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of the

demolition application for the property located at 1208 Second Street.

Annotation:

RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 2/26/26).

Communication - Richard F. Cortizas - 1208 Second St LLC

COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL,

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval: Amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (New Classification - Parks

and Parkways) in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana as adopted by

the Civil Service Commission at its meeting of February 6, 2026.

Annotation:

RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.

Communication - Amy B. Trepagnier, Personal Director CouncilParkwaysGolf

Speaker

COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL,

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval: Amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Cybersecurity Series) in

accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana as adopted by the Civil Service

Commission at its meeting of February 6, 2026.

Annotation:

RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.

Communication - Amy B. Trepagnier, Personal Director - CouncilswnCyber

COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL,

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval: Amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage and Water Board -

Operational Technology Systems Series) in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of

Louisiana as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its meeting of February 6, 2026.

Annotation:

RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.

Communication - Amy B. Trepagnier, Personal Director - CouncilSWBOpTech

COMMUNICATION - FROM ANTHONY BRADFORD, THREE COUSINS LLC

Brief:

Requesting to appeal the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) of the Central District Historic

District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of a new storefront installation for the property

located at 106 Royal Street.

Annotation:

WITHDRAWN.

Communication - Anthony Bradford - 106 Royal Street

COMMUNICATION - FROM CHRISTY TURNER, ATG LISCENING

Brief:

Submitting as public comment the following documents:

1. Safety & Permits Proposed Rules-Council Consent Agenda Item #6-1.08.26. This communication

appeared on the Council's Consent Agenda at the meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The "public

comment" is in response to these proposed regulations.

2. Comments in Response to DSP Proposed Regulations--Temporary ABO Permits & Occup Licenses

11.14.25 V5. This document represents comments to the regulations proposed by the Department of

Safety & Permits (attachment #1 above) being submitted by the French Quater Business League (FQBL),

the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) and New Orleans & Company.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Communication - Christy Turner

Comments in Respone to DSP Proposed Regulations--Temporary ABO Permits & Occup Licenses

11.14.25 V5

Safety & Permits Proposed Rules--Council Consent Agenda Item #6--1.08.26

COMMUNICATION - FROM JASON HUGHES, COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT E

10.

Brief:

Requesting the appointment of Sabrina C. Mays to the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Cm. Jason Huges - Nomination for Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee 12FEB2026 (1)

REPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION,

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

11.

Brief:

Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 67/25 - Cm. King; 1/26 - Cm. Harris; 2/26 - Cm. King; 4/26 -

Cm. Harris; 5/26 - Cm. King; 6/26 - All Cms.; 7/26 - Cm. All Cms; 8/26 - Cm. Harris; 9/26 - Cm.

Harris; 10/26 - Cm. King; 11/26 - Cm. Hughes; Cn. Deadline 4/13/26. For Informational Purposes

Only: Property Acquisition 3/25 - Acquisitions of (a) 900 Elmira Ave., designated as the front portions

of lots 19 & 20 in square 260 of the 5th Municipal District; (b) 909-15 Homer St., designated as the rear

portions of lots 19 & 20 in square 260 of the 5th Municipal District; (c) 3617 Third St., designated as

part of lot 15 in square 459 of the 4th Municipal District; (d) 3621 Third St., designated as lots B, C, E,

& F in square 459 of the 4th Municipal District; and (e) 3623 Third St., designated as lot G in square

459 of the 4th Municipal District. To be acquired by the City of New Orleans from NORA as part of an

exchange for 2021 Danneel St. (Municipal Address(es) 900 Elmira Ave). The recommendation of the

City of New Orleans being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos. (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline

None). And Property Disposition 1/25 - Reconsideration of the disposition of 2021 Danneel St.,

designated as lot A1 in square 293 of the 4th Municipal District, by the City of New Orleans. To be

acquired by NORA as part of an exchange for five other properties further described in Property

Acquisition 003/25. This disposition was previously considered as PD 5/15. (Municipal Address: 2001

Danneel Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline None).

Annotation:

RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 2/26/26).

CPC Transmittal Letter 1-13-26

REPORT - OF CARMEN ROBINSON, ASSISTANT CFO, NEW ORLEANS AVIATION BOARD

12.

Brief:

Submitting the NOAB End of Quarter Report - Financial Activity for the quarter ending 12/31/2025, in

accordance with Section 22-52.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Carmen Robinson, Assistant CFO - Financial Activity Quarter ending 12-31-2025

REPORT - OF ERIN BURNS, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AVIATION FOR CUSTOMER

13.

