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 Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM  
PRESIDENT  
VICE PRESIDENT  
JP MORRELL  
Councilmember-At-Large  
MATTHEW WILLARD  
Councilmember-At-Large  
ROLL CALL  
PRESENT:  
ABSENT:  
Hughes  
McCarron  
Willard  
Harris  
King  
Morrell - 6  
Green - 1  
AISHA R. COLLIER  
CLERK OF COUNCIL  
INVOCATION  
FREDDIE KING III  
COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT C  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
JP MORRELL  
COUNCILMEMBER - AT LARGE  
PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORMS, RULES AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT  
https://council.nola.gov/home/  
E-Comment Form  
1-27-2026._E-Public Comment Form (2)  
1-27-2026._E-Public Comment Form (2)  
_____________________________________________________________________  
PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.  
_____________________________________________________________________  
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS  
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - MARDI GRAS QUEENS  
1.  
Brief:  
Recognition of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club and its 2026 Mardi Gras Court, Mystic Krewe of  
Femme Fatale, and the 2026 Mardi Gras Queens for their community involvement and their reign as  
Crown Jewels.  
SPEAKERS:  
Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s Oscar Rainey, President; Darren G. Mire, Zulu Historian; and  
King-Elect Ron Tassen; Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale’s Kimberly Early, President and Dr. Takeisha  
C. Davis, Captain; and 2026 Mardi Gras Queens.  
2026 Mardi Gras Queens - Orleans Parish  
Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale Queen 2026 Lisa Ballard Jackson  
Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale Grand Marshal 2026 Tahj "Queen Tahj" Williams  
Queen Alla XCIV Debbie Kerr-Leathem  
Queen Carrollton CII Faith Elizabeth Hammons  
Princess Choctaw Toni Sisung  
Queen Cleopatra LIII Stephanie Buras  
Queen Endymion LX Lily Joyce Bruneau  
Queen Freret XIV Shannon E. Thomas  
Queen Iris 2026 Kimberly Richelle Williams  
Queen Guinevere XLIX Victoria Alexis Jordan (King Arthur)  
Legion of Mars Queen XIII Victoria Rose Talamo  
Queen Mid-City XCII Amy Freese Carter  
Queen Morpheus XXIII Michelle Sanders  
Queen Nefertiti VI Lashonda "Radiant One" Tenner  
Queen NOMTOC LV Hollister Macayla Davis  
Oshun Queen XXVII Stephanie Osborne  
Queen Pontchartrain LI Elizabeth Hummel Merino  
Queen Pygmalion XXVI Isabella Bearden  
Queen Sparta 2026 Jolie Grace Hopkins  
Queen Thoth LXXVIII Savannah Catherine Bergeron  
Queen Tucks LVIII Virgina "Ginny" Helton Casey  
Queen Zulu 2026 Sharell Monique Chatman  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Morrell).  
APPEARED.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-50 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL  
46.  
Brief:  
Submitting the parade positions and start times for the 2026 carnival parade season, accordance with  
City Code Section 34-6.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
M-26-50  
MOVED BY:  
Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Willard  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
COMMUNICATION - FROM ERIN SPEARS - CHIEF OF STAFF & COUNSEL, COUNCIL  
UTILITIES REGULATORY OFFICE  
1.  
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 January 27, 2026:  
Communication from Entergy New Orleans, LLC  
1. Direct Testimony, UD-18-03  
Other Communications  
1. Petition for Intervention, submitted by Air Products and Chemicals Inc., UD-25-02  
2. Petition for Intervention, submitted by the Alliance for Affordable Energy, UD-25-02  
3. Motion to Establish Procedural Guardrails for the Supplemental Evidentiary Process, submitted by  
Together New Orleans, UD-18-03  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Erin Spears - 1.12.26 Letter to Clerk of Council re. AP Motion for Intervention, UD-25-02 3 of 7  
Erin Spears - 2026.01.13 Motion to Establish Guardrails for Evidentiary Hearing 7 of 7  
Erin Spears - 2026-01-16 Ltr & ENO Direct Testimony re Consolidated Billing_FINAL UD-18-03 2 of  
7
Erin Spears - 2026-01-27 Electric Gas Communications 1 of 7  
Erin Spears - UD-25-02 - AAE Cover Letter - 1-20-26 5 of 7  
Erin Spears - UD-25-02 - AAE Petition for Intervention 6 of 7  
Erin Spears - UD-25-02, Air Products Intervention 4 of 7  
COMMUNICATION - FROM JOSEPH I. GIARRUSSO III, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER,  
MAYOR’S OFFICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
2.  
