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 9, 2026 at 10:06 AM  
PRESIDENT  
VICE PRESIDENT  
JP MORRELL  
Councilmember-At-Large  
MATTHEW WILLARD  
Councilmember-At-Large  
ROLL CALL  
AISHA R. COLLIER  
CLERK OF COUNCIL  
PRESENT:  
ABSENT:  
McCarron  
Harris  
Green  
Hughes  
Willard - 5  
King  
Morrell - 2  
INVOCATION  
DEACON ALLEN STEVENS  
ST. PETER CLAVER  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
MATTHEW WILLARD  
COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE  
PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORMS, RULES AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT  
https://council.nola.gov/home/  
E-COMMENT FORM  
E-Comments Form - April 9, 2026  
____________________________________________________________________  
PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.  
_____________________________________________________________________  
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES  
Meetings of - March 12, 2026 and March 26, 2026.  
1.  
Annotation:  
APPROVED.  
MOVED BY:  
Willard  
SECONDED BY: Green  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
APPROVED  
McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
King, 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 April 9, 2026:  
Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC  
1. Environmental Adjustments for the April 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07  
2. Purchased Power Cost Recovery Adjustments for the April 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07  
3. Fuel Adjustments for April 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07  
4. Request for Approval of Additional Sources of Clean Energy Credits, submitted pursuant to  
Resolution R-25-631, UD-19-01  
5. Rebuttal Testimony, UD-18-03  
Communications from Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC  
1. Purchased Gas Adjustments for the April 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07  
2. Supplemental Correction Report, UD-18-07  
Other Communications  
1. Comments, submitted by Together New Orleans, UD-24-02  
2. Motion for Procedural Guidance, submitted by the Alliance for Affordable Energy, UD-24-02  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
ENTERGY - Communication - Erin Spears, Chief of Staff & Counsel, CURO - Memo  
ENTERGY - 1. Scott M. Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Riders, EAC April 2026  
ENTERGY - 2. Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Riders - PPCR April 2026  
ENTERGY - 3. Scott Celino, Manager, Manager, Fuel & Special Riders - FAC April 2026  
ENTERGY - 4. Kevin T. Boleware, Entergy New Orleans, LLC - UD-19-01 - R-25-631 - RCPS  
ENTERGY - 5. Edward R. Wicker, Jr. Assistant General Counsel - Rebuttal Testimony, UD-1803  
ENTERGY - DNO - 1 & 2. Carrie R. Tournillon, Partner, PGA and Supplemental Correction Report  
ENTERGY - Other Communication - 2. Broderick Bagert, TNO - UD-24-02  
ENTERGY - Other Communication - 1. Jackson Voss, Senior Government Affairs and Policy Advisor  
AAE- UD-24-02  
COMMUNICATION - FROM JESSICA C. DUMAS, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PERMITS,  
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
2.  
Brief:  
Transmitting application #26-06800-DEMO (DEMO-SUMF) requiring City Council review and  
approval for the following properties located at 1300 Frenchmen Street. Council District C.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 4/23/26).  
Communication Demolotion Request - Jessica C. Dumas - 1300 Frenchmen Street  
COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL, CITY OF  
NEW ORLEANS, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE  
3.  
Brief:  
Submitting the monthly raw data relative to current staffing, hiring, and applications to the New Orleans  
Police Department in accordance with Section 2-62 of the City Code.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Communication - AmyTrepagnier, Personal Director, Council March 2026 NOPD Data  
COMMUNICATION - FROM WINSTON FIORE, CHIEF OF STAFF, LAND USE,  
COUNCILMEMBER FREDDIE KING III  
4.  
5.  
6.  
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:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 4/23/26).  
Communication - RTA - Winston Fiore, Chief of Staff, Land Use - 1419-1421 Dauphine Street  
COMMUNICATION - FROM ANTHONY T. DAVIS, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF CODE  
ENFORCEMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
Brief:  
Submitting a proposed 4th Amendment to the bid contract between the City of New Orleans and Durr  
Heavy Construction, L.L.C., for Emergency Demolition, a completed contract summary form, pursuant  
to Rule 57.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE.  
Contract - Anthony T. Davis, Director, Durr Heavy Construction  
COMMUNICATION - FROM ANTHONY T. DAVIS, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF CODE  
ENFORCEMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
Brief:  
Submitting a proposed 4th Amendment to bid contract between the City of New Orleans and Durr Heavy  
Construction, L.L.C., for Non-Emergency Demolition, a completed contract summary form, pursuant to  
Rule 57.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE.  
