THE COUNCIL  
City of New Orleans  
JP MORRELL  
HELENA MORENO  
Councilmember-At-Large  
Councilmember-At-Large  
JOSEPH I. GIARRUSSO III  
Councilmember District A  
LESLI D. HARRIS  
Councilmember District B  
FREDDIE KING III  
Councilmember District C  
EUGENE J. GREEN, JR. OLIVER M. THOMAS, JR.  
Councilmember District D  
Councilmember District E  
MINUTES  
Regular Meeting of the City Council  
held in City Hall Council Chamber  
on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM  
PRESIDENT  
VICE PRESIDENT  
JP MORRELL  
HELENA MORENO  
Councilmember-At-Large  
Councilmember-At-Large  
ROLL CALL  
AISHA R. COLLIER  
ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL  
PRESENT:  
ABSENT:  
Giarrusso  
Green  
King  
Moreno  
Thomas - 5  
Harris  
Morrell - 2  
INVOCATION  
BISHOP BRANDON BOUTIN  
UNITED FELLOWSHIP FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
EUGENE J. GREEN, JR.  
COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT D  
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES  
1.  
Brief:  
Meetings of - August 7, 2025 and August 21, 2025.  
MOVED BY:  
Moreno  
SECONDED BY: Green  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
APPROVED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Thomas - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Morrell - 2  
0
0
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 September 11, 2025:  
Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC  
1. Environmental Adjustments for the September 2025 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07  
2. Purchased Power Cost Recovery Adjustments for the September 2025 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07  
3. Fuel Adjustments for the September 2025 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07  
4. Customer Interruption Report for January 1 through March 31, 2025, submitted pursuant to  
Resolution R-17-427  
5. 1st Quarter 2025 Reliability Plan Project Status Report, UD-17-04  
6. 2025 Formula Rate Plan Correction Report, UD-18-07  
7. Emergency Communication Plan, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-25-405  
8. Comments, UD-18-03  
9. Retained Assets Report, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-24-791  
Communication from Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC  
1. Purchased Gas Adjustments for the September 2025 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07  
Other Communications  
1. Comments, submitted by Alliance for Affordable Energy, UD-23-01  
2. Draft Utility Regulatory Manual, submitted by Dentons US LLP, UD-25-01  
3. Comments, submitted by Finance New Orleans, UD-18-03  
4. Comments, submitted by Together New Orleans, UD-18-03  
5. Comments, submitted by SunConnect, UD-18-03  
6. Comments, submitted by Neighborhood Sun, UD-18-03  
7. Comments, submitted by Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association, UD-18-03  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM ALLIE BROYLES, CPA, CFE, CIG, CIGA, DEPUTY INSPECTOR  
GENERAL OF AUDIT AND REVIEW, NEW ORLEANS OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL  
(OIG)  
2.  
Brief:  
Submitting a memorandum requesting an exemption to Ordinance No. 2028930, Section 2-905, which  
mandates the elimination of fossil fuel-powered vehicles within city jurisdiction.  
Annotation  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM DARREN P. LOMBARD, CLERK OF CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT,  
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
3.  
Brief:  
Submitting in collaboration with Councilmember Giarrusso the Polling location changes recommended  
to the City Council.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
(Motion M-25-460 adopted 8/21/25).  
COMMUNICATION - FROM SHENEDA JACKSON, DIRECTOR OF MATERNAL CHILD  
HEALTH, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
4.  
Brief:  
Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and Executive Plaza, and a  
completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM ALYSSA WERNET, VICE PRESIDENT, THE DEMO DIVA, LLC  
5.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of “denial” of the  
application for complete demolition of the property located at 2339-2341 Laharpe Street.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 9/25/25).  
COMMUNICATION - FROM RON LOESEL, ZACH SMITH CONSULTING AND DESIGN  
6.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning pursuant to CZO 19.4.A.20.D  
for the property located at 734 Union Street, Unit 400.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 9/25/25).  
COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL,  
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
7.  
Brief:  
Submitting a proposed Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement between the Civil  
Service Commission and Jay Ginsberg, a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM ADAM SHIELDS  
8.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning pursuant to CZO 19.4.A.20.D  
for the property located at 4501 Jacobs Drive.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 9/25/25).  
COMMUNICATION - FROM LATOYA CANTRELL, MAYOR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
9.  
Brief:  
Submitting a letter outlining the reasons for her disapproval and veto of Ordinance No. 30443 M.C.S.  
(Calendar No. 35,203).  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 9/11/25 for reconsideration of Calendar No. 35,203, Ordinance No.  
30443 M.C.S.).  
COMMUNICATION - FROM MATT FROST  
10.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning pursuant to CZO 19.4.A.20.D  
for the property located at 1313 Prytania Street.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 9/25/25).  
COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL,  
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
11.  