Brief:  
Notifying the City Council of the interim appointments to the Moreno Administration requiring  
confirmation by the City Council, in accordance with Section 2-477 of the New Orleans City Code.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Joseph I Giarrusso III - Appointments Letter  
COMMUNICATION - FROM CHRISTINA CARROLL, EXECUTIVE COUNSEL, CIVIL SERVICE  
COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
3.  
Brief:  
Submitting a proposed amendment #3 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of New  
Orleans Civil Service Commission and Jay Ginsberg, and a completed contract summary form, pursuant  
to Rule 57.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.  
Contract - Christina Carroll - Clerk Council 01132026 Ginsberg  
Contract - Christina Carroll - Ginsberg Amendment 01072026  
Contract -Christina Carroll - Summary Form Jay Ginsberg January 2026  
Contract - Christina Carroll - Draft Motion - Jay Ginsberg - PSA w Council President Signature January  
2026  
COMMUNICATION - FROM CHRISTINA CARROLL, EXECUTIVE COUNSEL, CIVIL SERVICE  
COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
4.  
Brief:  
Submitting a proposed amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of New  
Orleans Civil Service Commission and Big Easy Law Group, and a completed contract summary form,  
pursuant to Rule 57.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.  
Contract - Christina Carroll - Clerk Council 01132026 Big Easy Law Group 1 of 3  
Contract - Christina Carroll - Murray Amendment 01082026 2 of 4  
Contract - Christina Carroll - Summary Form Big Easy Law Group January 2026 3 of 4  
Contract - Christina Carroll - Draft Motion - PSA with Big Easy Law Group 4 of 4  
COMMUNICATION - FROM VYOONE LEWIS  
5.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision regarding the exterior  
lighting associated with the existing signage for property located at 412 Girod Street.  
Annotation:  
ME BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 2/12/26).  
(At the applicant's request to withdraw this matter).  
Vyoone Lewis - HDLC Appeal - 412 Girod Street  
Annotation:  
WITHDRAWN  
COMMUNICATION - FROM AMECA REALI - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LOUISIANA FAIR  
HOUSING ACTION CENTER  
6.  
Brief:  
Submitting a letter on behalf of the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center to nominate Monique  
Blossom, Director of Policy and Communications, to the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee per  
city code § 70-415.342.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
COMMUNICATION - Ameca Reali - LaFHAC nomination letter_25.1.16 (2)  
COMMUNICATION - FROM CHANTE’ POWELL, DIRECTOR OF BOARD & COMMISSIONS,  
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
7.  
Brief:  
Submitting the Mayor’s appointment of Elizabeth (Liz) Holman, (vice Tyra Brown Johnson) to serve on  
the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee pursuant to City Code § 70-415.342 (c).  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
COMMUNICATION - Chante Powell - M-25-98 (1) 2 of 2  
COMMUNICATION - FROM LAURA TUGGLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST LA.  
LEGAL SERVICES  
8.  
Brief:  
Submitting the appointment of Elizabeth Harvey to the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee on  
behalf of the Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS), pursuant to Section 70-415.342 (c).  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Laura Tuggle -  
Housing_Trust_Fund_Advisory_Committee_-_Nomination_2026_-_Southeast_Louisiana_Legal_Servic  
es-ltuggle_slls.org  
COMMUNICATION - FROM ELIZABETH W. BRUSSEAU, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR CITY  
COUNCIL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF MAYOR HELENA MORENO, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
9.  
Brief:  
Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s  
Office, and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Communication - Elizabeth W Brusseau  
COMMUNICATION - FROM ERIN HANSEN, POLICY DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF  
COUNCILMEMBER MATTHEW WILLARD  
10.  