EXPERIENCE, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS, NEW ORLEANS AVIATION BOARD

Brief:

Submitting the New Orleans Aviation Board’s End of Quarter Report - Musician Pay Activity for the

quarter beginning on the ordinance’s effective date of 10/1/2025 and ending 12/31/2025, in accordance

with Section 70-822(g).

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Erin Burns, Deputy Director of Aviation - Musician Pay Activity

REPORT - OF RANDY HAYMAN, ESQ., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SEWERAGE AND WATER

BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS

14.

Brief:

Submitting the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Quarterly Report on Construction Contracts

for Q4 (October, November, December) 2025, pursuant to La. R.S. § 33:4091(B).

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Randy Hayman, Esq. Executive Director, SWBNO Q4 Construction

REPORT - OF RANDY HAYMAN, ESQ., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SEWERAGE AND WATER

BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS

15.

Brief:

Submitting the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Quarterly Report on Operations for Q4

(October, November, December) 2025, pursuant to La. R.S. § 33:4091(C).

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Randy Hayman, Esq. Executive Director, SWBNO - Q4 2025 Operations

REPORT - OF PAUL C. MITCHELL, JR., DIRECTOR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE

FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION AND RELIEF FUND, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

Brief:

Submitting the bi annual reports as required by the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City

of New Orleans, New Orleans Firefighters’ Pension Fund and Local 632.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Paul C. Mitchell, Jr., Director, CEA

REPORT - OF MORGAN SHANNON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NEW ORLEANS CHILDREN

AND YOUTH PLANNING BOARD

Brief:

Submitting the New Orleans Children & Youth Planning Board (CYPB) Board Member Attendance

Report for 2022-2024, in accordance with Section 2-87.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Morgan Shannon, Executive Director - CYPB Attendance 2022-2024

REPORT - OF MORGAN SHANNON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NEW ORLEANS CHILDREN

AND YOUTH PLANNING BOARD

Brief:

Submitting the New Orleans Children & Youth Planning Board (CYPB) Board Member Attendance

Report for 2025, in accordance with Section 2-87.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Morgan Shannon, Executive Director - CYPB Attendance 2025_updated

REPORT - OF LENÉE S. CROWLEY, DEPUTY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR, MUNICIPAL AND

TRAFFIC COURT OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting the revenue, expenditure and staffing report for December 2025, in accordance with Section

2-63 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Lenee S. Crowley, Deputy Judical Administrator - MTCNO - Dec 2025

REPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION,

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Transmitting for informational purposes, the Transient Lodging Study, prepared by Desire Line, LLC,

examining all lodging types within the city, including hotels and motels, Commercial Short-Term

Rentals (CSTRs), bed and breakfasts, timeshares, and hotels. The City Planning Commission approved

the study at its January 27, 2026, CPC hearing with a number of modifications.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - CPC Transmittal Transient Lodging Study

REPORT - OF JESSE EVANS, JR, DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM, CITY OF

NEW ORLEANS

21.

Brief:

Submitting the board of New Orleans Employees’ Retirement System attendance report for 2025 in

accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Jesse Evans, Jr, Director - 2025 Board Attendance

CAL. NO. 35,326 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

22.

Brief:

An Ordinance to amend and reordain Article 18 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

establish the “Fairgrounds Overlay District”, including the area upon which the Fair Grounds Race

Course & Slots currently sits, generally bounded by Gentilly Boulevard, Belfort Street/Avenue, Trafalgar

Street, Desaix Boulevard, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, St. Vincent Street, Verna Court, and Fortin Street,

to maintain current and historical fairground and racetrack opportunities; and otherwise to provide with

respect thereto. ZONING DOCKET NO. 50/25

Annotation:

(This matter was received on 1/27/26).

ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30556 M.C.S.

35326

CAL. NO. 35,327 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

23.

24.

25.

Brief:

An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a secondary educational facility in an HU-RD2

Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, on Square 12, Lots 1 through 7, A, B, C, and D, in the

Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Annunciation Street, Nashville Avenue, Arabella Street, and

Laurel Street (Municipal Addresses: 5703 Annunciation Street and 401 Nashville Avenue); and

otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ZONING DOCKET NO. 55/25

Annotation:

(This matter was received on 1/27/26).

ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30557 M.C.S.

