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, April 23, 2026 at 10:07 AM  
PRESIDENT  
VICE PRESIDENT  
JP MORRELL  
Councilmember-At-Large  
MATTHEW WILLARD  
Councilmember-At-Large  
ROLL CALL  
AISHA R. COLLIER  
CLERK OF COUNCIL  
PRESENT:  
McCarron  
Harris  
King  
Green  
Morrell - 5  
Hughes  
ABSENT:  
Willard - 2  
INVOCATION  
DR. DONALD BERRYHILL  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
EUGENE J. GREEN, JR.  
COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT D  
PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORMS, RULES AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT  
https://council.nola.gov/home/  
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PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.  
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CONSENT AGENDA  
1.  
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 April 23, 2026:  
Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC  
1. Securitized Storm Recovery Rider II Annual Rate Revision Filing, submitted pursuant to Resolution  
R-22-437, UD-22-01  
2. 2025 Electric System Distribution Reliability Standards Filing, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-  
23-73, UD-17-04  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Erin Spears - 2026-04-23 Electric Gas Communications  
04152026 Ltr ENO SSCOII Rider Filing  
2025-15-04 ENO ESDRS Compliance Filing (1)  
2.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM DARLEEN M. JACOBS, J.D.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of the retention  
of the removal of ridge tiles at a Contributing rated, one-story, two-family residential building without a  
Certificate of Appropriateness for property located at 823-825 Atlantic Avenue.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).  
HDLC Appeal - 823-825 Atlantic Ave  
3.  
4.  
5.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD  
CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to defer action on the  
application to a future Commission meeting to allow the applicant additional time to meet with  
surrounding neighbors and community stakeholders to discuss the overall redevelopment proposal  
details further for property located at 6309-6311 S. Claiborne Avenue.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).  
Ron Loesel - 6309 S Claiborne__CMM 1__Results Letter (1) 2 of 2  
Ron Loesel - 6309_11 S Claiborne HDLC Appeal Letter (1) 1 of 2  
Ron Loesel - Speaker card  
COMMUNICATION - FROM RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD  
CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to defer action on the  
application to a future Commission meeting to allow the applicant additional time to meet with  
surrounding neighbors and community stakeholders to discuss the overall redevelopment proposal  
details further for property located at 6307-6309 S. Miro Street.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).  
Ron Loesel - 6307 S Miro__CMM 1__Results Letter (1) (1) 2 of 2  
Ron Loesel - 6307_09 S Miro HDLC Appeal Letter (1) 1 of 2  
Ron Loesel - Speaker card  
COMMUNICATION - FROM RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD  
CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the request for  
demolition to grade based on the building’s fair to good condition and minimal alterations for property  
located at 3100 Calhoun Street.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).  
Ron Loesel - 3100 Calhoun HDLC Appeal Letter (1) 1 of 2  
Ron Loesel - 3100 Calhoun__CMM Results Letter (1) (1) 2 of 2  
Ron Loesel - Speaker card  
6.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM JEFFREY E. SCHWARTZ, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF HOUSING  
POLICY & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
Brief:  
Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and Young Women’s Christian  
Association of Greater New Orleans, and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.  
2025 YWCA Contract Check Sheet (1)  
2025 YWCA contract submission letter (2)  
2025 YWCA Contract Summary Form (1)  
2025 YWCA Loan Agreement (K25-1362; BRASS 8365)Final  
2025 YWCA Monthly Reporting Requirement-Att G  
2025 YWCA Part III Accounting and Financial Management Att E  
2025 YWCA Regulatory Agreement - Att. A (K25-1362; BRASS 8365)  
2025 YWCA Regulatory Agreement - Att. B (K25-1362; BRASS 8365)  
2025 YWCA Regulatory Agreement (K25-1362; BRASS 8365)  
2025 YWCA Terms General T&C-CONSTRUCTION.CDBG Att D  
7.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM JILL SUSSMAN  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of the retention  
of the installation of inappropriate windows at a Contributing rated, two-story, two-family residential  
building without a Certificate of Appropriateness for property located at 1413 Columbus Street, Apts.  
A and B.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).  
Communication - Jill Sussman - HDLC Appeal - 1413 Columbus St Apts A and B  
8.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM BONNIE PORTER  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of approval of the  
application for retention of the installation of inappropriate windows, with the proviso that full screens  
be added to reduce their visibility for properties located at 4308 N. Rampart St. and 4310 N. Rampart  
St.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).  