Brief:  
Submitting the appointment of Maxwell Ciardullo to the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee on  
behalf of Councilmember Matthew Willard, pursuant to Section 70-415.342 (c).  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
COMMUNICATION - Erin Hansen  
REPORT - OF TRACY D. MADISON, SECRETARY, BOARD OF LIQUIDATION, CITY DEBT,  
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
11.  
Brief:  
Submitting the Board of Liquidation, City Debt (BLCD) 2025 annual meeting attendance report as  
required by Municipal Code 2-87.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Tracy D Madison - 2025 BLCD Attendance Records  
REPORT - OF KC GUIDRY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FRENCH MARKET CORPORATION  
12.  
Brief:  
Submitting the French Market Corporation’s Attendance report for 2025 in accordance with Section  
2-87 of the City Code.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
KC Guidry - BOD Attendance 2025 - Granicus package  
REPORT - OF CASSANDRA B. ROBERT, MBA, FINANCE MANAGER, ORLEANS PARISH  
COMMUNICATION DISTRICT (OPCD)  
13.  
Brief:  
Submitting Orleans Parish Communication District’s Monthly Budget Report for December 31, 2025.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Cassandra B Robert - 2025.OPCD_Monthly Reporting 12.31.2025 - Final  
Report - Cassandra B Robert -Signed OPCD 12.31.2025 CAO Monthly Report Cover Letter  
REPORT - OF ANGELLE LARAQUE, ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR, INDUSTRIAL  
DEVELOPMENT BOARD (IDB), CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
14.  
Brief:  
Submitting appointee’s board meeting attendance record for 2025, in compliance with City Ordinance  
No. 24132 of the Mayor Council Series.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Angelle Laraque - IDB  
REPORT - OF ANITA CURRAN, COUNCIL RESEARCH OFFICER, NEW ORLEANS CITY  
COUNCIL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
15.  
Brief:  
Transmitting the Council Research Office report regarding demolition application #25-36276-DEMO for  
the property located at 2119 Louisiana Avenue - Council District B.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Anita Curran - Demolition Report 2119 Louisiana Ave  
REPORT - OF KAITLIN TYMRAK, P.E., DEPUTY GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, SEWERAGE  
AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS  
16.  
Brief:  
Submitting the Sewerage and Water Board legislative storm report for the flood warnings issued for  
January 10, 2026, pursuant to La. R.S. § 33.4091, Section F.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Kaitlin Tymrak - Letter to Council Clerk - Legislative Storm Report - 01.10.2026  
Report - Kaitlin Tymrak - 01.10.2026_LegislativeStormReport 2 of 2  
1 of 2  
REPORT - OF JENNIFER AVEGNO, MD, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CITY OF  
NEW ORLEANS  
17.  
Brief:  
Submitting the December 2025 documentation of all encampment clean-up efforts as required by  
Section 82-703.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Jennifer Avegno - December 2025 Encampment Report  
REPORT - OF MELISSA PORTILLO, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, FINANCE &  
18.  
ADMINISTRATION, NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER  
Brief:  
Submitting the attendance records for the Mayoral appointees to the Board of Commissioners of the  
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority for the years 2022-2025 pursuant to Section  
2-87 of the City Code.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Melissa Portillo - 2022 Board Attendance Report 1 of 4  
Report - Melissa Portillo - 2023 Board Attendance Report 2 of 4  
Report - Melissa Portillo - 2024 Board Attendance Report 3 of 4  
Report - Melissa Portillo - 2025 Board Attendance Report 4 of 4  
Report - Melissa Portillo - Letter  
REPORT - OF TEMEA JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, NEW  
ORLEANS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY  
19.  
Brief:  
Submitting the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority’s 2025 Annual Attendance Report for the Board  
of Commissioners, in accordance with the City Council Ordinance Cal. No. 28,133.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Temea Johnson - BOC 2025 Attendance Ltr  
REPORT - OF RANDY E. HAYMAN, ESQ., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SEWERAGE AND  
WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS  
20.  