35327

CAL. NO. 35,328 BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

Brief:

An Ordinance to amend and reordain Article 10 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

“reception facility” as a conditional use in the HM-MU Historic Marigny/Treme/Bywater Mixed-Use

District subject to the use standards in Section 20.3.WW and as defined in Article 26; and otherwise to

provide with respect thereto. ZONING DOCKET NO. 58/25

Annotation:

(This matter was received on 1/27/26).

ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30558 M.C.S.

35328

CAL. NO. 35,329 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

Brief:

An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a reception facility in the HM-MU Historic

Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Mixed-Use District, on Square 170, Lots 27 through 29-A or Lot Pt. A, in the

Third Municipal District, bounded by Dauphine Street, Clouet Street, Montegut Street, and Royal Street

(Municipal Addresses: 3010-3014 Dauphine Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

ZONING DOCKET NO. 59/25

Annotation:

(This matter was received on 1/27/26).

ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30559 M.C.S.

35329

MOTION - NO. M-26-71 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON AND HARRIS

(BY REQUEST)

26.

Brief:

Confirming Stephen Nelson, as the Director of the Department of Public Works, in accordance with

Section 4-106 of the Home Rule Charter.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 2/12/26).

(Questionnaire received).

(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

ADOPTED.

M-26-71

MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA AND REFER OTHER MATTERS TO THE PROPER AGENCY.

AND THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED.

ADOPTED

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Hughes

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Hughes, McCarron, Willard, King, Green, Morrell - 6

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

REGULAR AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT RULES

All public comment shall comply with the following Council Rules:

•

Each commenter must personally submit a comment card to the Clerk.

All commenters must state their names and addresses and whether they are being paid to appear.

One comment per speaker, per item.

Each comment must be entirely germane to the agenda item.

Comments may not exceed two minutes.

Ceding of time is not permitted.

Each item is limited to 30 minutes of public comment.

DEFERRAL RULES

Any annotation of a request to defer an agenda item is purely tentative until confirmed during the meeting. A

request to defer an agenda item may be withdrawn or overruled pursuant to Council Rules.

POSTPONEMENT RULES

Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, legislative instruments will be postponed

indefinitely and removed from future agendas if not acted upon within 120 days of first reading or appearance

on a Council agenda.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM ELIZABETH HOLMAN, DIRECTOR

OF LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER LESLI D. HARRIS, DISTRICT “B”

Brief:

Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and

requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application:

RTA Application #20250123, 4417 Dryades Street, 4417 Dryades Street, LLC.

Annotation:

(Communication received on 12/18/25).

RTA - Report - District B - 4417 Dryades Street

Annotation:

CONTINUED

b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-9 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

A resolution denying the RTA Application #20250123, 4417 Dryades Street.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

R-26-9

Annotation:

CONTINUED

c. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-10 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

A resolution approving the RTA Application #20250123, 4417 Dryades Street.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

R-26-10

Annotation:

CONTINUED

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM ELIZABETH HOLMAN, DIRECTOR

OF LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER LESLI D. HARRIS, DISTRICT “B”

Brief:

Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and

requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application:

RTA Application #20220126, 1401 Delachaise Street, GD1, LLC.

Annotation:

(Communication received on 12/18/25).

RTA - Report - District B - 1401 Delachaise Street

Annotation:

CONTINUED

b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-11 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

A resolution denying the RTA Application #20220126, 1401 Delachaise Street.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

R-26-11

Annotation:

CONTINUED

c. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-12 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

A resolution approving the RTA Application #20220126, 1401 Delachaise Street.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

R-26-12

Annotation:

CONTINUED

HEARING - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW

ORLEANS AND REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY

Brief:

Discussing, and if appropriate, authorizing by motion the Council president to sign the professional

services agreement between the City and Rehrig Pacific Company, for the manufacture, assembly, and

delivery of recycling carts and educational recycling kits, for a term of three years and at a maximum

cost of $4.7 million, to be partially funded by $3.3 million in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

grant funds.

Annotation:

(Cm. Morrell).

(Public Works Committee referred matter to full Council for further discussion).

WITHDRAWN.

Dan Jatres Rehrig Pacific Company

HEARING - 2026-2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT

Brief:

Requesting an Amendment to the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan report to act as a supplemental

public hearing for five additional capital improvement project requests received after the deadline for

submission.

Annotation:

(All Cms.).

(Report received on 11/20/25).

WITHDRAWN.