Brief:  
Submitting the monthly raw data relative to current staffing, hiring, and applications to the New Orleans  
Police Department as required by City Council Ordinance No. 29130.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM MATT FROST  
12.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning pursuant to CZO 19.4.A.20.D  
for the property located at 1216 St. Charles Avenue.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 9/25/25).  
COMMUNICATION - FROM TYRA JOHNSON BROWN, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF HOUSING  
POLICY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
13.  
Brief:  
Submitting a proposed second amendment to the agreement between the City of New Orleans and  
Rebuilding Together New Orleans and a completed contract summary form.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM KYLE HOMAN, ACTING DIRECTOR, PROJECT DELIVERY UNIT,  
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
14.  
Brief:  
Submitting a proposed amendment to the agreement between the City of New Orleans and MB3 Inc.  
DBA CIVIX, and the completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM ELIZABETH HOLMAN, DIRECTOR OF LAND USE,  
COUNCILMEMBER LESLI D. HARRIS, DISTRICT “B”  
15.  
Brief:  
Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of denial, and requesting  
the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Applications: RTA  
Application #20230051, 1212 Magazine Street, 1501 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. LLC and RTA  
Application #20240006, 468 St. Joseph Street, 468 St. Joseph LLC  
Annotation:  
MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 9/25/25).  
WITHDRAWN.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM JEFFREY SCHWARTZ, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF ECONOMIC  
DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
16.  
Brief:  
Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and Gold Seal Lofts, LLC, and a  
completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIAL  
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS COMMITTEE.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM MATT TORRI, DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION, CITY OF NEW  
ORLEANS  
17.  
18.  
19.  
Brief:  
Submitting a proposed bid contract between the City of New Orleans and MDL Enterprises, LLC, and a  
completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM DAN JATRES, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR,  
OFFICE OF RESILIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
Brief:  
Submitting a proposed amendment between the City of New Orleans and Rehrig Pacific Company, and a  
completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM ANNE E. KIRKPATRICK, SUPERINTENDENT OF THE NEW  
ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
Brief:  
Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and Saltus Technologies, LLC, and a  
completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM RYAN CORCORAN  
20.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning pursuant to CZO 19.4.A.20.D  
for the property located at 515 Bouny Street.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 9/25/25).  
REPORT - OF ROMY S. SAMUEL, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE,  
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
21.  
Brief:  
Submitting the September monthly report to the Budget, Audit and Board of Review Committee.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
REPORT - OF LENÉE S. CROWLEY, DEPUTY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR, MUNICIPAL AND  
TRAFFIC COURT OF NEW ORLEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA  
22.  
Brief:  
Submitting the revenue, expenditure and staffing report for July 2025, in accordance with Section 2-63  
of the City Code.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
REPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION,  
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
23.  
Brief:  
Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 42/25 - Cm. Giarrusso; 43/25 - Cm. Harris; 44/25 - Cm. Thomas;  
Cn. Deadline 11/10/25.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 9/25/25).  
REPORT - OF LAKENYA COLLINS, CPA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CRIMINAL DISTRICT  
COURT, PARISH OF ORLEANS  
24.  
Brief:  
Submitting the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court’s financial and staffing report for July 2025, in  
accordance with Section 2-63 of the City Code.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
REPORT - OF ANITA CURRAN, COUNCIL RESEARCH OFFICER, NEW ORLEANS CITY  
COUNCIL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
25.  
26.  
27.  
Brief:  
Transmitting the Council Research Office report regarding demolition application #25-20764-DEMO for  
the property located at 2100 Saint Andrew Street - Council District “B”.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
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 #25-22728-DEMO for  
the property located at 2105 Third Street - Council District “B”.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
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 #25-05739-DEMO for  
the property located at 1718 N. Villere Street - Council District “C”.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
REPORT - OF ANITA CURRAN, COUNCIL RESEARCH OFFICER, NEW ORLEANS CITY  
COUNCIL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
28.  
29.  
30.  
Brief:  
Transmitting the Council Research Office report regarding demolition application #25-23081-DEMO for  
the property located at 2626 N. Roman Street - Council District “D”.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
REPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION,  
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
Brief:  
Transmitting the reports for NSTR Special Exception Docket Number: 68/24, 3137 Dumaine St. - Cm.  
Giarrusso; Cn. Deadline 11/10/25.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 9/25/25).  
REPORT - OF CASSANDRA B. ROBERT, MBA, FINANCE MANAGER, ORLEANS PARISH  
COMMUNICATION DISTRICT  
Brief:  
Submitting the Orleans Parish Communication District’s report for August 2025, in accordance with  
Section 2-63 of the City Code.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS  
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT  
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION  
31.  
Brief:  
Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)  
denial of an application for demolition to grade of a contributing-rated, multi-family residential building  
to grade, located in the Uptown Local Historic District for property located at 2339-2341 Laharpe Street.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
CAL. NO. 35,188 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO  
32.  
