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, March 12, 2026 at 10:06 AM

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

JP MORRELL

Councilmember-At-Large

MATTHEW WILLARD

Councilmember-At-Large

ROLL CALL

AISHA R. COLLIER

CLERK OF COUNCIL

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

McCarron

Harris

King

Green

Hughes

Morrell

Willard - 7

INVOCATION

PASTOR JONATHAN EVERETT

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

LESLI D. HARRIS

COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT B

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PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

Meeting of - February 4, 2026 (Special), February 11, 2026 (Special), February 12, 2026 and February

26, 2026.

Annotation:

APPROVED.

MOVED BY:

Green

SECONDED BY: Hughes

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

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 March 12, 2026:

Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC

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

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

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

4. Customer Interruption Report for January 1 through December 31, 2025, submitted pursuant to

Resolution R-17-427

5. Fourth Quarter 2025 Reliability Plan Project Status Report, UD-17-04

6. Energy Smart Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Pilot Phase 3 Implementation Plan, UD-24

-02

Communications from Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC

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

2. Forecasting Peak Load Report, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-00-650

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

COMMUNICATION - FROM CARRIE COTTONE, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, MOSQUITO,

TERMITE & RODENT CONTROL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and Corteva Agriscience LLC, and a

completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.

Annotation:

RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.

(See Motion No. M-26-112).

Contract submission to clerk Corteva

Contract - DRAFT - K25-1351 - Correva _ NOMTCB BCTA - CLEAN - 12.17

Contract Summary Form Corteva

COMMUNICATION - FROM DARREN P. LOMBARD, CLERK OF CRIMINAL DISTRICT

COURT, CHIEF OF ELECTIONS OFFICER

Brief:

Submitting in collaboration with Councilmember Harris the Polling location changes recommended to

the City Council and an explanation why the library would no longer be able to serve as an election day

polling site.

Annotation:

MAY BE RECEIVED.

(See Motion No. M-26-111).

Communication - Darren P Lombard - Clerk of Criminal Dist Court

REPORT - OF LISA D. ALEXIS, PRESIDENT/CEO, NEW ORLEANS TOURISM AND

CULTURAL FUND (NOTCF)

Brief:

Submitting New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund’s (NOTCF) 2025 Annual Report.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - NOTCF

2025 NOTCF Annual Report_Web based

REPORT - OF ALYSSA W. RAMBEAU, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, CHIEF

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting the January 2026 reports for the Budget, Audit and Board of Review Committee.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Executive Summary_January 2026

Budget Reports_January 2026

REPORT - OF BRYAN D. BLOCK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VIEUX CARRÉ

COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Vieux Carré Commission’s decision of denial of the

appeal of Architecture Committee’s deferral of the proposal to install new exterior light fixtures with

exposed metal conduit on the newly rebuilt Toulouse St., side wall, located on 601 Bourbon Street.

This appeal is for the proposed, exposed conduit only, not the lights.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

VCC - 601 Bourbon Council Appeal Report

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

MUNICIPAL AND TRAFFIC COURT OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting the revenue, expenditure and staffing report of the Municipal and Traffic Court for

January 2026, in accordance with Section 2-63 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Council Report_Jan 2026

2026 MTCNO_Monthly Reporting_Jan_FINAL

10.

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

OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

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

82-703.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

02. February 2026 Encampment Report

11.

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

PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 15/26 - Cm. Harris; 16/26 - Cm. Harris; 17/26 - Cm. McCarron;

18/26 - Cm. King; 19/26 - Cm. Green; and Street Name Change 001/26 - Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline

5/11/26.

Annotation:

RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 3/26/26).

Transmittal letter for 2-24-26 CPC meeting

12.

CAL. NO. 35,332 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

Brief:

An Ordinance to amend and reordain section 26-656 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to clarify

when a carbon monoxide detector is required for the Healthy Homes Program; and otherwise to provide

with respect thereto.

Annotation:

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

(Referred to the Governmental Affairs Committee).

(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30564 M.C.S.

35332

13.

CAL. NO. 35,334 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN

Brief:

An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit the retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages in

an MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District, on Square 1539, Lot 11, in the Third Municipal District,

bounded by North Broad Street, Duels Street, and Bruxelles Street (Municipal Address: 2037 North

Broad Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 63/25)

Annotation:

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

ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30565 M.C.S.