Brief:  
Submitting the attendance records for the Board of Directors of the Sewerage and Water Board of New  
Orleans for the years 2022-2025, pursuant to Section 2-87 of the City Code.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Randy E Hayman - SWBNO BOD Attendance 2022 2 of 5  
Randy E Hayman - SWBNO BOD Attendance 2023 3 of 5  
Randy E Hayman - SWBNO BOD Attendance 2024 4 of 5  
Randy E Hayman - SWBNO BOD Attendance 2025 5 of 5  
Randy E Hayman - SWBNO Meeting Attendance Cover Letter 1 of 5  
REPORT - OF ANGELLE LARAQUE, ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR, INDUSTRIAL  
DEVELOPMENT BOARD (IDB), CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
21.  
Brief:  
Submitting the 2025 Attendance Roll of the Industrial Development Board of the City of New Orleans,  
Louisiana, Inc., in compliance with City Ordinance No. 24132 of the Mayor Council Series.  
Response to Substitute Council Resolution No. R-25-604.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Angelle Laraque - IDB and Response to Sub R-25-604  
MOTION - NO. M-26-33 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON, GREEN AND  
HUGHES (BY REQUEST)  
22.  
Brief:  
Confirming Charline Gipson as the City Attorney for the City of New Orleans, in accordance with  
Section 4-106 of the Home Rule Charter.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
M-26-33 w-Attachments  
MOTION - NO. M-26-34 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON, HARRIS AND  
GREEN (BY REQUEST)  
23.  
Brief:  
Confirming Jennifer Avegno, M.D. as the Director of the Department of Human Services, in accordance  
with Section 4-106 of the Home Rule Charter.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
M-26-34 w-Attachments  
MOTION - NO. M-26-35 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)  
24.  
25.  
26.  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Hattie Collins (vice Frances Fayard) to  
the board of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission representing Council District A,  
effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June  
30, 2029.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
M-26-35 w-Attachments  
MOTION - NO. M-26-36 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Jamar McKneely (fulfilling the  
unexpired term of Theodore Sanders, III) to the board of the New Orleans Recreation Development  
Commission representing Council District C, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New  
Orleans, for a term that will expire on June 30, 2028.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
M-26-36 w-Attachments  
MOTION - NO. M-26-37 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Kyle Walker (vice Dana Peterson) as  
an at-large member of the board of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, effective  
upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term concurrent with the appointing  
authority.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
M-26-37 w-Attachments  
MOTION - NO. M-26-42 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD, MORRELL,  
MCCARRON AND KING  
27.  
28.  
29.  
Brief:  
Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage and  
Water Board) New Job Series, 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 recommended approval).  
M-26-42  
MOTION - NO. M-26-43 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD, MORRELL,  
MCCARRON AND KING  
Brief:  
Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage and  
Water Board) Job Title, Pay Grade and Hiring Rate Change, 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 recommended approval).  
M-26-43  
MOTION - NO. M-26-45 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD, MORRELL,  
MCCARRON AND KING  
Brief:  
Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Municipal  
Yacht Harbor) 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 recommended approval).  
M-26-45  
MOTION - NO. M-26-46 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD, MORRELL,  
MCCARRON AND KING  
30.  
Brief:  
Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment(s) to the Civil Service Rules 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 recommended approval).  
M-26-46  
MOTION - NO. M-26-47 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD, MORRELL,  
MCCARRON AND KING  
31.  
Brief:  
Submitting for Council approval, the following amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage and  
Water Board) Power Control Room Operator Series, as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its  
November 14, 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 recommended approval).  
M-26-47  
MOTION - NO. M-26-48 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD, MORRELL,  
MCCARRON AND KING  
32.  
Brief:  
Submitting for Council approval, the following amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage and  
Water Board) Power Systems Field Operator Series, as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its  
November 14, 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 recommended approval).  
M-26-48  
MOTION - NO. M-26-49 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD, MORRELL,  
MCCARRON AND KING  
33.  
Brief:  
Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage and  
Water Board) Pay Grade Adjustment, as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its December 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).  
(Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee recommended approval).  
