Minutes - City Council

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, July 23, 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:

McCarron

Harris

King

Green

Morrell

Willard - 6

Hughes - 1

ABSENT:

(Cm. Hughes arrived later into the meeting).

INVOCATION

ELDER JAMES C. SIMMONS JR.

GREATER ZIONFIELD FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

FREDDIE KING III

COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT "C"

PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORMS, RULES AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT

https://council.nola.gov/home/

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PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

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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 July 23, 2026:

Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC

1. Securitized Storm Cost Recovery Rider Annual True-up Filing, UD-14-01

2. Supplemental Filing, UD-24-02

3. Comments, UD-26-01

4. Motion for Extension of the Electric Formula Rate Plan Rider, UD-18-07

Communication from Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC

1. 2026 Electric Formula Rate Plan Statement and Reservation of Rights, UD-18-07

Other Communications

1. Investigation and Review of ENO’s 2026 Electric and Gas Formula Rate Plan Evaluation Filings,

submitted by Dentons, UD-18-07

2. Comments, submitted by Solar United Neighbors, UD-24-02

3. Comments, submitted by Enphase Energy, UD-24-02

4. Comments, submitted by Alliance for Affordable Energy, UD-26-01

5. Petition for Late Intervention, submitted by Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries

Association, UD-26-01

6. Comments, submitted by Finance New Orleans, UD-24-02

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

COMMUNICATION - FROM CYRIL R. MANEGO, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND NEW

ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Brief:

Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana CREST,

and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.

Annotation:

RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE.

K26-421_State of LA_CREST_MOU_7.8.26

CREST_Contract_Summary_Filled

COMMUNICATION - FROM TAMMIE WASHINGTON, OFFICE OF WORKFORCE

DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans

Development Foundation (GNODF), and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.

Annotation:

RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIAL

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS COMMITTEE.

GNODF CNO Grant Agreement

Contract Summary - GNODF agreement 06232026

COMMUNICATION - FROM JEFFREY E. SCHWARTZ, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and the Young Women’s Christian

Association of Greater New Orleans, and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.

Annotation:

RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIAL

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS COMMITTEE.

2025 YWCA contract submission letter-REVISED

2025 YWCA_Contract_Summary_Filled

2025 YWCA Eligibility Statement ATT F

2025 YWCA- Budget Cost Control Statement Att C

2025 YWCA CDBG_CAD Att A

2025 YWCA Legal Description Att B

2025 YWCA Loan Agreement (K25-1362; BRASS 8365)Final

2025 YWCA Regulatory Agreement (K25-1362; BRASS 8365)

REPORT - OF KAITLIN TYMRAK, P.E., GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, SEWERAGE AND

WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting the Sewerage and Water Board legislative storm report for the flash flood warning that

was issued for the New Orleans area on July 5, 2026, pursuant to La. R.S. § 33:4091, Section F.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Kaitlin Tymrak - Letter to Council Clerk - Legislative Storm Report - 07.05.2026

Report - Kaitlin Tymrak - 07.05.2026_LegislativeStormReport

REPORT - OF KAITLIN TYMRAK, P.E., GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, SEWERAGE AND

WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting the Sewerage and Water Board legislative storm report for the flash flood warning that

was issued for the New Orleans area on July 7, 2026, pursuant to La. R.S. § 33:4091, Section F.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Kaitlin Tymrak - Letter to Council Clerk - Legislative Storm Report - 07.07.2026

Report - Kaitlin Tymrak - 07.07.2026_LegislativeStormReport

REPORT - OF KAITLIN TYMRAK, P.E., GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, SEWERAGE AND

WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting the Sewerage and Water Board legislative storm report for the flash flood warning that

was issued for the New Orleans area on July 11, 2026, pursuant to La. R.S. § 33:4091, Section F.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Legislative Storm Report - 07.11.2026 - Cover Letter to Council Clerk

Legislative Storm Report

10.