35334

35334 Speaker Card

14.

CAL. NO. 35,335 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

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

District to an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, on Square 605, Lots 48, 49,

50, 51, and X-1 or Lot 25, 26, 27, 28, and the rear portions of original Lots 1 and 2, in the First

Municipal District, bounded by Jane Alley, Banks Street, Palmyra Street, and South White Street

(Municipal Addresses: 323-343 Jane Alley); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING

DOCKET NO. 64/25)

Annotation:

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

ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30566 M.C.S.

35335

15.

CAL. NO. 35,338 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

Brief:

An Ordinance to amend and reordain Articles 3, 4 and 19 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 streamline administrative processes; clarify unclear provisions; codify evolving

practices; and otherwise to provide thereto.

(ZONING DOCKET NO. 49/25)

Annotation:

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

ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30567 M.C.S.

35338

35338 Speaker Card

16.

CAL. NO. 35,341 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING (BY REQUEST) AND MORRELL

Brief:

An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 4 to a

previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans (the

“City”), and Healing Minds Nola relative to the public purpose of supporting the New Orleans Assisted

Outpatient Treatment (“AOT”) program’s ability to coordinate physicians to conduct mental health

evaluations for prospective AOT participants in compliance with the Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:66 et

seq., and to compensate physicians for same by operating the AOT programs through the Orleans Parish

Civil District Court and working to connect people in need of mental health treatment to appropriate

resources through case management and court supervision; to modify the provisions thereof and extend

the term thereof for one (1) additional year, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 4 form

(Exhibit “A”) and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

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

(Criminal Justice Committee recommended approval).

ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30568 M.C.S.

35341

17.

MOTION - NO. M-26-108 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING, HARRIS AND GREEN (BY

REQUEST)

Brief:

Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the contract between the City of New Orleans and

2714 Canal Building, LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the contract between the

City of New Orleans and 2714 Canal Building, LLC (Exhibit A).

Annotation:

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

(Criminal Justice Committee recommended approval).

ADOPTED.

M-26-108 w-Contract

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

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King - 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 DARREN P. LOMBARD,

CLERK OF CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT, CHIEF OF ELECTIONS OFFICER

Brief:

Submitting in collaboration with Councilmember Harris the Polling location changes recommended to

the City Council and an explanation why the library would no longer be able to serve as an election day

polling site.

HEARING HELD.

Communication - Darren P Lombard - Clerk of Criminal Dist Court

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-111 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

Establishing the official polling place for the May 16, 2026, election for the precinct for the City of New

Orleans, Parish of Orleans.

Annotation:

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

M-26-111 w-Attachment

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

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).

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

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).

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

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).

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

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).

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

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).

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

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).

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

R-26-12

Annotation:

CONTINUED

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF 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:

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 3/29/26).

(Communication received on 2/12/26).

(Report received on 2/26/26).

HDLC Appeal - 1208 Second St LLC

Report - Eleanore Burke, Deputy Director - 1208 Second Street (2)

HDLC Appeal - 1208 Second St LLC - Speaker Cards

Annotation:

HEARING HELD

10.

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-101 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

Overruling the HDLC's decision of denial and granting the applicant’s request for the property located at

1208 Second Street.

Annotation:

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

M-26-101

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.

61.

REPORT - OF MICHELE D. ALLEN-HART, GENERAL COUNSEL & DEPUTY DIRECTOR

OF AVIATION - LEGAL AFFAIRS, LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NEW ORLEANS AVIATION BOARD

Brief:

Submitting the Boards and Commissions - 2025 Attendance Records and Board Member Terms for the

New Orleans Aviation Board as required by Section 2-87 and 2-87.2.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Michele D Allen-Hart - 2025-01-26 NOAB Board Attendance report for 2025 to City Council

Mayor's Office-Signed

MOVED BY:

Hughes

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

11.

VCC APPEAL - OF CHRISTIONE P. TURNER, AGENT, ATG LICENSING CONSULTANTS

LLC ON BEHALF OF LORETTA HARMON OF LKHARMON ARCHITECTS APAC

Brief:

Requesting to appeal the Vieux Carré Commission’s (VCC) Architecture Committee decision of

denial of the deferral of proposal to reinstall new exterior light fixtures with exposed metal conduit

on the rebuilt Toulouse Street side wall, for the property located at 601 Bourbon Street.