M-26-49  
MOTION - NO. M-26-59 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
34.  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Michael Farley (vice Blaire Fernandez)  
to the board of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission representing Council District B,  
effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June  
30, 2030.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
M-26-59 w-Questionnaire  
MOTION - NO. M-26-60 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)  
35.  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Kevin Kimbrough (fulfilling the  
unexpired term of Adolph Bynum, Jr.) to the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission  
representing Council District D, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for  
a term that will expire on June 30, 2026.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
M-26-60 w-Questionnaire  
MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA AND REFER OTHER MATTERS TO THE PROPER AGENCY.  
AND THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED.  
ADOPTED  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Green, Morrell - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
Executive Session  
1.  
Brief:  
Executive session to discuss the following litigation:  
·
Council of the City of New Orleans v. Edward Wisner Donation, et al., Case No. 2022-06765,  
Section L-6, Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Judge Kern A. Reese  
Rice Group LLC v. The New Orleans City Council, Case No. 24-06729, Division F, Civil District  
Court for the Parish of Orleans, Judge Jennifer Medley  
Henry Consulting LLC v. The New Orleans City Council, et al., Civil District Court for the Parish of  
Orleans, Case No. 2025-08353, Division D, Judge Monique Barial  
Bret Bodin; Darian Morgan; Brad Newell; Michael Rosas; Mid-City Mike Rentals, LLC; and  
·
·
·
AirBnB, Inc. v. City of New Orleans, Civ. Action No. 25-cv-00329, Section A, United States District  
Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Judge Jay C. Zainey  
·
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, EDLA No. 23-5733, Sec. O,  
Judge Long  
·
Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association, Inc.; Thomas L. Douglass; Barbara LaFleur; Jeffrey  
Seymour; and Lesley Seymour v. The New Orleans City Council; Case No. 2025-04535, Section N-8,  
Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Judge Pro Tempore Yolanda Grinstead  
·
The City of New Orleans v. The State of Louisiana; Case No. C-767740-22, Section C, 19th Judicial  
District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Judge Beau Higginbotham  
Annotation:  
SESSION HELD.  
Executive Session Public Notice 2026.01.27  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Green, Morrell - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: Morrell  
SECONDED BY: King  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
RECONVENE  
Hughes, McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Willard - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
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.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM ELIZABETH HOLMAN, DIRECTOR  
OF LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER LESLI D. HARRIS, DISTRICT “B”  
1.  
Brief:  
Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and  
requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application:  
RTA Application #20250123, 4417 Dryades Street, 4417 Dryades Street, LLC.  
Annotation:  
(Communication received on 12/18/25).  
RTA - Report - District B - 4417 Dryades Street  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-9 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
2.  
Brief:  
A resolution denying the RTA Application #20250123, 4417 Dryades Street.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).  
R-26-9  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
c. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-10 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
3.  
Brief:  
A resolution approving the RTA Application #20250123, 4417 Dryades Street.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).  
R-26-10  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM ELIZABETH HOLMAN, DIRECTOR  
OF LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER LESLI D. HARRIS, DISTRICT “B”  
4.  
Brief:  
Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and  
requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application:  
RTA Application #20220126, 1401 Delachaise Street, GD1, LLC.  
Annotation:  
(Communication received on 12/18/25).  
RTA - Report - District B - 1401 Delachaise Street  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-11 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
5.  
Brief:  
A resolution denying the RTA Application #20220126, 1401 Delachaise Street.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).  
R-26-11  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
c. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-12 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
6.  
Brief:  
A resolution approving the RTA Application #20220126, 1401 Delachaise Street.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).  
R-26-12  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
HEARING - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW  
ORLEANS AND REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY  
7.  
Brief:  
Discussing, and if appropriate, authorizing by motion the Council president to sign the professional  
services agreement between the City and Rehrig Pacific Company, for the manufacture, assembly, and  
delivery of recycling carts and educational recycling kits, for a term of three years and at a maximum  
cost of $4.7 million, to be partially funded by $3.3 million in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  
grant funds.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Morrell).  
(Public Works Committee referred matter to full Council for further discussion).  
Dan Jatres Rehrig Pacific Company  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
HEARING - 2026-2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT  
8.  
