THE COUNCIL

City of New Orleans

JP MORRELL

HELENA MORENO

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 - FINAL

Regular Meeting of the City Council

held in City Hall Council Chamber

on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

JP MORRELL

HELENA MORENO

Councilmember-At-Large

ROLL CALL

LORA W. JOHNSON

CLERK OF COUNCIL

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Giarrusso

Green

Harris

King

Moreno

Morrell

Thomas - 7

INVOCATION

BISHOP BRANDON BOUTIN

UNITED FELLOWSHIP FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

FREDDIE KING III

COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT C

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

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

E-COMMENTS

DECEMBER 1, 2025 E-COMMENT FORM

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PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

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COUNCIL DISCUSSION

POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

Meetings of - November 6, 2025, November 13, 2025 (Special), November 19, 2025 (Special),

November 20, 2025 and November 25, 2025 (Special).

Annotation:

APPROVED.

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Moreno

ACTION:

YEAS:

APPROVED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas - 6

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Morrell - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

AND THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED.

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request to defer an agenda item may be withdrawn or overruled pursuant to Council Rules.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.

CAL. NO. 35,256 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance relative to the levy of ad valorem taxes upon the assessed value of all property, real,

personal, and mixed, subject to taxation in the City of New Orleans and relative to the levy of ad

valorem taxes on property located in special development and security districts in the City of New

Orleans for the year 2026, to levy millage rates for the year 2026, and to reallocate the tax receipts for a

state millage; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

35256 - 30533 M.C.S.

Speaker Cards

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas - 6

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Morrell - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

CAL. NO. 35,257 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance relative to the levy of fees on property located in special security and improvement taxing

districts in the City of New Orleans for the year 2026; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

35257 - 36534 M.C.S.

STD-1 35257 AMD

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

AMENDMENT

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas - 6

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Morrell - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOVED BY: Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED AS AMENDED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas - 6

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Morrell - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

CAL. NO. 35,258 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 2-1103 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, setting

fees for notarial services and related costs; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

35258 - 30535 M.C.S.

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Harris

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

CAL. NO. 35,253 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year

2026 in accordance with Sections 3-116, 4-206(1)(f), and 6-102 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of

New Orleans; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

35253 - 30530 M.C.S.

RB-Omnibus - 35253 AMD

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MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

AMENDMENT

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOVED BY: Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Moreno

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED AS AMENDED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

CAL. NO. 35,254 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year

2026 in accordance with Sections 3-115, 4-206(1)(f), and 6-102(3) of the Home Rule Charter of the City

of New Orleans; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

35254 - 30531 M.C.S.

EB-Omnibus 35254 AMD

Speaker Cards

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

AMENDMENT

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOVED BY: Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED AS AMENDED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

CAL. NO. 35,255 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance providing a Capital Budget for the year 2026 in accordance with the provisions of Section

3-117 and 4-206 (1) (f) of the City Charter; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

35255 - 30532 M.C.S.

Speaker Card

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

CAL. NO. 35,259 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY REQUEST)

Brief:

An Ordinance to adopt the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Foundation’s “Tourism and Cultural

Economy Program,” “Proposed Grant Scoring Matrix,” and budget for the year 2026, to be administered

by New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Foundation to: (1) provide services and financial support to the

culture-bearers and cultural economy of New Orleans, including, without limitation, the people,

enterprises, and communities that transform cultural skills, knowledge, and ideas into economically

productive goods, services, and places, and (2) enhance tourism in New Orleans by strengthening the

cultural economy, which attracts tourists to New Orleans, supporting events and festivals, for the year

2026; and to provide otherwise with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

35259 - 30536 M.C.S.

35259 AMD

Speaker Cards

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: Giarrusso

ACTION:

YEAS:

AMENDMENT

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOVED BY: Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED AS AMENDED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-514 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY

REQUEST)

Brief:

Recommending projects to be funded for the remaining four years of the Five-Year Capital Program

(2027-2030).

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

LO M-25-514

Speaker Cards

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-515 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY

REQUEST)

Brief:

Approving the Operating Budget of the New Orleans Aviation Board for the Year 2026.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

LO M-25-515

Speaker Card

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-516 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY

REQUEST)

10.

11.

12.

Brief:

Approving the Operating Budget of the Delgado-Albania Plantation Commission for the Year 2026.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

LO M-25-516

Speaker Card

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-517 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY

REQUEST)

Brief:

Approving the Operating Budget of the French Market Corporation for the Year 2026.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

LO M-25-517

Speaker Cards

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-518 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY

REQUEST)

Brief:

Approving the Operating Budget of the New Orleans Municipal Yacht Harbor Management Corporation

for the Year 2026.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

LO M-25-518

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Morrell, Thomas - 6

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Moreno - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-519 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY

REQUEST)

13.

Brief:

Approving the Operating Budget of the Orleans Parish Communication District for the Year 2026.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

LO M-25-519

Speaker Cards

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: Moreno

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas - 5

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Giarrusso, Morrell - 2

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-520 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY

REQUEST)

14.

Brief:

Approving the Operating Budget of the New Orleans Building Corporation for the Year 2026.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

LO M-25-520

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas - 5

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Giarrusso, Morrell - 2

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOTION - NO. M-25-593 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

16.

Brief:

Approving the budget and implementation plan of the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee for the

Housing Trust Fund, as modified by the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee in its report received

on November 20, 2025, pursuant to New Orleans City Code Sec. 70-415.342.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 12/1/25).

M-25-593

Speaker Cards

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: Giarrusso

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

COUNCIL DISCUSSION

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19.

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POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

COUNCIL CLOSING REMARKS

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-521 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO (BY

REQUEST)

Brief:

Authorizing the Clerk of Council staff to make any necessary technical, typographical, mathematical,

and/or structural adjustments to any ordinances, motions, and amendments related to the adoption of the

2026 budget. This motion allows for the assurance of accuracy and the elimination of errors.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 10/1/25).

LO M-25-521

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

17.

CALENDAR NUMBER 35,319.

INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

35319

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MEETING ADJOURNED @ 1:38 P.M.

20.

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: King

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADJOURNED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

King - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.