Annotation:

(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 4/12/26).

(Communication received on 2/26/26).

(Report received on 3/12/26).

Withdrawn. (Per applicant's request).

VCC APPEAL - 601 Bourbon St.

VCC Appeal - 601 Bourbon St - Withdrawn Letter

Annotation:

WITHDRAWN

12.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 3/26 - 3201 ORLEANS AVE, LLC

Brief:

Requesting an Amendment of Ordinance No. 27,971 MCS (Zoning Docket 126/18) to permit the

expansion of a neighborhood commercial establishment in an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family

Residential District. The expansion requires waivers of standards limiting the neighborhood

commercial establishment to 3,000 square feet and to the first floor of the structure, on Square 445,

Lots D and E, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Orleans Avenue, North Rendon Street,

Hagan Avenue, and Saint Ann Street (Municipal Address(es): 3201 Orleans Avenue). The

recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL” subject to two (2)

waivers and nine (9) provisos.

Annotation:

(Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 4/27/26).

ZD003-26 Final Packet

Annotation:

HEARING HELD

13.

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-100 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

Brief:

Granting the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 3/26, subject to two (2) waivers and nine (9) provisos.

Annotation:

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

M-26-100

MOVED BY:

McCarron

SECONDED BY: Hughes

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

14.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 7/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTON

M-25-567

Brief:

Requesting a text amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to:

· Define “dwelling, shipping container” as a dwelling constructed wholly or partially from one or

more repurposed shipping containers.

· Prescribe use standards for shipping container dwellings, including but not limited to the

following:

· “In S-RS Suburban Single-Family Residential Districts, Shipping Container

Dwellings shall be subject to the following requirements:

a. The exterior walls of such structures shall be clad in permitted building

materials, including but not limited to wood siding, stucco, brick, fiber

cement panels, or corrugated metal panels. The cladding shall fully

obscure the seams, corrugation, markings, and original metal surface of

the shipping container from view.

b. Roof surfaces that originate from the container unit shall be obscured or

concealed by an additional roof structure, such as a pitched or parapet

roof, so as not to be visibly identifiable as a container.”

· Adding shipping container dwellings as a permitted or conditional use to zoning district use

tables as appropriate.

The proposed text amendment would affect regulations that are applied to S-RS Suburban Single-Family

Residential Districts. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”.

Annotation:

(All Cms., Cn. Deadline 4/13/26).

ZD NO. 7/26

Annotation:

HEARING HELD

15.

b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-81 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

Brief:

Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 7/26.

Annotation:

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

M-26-81 Lying Over

MOVED BY:

SECONDED BY: Hughes

ACTION: ADOPTED

King

YEAS:

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

16.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 9/26 - GRACE 9999, LLC

Brief:

Requesting a conditional use to permit a standard restaurant in an HU-B1 Historic Urban

Neighborhood Business District, CPC Character Preservation Corridor Design Overlay District, and the

Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District, on Square 217, Lot D in the Sixth Municipal District,

bounded by Magazine Street, Louisiana Avenue, Camp Street, and Toledano Street (Municipal

address: 3329 Magazine Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR

APPROVAL”, subject to three (3) provisos.

Annotation:

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 4/13/26).

ZD NO. 9/26

Annotation:

HEARING HELD

17.

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-102 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 9/26, subject to three (3) provisos.

Annotation:

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

M-26-102

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.

18.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 13/26 - PJS INVESTMENTS, LLC

Brief:

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

Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, on Square 506, Lots 13 and 14, in the First

Municipal District, bounded by Erato Street, South Gayoso Street, South Salcedo Street, and Thalia

Street (Municipal Address: 4200 Erato Street). The recommendation of the City Planning

Commission being “FOR APPROVAL” subject to three (3) provisos.

Annotation:

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 4/27/26).

ZD013-26 - Final Granicus

Annotation:

HEARING HELD

19.

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-103 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 13/26, subject to three (3) provisos.

Annotation:

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

M-26-103

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: Hughes

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

20.

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 3/26/26.

34385

Annotation:

CONTINUED

21.

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 3/26/26.

M-23-426 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

22.

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 3/26/26.