Brief:  
Requesting an Amendment to the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan report to act as a supplemental  
public hearing for five additional capital improvement project requests received after the deadline for  
submission.  
Annotation:  
(All Cms.).  
(Report received on 11/20/25).  
REPORT - CIP Amendment Report - October 2025 Requests - Final Staff Report  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF HENRY ROBINSON III, HR3 PRODUCTIONS LLC  
9.  
Brief:  
Transmitting application #25-36276-DEMO (DEMO-COMM) requiring City Council review and  
approval for the following property located at 2119 Louisiana Avenue, Council District B.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 2/22/26).  
(Communication received 1/8/26).  
(Report received on today’s Consent Agenda).  
Communication - 2119 Louisiana Avenue  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF MARY GRACE VERGES, AIA, SHERMAN  
STRATEGIES, LLC ON BEHALF OF GEORGE DAVID JOHNSON, OWNER  
10.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the proposed  
demolition for property located at 1120 Jena Street.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 2/1/26).  
(Communication received on 12/18/25).  
(Report received on 1/8/26).  
ON DEADLINE.  
HDLC Appeal - Mary Grace Wright - 1120 Jena Street  
Report - Yvette K. Jett, Principal Architec1120 Jena St Council Appeal Report  
Annotation:  
WITHDRAWN  
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-57 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
11.  
Brief:  
A motion denying the applicant’s request for property located at 1120 Jena Street and the decision of the  
Commission is hereby affirmed.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 1/27/26).  
M-26-57  
Annotation:  
WITHDRAWN  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, PRINCIPAL, TOWN OF  
CARROLLTON WATCH, LLC  
12.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve a roof  
demolition of over 50% (specifically 55.9%) for the property located at 7801-7803 Zimpel Street.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Giarrusso, Cn. Deadline 2/22/26).  
(Communication received on 1/8/26).  
(Report received at the meeting of 1/8/26).  
Communication - Susan Johnson, Principal, Town of Carrollton Watch, LLC - 7801 Zimpel Street -  
Demolition Appeal  
Annotation:  
HEARING HELD  
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-61 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON  
13.  
Brief:  
A motion denying the applicant’s request for property located at 7801 Zimpel Street.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 1/27/26).  
M-26-61  
MOVED BY:  
McCarron  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
ZONING DOCKET NO. 60/25 - OLD LAND ORLEANS, LLC  
14.  
Brief:  
Requesting a Conditional Use to permit an outdoor storage yard in a GPD General Planned Development  
District, on Square 151, Lots 6, 7, 8, Woodland Heights, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by  
Old Gentilly Road, Almonaster Avenue, and Read Boulevard (Municipal Address: 10760 Old Gentilly  
Road). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR APPROVAL", subject to  
four (4) provisos.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Thomas, Cn. Deadline 2/16/26).  
ZD NO. 60/25  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
ZONING DOCKET NO. 62/25 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. M-25-534  
15.  
Brief:  
Requesting an Amendment to Article 20, Section 20.3.SSS of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to  
codify the eligibility of for-sale small multi-family affordable (SMFA) developments as part of this use,  
to allow SMFA developments to be occupied by multiple owners on one lot of record, to set affordability  
requirements for for-sale SMFA developments, to amend the definition for “Dwelling, Small  
Multi-Family Affordable” in Article 26.6 accordingly, and to amend any other section of the CZO  
required to accomplish these changes. This includes but is not limited to use tables, bulk and yard  
standards, parking requirements, and on-site development standards. The proposed text amendment  
would affect regulations that are applied to all zoning districts. The recommendation of the City  
Planning Commission being "FOR MODIFIED APPROVAL".  
Annotation:  
(All Cms., Cn. Deadline 3/9/26).  
ZD062-25 Final  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 63/25 - DANNY M. NASSAR  
16.  
Brief:  
Requesting 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). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR APPROVAL", subject to  
one (1) proviso.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Green, Cn. Deadline 3/9/26).  