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 entirety of Square 234, Pt. Lot A or Lots X  
and Y, in the Seventh Municipal District, bounded by Hickory Street, Hollygrove Street, Green Street,  
and Monticello Avenue (Municipal Addresses: 9000-9004 Hickory Street); and otherwise to provide  
with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 31/25)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/7/25).  
ADOPTED.  
CAL. NO. 35,189 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS  
33.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to effect a zoning change from an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use  
District to an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, on Square 340, Lot D-2 and  
portions of Lots D-3, D-4, and D-5 (portion of proposed Lot H-3, to be created under Subdivision  
Docket 114/24), in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Forstall Street, Saint Claude Avenue, North  
Rampart Street, and Reynes Street (Municipal Addresses: 1030 Forstall Street and 5020-5030 Saint  
Claude Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 32/25)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/7/25).  
ADOPTED.  
CAL. NO. 35,210 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING  
34.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to effect a zoning change from an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential  
District to an HU-B1A Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District, on Square 5, Lot A, in the Fifth  
Municipal District, bounded by L. B. Landry Avenue, Lawrence Street, Le Boeuf Street, and Ptolemy  
Street (Municipal Address: 1527 L. B. Landry Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
(ZONING DOCKET NO. 35/25)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
ADOPTED.  
CAL. NO. 35,212 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN  
35.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to grant an amendment to Ordinance No. 25,560 MCS (Zoning Docket 039/13) to permit  
the expansion of a reception facility in an S-B1 Suburban Neighborhood Business District, on Square  
2316, Lot X1, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Sere Street, Gibson Street, Duplessis Street,  
and Lafreniere Street (Municipal Address: 1484 Sere Street); and otherwise to provide with respect  
thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 34/25)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
ADOPTED.  
MOTION - NO. M-25-461 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS, GIARRUSSO AND HARRIS (BY  
REQUEST)  
36.  
Brief:  
Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Amendment No. 3 to the professional services  
agreement between the City of New Orleans and Legacy Professional Services, LLC; and authorizing the  
President of the Council to sign Amendment No. 3 to the professional services agreement between the  
City of New Orleans and Legacy Professional Services, LLC (Exhibit “A”).  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 9/11/25).  
(Public Works Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
MOTION - NO. M-25-462 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS, GIARRUSSO AND HARRIS (BY  
REQUEST)  
37.  
Brief:  
Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 10 of the Professional Services  
Agreement between the City of New Orleans and HNTB Corporation; and authorizing the President of  
the Council to sign Amendment No. 10 of the Professional Services Agreement between the City of New  
Orleans and HNTB Corporation (Exhibit “A”).  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 9/11/25).  
(Public Works Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
Speaker Cards  
MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA AND REFER OTHER MATTERS TO THE PROPER AGENCY.  
AND THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED.  
ADOPTED  
MOVED BY:  
Moreno  
SECONDED BY: Green  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Thomas - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Morrell - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
REGULAR AGENDA  
PUBLIC COMMENT RULES  
• All public comment shall comply with the following Council Rules:  
Each commenter must personally submit a comment card to the Clerk.  
All commenters must state their names and addresses and whether they are being paid to appear.  
One comment per speaker, per item.  
Each comment must be entirely germane to the agenda item.  
Comments may not exceed two minutes.  
Ceding of time is not permitted.  
Each item is limited to 30 minutes of public comment.  
DEFERRAL RULES  
Any annotation of a request to defer an agenda item is purely tentative until confirmed during the meeting. A  
request to defer an agenda item may be withdrawn or overruled pursuant to Council Rules.  
POSTPONEMENT RULES  
Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, legislative instruments will be postponed  
indefinitely and removed from future agendas if not acted upon within 120 days of first reading or appearance  
on a Council agenda.  
FOR RECONSIDERATION BY REASON OF THE MAYOR’S VETO - ORD. NO. 30443 M.C.S. -  
CAL. NO. 35,203 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,  
KING, GREEN AND THOMAS  
23.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend and re-ordain Ordinance No. 30,141 M.C.S., entitled “An Ordinance Providing  
a Capital Budget for the Year 2025”, to effect the following change to the 2025 Capital Budget: to  
de-appropriate funds from the Chief Administrative Office, the Department of Property Management,  
the Department of Public Works, and the Office of Resilience and Sustainability; to appropriate funds to  
the Chief Administrative Office to appropriate unencumbered bond funds to Louisiana State University  
and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”) in the amount of $5,000,000 for capital expenditures  
consistent with LSU Downtown plans; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
VOTE ON THE QUESTION: "SHALL THE ORDINANCE PASS, THE OBJECTION OF THE  
MAYOR NOTWITHSTANDING?” (GREEN VOTE OVERRULES - RED VOTE SUSTAINS)  
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE ORDINANCE VETOED BY THE MAYOR WAS  
RETURNED TO THE CLERK OF COUNCIL AND AT THE COUNCIL’S NEXT REGULAR  
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2025, THE COUNCIL VOTED 5 YEAS AND 0 NAYS TO  
OVERRULE THE MAYOR’S VETO.  