HDLC Appeal - 4308 N Rampart - window appeal  
HDLC Appeal - Result NO_4310 N Rampart St  
HDLC Appeal - Certificate of Appropriateness  
9.  
REPORT - OF KIAH HOWARD, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST, OFFICE OF  
THE INDEPENDENT POLICE MONITOR (OIPM)  
Brief:  
Submitting a report for the month of March 2026, providing the Council with the data in accordance  
with Ordinance No. 29130 (Calendar No. 33,818).  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Cover Letter for OIPM March 2026 (1)  
OIPM Monthly Report - March 2026  
10.  
REPORT - OF JENNIFER AVEGNO, MD, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CITY  
OF NEW ORLEANS  
Brief:  
Submitting the March 2026 documentation of all encampment clean-up efforts as required by Section  
82-703.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
03. March 2026 Encampment Report  
11.  
REPORT - OF LENÉE S. CROWLEY, DEPUTY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR, MUNICIPAL AND  
TRAFFIC COURT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
Brief:  
Submitting the revenue, expenditure and staffing report for February 2026 on behalf of the Municipal  
and Traffic Court, in accordance with Section 2-63 of the City Code.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Lenee S Crowley - 2026 MTCNO Monthly Report - Final_4-10-26 - 2 of 2  
Report - Lenee S Crowley - February Monthly Report - 1 of 2  
12.  
REPORT - OF CASSANDRA B. ROBERT, MBA, FINANCE MANAGER, ORLEANS PARISH  
COMMUNICATION DISTRICT  
Brief:  
Submitting the March 31, 2026 CAO Monthly Budget Report as required.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Cassandra B Robert - 03.31.2026 OPCD Cover Letter 1 of 2  
Report - Cassandra B Robert - 2026 OPCD Monthly Report - 03.31.2026 2 of 2  
13.  
REPORT - OF ANITA CURRAN, COUNCIL RESEARCH OFFICER, NEW ORLEANS CITY  
COUNCIL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
Brief:  
Transmitting the Council Research Office report regarding demolition application #26-06800-DEMO  
for the property located at 1300 Frenchmen Street - Council District C.  
Annotation:  
WITHDRAWN.  
Report - Demolition Report 1300 Frenchmen  
14.  
CAL. NO. 35,392 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to grant an amendment to 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, 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: 3201  
Orleans Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 3/26)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).  
ADOPTED.  
35392 - 30624 M.C.S.  
15.  
CAL. NO. 35,393 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Article 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 create a  
new Interim Zoning District (IZD) to be named the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, the intent  
of which is to require conditional use approval for hotels/motels; hostels; short-term rentals,  
commercial; timeshares; bed and breakfasts, principal and accessory in all zoning districts citywide  
where they are otherwise permitted; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING  
DOCKET NO. 6/26)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).  
ADOPTED.  
35393 - 30625 M.C.S.  
16.  
CAL. NO. 35,394 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Article 13 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 define  
"shipping container dwellings" as homes built from repurposed shipping containers, mandate exterior  
cladding and additional roofing structures to conceal their industrial features in S-RS Suburban  
Single-Family Residential Districts, and incorporate them as permitted or conditional uses in relevant  
zoning district tables; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 7/26)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).  
ADOPTED.  
35394 - 30626 M.C.S.  
17.  
CAL. NO. 35,395 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to establish 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); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET  
NO. 9/26)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).  
ADOPTED.  
35395 - 30627 M.C.S.  
18.  
CAL. NO. 35,396 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to establish 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); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
(ZONING DOCKET NO. 13/26)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).  
ADOPTED.  
35396 - 30628 M.C.S.  
19.  
CAL. NO. 35,405 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,  
MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an  
Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds to  
Film New Orleans from the New Orleans Tourism & Culture Fund to cover production expenses; and  
otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Fiscal note received).  
(Budget Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
35405 - 30633 M.C.S.  
20.  
CAL. NO. 35,406 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,  
MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an  
Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds  
to Film New Orleans from the New Orleans Tourism & Culture Fund to cover production expenses; and  
otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Fiscal note received).  
(Budget Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
35406 - 30634 M.C.S.  
21.  