REPORT - CIP Amendment Report - October 2025 Requests - Final Staff Report

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF HENRY ROBINSON III, HR3

PRODUCTIONS LLC

Brief:

Transmitting application #25-36276-DEMO (DEMO-COMM) requiring City Council review and

approval for the following property located at 2119 Louisiana Avenue, Council District B.

Annotation:

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 2/22/26).

(Communication received 1/8/26).

(Report received 1/27/26).

WITHDRAWN.

Communication - 2119 Louisiana Avenue

Report - Anita Curran - Demolition Report 2119 Louisiana Ave

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-74 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND MORRELL

10.

Brief:

Denying the demolition request of HENRY ROBINSON III, HR3 PRODUCTIONS, LLC's for property

is located at 2119 Louisiana Avenue.

Annotation:

(The matter was introduced on 2/12/26).

WITHDRAWN.

M-26-74

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 60/25 - OLD LAND ORLEANS, LLC

11.

Brief:

Requesting a Conditional Use to permit an outdoor storage yard in a GPD General Planned Development

District, on Square 151, Lots 6, 7, 8, Woodland Heights, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by

Old Gentilly Road, Almonaster Avenue, and Read Boulevard (Municipal Address: 10760 Old Gentilly

Road). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR APPROVAL", subject to

four (4) provisos.

Annotation:

(Cm. Thomas, Cn. Deadline 2/16/26).

HEARING HELD.

ZD NO. 60/25

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-70 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

12.

Brief:

Approving the applicant's request on ZD NO. 60/25, subject to four provisos.

Annotation:

(The matter was introduced on 2/12/26).

M-26-70

MOVED BY:

Hughes

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Green, Morrell - 5

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris, King - 2

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - a. ZONING DOCKET NO. 62/25 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO.

M-25-534

13.

Brief:

Requesting an Amendment to Article 20, Section 20.3.SSS of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to

codify the eligibility of for-sale small multi-family affordable (SMFA) developments as part of this use,

to allow SMFA developments to be occupied by multiple owners on one lot of record, to set affordability

requirements for for-sale SMFA developments, to amend the definition for “Dwelling, Small

Multi-Family Affordable” in Article 26.6 accordingly, and to amend any other section of the CZO

required to accomplish these changes. This includes but is not limited to use tables, bulk and yard

standards, parking requirements, and on-site development standards. The proposed text amendment

would affect regulations that are applied to all zoning districts. The recommendation of the City

Planning Commission being "FOR MODIFIED APPROVAL".

Annotation:

(All Cms., Cn. Deadline 3/9/26).

ZD NO. 62/25

Annotation:

CONTINUED

ZONING DOCKET NO. 65/25 - RAMI ENTERPRISE 2020, LLC

14.

Brief:

Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a hotel over 5,000 square feet in floor area in an HU-MU

Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, on Square 382, Lot 1 or 19, in the Fourth Municipal

District, bounded by Washington Avenue, Magnolia Street, Clara Street, and Fourth Street (Municipal

Address: 2701 Washington Avenue). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being

"FOR APPROVAL", subject to three (3) provisos.

Annotation:

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 3/9/26).

ZD NO. 65/25

Annotation:

CONTINUED

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 66/25 - DAT DOGS ENTERPRISES, LLC

15.

Brief:

Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a standard restaurant over 5,000 square feet in floor area in an

HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, on Square 579, Lot A, in the Sixth

Municipal District, bounded by Freret Street, Soniat Street, La Salle Street, and Robert Street (Municipal

Address(es): 5030 Freret Steet and 2239 Soniat Street). The recommendation of the City Planning

Commission being "FOR APPROVAL", subject to three (3) provisos.

Annotation:

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 3/9/26).

HEARING HELD.

ZD NO. 66/25

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-73 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND MCCARRON

16.

Brief:

Approving the applicant’s request on ZD NO. 66/25.

Annotation:

(The matter was introduced on 2/12/26).

M-26-73

MOVED BY:

McCarron

SECONDED BY: Hughes

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Green, Morrell - 5

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris, King - 2

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 34,385 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL,

MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN

17.

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).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

34385

Annotation:

CONTINUED

b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-426 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO,

HARRIS AND GREEN

18.

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 on 9/21/23).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-23-426

Annotation:

CONTINUED

c. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-427 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO,

HARRIS AND GREEN

19.

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).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-23-427

Annotation:

CONTINUED

CAL. NO. 35,117 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND KING

20.

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).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

35117

Annotation:

CONTINUED

CAL. NO. 35,127 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, GIARRUSSO, AND KING

21.