MOVED BY:  
Giarrusso  
SECONDED BY: Moreno  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Thomas - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Morrell - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
COMMUNICATION - FROM ELIZABETH HOLMAN, DIRECTOR OF LAND USE,  
COUNCILMEMBER LESLI D. HARRIS, DISTRICT “B”  
Brief:  
Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and  
requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement  
Applications: RTA Application #20230051, 1212 Magazine Street, 1501 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.  
LLC and RTA Application #20240006, 468 St. Joseph Street, 468 St. Joseph LLC  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 9/25/25).  
MOVED BY:  
Moreno  
SECONDED BY: Green  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Thomas - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Morrell - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: Moreno  
SECONDED BY: Giarrusso  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Thomas - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Morrell - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF NADIA GAINER  
1.  
Brief:  
Transmitting demolition application #25-22728-DEMO (DEMO-RMF) requiring City Council review  
and approval for the following property located at 2105 Third Street, Council District B.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 10/5/25).  
(Communication received 8/21/25).  
(Report received 9/11/25).  
ON DEADLINE.  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF CRESCENT FOUNDATIONS,  
LLC  
2.  
Brief:  
Transmitting demolition application #25-23081-DEMO (DEMO-RSFD) requiring City Council review  
and approval for the following property located at 2626 N. Roman Street, Council District D.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Green, Cn. Deadline 10/5/25).  
(Communication received 8/21/25).  
(Report received 9/11/25).  
ON DEADLINE.  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF DEMO DIVA, LLC (ALYSSA  
WERNET)  
3.  
Brief:  
Transmitting demolition application #25-05739-DEMO (DEMO-RSF2) requiring City Council review  
and approval for the following property located at 1718 N. Villere Street, Council District C.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 10/5/25).  
(Communication received 8/21/25).  
(Report received 9/11/25).  
ON DEADLINE.  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-471 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING  
4.  
Brief:  
Denying the demolition request for property located at 1718 N. Villere Street.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 9/11/25).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF TOMMY BOURGEOIS  
5.  
Brief:  
Transmitting demolition application #25-20764-DEMO (DEMO-RSFD) requiring City Council review  
and approval for the following property located at 2100 St. Andrew Street, Council District B.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 10/5/25).  
(Communication received 8/21/25).  
(Report received 9/11/25).  
HEARING HELD.  
b. MOTION – NO. M-25-464 – BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND KING  
6.  
Brief:  
Approving the demolition request for property located at 2100 Saint Andrew Street.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 9/11/25).  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Giarrusso  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Thomas - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Morrell - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - IZD APPEAL - OF TYLER WAGNON  
7.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning pursuant to CZO 19.4.A.20.D  
for the property located at 2749 Conti Street.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 10/6/25).  
(Communication received 8/7/25).  
ON DEADLINE.  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-452 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
8.  
Brief:  
Approving the applicant’s request for the property located at 2749 Conti Street.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 8/21/25).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - IZD APPEAL - OF DAVID STARKS, LIIVUP, ON BEHALF OF  
JOSEPH FERITTA  
9.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning pursuant to CZO 19.4.A.20.D  
for the properties located at 1039 Constance St. 1, 20-CSTR-24124, 1039 Constance St. 2,  
20-CSTR-24125, 1039 Constance St. 3, 20-CSTR-24129, 1039 Constance St. 4, 20-CSTR-24130, 1039  
Constance St. 5, 20-CSTR-24131, 1039 Constance St. 6, 20-CSTR-24132, 1039 Constance St. 7,  
20-CSTR-24134, 1039 Constance St. 8, 20-CSTR-24136, 521 St. Joseph St., 22-CSTR-17714, 527 St.  
Joseph St. Unit C, 23-CSTR-01174, 527 St. Joseph St. Unit PHF, 23-CSTR-01172, 527 St. Joseph St.  
Unit PHG, 23-CSTR-01173.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 10/6/25).  
(Communication received 8/7/25).  
ON DEADLINE.  
WITHDRAWN. (At the applicant's request).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-453 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
10.  
Brief:  
Approving the applicant’s request for the properties located at 1039 Constance St. Units #1-8, 521 St.  
Joseph St., 527 St. Joseph St. Unit C, 527 St. Joseph St. Unit PHF, 527 St. Joseph St. Unit PHG.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 8/21/25).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
IZD APPEAL - OF DERNELL JOHNSON  
11.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning pursuant to CZO 19.4.A.20.D  
for the property located at 1038 Elysian Fields Avenue.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 10/20/25).  
(Communication received 8/21/25).  
.
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
IZD APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, ZACH SMITH CONSULTING AND DESIGN  
12.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appeal the Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning pursuant to CZO 19.4.A.20.D  
for the property located at 4862 Tchoupitoulas Street.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 10/20/25).  
(Communication received 8/21/25).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
a. LEGISLTAIVE GROUPING - VCC APPEAL - OF ROBERT “BOB” J. ELLIS, JR., BIVALACQUA  
GELE + ELLIS, NEW ORLEANS LITIGATION ATTORNEYS  
13.  