CAL. NO. 35,407 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,  
MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an  
Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to reallocate funds to  
ensure compliance with City Charter requirements for Independent Police Monitor and Office of  
Inspector General; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Fiscal note received).  
(Budget Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
35407 - 30635 M.C.S.  
22.  
CAL. NO. 35,408 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,  
MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an  
Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds  
from the Sex Offender Registry Technology Fund to the Police Department for overtime costs; and  
otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Fiscal note received).  
(Budget Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
35408 - 30636 M.C.S.  
23.  
CAL. NO. 35,409 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,  
MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an  
Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds  
from the Sex Offender Registry Technology Fund to the Police Department for overtime costs; and  
otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Fiscal note received).  
(Budget Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
35409 - 30637 M.C.S.  
24.  
CAL. NO. 35,410 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,  
MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an  
Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate Opioid  
Abatement Settlement funds to the New Orleans Health Department for recovery and support services;  
and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Fiscal note received).  
(Budget Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
35410 - 30638 M.C.S.  
25.  
CAL. NO. 35,411 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,  
MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an  
Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate Opioid  
Abatement Settlement funds to the New Orleans Health Department for recovery and support services;  
and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Fiscal note received).  
(Budget Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
35411 - 30639 M.C.S.  
26.  
CAL. NO. 35,412 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,  
MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an  
Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate grant  
funds to the Health Department to support activities aligned with the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI); and  
otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Fiscal note received).  
(Budget Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
35412 - 30640 M.C.S.  
27.  
CAL. NO. 35,413 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,  
MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an  
Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate grant  
funds to the Health Department to support activities aligned with the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI); and  
otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Fiscal note received).  
(Budget Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
35413 - 30641 M.C.S.  
28.  
CAL. NO. 35,421 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor  
Agreement between the City of New Orleans (“City”), the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority  
(NORA), and Finance New Orleans (FANO), for a term greater than one year, for the public purpose of  
administering the Housing Trust Fund in the City of New Orleans, as more fully detailed in the  
Cooperative Endeavor Agreement as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Budget Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
35421 - 30644 M.C.S.  
29.  
CAL. NO. 35,422 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, WILLARD, MCCARRON, KING  
AND HUGHES  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Chapter 158 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, to establish  
customer protections, rules governing regulatory proceedings, and guidelines for utility programs; and  
otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and  
Sustainability Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
35422 - 30645 M.C.S.  
30.  
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).  
(Budget Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-82 Lying Over  
31.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-142 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the professional services agreement between the  
Commission and Jay A. Ginsberg; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the professional  
services agreement between the Commission and Jay A. Ginsberg.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Budget Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-142  
32.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-143 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to First Amendment to the professional services  
Agreement between the Commission and Big Easy Law Group, LLC; and authorizing the President of  
the Council to sign the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the  
Commission and Big Easy Law Group, LLC.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Budget Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-143  
33.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-144 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS WILLARD, MCCARRON, KING AND  
HUGHES (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Agreement between the City of New Orleans  
and IV Waste, LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the Agreement between the  
City of New Orleans and IV Waste, LLC (Exhibit A).  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Public Works Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-144 w-Attachment  
Contract - Matt Torri, Director, IV Waste  
Contract submission to clerk_IV Waste Area 5_Amendment No 1_2026  
Council Contract Approval Request Form_IV Waste Area 5 PSA Amendment 1_2026  
34.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-145 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS WILLARD, MCCARRON, KING AND  
HUGHES (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services  
Agreement between the City of New Orleans and Mott MacDonald, LLC; and authorizing the President  
of the Council to sign the Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of  
New Orleans and Mott MacDonald, LLC.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Public Works Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-145 w-Attachment  
Stephen Nelson - Contract - Mott MacDonald LLC Amendment No. 6  
35.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-147 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS WILLARD AND MORRELL  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Kevin Wynne (vice Andreanecia Morris),  
nominee of the At-Large Division 1 councilmember, as a member of the Finance Authority of New  
Orleans, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire  
on April 23, 2029.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-147 w-Questionnaire  
36.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-148 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Lamar Gardere (vice Hunter Thomas), nominee  
of the District E councilmember, as a member of the Finance Authority of New Orleans, effective upon  
approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on April 23, 2029.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-148 w-Questionnaire  
37.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-149 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming and approving the reappointment of John Milazzo, Jr., nominee of the District B  
councilmember, as a member of the Finance Authority of New Orleans, effective upon approval by the  
Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on April 23, 2029.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-149 w-Questionnaire  
38.  
RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-150 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MCCARRON, MORRELL,  
WILLARD, GREEN AND HUGHES  
Brief:  
RESOLUTION AND ORDER DIRECTING SUPPLEMENTAL FILINGS AND FURTHER  
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES  
UNDER THE ENERGY SMART BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM PHASE 3  
PROGRAM  
DOCKET NO. UD-24-02  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and  
Sustainability Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
R-26-150  
39.  
RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-151 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL  
Brief:  
RESOLUTION AND ORDER REGARDING THE APPEAL OF JUANITA MOLIERE  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and  
Sustainability Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
R-26-151  
40.  
RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-152 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL  
Brief:  
RESOLUTION AND ORDER REGARDING THE APPEAL OF MICHAEL STEVENS  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and  
Sustainability Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
R-26-152  
41.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-156 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Sandra Lombana Lindquist (vice  
Catherine Morrell) as a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of  
the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2029.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-156  
42.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-157 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Brittany Major (vice Sally Shushan)  
as a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New  
Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2030.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-157  
43.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-158 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Penny Francis (vice Dolfinette  
Martin) as a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of  
New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2031.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-158  
44.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-159 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Cherrell Simms Taplin (fulfilling the  
unexpired term of Dawn Broussard) representing Loyola University, as a member of the Ethics Review  
Board, 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 4/23/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-159  
45.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-160 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS WILLARD (BY REQUEST) AND  
MORRELL  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Voris Vigee (vice Monique Gougisha  
Doucette) representing Xavier University, as a member of the Ethics Review Board, effective upon  
approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June 30, 2032.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-160  
46.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-161 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming, and aproving the Mayor’s appointment of Nick Harris (vice Wanda Brooks)  
representing Dillard University, as a member of the Ethics Review Board, 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 4/23/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-161  
47.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-162 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Ceeon Quiett Smith (vice Patrice  
Sentino) representing Southern University New Orleans, as a member of the Ethics Review Board,  
effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June  
30, 2031.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-162  
48.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-163 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Tonya Boyd-Cannon (vice Kimberly  
Abramson) 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 4/23/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-163  
49.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-164 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Justice Bernette Johnson (vice Briana  
Egana) to the board of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority representing the At-Large seat,  
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 4/23/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-164  
50.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-165 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Sevetri Wilson Taylor (vice William  
Bradshaw), as a member of the Downtown Development District, effective upon approval by the  
Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on August 8, 2030.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-165  
51.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-166 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Ronald P. McClain (representing  
mental health), as a member of the Sanford “Sandy” Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council,  
effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on  
December 31, 2026.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
(Questionnaire received).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
M-26-166  
MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA AND REFER OTHER MATTERS TO THE PROPER AGENCY.  
AND THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED.  
ADOPTED  
MOVED BY:  
Green  
SECONDED BY: Morrell  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, 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.  
1.  
Motion to suspend the Rules to receive a Communication from Jessica C. Dumas, permit  
Technician I, City of New Orleans, City Services-Premit Intake  
Communication - Jessica C Dumas - DEMO Appeal - 1300 Frenchment St and 2035 Urquhart St -  
Under Suspension  
MOVED BY:  
Morrell  
SECONDED BY: King  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
1.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM WINSTON FIORE, CHIEF OF  
STAFF, LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER FREDDIE KING III, DISTRICT “C”  
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 #20250130, 1419-1421 Dauphine Street, 1419-1421 Dauphine Street, LLC.  
Annotation:  
(Communication received on 4/9/26).  
RTA - 1419-1421 Dauphine Street  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
2.  
b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-168 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING  
Brief:  
A resolution granting the RTA Application #20250130, 1419-1421 Dauphine Street.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).  
R-26-168 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
3.  
DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF OVELLA ENTERPRISES, LLC  
Brief:  
Transmitting application #26-06800-DEMO (DEMO-SUMF) requiring City Council review and  
approval for the following property located at 1300 Frenchmen Street, Council District C.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 5/24/26).  
(Communication received 4/9/26).  
(Report received 4/23/26).  
Demo Request - 1300 Frenchmen Street  
Annotation:  
WITHDRAWN  
4.  
HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, LEAD CONSULTANT,  
ZACH SMITH CONSULTING & DESIGN  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the application for  
retention of inappropriate delaminated stucco from the front elevation of a Contributing rated two-story,  
singly-family residential building without a Certificate of Appropriateness for property located at 934  
Port Street.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).  
(Communication received on 3/26/26).  
(Report received on 4/9/26).  
934 Port Street - HDLC Appeal Letter  
Report - 934 Port Street  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
5.  
HDLC APPEAL - OF VERONICA M. REED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JANE PLACE  
NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of the demolition  
of a Contributing rated one-story, single-family residential building to grade for property located at 2745  
Banks Street.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).  
(Communication received on 3/26/26).  
(Report received on 4/9/26).  
HDLC appeal 2745 Banks Street  
Report - 2745 Banks Street  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
6.  
HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF CARROLLTON WATCH, JEFFREY  
BERNIARD, PRESIDENT, MAPLE AREA RESIDENTS, INC., AND GORDON MARCUS  
(MARC) LOUDON  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve the application  
for demolition for property located at 7309 Freret Street.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).  
(Communication received on 3/26/26).  
(Report received on 4/9/26).  
HDLC - 7309 Freret Street  
HDLC - 7309 Freret Street Jeffrey Berniard  
HDLC 7309 Freret Street Gordon Marcus Loudon  
Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 7309 Freret  
HDLC 7309 Freret Street - Speaker cards  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
7.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF  
CARROLLTON WATCH, JEFFREY BERNIARD, PRESIDENT, MAPLE AREA RESIDENTS,  
INC., AND GORDON MARCUS (MARC) LOUDON  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve the application  
for demolition for property located at 7310 Freret Street.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).  
(Communication received on 3/26/26).  
(Report received on 4/9/26).  
HDLC 7310 Freret Street Susan Johnson  
HDLC 7310 Freret Street Jeffrey Berniard  
HDLC 7310 Freret Street Gordon Marcus Loudon  
Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 7310 Freret  
Annotation:  
HEARING HELD  
8.  
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-153 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON  
Brief:  
Denying the applicant’s request challenging the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s “approval”  
of the application for demolition of the single-family building located at 7310 Freret Street, and the  
demolition is approved.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).  
M-26-153  
HDLC 7309 Freret Street - Speaker cards  
MOVED BY:  
McCarron  
SECONDED BY: King  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
9.  
HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF CARROLLTON WATCH, JEFFREY  
BERNIARD, PRESIDENT, MAPLE AREA RESIDENTS, INC., AND GORDON MARCUS  
(MARC) LOUDON  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve the application  
for demolition for property located at 1128-30 Lowerline Street.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).  
(Communication received on 3/26/26).  
(Report received on 4/9/26).  
HDLC 1128-30 Lowerline Street Susan Johnson  
HDLC 1128-30 Lowerline Street Jeffrey Berniard  
HDLC 1128-30 Lowerline Street Gordon Marcus Loudon  
Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian -1128 Lowerline  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
10.  
ZONING DOCKET NO. 21/26 - LA MARIE LLC  
Brief:  
Requesting a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental (CSTR) in an HU-MU Historic  
Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District Property  
description: Square 154, Lot 3, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Brooklyn Avenue, Homer  
Street, Newton Street, and Teche Street (Municipal Address(es): 926 Brooklyn Ave). The  
recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.  
ZD NO. 21/26  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
11.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 25/26 - ROUSE LAND COMPANY  
Brief  
Requesting a text amendment to amend Article 24 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to create  
permissions, size restrictions, and other regulations for detached signage that extends over driveways or  
other entry/exit points to a site in zoning districts, including the MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use  
District. The proposed text amendment would affect regulations that are applied to MU-1 Medium  
Intensity Mixed-Use Districts. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR  
DENIAL”.  
Annotation:  
(All Cms., Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).  
ZD NO. 25/26  
ZD NO. 25-26 Speaker card  
Annotation:  
HEARING HELD  
12.  
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-170 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON  
Brief:  
Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 25/26, subject to the modifications, as considered by  
Commission staff report.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).  
M-26-170  
MOVED BY:  
McCarron  
SECONDED BY: King  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
13.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 27/26 - 1039 CONSTANCE LLC  
Brief:  
Requesting a conditional use to permit a hotel in a CBD-3 Cultural Arts District and the Transient  
Lodging Interim Zoning District located on, Square 137, Lot C, in the First Municipal District, bounded  
by Constance Street, Poeyfarre Street, John Churchill Chase Street, and Magazine Street (Municipal  
address(es): 1039 Constance Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being  
“FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).  