REPORT - OF CASSANDRA B. ROBERT, MBA, FINANCE MANAGER, ORLEANS PARISH

COMMUNICATION DISTRICT

Brief:

Submitting the June 30, 2026 Orleans Parish Communication District Monthly Budget Report as

required.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Cassandra B. Robert - 06.30.2026 OPCD Cover Letter - Signed

Report - Cassandra B. Robert - 2026 OPCD Monthly Report - 06.30.2026

11.

REPORT - OF KIAH HOWARD, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST, OFFICE OF

THE INDEPENDENT POLICE MONITOR

Brief:

Submitting a report for the month of June 2026, in accordance with City Code Section 2-62, No. 29130

(Calendar No. 33,818).

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Kiah Howard - Cover Letter for OIPM Report June 2026

Report - Kiah Howard - OIPM Monthly Report - June 2026

12.

REPORT - OF JENNIFER AVEGNO, MD, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CITY

OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting the June 2026 documentation of all encampment clean-up efforts as required by Section

82-703.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Jennifer Avegno MD - June 2026 Encampment Report

13.

REPORT - OF MICAH INCE, CHIEF OF STAFF AND STAFF AND EXECUTIVE ADA,

ORLEANS PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Brief:

Submitting the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office report for May 2026, in accordance with

Section 2-63 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Micah Ince - Budget report cover letter (1)

Report - Micah Ince - 2026_Budget_Report_Template_Final May

14.

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

COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 47/26 - All Cms.; 64/26 - Cm. Hughes; and 65/26 - Cm. Harris;

Cn. Deadline 9/21/26.

Annotation:

RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 8/6/26).

Transmittal letter for 6-23-26 CPC meeting

15.

CAL. NO. 35,474 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

Brief:

An Ordinance to rescind Ordinance No. 26,276 MCS (Zoning Docket 123/14) and grant a planned

development which authorizes the expansion of an indoor amusement facility, on Square 337, Lots 3A

and 3-A1, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by North Broad Street, North Dorgenois Street,

Saint Peter Street, and Toulouse Street (Municipal Addresses: 636-650 North Broad Street); and

otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 39/26)

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).

ADOPTED.

35474-30705 M.C.S.

16.

CAL. NO. 35,475 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

An Ordinance to effect a zoning change from an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential

District to HU-MU Historic Urban Mixed-Use District, on Square 389, Lots 12 and 13 in the Fourth

Municipal District, bounded by Jackson Avenue, South Claiborne Avenue, Josephine Street, and Willow

Street (Municipal Addresses: 2819-2821 Jackson Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect

thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 44/26)

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).

ADOPTED.

35475-30706 M.C.S.

17.

CAL. NO. 35,476 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN

Brief:

An Ordinance to effect a zoning change from an S-RS Suburban Single-Family District to an OS-N

Neighborhood Open Space District, on Square 3038, Lots 6, 8-B, 9 and 10, in the Third Municipal

District, bounded by Touro Street, Frenchmen Street, Mandolin Street, and Pelopidas Street (Municipal

Addresses: 4235-4237 Touro Street, 2110-2116 Mandolin Street); and otherwise to provide with

respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 45/26)

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).

ADOPTED.

35476-30707 M.C.S.

18.

CAL. NO. 35,484 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD, MCCARRON

AND KING (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an

Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate Housing

Bond Funds to the Office of Housing and Community Development for FY24 and FY25 projects; and

otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 6/24/26).

(Budget/Audit, Board of Review Committee recommended approval).

ADOPTED.

35484-30712 M.C.S.

19.

CAL. NO. 35,485 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD, MCCARRON

AND KING (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an

Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate

Housing Bond Funds to the Office of Housing and Community Development for FY24 and FY25

projects; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 6/24/26).

(Budget/Audit, Board of Review Committee recommended approval).

ADOPTED.

35485-30713 M.C.S.

20.

MOTION - NO. M-26-293 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND

MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to amendment No. 2 to the contract between the City

of New Orleans and OpenGov, Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign Amendment

No. 2 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and OpenGov, Inc. (Exhibit A).

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).

(Budget/Audit, Board of Review Committee recommended approval).

ADOPTED.

M-26-293 w-Attachments

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

AND THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED.