Brief:  
Requesting to appear before the New Orleans City Council to appeal the Vieux Carré Commission’s  
decision of “denial” with regard to the retention of fiber-cement siding for property located at 327  
Bourbon Street.  
Annotation:  
(Communication received 8/7/25).  
(Report received 8/21/25).  
HEARING HELD.  
b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-455 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING  
14.  
Brief:  
Granting and approving the applicant’s request for property located at 327 Bourbon Street, the VCC’s  
decision is hereby reversed.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Green  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5  
NAYS:  
Thomas - 1  
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
a. LEGISLAIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 38/25 - GAYLE BOUDOUSQUIE  
15.  
Brief:  
Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a neighborhood commercial establishment in an HU-RD2  
Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, on Square 141, Lot 4, in the Fourth Municipal District,  
bounded by Sophie Wright Place, Camp Street, Felicity Street, and Saint Mary Street (Municipal  
Address(es): 1817-1819 Sophie Wright Place). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission  
being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 10/20/25).  
HEARING HELD.  
b. MOTION – NO. M-25-465 – BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND KING  
16.  
Brief:  
Approving the applicant’s request for ZD 38/25, subject to two (2) provisos.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 9/11/25).  
Oliver M. Thomas, Jr. was called to speakHelena Moreno was called to speak  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Moreno  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 39/25 - SEMREH CLUB, INC  
17.  
Brief:  
Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a Mardi Gras den in an MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use  
District, on Square 22, Lot 9-A, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Tchoupitoulas Street,  
Sixth Street, Seventh Street, and Saint Thomas Street. (Municipal Address(es): 2901-2917  
Tchoupitoulas Street, 418-436 Sixth Street, 2918 Saint Thomas Street, and 435-439 Seventh Street).  
The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to six (6)  
provisos.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 10/20/25).  
HEARING HELD.  
b. MOTION – NO. M-25-466 – BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND KING  
18.  
Brief:  
Approving the applicant’s request for ZD 39/25, subject to six (6) provisos.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 9/11/25).  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Moreno  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
Giarrusso - 1  
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 40/25 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO.  
M-25-249  
19.  
Brief:  
Requesting a Zoning Change from an S-B2 Pedestrian-Oriented Corridor Business District to an SMU  
Suburban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, on Squares M, N, O, and P and the adjacent former  
rights-of-way, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Behrman Place, Bender Boulevard, Rhine  
Street, and General De Gaulle Drive (Municipal Address: 3601 Behrman Place). The recommendation  
of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 10/20/25).  
HEARING HELD.  
b. MOTION – NO. M-25-472 – BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING  
20.  
Brief:  
Approving the applicant’s request for ZD 40/25.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 9/11/25).  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Moreno  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET 41/25 - ASCENSION DEPAUL SERVICES  
21.  
Brief:  
Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a parking lot (principal use) in an HU-MU Historic Urban  
Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the rescission of Ordinance No. 17,870 MCS (Zoning Docket  
090/96) , on Square 504, Lot 25 and 6 or Lots 11, A, the rear portion of original Lot 12, and 6, in the  
Seventh Municipal District, bounded by Olive Street, Short Street, Forshey Street, and South Carrollton  
Avenue (Municipal Addresses: 8020 Olive Street and 3322 Short Street). The recommendation of the  
City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to six (6) provisos.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 10/20/25).  
HEARING HELD.  
b. MOTION – NO. M-25-467 – BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND KING  
22.  
Brief:  
Approving the applicant’s request for ZD 41/25, subject to six (6) provisos.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 9/11/25).  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Morrell  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 34,385 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL,  
24.  
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).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-426 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO,  
HARRIS AND GREEN  
25.  
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 9/21/23).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
c. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-427 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO,  
HARRIS AND GREEN  
26.  
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).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,093 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS,  
GIARRUSSO, GREEN, KING AND HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
27.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to ordain Chapter 82, Article XV, Sections 82-718 - 82-723 of the Code of the City of  
New Orleans to restrict the sale of flavored alternative nicotine products, specifically vapes and pouches,  
to tobacco-specific businesses; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/10/25).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-254 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS,  
GIARRUSSO, HARRIS, GREEN AND KING (BY REQUEST)  
28.  
Brief:  
Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amending and  
reordaining Article 26 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans (Ordinance  
No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to create  
a new use definition for a “Tobacco-Nicotine Business,” which is defined as follows:  
A retailer with a unique municipal address whose primary activity is the sale, manufacture, or promotion  
of tobacco, tobacco products and accessories, or nicotine, nicotine products and accessories, such that  
the sale of other products is merely incidental.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/24/25).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,103 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,  
KING, GREEN AND THOMAS  
29.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to establish the Children’s Benevolence Fund as Division 55 of Article III in Chapter 70  
of the Code of the City of New Orleans; to ordain Sections 70-415.344 through 70-415.349 of the Code  
of the City of New Orleans within said Division; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 4/24/25).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,117 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND KING  
30.  