ZD NO. 27/26  
ZD NO. 27-26 Speaker card  
Annotation:  
HEARING HELD  
14.  
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-171 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
Brief:  
Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 27/26, subject to two (2) provisos and modifying the first  
proviso.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).  
M-26-171  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
15.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 28/26 - 521 ST. JOSEPH, LLC  
Brief:  
Requesting a Conditional use to permit a hotel in CBD-6 Urban Core Neighborhood Intensity  
Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District located on, Square 161, Lot 6, in  
the First Municipal District, bounded by Saint Joseph Street, Camp Street, Julia Street, and Magazine  
Street (Municipal Address(es): 521 Saint Joseph Street). The recommendation of the City Planning  
Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).  
ZD NO. 28/26  
ZD NO. 28-26 Speaker card  
Annotation:  
HEARING HELD  
16.  
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-172 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
Brief:  
Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 28/26, subject to two (2) provisos and modifying the first  
proviso.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).  
M-26-172  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
17.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 29/26 - 527 ST. JOSEPH, LLC  
Brief:  
Requesting a conditional use to permit a hotel in a CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity  
Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District located on, Square 161, Lots 1  
and 2, in the First Municipal District, bounded by St. Joseph Street, Camp Street, Magazine Street, and  
Julia Street (Municipal address(es): 527 St. Joseph Street). The recommendation of the City Planning  
Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).  
ZD NO. 29/26  
ZD NO. 29-26 Speaker card  
Annotation:  
HEARING HELD  
18.  
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-173 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
Brief:  
Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 29/26, subject to two (2) provisos and modifying the first  
proviso.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).  
M-26-173  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
SECONDED BY: King  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
19.  
ZONING DOCKET NO. 31/26 - JOSEPH H. BABINGTON ET AL.  
Brief:  
Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a commercial short term rental in an HU-MU Historic Urban  
Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, on Square 24, Lot  
2, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Third Street, Tchoupitoulas Street, Rousseau Street, and  
Fourth Street (Municipal Address(es): 424-428 Third Street). The recommendation of the City  
Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).  
ZD NO. 31-26  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
22.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 33/26 - GABRIELLE NGUYEN  
Brief:  
Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a single-family residence in a GPD General Planned  
Development District, on Square 128, Lots 20 through 23 and 32 through 25 (proposed Lot 21A),  
Orleans Tract, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Van Buren Street, Jackson Street, Woodland  
Highway, and Maumas Avenue (Municipal Address(es): 3803-3909 Van Buren Street). The  
recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to three (3)  
provisos.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).  
ZD NO. 33-26  
Annotation:  
HEARING HELD  
23.  
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-169 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING  
Brief:  
Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 33/26, subject to three (3) provisos by the City Planning  
Commission.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).  
M-26-169  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
24.  
ZONING DOCKET NO. 34/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. M-26-53  
Brief:  
Requesting an Amendment to the text of Article 18 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish  
a new overlay district called 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. As described in the motion, the application affects any multi-family  
developments proposed within:  
• 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  
The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).  
ZD NO. 34-26  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
25.  
ZONING DOCKET NO. 35/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. M-26-54  
Brief:  
Requesting a Text amendment to amend Article 19 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to create an  
interim zoning district called the Behrman Mixed-Use Integrity Interim Zoning District, 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.  
As described in the motion, the application affects properties 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. They are as follows:  
• 3010 Sandra Drive  
• 2000 Cypress Acres Drive  
• 44 Westpark Drive  
• 2200 Westbend Parkway  
• 2646 Westbend Parkway  
• 9999 Cypress Acres Drive  
The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).  
ZD NO. 35-26  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
26.  
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).  
34385  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
27.  
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).  
M-23-426 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
28.  
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).  
M-23-427 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
29.  
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).  
35117  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
30.  
CAL. NO. 35,401 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILLARD (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an Amendment No. 1 to a  
Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans (the “City”), and Arts Council of  
New Orleans (“Arts Council”), for a term greater than one year, for the public purpose of promoting  
public art by establishing the procedure and funding for the execution and acquisition of works of art in  
public places in the City of New Orleans, as more fully detailed in Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative  
Endeavor Agreement form as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Fiscal note received).  