ADOPTED

MOVED BY:

Willard

SECONDED BY: Harris

ACTION:

ADOPTED

PRESENT:

McCarron

Harris

King

Green

Morrell

Willard - 6

Hughes - 1

ABSENT:

REGULAR AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT RULES

All public comment shall comply with the following Council Rules:

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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.

HDLC APPEAL - OF CARLA D. TURNAGE, ON BEHALF OF DEO COMPANY/APPLICANT

Brief:

Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the application for

demolition for property located at 2663 Iberville Street, 206-210 N Broad Street.

Annotation:

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 8/8/26).

(Report received on 6/24/26).

WITHDRAWN. (At the applicant's request).

Carla D. Turner HDLC Appeal 2663 Iberville St, 206-210 N. Broad St

Yvette Jett- HDLC Report - 2663 Iberville Street

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF GRANVILLE M. SEMMES III,

OWNER/MANAGER OF GRANVILLE SEMMES CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC

Brief:

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

deteriorated masonry and stucco for property located at 510 Race Street.

Annotation:

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 8/8/26).

(Report received on 6/24/26).

HEARING HELD.

Granville M. Semmes III HDLC Appeal - 510 Race St - 1 - Ref 7BFZCN

Granville M. Semmes III HDLC Appeal - 510 Race St - 2- Result Letter

Yvette Jett- HDLC Report - 510 Race Street

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-290 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

Denying the applicant's request at 510 Race Street and affirming the HDLC’s decision.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).

M-26-290

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: Willard

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Hughes - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF GRANVILLE M. SEMMES III,

OWNER/MANAGER OF GRANVILLE SEMMES CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC

Brief:

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

deteriorated masonry and stucco, deteriorated entry gates and inappropriate uplighting fixtures for

property located at 1510 Religious Street.

Annotation:

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 8/8/26).

(Report received on 6/24/26).

HEARING HELD.

Granville M. Semmes III HDLC Appeal - 1510 Religious St - 1 - Ref K7B501

Granville M. Semmes III HDLC Appeal - 1510 Religious St - 2 - Result Letter

Yvette Jett- HDLC Report - 1510 Religious Street

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-292 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

Denying the applicant's request at 1510 Religious Street and affirming the HDLC’s decision.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).

M-26-292

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, Green, Morrell, Willard - 5

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King, Hughes - 2

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 42/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION

NO. M-26-93

Brief:

Requesting to amend the definition of “dwelling, small multi-family affordable” in Article 26, Section

26.6 to include not only affordable housing units offered for rental but also dwellings offered as

permanently affordable, for-sale housing and by not-for-profit community land trusts offering long-term

ground leases respective of owners and lessors, and consider related additional amendments to set

reasonable requirements for this use, including but not limited to amendments to the use standards

contained in Article 20, Section 20.3.SSS and the use tables throughout the CZO. The proposed text

amendment would apply citywide. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR

APPROVAL”.

Annotation:

(All Cms., Cn. Deadline 8/17/26).

HEARING HELD.

ZD NO. 42/26 FINAL

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-291 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 42/26, subject to the recommendation made by the City

Planning Commission.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).

M-26-291

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, Green, Morrell, Willard - 5

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King, Hughes - 2

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

10.

ZONING DOCKET NO. 50/26 - ESPLANADE VENTURES, LLC

Brief:

Requesting a Zoning Change from an HU-RD1 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District to a

HU-RM1 Multi-Family Residential District and a conditional use to permit a principal bed and

breakfast, on Square 761, Lot B, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by North Roman Street,

Esplanade Avenue, North Derbigny Street and Kerlerec Street (Municipal Address: 1731 Esplanade

Avenue). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”.

Annotation:

(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 9/7/26).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

ZD050-26 final Report

Annotation:

CONTINUED

11.

ZONING DOCKET NO. 58/26 - ALLISON & GLENN, INC.

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 and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, on

Square 464, Lots 15 and 16, in the Seventh Municipal District, bounded by Earhart Boulevard, Short

Street, Fern Street, and Oleander Street (Municipal Address(es): 7979 Earhart Boulevard and 3127

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

subject to 2 provisos.