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).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,127 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, GIARRUSSO, AND KING  
31.  
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).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,133 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORENO, MORRELL, HARRIS AND KING  
32.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 147-7 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, relative to  
the establishment of a public-facing dashboard developed, monitored, and updated by the Police  
Department, acting in conjunction with the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency  
Preparedness Real-Time Crime Center, providing required metrics, data, and information concerning the  
use of surveillance technologies; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 6/12/25).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,179 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS  
(BY REQUEST)  
33.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 29735 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an  
Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2024”, to transfer funds to  
General Fund to cover shortages incurred during Fiscal Year 2024; and otherwise to provide with respect  
thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 7/24/25).  
(Fiscal Note received).  
(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).  
WITHDRAWAL REQUESTED.  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,180 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS  
(BY REQUEST)  
34.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 29736 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an  
Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2024”, to transfer funds  
within General Fund to various departments to cover shortages incurred during Fiscal Year 2024; and  
otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 7/24/25).  
(Fiscal Note received).  
(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).  
WITHDRAWAL REQUESTED.  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,204 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND MORENO  
36.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Section 10-101 of the City Code to clarify which addresses must be provided in  
an application for a permit under Chapter 10; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/7/25).  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Moreno  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,205 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND MORENO  
37.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Section 10-125 of the City Code to require that certain information appear on an  
alcoholic beverage outlet permit; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/7/25).  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Giarrusso  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,206 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND MORENO  
38.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to ordain Section 10-133 of the City Code to require that the Department of Safety and  
Permits notify alcoholic beverage outlet permittees annually of the required permit renewal deadlines;  
and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/7/25).  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Morrell  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,201 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS  
35.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend section 2-8 and to ordain section 114-4 of the Code of the City of New Orleans  
to require rest breaks for city employees and employees of city contractors to protect against the hazards  
of extreme heat; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/7/25).  
MOVED BY:  
Thomas  
SECONDED BY: Green  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,209 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)  
39.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 2 to a  
previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans  
(“City”) and The University of New Orleans, relative to the provision of two graduate interns to assist  
the City Planning Commission’s Brownsfield Division, to modify the provisions thereof, to extend the  
duration for one year, and to add additional funding, as fully set forth in the Amendment No. 2 Exhibit  
“A” and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
MOVED BY:  
Green  
SECONDED BY: Giarrusso  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,211 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST)  
40.  
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”), and the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority”  
(“NORA”) for five (5) years, for the public purpose of redeveloping blighted property to foster economic  
development; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
MOVED BY:  
Thomas  
SECONDED BY: King  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Morrell, Thomas - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
Harris, Moreno - 2  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,213 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND GIARRUSSO  
41.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30,139 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance providing  
an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025” to appropriate funds to  
the City Council to add additional funds the program established in Ordinance No. 30,035 M.C.S.; and  
otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
MOVED BY:  
Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Giarrusso  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, King - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,214 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND GIARRUSSO  
42.  
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 appropriate  
funds to the City Council to add additional funds the program established in Ordinance No. 30,035  
M.C.S.; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
MOVED BY:  
Morrell  
SECONDED BY: King  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,215 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS (BY REQUEST) AND GIARRUSSO  
43.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance authorizing 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 The  
National World War II Museum, Inc., to extend the term by one year, for the public purpose of  
improving pedestrian walkways along Andrew Higgins Drive, including enhancements within part of the  
Museum Operations Corridor, for the benefit of and enjoyment by New Orleans citizens and visitors and  
to encourage Convention Center participants to explore the historic Warehouse District and the Museum  
Operations Corridor in the City of New Orleans; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
MOVED BY:  
Giarrusso  
SECONDED BY: Thomas  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,216 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)  
44.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans (the “City”) to enter into an  
Amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City and YouthForce NOLA  
that will extend the CEA’s term for eight (8) months, increase the CEA’s compensation, and modify  
certain terms and conditions within the CEA, as more fully set forth in Exhibit “1” ; and otherwise to  
provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Thomas  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,217 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS  
(BY REQUEST)  
45.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30139 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an  
Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025”, to appropriate funds to  
the New Orleans Police Department for the purchase of equipment and supplies in support of covert  
operations; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
(Fiscal Note received).  
(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,218 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS  
(BY REQUEST)  
46.  
47.  
48.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30140 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 appropriate funds  
to the New Orleans Police Department for the purchase of equipment and supplies in support of covert  
operations; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
(Fiscal Note received).  
(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,219 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS  
(BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30140 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 move grant funds  
within the Office of Youth and Families from appropriation 100 - Personal Services to 200 - Other  
Operating; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
(Fiscal Note received).  