35401 - 30629 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Willard  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
32.  
CAL. NO. 35,403 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor  
Agreement among the City of New Orleans (the “City”), the New Orleans Recreation Development  
Commission (the “Commission”), and St. Augustine High School, Inc., New Orleans for a term greater  
than one year, for the public purpose of supporting, promoting, stimulating public interest in, and raising  
and distributing funds to benefit the construction, creation, preservation, and maintenance of public  
parks and playgrounds, recreational facilities, and recreational and other leisure programs and activities  
in the City of New Orleans, as more fully detailed in the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement as Exhibit  
“A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Fiscal note received).  
35403 - 30631 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Green  
SECONDED BY: King  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
Morrell - 1  
0
RECUSED:  
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
33.  
CAL. NO. 35,404 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor  
Agreement ("CEA") between the City of New Orleans ("City"), and the Sewerage and Water Board New  
Orleans ("SWBNO"), for a term greater than one year, for the public purpose of construction of the  
Dwyer Canal Project and allowing public access and use of the Project Area following completion of the  
Project in the City of New Orleans, as more fully detailed in the CEA form as Exhibit "A"; and  
otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Fiscal note received).  
35404 - 30632 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Green  
SECONDED BY: Willard  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
34.  
CAL. NO. 35,414 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS (BY REQUEST) AND MCCARRON  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor  
Agreement, Lease of Land, and Act of Donation between the City of New Orleans (the “City”) and  
Mercy Partners, LLC (“Mercy Partners”), for the public purpose of constructing water retention  
infrastructure at the site formerly known as Lindy Boggs Medical Center (the “Site”) for the benefit of  
the water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure for the City of New Orleans, and in turn the health, welfare,  
and safety of the citizens in the City of New Orleans, and related activities, as more fully detailed in the  
Cooperative Endeavor Agreement form as Exhibit “A”, the Lease of Land form as Exhibit “B”, and the  
Act of Donation form as Exhibit “C”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
35414 - 30642 M.C.S.  
35414 Speaker card  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
NAYS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
37.  
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 6/4/26.  
M-25-182 Lying Over  
Speaker  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
38.  
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 6/4/26.  
M-25-183 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
39.  
40.  
41.  
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 6/4/26.  
M-25-184 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
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 6/4/26.  
M-25-186 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
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 6/4/26.  
M-25-187 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
42.  
43.  
44.  
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 6/4/26.  
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 6/4/26.  
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 6/4/26.  
M-25-236 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
45.  
46.  
47.  
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 6/4/26.  
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 6/4/26.  
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 6/4/26.  
M-25-288 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
48.  
49.  
50.  
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 6/4/26.  
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 6/4/26.  
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 6/4/26.  
M-26-39 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
51.  
52.  
53.  
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 6/4/26.  
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 6/4/26.  
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 6/4/26.  
M-26-44 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
54.  
55.  
56.  
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 6/4/26.  
M-26-83 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
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 6/4/26.  
M-26-84 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-115 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
Brief:  
Submitting for Council approval, the following the amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage  
and Water Board): Information Management Series as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its  
meeting of March 13, 2026, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is  
approved to be effective March 29, 2026.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 3/26/26).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.  
M-26-115  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
57.  
RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-146 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HUGHES, MORRELL,  
WILLARD, MCCARRON, HARRIS, KING AND GREEN  
Brief:  
Endorsing and supporting House Bill 573 by Representative Stephanie Hilferty, together with any  
amendments consistent with its purpose of strengthening local accountability, modernizing governance,  
preserving legal and financial obligations, and improving service to the people of New Orleans.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
R-26-146  
MOVED BY:  
Hughes  
SECONDED BY: Morrell  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
31.  
CAL. NO. 35,402 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1 to an  
existing Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans (the “City”) and New  
Orleans & Company (“NO & Co.”) for the continued distribution of the Short Term rental Tax between  
the City and New Orleans and Company. Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement  
will extend the CEA through December 31, 2028, and update terms and provisions set in the original  
CEA; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Fiscal note received).  
35402 - 30630 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
35.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,420 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend and reordain section 10-107 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to clarify  
application requirements, provide timelines for granting applications, and provide for an appeal right;  
and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
35420 - 30643 M.C.S.  