ZD063-25 Final  
ZD NO. 63-25 Speaker Card  
Annotation:  
HEARING HELD  
d. MOTION - NO. M-26-66 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN  
Brief:  
Approving the applicant’s request for the property located at 2037 North Broad Street, subject to the one  
(1) proviso.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 1/27/26).  
M-26-66  
MOVED BY:  
Green  
SECONDED BY: Morrell  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
NAYS:  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 7  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
0
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: Green  
SECONDED BY: Morrell  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: Green  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 64/25 - JANE PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD  
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE, INC.  
17.  
Brief:  
Requesting 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 Address(es):  
323-343 Jane Alley). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR  
APPROVAL".  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 3/9/26).  
ZD064-25 Final  
ZD NO. 64-25 Speaker Cards  
Annotation:  
HEARING HELD  
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-58 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
18.  
Brief:  
A motion approving the applicant’s request for the property located at 323-343 Jane Alley.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 1/27/26).  
M-26-58  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
ZONING DOCKET NO. 65/25 - RAMI ENTERPRISE 2020, LLC  
19.  
Brief:  
Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a hotel over 5,000 square feet in floor area in an HU-MU  
Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, on Square 382, Lot 1 or 19, in the Fourth Municipal  
District, bounded by Washington Avenue, Magnolia Street, Clara Street, and Fourth Street (Municipal  
Address: 2701 Washington Avenue). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being  
"FOR APPROVAL", subject to three (3) provisos.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 3/9/26).  
ZD065-25 Final  
ZD NO. 66-25 Speaker Card  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
ZONING DOCKET NO. 66/25 - DAT DOGS ENTERPRISES, LLC  
20.  
Brief:  
Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a standard restaurant over 5,000 square feet in floor area in an  
HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, on Square 579, Lot A, in the Sixth  
Municipal District, bounded by Freret Street, Soniat Street, La Salle Street, and Robert Street (Municipal  
Address(es): 5030 Freret Steet and 2239 Soniat Street). The recommendation of the City Planning  
Commission being "FOR APPROVAL", subject to three (3) provisos.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 3/9/26).  
ZD066-25 Final  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 34,385 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL,  
MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN  
21.  
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).  
34385  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-426 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO,  
HARRIS AND GREEN  
22.  
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).  
LO M-23-426  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
c. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-427 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO,  
HARRIS AND GREEN  
23.  
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).  
LO M-23-427  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,117 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND KING  
24.  
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).  
35117  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,127 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, GIARRUSSO, AND KING  
25.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to require the criminal justice agencies to use the City’s current enterprise resource  
planning system (BRASS) or similar contracting and procurement database approved by the City  
Council to delineate how City funds are allocated within their respective agencies; and otherwise to  
provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 5/28/25).  
35127  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,296 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, HARRIS, WILLARD, MCCARRON,  
KING, GREEN AND HUGHES  
26.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to call an election on November 3, 2026, at which the electors of the City of New Orleans  
will be asked to approve an amendment to Home Rule Charter Section 6-103, to add provisions intended  
to ensure that spending remains consistent with the approved annual operating budget, and otherwise to  
provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 10/29/25).  
35296 - 30553 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Harris  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,323 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO  
27.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Sections 34-1 and 34-3 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to  
require that the number of float riders be included in the carnival parade permit fee; and otherwise to  
provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 12/4/25).  
35323  
Annotation:  
WITHDRAWN  
CAL NO. 35,325 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)  
28.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a  
servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way  
located at the municipal address 1544 Gentilly Boulevard; to fix the minimum price and terms of said  
servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate  
space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public  
right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect  
thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).  
35325 - 30554 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Green  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-182 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
29.  
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”).  
M-25-182 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-183 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
30.  
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”).  
M-25-183 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-184 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
31.  
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”).  
M-25-184 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-186 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
32.  
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”).  
M-25-186 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-187 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
33.  
34.  
35.  
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”).  
M-25-187 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-189 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
Brief:  
Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Professional Certification  
Pay) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 3, 2025 meeting, in accordance with  
Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 3/27/25).  
(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).  
M-25-189 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-235 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
Brief:  
Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the  
Civil Service Commission at its March 14, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of  
the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective April 20, 2025.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/24/25).  
(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).  