(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,220 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS  
(BY REQUEST)  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend and re-ordain Ordinance No. 30,141 M.C.S., entitled “An Ordinance Providing  
a Capital Budget for the Year 2025”, to effect the following change to the 2025 Capital Budget: to  
de-appropriate funds from the Department of Property Management, the Department of Public Works,  
the New Orleans Police Department, and the Office of Resilience and Sustainability; to appropriate  
funds to the Chief Administrative Office, the Department of Parks and Parkways, the Department of  
Property Management, the Department of Public Works, the New Orleans Fire Department; the New  
Orleans Police Department, the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, and the Office of  
Resilience and Sustainability; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,221 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS  
(BY REQUEST)  
49.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30139 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an  
Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025”, to appropriate funds to  
the New Orleans Health Department for the purpose of reducing alcohol-impaired fatalities and serious  
injury crashes; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
(Fiscal Note received).  
(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,222 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS  
(BY REQUEST)  
50.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30140 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 appropriate funds  
to the New Orleans Health Department for the purpose of reducing alcohol-impaired fatalities and  
serious injury crashes; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
(Fiscal Note received).  
(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,224 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS  
(BY REQUEST)  
51.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30139 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an  
Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025”, to appropriate funds to  
City Planning Commission for the completion of the Transient Lodging Study and Mandatory  
Inclusionary Zoning Study in FY25; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
(Fiscal Note received).  
MOVED BY:  
Giarrusso  
SECONDED BY: King  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,225 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS  
(BY REQUEST)  
52.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30140 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 appropriate funds  
to City Planning Commission for the completion of the Transient Lodging Study and Mandatory  
Inclusionary Zoning Study in FY25; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 8/21/25).  
(Fiscal Note received).  
MOVED BY:  
Giarrusso  
SECONDED BY: Morrell  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-182 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
53.  
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”).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-183 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
54.  
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”).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-184 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
55.  
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”).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-186 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
56.  
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”).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-187 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
57.  
58.  
59.  
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”).  
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”).  
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”).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-236 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
60.  
61.  
62.  
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”).  
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”).  
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”).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-288 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,  
MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS  
63.  
64.  
65.  
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”).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-435 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS 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 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”).  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-463 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND MORENO  
Brief:  
A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE ALABO STREET SUNRISE FOOD GRAIN TERMINAL  
IN THE LOWER NINTH WARD.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 9/11/25).  
MOVED BY:  
Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Moreno  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
NAYS:  
ADOPTED  
Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Giarrusso, Harris - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-468 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, GIARRUSSO,  
MORENO, KING AND THOMAS  
66.  
Brief:  
A MOTION directing and requesting the Health Department to determine budgetary costs and to  
develop rules and regulations for the establishment of a New Orleans Healthy Workplace Program that  
would create workplace standards designed to protect the health of employees, establish a voluntary  
“Healthy Workplace” certification process for qualifying employers, and provide technical assistance  
and educational resources for employers to improve implement healthy workplace policies and best  
practices.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 9/11/25).  
(Referred to the Quality of Life Committee).  
(Quality of Life Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-469 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORENO, MORRELL,  
GIARRUSSO, HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND THOMAS  
67.  
Brief:  
A MOTION requesting and directing the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD)-in coordination with  
the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) and the Orleans Parish  
Communications District (OPCD)-to establish a more expansive local missing person safety alert  
program for children, seniors, and vulnerable adults, and, in connection therewith, directing the NOPD  
to amend its policies as necessary to implement the program.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 9/11/25).  
(Referred to the Governmental Affairs Committee).  
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
MOTION - NO. M-25-470 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO AND THOMAS  
68.  
Brief:  
Directing City Planning Commission to study the impacts of retail establishments which sell cannabis,  
tobacco, and nicotine products and to provide recommendations regarding updated regulation of these  
uses, including but not limited to the definition of new uses, use standards, signage regulations, and  
density restrictions, as applicable.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 9/11/25).  
MOVED BY:  
Giarrusso  
SECONDED BY: King  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Thomas - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
NO. R-25-474 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO  
Brief:  
CLARIFYING AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-25-354  
substitute the official ballot proposition language that appears in Section 1 on pages 3-4 of the  
Resolution and on pages 1-2 of the Notice of Election attached as an exhibit thereto with the following  
to clarify the Council’s intent that authorized parcel fee shall be in lieu of, and not in addition to, the  
$450 parcel fee currently authorized to be levied through 2026 pursuant to an election held on April 28,  
2018.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 9/11/25).  
MOVED BY:  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
Giarrusso  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Thomas - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY:  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
Giarrusso  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Thomas - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: Giarrusso  
SECONDED BY: Morrell  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Thomas - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
NO. R-25-475 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO  
Brief:  
CLARIFYING AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-25-412  
to substitute the official ballot proposition language that appears in Section 1 on page 2 of the Resolution  
and on pages A-1 and A-2 of the Notice of Election attached as an exhibit thereto with the following to  
clarify the Council’s intent that authorized parcel fee shall be in lieu of, and not in addition to, the $700  
parcel fee currently authorized to be levied through 2026 pursuant to an election held on November 18,  
2017.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 9/11/25).  