35420 Speaker card  
36.  
b. AMENDMENT TO CALENDAR NO. 35,420 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL  
Brief:  
An amendment to clarify language, extend the length of temporary permits, and to expand appeal rights,  
and otherwise to provide in respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
35420 Amendment  
Annotation:  
WITHDRAWN  
2.  
SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO CAL. NO. 35,420 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL  
Brief:  
An amendment to Cal. No. 35,420 to clarify language, extend the length of temporary permits, and to  
expand appeal rights, and otherwise to provide in respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
35420 Substitute Amendment  
MOVED BY:  
Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Harris  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Harris  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: Morrell  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
58.  
59.  
60.  
RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-155 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES  
Brief:  
A RESOLUTION calling an election in the Lakewood East Security and Neighborhood Improvement  
District for November 3, 2026.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
R-26-155  
MOVED BY:  
Hughes  
SECONDED BY: King  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-167 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN  
Brief:  
Designating the intersection of Gentilly Boulevard and Allen Street as the “Dr. S. C. Davenport  
Honorary Intersection” pursuant to Section 146-762 of the Code of the City of New Orleans.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
M-26-167  
MOVED BY:  
Green  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-174 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND HUGHES  
Brief:  
Extending the deadline for the City Planning Commission to consider text amendments as directed by  
Motion M-26-62 to six months from the date of this Motion.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
M-26-174  
M-26-174 Speaker cards  
MOVED BY:  
Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
3.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-175 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the contract between the City of New Orleans and  
the Louisiana Department of Health (STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program), and authorizing the President of the  
Council to sign the contract between the City of New Orleans and the Louisiana Department of Health  
(STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program) as (Exhibit A).  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
M-26-175  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
SECONDED BY: Morrell  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
SUSPEND RULE 57  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
3.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-175 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the contract between the City of New Orleans and  
the Louisiana Department of Health (STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program), and authorizing the President of the  
Council to sign the contract between the City of New Orleans and the Louisiana Department of Health  
(STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program) as (Exhibit A).  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).  
M-26-175  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
SECONDED BY: King  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: Harris  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: Harris  
SECONDED BY: Morrell  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
20.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 32/26 - ORLEANS PARISH  
SCHOOL BOARD  
Brief:  
Requesting a Zoning Change from an MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District and an S-RD  
Suburban Two-Family Residential District to an OS-R Regional Open Space District and a conditional  
use to permit a stadium, on Lot Y on an undesignated square in the Third Municipal District, bounded by  
Almonaster Avenue, Higgins Boulevard, Metropolitan Street, and Saint Ferdinand Street (Municipal  
Address(es): 4290 Almonaster Avenue and 3059 Higgins Boulevard). The recommendation of the  
City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to four (4) provisos.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Green, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).  
ZD NO. 32-26  
Annotation:  
HEARING HELD  
Annotation:  
HEARING HELD  
21.  
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-154 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN  
Brief:  
Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 32/26, subject to four (4) provisos in the City Planning  
Commission staff report.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).  
M-26-154  
MOVED BY:  
Green  
SECONDED BY: Willard  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
61.  
MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING  
MOVED BY: Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Harris  
ACTION:  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO INTRODUCED ORDINANCES ON FIRST  
READING  
YEAS:  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7  
NAYS:  
0
0
0
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
62.  
63.  
Ordinances of first Reading:  
35423  
35424  
35425  
35426  
35427  
Councilmember Green - Point of Personal Privilege  
Speaker card  
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS  
1.  
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - XAVIER UNIVERSITY CHEER TEAM - COACH GLEN,  
KERRI RHODES AND KESHAUN EDGAR  
Brief:  
The Xavier University of Louisiana Cheer Team claimed the 2026 NAIA National Championship with a  
standout performance at the national competition held March 27-28 at the Stormont Vail Events Center  
in Topeka, Kansas. This victory marks Xavier’s second NAIA national title in the past four years and a  
return to the top following consecutive runner-up finishes in 2024 and 2025. The team also earned a  
national title at the NCA Championships in 2024, further solidifying its place among the nation’s elite  
cheer programs.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris).  
Annotation:  
APPEARED  
2.  
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Brief:  
Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. King).  
Annotation:  
APPEARED  
3.  
4.  
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS  
MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: @ 11:55 a.m.  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Harris  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADJOURNED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Willard - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Hughes, Morrell - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.