Annotation:

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 9/7/26).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

ZD058-26 Packet 6.10.2026

Annotation:

CONTINUED

12.

ZONING DOCKET NO. 60/26 - POU PROPERTIES, LLC

Brief:

Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a standard restaurant in the HU-B1 Historic Urban

Neighborhood Business District and the Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District, on Square

153, Lot A, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Sixth, Seventh, Camp and Magazine Streets

(Municipal Address: 2901 Magazine Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission

being “FOR APPROVAL” subject to 3 provisos.

Annotation:

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 9/7/26).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

ZD060-26

Annotation:

CONTINUED

13.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 61/26 - IGNATIUS J. MORALES, JR.

Brief:

Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a neighborhood commercial establishment in an HU-RD2

Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, on Square 17, Lot 21A, in the Sixth Municipal District,

bounded by Camp, Audubon, Magazine and Broadway Streets (Municipal Address: 139 Broadway

Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to

3 provisos.

Annotation:

(Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 9/7/26).

HEARING HELD.

ZD061-26 Final Staff report

ZD061-26 speaker card

14.

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-286 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

Brief:

Approving and granting the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 61/26, subject to the three (3) provisos

recommended by the City Planning staff report.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).

M-26-286

MOVED BY:

McCarron

SECONDED BY: Harris

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, Green, Morrell, Willard - 5

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King, Hughes - 2

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

15.

ZONING DOCKET NO. 62/26 - JAMES BEARD

Brief:

Requesting a Zoning Change from an HU-RS Historic Urban Single-Family Residential District to an

HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, on Square 1981, Lot V, in the Third

Municipal District, bounded by Treasure, Deers, Benefit and Eads Streets (Municipal Address:

2657-2659 Treasure Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR

EFFECTIVE DENIAL” for lack of legal majority.

Annotation:

(Cm. Green, Cn. Deadline 9/7/26).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

ZD062-26

Annotation:

CONTINUED

16.

ZONING DOCKET NO. 63/26 - WELLS ONE INVESTMENTS, LLC

Brief:

Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a bed-and-breakfast (accessory) in an HU-MU Historic Urban

Mixed Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, on Square 211, Lot A, in the First

Municipal District, bounded by Carondelet Street, Thalia Street, Saint Charles Avenue and Martin

Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Municipal address(es): 1428 Carondelet Street). The recommendation of

the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL” subject to 1 waiver and 4 provisos.

Annotation:

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 9/7/26).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

ZD063-26 Final Report

Annotation:

CONTINUED

17.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - 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).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

34385

Annotation:

CONTINUED

18.

b. 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 on 9/21/23).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

M-23-426 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

19.

c. 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).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

M-23-427 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

20.

CAL. 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).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

35117

Annotation:

CONTINUED

21.

CAL. NO. 35,384 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance to reform and provide for the sustainability of the city’s sanitation services by amending

and reordaining Sections 138-57, 138-58, 138-59, 138-61, and 138-63 of the Code of the City of New

Orleans to amend the city’s sanitation fees and provide relative to the scope thereof; to expressly

authorize initiatives intended to augment services by providing for periodic no-cost access to city

transfer stations; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

35384

Speaker Cards

Annotation:

CONTINUED

22.

CAL. NO. 35,472 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

Brief:

An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental in an S-LM Lake

Area Marina District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, for Boathouse #84, whose

dimensions are 25 feet fronting on Breakwater Drive, and 25 feet fronting on the water and 80 feet in

length from the street-side boundary, within the Municipal Yacht Harbor Marina of Lake Pontchartrain

(Municipal Address: 8112 Breakwater Drive); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

(ZONING DOCKET NO. 22/26)

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).

(Cm. Morrell voted “Nay”).

35472-30703 M.C.S.

MOVED BY:

McCarron

SECONDED BY: Harris

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5

NAYS:

Morrell - 1

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

23.