MOVED BY:  
Giarrusso  
SECONDED BY: Moreno  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Thomas - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: Giarrusso  
SECONDED BY: Moreno  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Thomas - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: Giarrusso  
SECONDED BY: King  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
Harris, Thomas - 2  
0
RECUSED:  
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO INTRODUCED ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING  
MOVED BY:  
Moreno  
SECONDED BY: Morrell  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Thomas - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING  
CALENDAR NUMBERS 35,226 THRU 35,236.  
INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
1.  
Brief:  
Executive session to discuss the following litigation:  
1. City of New Orleans v. Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System and Louisiana Department  
of the Treasury, 19th JDC No. C-724562, Section 24, Judge Eboni Johnson Rose  
2. City of New Orleans v. Municipal Employees' Retirement System, 19th JDC No. C-732243, Section  
24, Judge Eboni Johnson Rose  
3. City of New Orleans v. Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System and Louisiana Department  
of the Treasury, 19th JDC No. C-751911, Section 25, Judge William Jorden  
4. City of New Orleans v. Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System and Louisiana Department  
of the Treasury, 19th JDC No. C-767063, Section 24, Judge Eboni Johnson Rose  
5. Council of the City of New Orleans v. Edward Wisner Donation, et al., Case No. 2022-06765, Civil  
District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Section L-6, Judge Kern A. Reese  
6. Orleans Parish School Board v. City of New Orleans, et al., Civil District Court for the Parish of  
Orleans, Case No. 2019-5174, Judge Nicole Sheppard  
7. 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, United States District Court for the  
Eastern District of Louisiana, Judge Jay C. Zainey  
MOVED BY:  
Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Green  
ACTION:  
ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION  
PRESENT:  
Giarrusso  
Green  
King  
Moreno  
Morrell - 5  
Harris  
ABSENT:  
Thomas - 2  
MOTION TO RECONVENE  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
Brief:  
Executive session to discuss the following litigation:  
1. City of New Orleans v. Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System and Louisiana Department  
of the Treasury, 19th JDC No. C-724562, Section 24, Judge Eboni Johnson Rose  
2. City of New Orleans v. Municipal Employees' Retirement System, 19th JDC No. C-732243, Section  
24, Judge Eboni Johnson Rose  
3. City of New Orleans v. Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System and Louisiana Department  
of the Treasury, 19th JDC No. C-751911, Section 25, Judge William Jorden  
4. City of New Orleans v. Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System and Louisiana Department  
of the Treasury, 19th JDC No. C-767063, Section 24, Judge Eboni Johnson Rose  
5. Council of the City of New Orleans v. Edward Wisner Donation, et al., Case No. 2022-06765, Civil  
District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Section L-6, Judge Kern A. Reese  
6. Orleans Parish School Board v. City of New Orleans, et al., Civil District Court for the Parish of  
Orleans, Case No. 2019-5174, Judge Nicole Sheppard  
7. 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, United States District Court for the  
Eastern District of Louisiana, Judge Jay C. Zainey  
MOVED BY:  
Morrell  
SECONDED BY: Giarrusso  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Morrell, Thomas - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Moreno - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS  
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION  
1.  
Brief:  
The 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Weekly, which is a weekly African American publication in  
New Orleans that has been in existence since 1925.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Green).  
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 9/25/25..  
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - RECOGNITION OF BRW MUSICAL  
GROUP  
2.  
SPEAKERS:  
BILLY KENNEDY, ROHILLION GUIDRY AND WAYNE GUIDRY  
Brief:  
BRW a New Orleans Band came together in 1972. They entered a local talent contest winning first place  
and the rest is history. The group incorporates a three-part harmony with high energy performance that is  
reminiscent of such legendry groups as the O’Jays, The Temptations and many other similar groups.  
They have also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for over fifty years (50) in the music business.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Thomas).  
APPEARED.  
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - APPRECIATION OF LIEUTENANT  
GENERAL RUSSEL L. HONORE, U.S. ARMY, RETIRED  
3.  
SPEAKER:  
CHASE CASSINE, LCSW  
Brief:  
Honoring Lt. Gen. Honoré for his extraordinary legacy of leadership, particularly during the aftermath of  
Hurricane Katrina when he brought order, reassurance, and national focus to our city’s recovery. For  
many New Orleanians, he became a symbol of decisive action and calm in the midst of crisis. His  
continued advocacy for Louisiana through his environmental justice work with the GreenARMY shows  
that his service to the people never ended.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Thomas).  
APPEARED.  
ADJOURNMENT @ 1:52 P.M.  
Councilmember Giarrusso offer the following motion to adjourn second by Councilmember Morrell  
without objecting.  
MOVED BY:  
Giarrusso  
SECONDED BY: Morrell  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
APPROVED  
Giarrusso, Green, King, Morrell, Thomas - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Harris, Moreno - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.