Brief:

An Ordinance to require the criminal justice agencies to use the City’s current enterprise resource

planning system (BRASS) or similar contracting and procurement database approved by the City

Council to delineate how City funds are allocated within their respective agencies; and otherwise to

provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 5/28/25).

35127

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-182 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

22.

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).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-25-182

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-183 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

23.

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).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-25-183

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-184 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

24.

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).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-25-184

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-186 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

25.

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).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-25-186

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-187 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

26.

27.

28.

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).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-25-187

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (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).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-25-189

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (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).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-25-235

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-236 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

29.

30.

31.

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).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-25-236

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (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).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-25-238

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (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).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-25-239

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-288 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

32.

33.

34.

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval the amendments 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).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-25-288

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-435 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN, THOMAS AND KING

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the

Civil Service Commission at its July 11, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the

Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective August 24, 2025.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 8/21/25).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-25-435

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-38 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,

MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Office of the

Inspector General) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its September 12, 2025 meeting, in

accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective

February 1, 2026.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-26-38

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-39 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,

MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

35.

36.

37.

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Property

Management) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its September 12, 2025 meeting, in

accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective

February 1, 2026.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-26-39

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-40 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,

MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Health/EMS) as

adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its September 12, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article

X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective February 1, 2026.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-26-40

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-41 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,

MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Safety and

Permits) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its September 12, 2025 meeting, in accordance

with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective February 1, 2026.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-26-41

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-44 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,

MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

38.

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Chief

Administrative Office) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its October 29, 2025 meeting, in

accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective

February 1, 2026.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).

(Adding Cm. Harris).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/12/26.

LO M-26-44

Annotation:

CONTINUED

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-69 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

39.

Brief:

Disapproving the regulations governing implementation of issuance of temporary alcoholic beverage

outlet permits, as submitted by the Department of Safety and Permits to the Council on January 8, 2026,

in accordance with Section 2-1000 of the Code of the City of New Orleans.

Annotation:

(The matter was introduced on 2/12/26).

R-26-69

Speaker

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Hughes

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Hughes, McCarron, Willard, King, Green, Morrell - 6

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOTION - NO. M-26-72 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

40.

Brief:

Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider a zoning map

amendments changing all lots and rights-of-way currently zoned S-RS Single Family Residential

District, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Behrman Place, Holiday Drive, General De Gaulle

Drive, the Algiers Canal, and the former Brechtel Golf Course to any zoning district designation that

encourages commercial use and is compatible with the NC Neighborhood Commercial Future Land Use

Map designation of the subject area, including but not limited to S-B1 Suburban Business District, S-B2

Pedestrian-Oriented Corridor Business District, and C-1 General Commercial District.

MOTION - NO. M-26-75 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND HARRIS

41.

Brief:

Directing and instructing the Council's Fiscal Officer to identify a qualified accounting firm willing and

able to perform the FY 2025 Single Audit, and the Council President is directed and authorized to

execute an emergency professional services agreement for a term of up to one year to provide the

foregoing services for a maximum compensation of up to $147,000.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 2/12/26).

M-26-75

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Willard

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Hughes, McCarron, Willard, King, Green, Morrell - 6

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-76 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND WILLARD

42.

Brief:

Resolution stating that Resolution No. R-25-665 is hereby amended to substitute the official ballot

proposition language that appears in Section 1 on pages 2-3 of the Resolution and on pages A-1 and A-2

of the Notice of Election as an exhibit thereto with the following to clarify the Council’s intent that a

portion of the monies collected shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems for the

GARDEN DISTRICT’S SECURITY DISTRICT PROPOSITION.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 2/12/26).

E-Comment Form.

R-26-76

MOVED BY:

Willard

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Hughes, McCarron, Willard, King, Green, Morrell - 6

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

43.

CALENDAR NUMBERS 35,332 THUR 35,338

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - ASHA ROBINSON, DAVID PERKINS III,

JAYLEN GLAPION, AND SEAN AUGUSTINE, STUDENTS OF THE ROOTED SCHOOL

Brief:

The Rooted School students earned first place at the Youth Economists Summit, presented by Wall

Street Connection and held December 13th at the Southern University at New Orleans College of

Business.

Annotation:

(Cm. Green).

APPEARED.

MOTION TO ADJOURN @ 10:48 A.M.

MOVED BY:

Hughes

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Hughes, McCarron, Willard, King, Green, Morrell - 6

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.