CAL. NO. 35,473 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

Brief:

An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental in an S-LM Lake

Area Marina District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, for Boathouse #85, whose

dimensions are 25 feet fronting on Breakwater Drive, and 25 feet fronting on the water and 80 feet in

length from the street-side boundary, within the Municipal Yacht Harbor Marina of Lake Pontchartrain

(Municipal Address: 8114 Breakwater Drive); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

(ZONING DOCKET NO. 23/26)

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).

(Cm. Morrell voted “Nay”).

35473-30704 M.C.S.

MOVED BY:

McCarron

SECONDED BY: Harris

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5

NAYS:

Morrell - 1

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 49/26 - PROPERTYDOC, LLC

Brief:

Requesting a Conditional Use to allow a vocational educational facility in the C-1 General Commercial

District, on Square Deer Park, Section 24, Building #3, Unit 3D, Lot 3B8B, in the Third Municipal

District, bounded by Lake Forest Boulevard, Deer Park Boulevard, Deer Trail and Farrar Canal

(Municipal Address: 10555 Lake Forest Boulevard - Suite 3D). The recommendation of the City

Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to 2 provisos.

Annotation:

(Cm. Hughes, Cn. Deadline 8/3/26).

ON DEADLINE.

HEARING HELD.

ZD NO. 49/26

Speaker Cards

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-296 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

Brief:

Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 49/26, subject to the two (2) provisos as recommended by

the City Planning Commission.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).

M-26-296

MOVED BY:

Hughes

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

25.

CAL. NO. 35,478 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance to grant a non-exclusive wireless franchise to SQF, LLC dba VERTA to construct,

maintain, operate, and authorize new wireless facilities on and under the public rights-of-way within the

corporate limits of the City of New Orleans, with locations subject to the approval of the Grantor, to

provide for annual payments, and the furnishing of a surety bond; and otherwise to provide with respect

thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).

35478-30709 M.C.S.

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Willard

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

27.

CAL. NO. 35,483 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

Brief:

An Ordinance to require continued use of the City’s current enterprise resource planning system

(BRASS) by the Orleans Parish Clerk of Court; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 6/24/26).

35483-30711 M.C.S.

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Hughes

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

28.

CAL. NO. 35,487 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing

an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds

to the Health Department for the United Way Rapid Rehousing program to support emergency

transitional housing for homeless individuals and reduce street homelessness; and otherwise to provide

with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 6/24/26).

(Budget/Audit, Board of Review Committee made "No Recommendation").

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

35487

Annotation:

CONTINUED

29.

CAL. NO. 35,488 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an

Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds

to the Health Department for the United Way Rapid Rehousing program to support emergency

transitional housing for homeless individuals and reduce street homelessness; and otherwise to provide

with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 6/24/26).

(Budget/Audit, Board of Review Committee made "No Recommendation").

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

35488

Annotation:

CONTINUED

30.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,491 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

Brief:

An Ordinance to amend and reordain sections 34-3, 34-14, 34-17, 34-18, 34-19, 34-24, 34-28, 34-33,

34-48, 34-49 of Chapter 34 and section 54-420 of Chapter 54 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to

provide relative to the regulation of carnival, including to increase the fine for violations of the

provisions of Chapter 34; update requirements for parade permit applications and float parade elements;

to prohibit glass and smoking on floats and glass throws; to establish that violations of certain provisions

constitute a criminal offense; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 7/9/26).

35491-30714 M.C.S.

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Harris

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED AS AMENDED

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

31.

b. AMENDMENT TO CAL. NO. 35,491 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

Brief:

An amendment to Cal. No. 35,491 to allow the throwing of branded personal items; to clarify language;

and otherwise to provide in respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).

35491 Amendment

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Harris

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

32.

CAL. NO. 35,492 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance to waive the requirements of Section 70-12 of the City Code applicable to the

Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans (the “City”) and Mercy Partners,

LLC, approved on April 23, 2026 by Ordinance No. 30,642, M.C.S. (the “Mercy Partners CEA”); and

otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 7/9/26).

35492-30715 M.C.S.

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

33.

CAL. NO. 35,500 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor

Agreement Amendment No. 1 (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans (the “City”), and Toole Design

Group, LLC and Fehr & Peers, relative to develop, refine and implement data applications that address

specific roadway safety problems for the Safe Streets and Road for All Program, the provisions thereof

as set forth more fully in the CEA form Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide

with respect thereto .