M-25-235 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-236 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
36.  
37.  
38.  
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”).  
M-25-236 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-238 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
Brief:  
Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Property Management) as  
adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its March 14, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X,  
Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective April 20, 2025.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/24/25).  
(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).  
M-25-238 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-239 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
Brief:  
Submitting for Council approval, the following amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as  
adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its March 14, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X,  
Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective April 20, 2025.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/24/25).  
(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).  
M-25-239 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-288 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
39.  
40.  
41.  
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”).  
M-25-288 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-435 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN, THOMAS AND KING  
Brief:  
Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the  
Civil Service Commission at its July 11, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the  
Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective August 24, 2025.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 8/21/25).  
(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).  
M-25-435 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION - 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).  
M-26-38  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION - NO. M-26-39 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD, MORRELL,  
MCCARRON AND KING  
42.  
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).  
M-26-39  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION - NO. M-26-40 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD, MORRELL,  
MCCARRON AND KING  
43.  
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).  
M-26-40  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION - NO. M-26-41 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD, MORRELL,  
MCCARRON AND KING  
44.  
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).  
M-26-41  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION - NO. M-26-44 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD, MORRELL,  
MCCARRON AND KING  
45.  
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).  
M-26-44  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION - NO. M-26-51 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND WILLARD  
47.  
Brief:  
Authorizing the President of the Council to sign contracts with Granicus for a period not to exceed one  
year beginning March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027, with a maximum compensation of $82,684.38  
to provide a turn-key, comprehensive scalable and flexible agenda preparation and document  
management system along with an internet video and meetings management solution for the City of New  
Orleans (the “Services”).  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).  
M-26-51  
MOVED BY:  
Willard  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-52 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING  
48.  
Brief:  
Rescinding the VCE Adult Live Performance Venue Interim Zoning District in its entirety.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).  
M-26-52  
M-26-52 Speaker Cards  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-53 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING  
49.  
Brief:  
Directing City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider an amendment to Article 18  
of 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 establish a new Overlay Zoning District to be named the  
Behrman Mixed-Use Integrity Overlay District, the intent of which is to ensure that any Multi-Family  
developments proposed within the S-MU Suburban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the MU-1  
Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District, bounded by Wall Boulevard, Holiday Drive, and General De  
Gaulle Drive, contain non-residential uses which align with the mixed-use goal of those districts.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).  
M-26-53  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-54 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING  
50.  
Brief:  
Directing City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider an amendment to Article 19  
of 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 establish a new Interim Zoning District to be named the  
Behrman Mixed-Use Integrity Interim Zoning District (“IZD”), the intent of which is to temporarily  
prohibit the use of Multi-Family Dwellings within the S-MU Suburban Neighborhood Mixed-Use  
District and the MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District, bounded by Wall Boulevard, Holiday  
Drive, and General De Gaulle Drive, that do not incorporate non-residential uses occupying at least 50%  
of the ground-floor area until the CPC has considered the implementation of an overlay zoning district  
that ensures any proposed developments within the affected area align with the mixed-use goal of those  
districts.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).  
M-26-54  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-55 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, WILLARD, MCCARRON,  
HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND HUGHES  
51.  
Brief:  
Motion stating that all unclassified employees within the City Council shall be subject to one mandatory  
unpaid furlough day per pay period beginning on February 15, 2026 and continuing through December  
31, 2026 for a total of 22 unpaid furlough days.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).  
M-26-55  
MOVED BY:  
Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-56 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)  
52.  
Brief:  
Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the contract between the City of New Orleans and  
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the contract between  
the City of New Orleans and Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (Exhibit A).  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 1/27/26).  
M-26-56 w-CEA  
MOVED BY:  
Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Harris  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
SUSPEND RULE 57  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-56 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)  
MOVED BY:  
Morrell  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING.  
MOVED BY: Green  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, Harris, King, Green, Morrell - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING  
53.  
CALENDAR NUMBER 35,330.  
INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.  
35330  
MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: @ 12:33 p.m.  
MOVED BY:  
Green  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Hughes, McCarron, Willard, King, Green, Morrell - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.