M-23-427 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

23.

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 3/26/26.

35117

Annotation:

CONTINUED

24.

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

KING

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).

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

35127

Annotation:

CONTINUED

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26.

27.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-182 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS.

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).

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

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

M-25-182 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

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

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).

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

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

M-25-183 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

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

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).

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

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

M-25-184 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

28.

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

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).

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

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

M-25-186 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

29.

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

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).

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

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

M-25-187 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

30.

31.

32.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-189 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,

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”).

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

M-25-189 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-235 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,

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”).

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

M-25-235 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

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

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).

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

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

M-25-236 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

33.

34.

35.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-238 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,

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”).

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

M-25-238 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-239 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,

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”).

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

M-25-239 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

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

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 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”).

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

M-25-288 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

36.

37.

38.

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

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”).

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

M-25-435 Lying Over

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 3/26/26.

M-26-38 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

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

MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

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 3/26/26.

M-26-39 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

39.

40.

41.

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).

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

M-26-40 Lying Over

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).

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

M-26-41 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

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).

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

M-26-44 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

42.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-82 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Parks and Parkways) as

adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 6, 2026 meeting, in accordance with Article X,

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

Annotation:

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

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

M-26-82 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

43.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-83 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval the amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage and Water

Board: Cybersecurity Series) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 6, 2026

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

effective March 1, 2026.

Annotation:

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

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

M-26-83 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

44.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-84 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval the amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage and Water

Board: Operational Technology System) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 6,

2026 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to

be effective March 1, 2026.

Annotation:

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

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

M-26-84 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

45.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-99 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

Brief:

Amending Rule 47 of the Council Rules and Regulations to add a paragraph 10.

Annotation:

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

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

M-26-99

Annotation:

CONTINUED

46.

MOTION - NO. M-26-104 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to

Ordinance No. M.C.S. 4264, amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the

Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 24.14.B.2d to exempt

the existing billboard located at 100 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 and to make

recommendations for any other amendments deemed necessary.

Annotation:

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

M-26-104

Annotation:

WITHDRAWN

47.

SUBSTITUTE MOTION - NO. M-26-104 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to

Ordinance No. M.C.S. 4264, amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the

Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 24.14.B.2d to exempt

the existing billboard located at 100 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 and to make

recommendations for any other amendments deemed necessary.

Annotation:

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

M-26-104 Substitute

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: King

ACTION:

YEAS:

SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: Hughes

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADD ITEM TO AGENDA

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

48.

SUBSTITUTE MOTION - NO. M-26-104 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to

Ordinance No. M.C.S. 4264, amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the

Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 24.14.B.2d to exempt

the existing billboard located at 100 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 and to make

recommendations for any other amendments deemed necessary.

Annotation:

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

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

49.

MOTION - NO. M-26-105 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

Brief:

Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to the

Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413

M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to add a new Section 21.6.JJ to Article 21 and a new definition to

Article 26 to permit Park Concession Facilities as accessory uses only in the VCP and OS-R Districts

subject to specific standards.

Annotation:

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

M-26-105

M-26-105 Speaker Card

MOVED BY:

King

SECONDED BY: Harris

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

50.

MOTION - NO. M-26-106 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

Brief:

Stating that the City Council appoints Council Vice President, Councilmember At-Large Division 1

Matthew Willard as its delegate to the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.

Annotation:

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

M-26-106

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Hughes

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

51.

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-107 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

Brief:

A RESOLUTION calling an election in the Lake Forest Estates Improvement District for June 27,

2026.

Annotation:

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

R-26-107

MOVED BY:

Hughes

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

52.

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-109 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MCCARRON, MORRELL,

WILLARD, HARRIS AND GREEN

Brief:

RESOLUTION AND ORDER REGARDING DIRECT TRANSFER TRIP REQUIREMENT

FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECTS

DOCKET NO. UD-18-03

Annotation:

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

(Referred to the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee).

(Climate Change Committee recommended approval).

R-26-109

MOVED BY:

McCarron

SECONDED BY: Hughes

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

53.

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-110 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

Brief:

A RESOLUTION calling an election in the Kenilworth Improvement District for November 3, 2026.

Annotation:

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

R-26-110

MOVED BY:

Hughes

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

54.