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 7/9/26).

35500-30716 M.C.S.

MOVED BY:

Green

SECONDED BY: Willard

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

34.

CAL. NO. 35,503 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (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 City of New Orleans (the “City”), and the Sewerage and Water Board

of New Orleans (“S&WB”), relative to the administration, planning and construction of the Monticello

Canal Culverts State Capital Outlay Project (FP&C #50-ML2-22-03) as set forth more fully in the CEA

form Exhibit “1” and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 7/9/26).

35503-30717 M.C.S.

MOVED BY:

McCarron

SECONDED BY: Harris

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

35.

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

MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

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).

(Budget/Audit, Board of Review Committee made "No Recommendation").

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

M-26-44 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

36.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-242 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

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

Civil Service Commission at its May 21, 2026 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the

Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective June 21, 2026.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 6/18/26).

(Budget/Audit, Board of Review Committee made "No Recommendation").

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

M-26-242 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

37.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-272 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

Brief:

A MOTION directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider

amendments to Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to

implement, with the certain modifications, the Commission’s recommendations as reported in its

Cannabis, Tobacco, and Nicotine Study.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 7/9/26).

M-26-272 Lying Over

M-26-272 speaker card

MOVED BY:

McCarron

SECONDED BY: King

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

26.

CAL. NO. 35,479 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance authorizing the acquisition by the City of New Orleans (City) from the New Orleans

Redevelopment Authority (NORA) of (a) 900 Elmira Avenue, designated as the front portions of lots 19

& 20 in square 260 of the Fifth Municipal District; (b) 909-15 Homer Street, designated as the rear

portions of lots 19 & 20 in square 260 of the Fifth Municipal District; (c) 3617 Third Street, designated

as part of lot 15 in square 459 of the Fourth Municipal District; (d) 3621 Third Street, designated as lots

B, C, E, & F in square 459 of the Fourth Municipal District; and (e) 3623 Third Street, designated as lot

G in square 459 of the Fourth Municipal District (collectively, the “NORA Properties”); authorizing the

transfer of the land and improvements comprising 2021 Danneel Street, designated as Lot A1 in square

293 of the Fourth Municipal District (the “City Property”); and otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).

35479-30710 M.C.S.

35479 speaker cards

MOVED BY:

King

SECONDED BY: Harris

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

24.

CAL. NO. 35,477 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance to ordain and establish Chapter 70, Article III, Division 56 of the Code of the City of New

Orleans, consisting of sections 70-415.350 through 70-415.354, for the purpose of creating the Crescent

City Connection Bridge Lighting Fund to manage funding for decorative bridge lighting; to ordain and

establish Chapter 146, Article XIV of the Code, consisting of sections 146-786 through 146-793, to

provide relative to the maintenance, operation, and purchase by third parties of decorative lighting on the

Crescent City Connection; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).

35477-30708 M.C.S.

MOVED BY:

King

SECONDED BY: Harris

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

38.

RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-275 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MCCARRON,

MORRELL, HARRIS AND GREEN

Brief:

IN RE: RULEMAKING PROCEEDING TO ESTABLISH RULES

FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECTS

DOCKET NO. UD-18-03

RESOLUTION AND ORDER DIRECTING ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, LLC TO

IMPLEMENT A CONSOLIDATED BILLING PROGRAM FOR THE COMMUNITY SOLAR

PROGRAM

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 7/9/26).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.

R-26-275 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

39.

MOTION - NO. M-26-284 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

Brief:

Directing 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, regarding fence and wall regulations to add the neighborhoods of

Lake Terrace and Lake Oaks to Section 21.6.N.2.a and to delete Section 21.6.N.4.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).

M-26-284

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

40.

MOTION - NO. M-26-285 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, WILLARD, MCCARRON,

HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND HUGHES

Brief:

A MOTION recognizing the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the worst man-made disasters in

our nation's history that caused inconceivable devastation and immense hardship and heartbreak here in

New Orleans and throughout the Gulf Coast region.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).