MOTION - NO. M-26-112 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the contract between the City of New Orleans and

Corteva Agriscience LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the contract between the

City of New Orleans and Corteva Agriscience LLC (Exhibit A).

Annotation:

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

M-26-112 w-Contract

MOVED BY:

McCarron

SECONDED BY: King

ACTION:

YEAS:

SUSPEND RULE 57

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOVED BY: McCarron

SECONDED BY: King

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

59.

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-113 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON,

HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND HUGHES

Brief:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the State Legislature to reexamine the annual funding percentage

allocated to the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office for the collection of ad valorem taxes levied on

property and consider a more equitable distribution for all entities.

Annotation:

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

R-26-113

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: King

ACTION:

YEAS:

SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

60.

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-113 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON,

HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND HUGHES

Brief:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the State Legislature to reexamine the annual funding percentage

allocated to the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office for the collection of ad valorem taxes levied on

property and consider a more equitable distribution for all entities.

Annotation:

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

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Hughes

ACTION:

YEAS:

SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

60.

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-113 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON,

HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND HUGHES

Brief:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the State Legislature to reexamine the annual funding percentage

allocated to the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office for the collection of ad valorem taxes levied on

property and consider a more equitable distribution for all entities.

Annotation:

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

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

58.

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-114 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HUGHES, MORRELL,

McCARRON, HARRIS, KING AND GREEN

Brief:

A RESOLUTION requesting the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans to provide monthly

operational and compliance updates to the Public Works, Sanitation and Environment Committee of the

New Orleans City Council and establishing a standing agenda item to ensure transparency regarding

system performance, environmental compliance, and infrastructure improvements.

Annotation:

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

R-26-114

MOVED BY:

Hughes

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOVED BY: Hughes

SECONDED BY: King

ACTION:

YEAS:

SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Willard - 1

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOVED BY: Hughes

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Willard - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive Session

Brief:

Executive session to discuss the following litigation:

· Archon Information Systems, LLC v. City of New Orleans; Case No. 2025-11797 c/w No. 2026-

01319; Section D, Civil District Court, Judge Monique Barial

· Salem Development v. Archon Information Systems, LLC, Docket No. 26-01041; Section A, Civil

District Court, Judge Ellen Hazeur

· Orleans Parish School Board v. City of New Orleans, et al., Case No. 2019-5174, Civil District

Court for the Parish of Orleans, Judge Nicole Sheppard

· City of New Orleans v. Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System and Louisiana

Department of the Treasury, Case No. C-724562, Section 24, 19th Judicial District Court, Judge

Eboni Johnson Rose

· City of New Orleans v. Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, Section 24, 19th Judicial

District Court, Judge Eboni Johnson Rose

· City of New Orleans v. Municipal Employees’ Retirement System and Louisiana Department of

the Treasury, Case No. C-751911, Section 25, 19th Judicial District Court, Judge William Jorden

Annotation:

SESSION HELD.

Executive Session Public Notice Revised

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

Entered Executive Session

MOVED BY:

McCarron

SECONDED BY: Harris

ACTION:

YEAS:

RECONVENE

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

Motion to Suspend the Rules to introduce ordinances on First Reading.

55.

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

56.

ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

CALENDAR NUMBERS 35,345 THRU 35,390

INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - RICK ERBACH

Brief:

Celebrating longtime news director for WGNO (Channel 26), Rick Erbach, on his retirement.

Annotation:

(Cm. Green).

APPEARED.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - CELEBRATING ZETA PHI BETA

SORORITY, INCORPORATED, AND ITS 106 YEARS OF SISTERHOOD, SCHOLARSHIP,

SERVICE, AND FINER WOMANHOOD

SPEAKERS:

Ms. Trinell Miller, Second Vice President, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's Alpha Gamma Zeta

Chapter; Ms. Erika Mann, Recording Secretary, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's Alpha Gamma

Zeta Chapter; Ms. Nicole May, Retention Coordinator, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's Alpha

Gamma Zeta Chapter and Dr. Alex Thomas.

Brief:

Celebrating and recognizing Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's 106th Anniversary and the Impact

of Local Chapters, including Alpha Gamma Zeta, in the New Orleans Area

Annotation:

(Cm. Harris).

APPEARED.

MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: @ 1:40 p.m.

57.

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: McCarron

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.