M-26-285

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Willard

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

41.

MOTION - NO. M-26-287 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Damien Lebouef (vice Edward Levert,

Jr.) as a member of the Delgado Albania Plantation Commission, effective upon approval by the Council

of the City of New Orleans, for a term ending on June 30, 2029.

Annotation:

(Questionnaire received).

(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).

M-26-287 w-Questionnaire - Revised

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: King

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

42.

MOTION - NO. M-26-288 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Michael Kerrigan (vice Marc

Kullman) as a member of the Delgado Albania Plantation Commission, effective upon approval by the

Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term ending on June 30, 2030.

Annotation:

(Questionnaire received).

(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).

M-26-288 w-Questionnaire

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: King

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

43.

MOTION - NO. M-26-289 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Charley Richard as a member of the

Delgado Albania Plantation Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New

Orleans, for a term ending on June 30, 2031.

Annotation:

(Questionnaire received).

(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).

M-26-289 w-Questionnaire

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: King

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

44.

MOTION TO SUSPEND RULE 57

MOVED BY: Morrell

SECONDED BY: King

ACTION:

YEAS:

SUSPEND RULE 57

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

44.

MOTION - NO. M-26-294 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the subrecipient agreement between the City of

New Orleans and Community Foundation Realty, Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to

sign the subrecipient agreement between the City of New Orleans and Community Foundation Realty,

Inc., (Exhibit A).

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).

M-26-294 w-Attachments

MOVED BY:

King

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

45.

MOTION - NO. M-26-295 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

Brief:

Requesting and authorizing the President of the Council (a) to execute a sixth amendment to the

professional services agreement between the City Council of New Orleans and Barrasso Usdin

Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. (K-26-505), extending the term for one year and increasing the

maximum compensation payable under the agreement by $65,000 and (b) to execute a third amendment

to the professional services agreement between the City Council of New Orleans and Barrasso Usdin

Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. (K-26-461), extending the term for one year and increasing the

maximum compensation payable under the agreement by $275,000. 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 7/23/26).

M-26-295

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Willard

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Brief:

Executive session to discuss the following litigation:

· Stanton Square, LLC v. The City of New Orleans, the New Orleans City Council, and Freddie

King, III, in his official capacity as a member of the New Orleans City Council, Case No. 23-

5733, Sec. O, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Judge Brandon S.

Long

· Granaio, LLC v. City of New Orleans and John Does 1-20, Case No. 26-01223-CLC, Courtroom

7, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, Judge Corali

Lopez-Castro

· John Johnson, et al. v. City of New Orleans, Helena Moreno, in her official capacity as Mayor of

the City of New Orleans, the New Orleans City Council, and the Orleans Parish School Board

Members in their official capacities, Case No. 2:26-cv-01025, Sec. I, United States District Court

for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Judge Lance M. Africk

Annotation:

SESSION TO BE HELD.

Executive Session Public Notice 2026.07.23

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: King

ACTION:

YEAS:

ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION

McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

10.

MOTION TO RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

RECONVENE

McCarron, Harris, Green, Morrell, Willard - 5

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King, Hughes - 2

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING.

MOVED BY: Harris

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

McCarron, Harris, Green, Morrell, Willard - 5

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King, Hughes - 2

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

46.

ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

CALENDAR NUMBERS 35,504 THRU 35,524

INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

Annotation:

RECEIVED

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - JOHN ANDERSON, 9th CALVARY AND

25th INFANTRY REGIMENTS, BUFFALO SOLDIERS OF LOUISIANA

Brief:

Recognizing the 160th anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers.

Annotation:

(Cm. Green).

APPEARED.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - DR. KEITH FERDINAND

Brief:

Recognizing local physician Dr. Keith Ferdinand who was named National Physician of the Year by the

American Heart Association.

Annotation:

(Cm. Green).

APPEARED.

MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: @ 12:17 p.m.

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADJOURNED

McCarron, Green, Morrell, Willard - 4

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris, King, Hughes - 3

AND THE MOTION PASSED.