Contract - Anthony T. Davis, Director, Durr Non-Emergency  
COMMUNICATION - FROM MATT TORRI, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION, CITY  
OF NEW ORLEANS  
7.  
Brief:  
Submitting Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement between the City of New  
Orleans and IV Waste, LLC, a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS, SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT  
COMMITTEE.  
Contract - Matt Torri, Director, IV Waste  
COMMUNICATION - FROM DARREN P. LOMBARD, CLERK OF CRIMINAL  
DISTRICT COURT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
8.  
Brief:  
Submitting the following Permanent Emergency Polling Location Changes recommended to the City  
Council:  
Ward/  
Precinct: From:  
To:  
9/41C  
Engine House #37  
13400 Michoud Blvd.  
Sarah T. Reed High School  
5316 Michoud Blvd.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Communication - Darren P. Lombard, Clerk of Criminal Distrist Court - Engine #37 to Sarah Reed  
COMMUNICATION - FROM ANNE E. KIRKPATRICK, SUPERINTENDENT OF THE NEW  
ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
9.  
Brief:  
Submitting in compliance with the City of New Orleans Code Section 2-1000(d) and pursuant to Motion  
No. M-25-469, the New Orleans Police Department information concerning the adoption of new Rules  
and Regulations relating to the missing person reporting and public alerts.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Communication - Anne E. Kirkpatrick, Superintendent, NOPD  
REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS  
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT  
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION  
10.  
Brief:  
Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)  
decision of denial of the retention of the installation of inappropriate windows at a Contributing rated,  
two-story, single-family residential building without a Certificate of Appropriateness, for the property  
located at 119 Olivier Street.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 119 Olivier Street  
REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS  
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT  
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION  
11.  
Brief:  
Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)  
decision of denial of an application to retain delaminated stucco at a contributing rated structure in the  
Faubourg Marigny local historic district for property located at 934 Port Street.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 934 Port Street  
REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS  
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT  
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION  
12.  
Brief:  
Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)  
decision of denial of an application to demolish a Contributing rated structure located in the Mid City,  
partial control, local historic district for the property located at 2745 Banks Street.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 2745 Banks Street  
REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS  
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT  
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION  
13.  
14.  
15.  
Brief:  
Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)  
decision of approval of an application to demolish the property located at 7309 Freret Street building to  
grade.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 7309 Freret Street  
REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS  
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT  
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION  
Brief:  
Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)  
decision of approval of an application to demolish the property located at 7310 Freret Street building to  
grade.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 7310 Freret Street  
REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS  
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT  
HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION  
Brief:  
Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)  
decision of approval of an application to demolish the property located at 1128 Lowerline Street building  
to grade.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 1128 Lowerline Street  
REPORT - OF LENÉE S. CROWLEY, DEPUTY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR, MUNICIPAL AND  
TRAFFIC COURT OF NEW ORLEANS  
16.  
Brief:  
Submitting the revenue, expenditure and staffing report for February 2026, in accordance with Section  
2-63 of the City Code.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Lenee S. Crowley, Deputy Judicial Administrator (Feb 2026)  
REPORT - OF ALYSSA W. RAMBEAU, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE  
OFFICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
17.  
Brief:  
Submitting the February 2026 monthly report for the Budget, Audit and Board of Review Committee.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Alyssa W. Rambear, Director of Finance  
REPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION,  
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS  
18.  
Brief:  
Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 31/26 - Cm Harris; 32/26 - Cm. Green; 33/26 - Cm. King; 34/26 -  
Cm. King; 35/26 - Cm. King; Cn. Deadline 6/8/26.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 4/23/26).  
CPC Transmittal Letter  
REPORT - OF CASSANDRA B. ROBERT, MBA, FINANCE MANAGER, ORLEANS PARISH  
COMMUNICATION DISTRICT (OPCD)  
19.  
Brief:  
Submitting the Orleans Parish Communication District’s report for January and February 2026, in  
accordance with Section 2-63 of the City Code.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Cassandra B. Robert, MBA, Finance Manager - OPCD Monthly Budget  
REPORT - OF ASHANTA GABRIEL, CLERK OF CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT, CITY OF NEW  
ORLEANS  
20.  
Brief:  
Submitting the Budget to Actual Report for the months of January and February 2026.  
Annotation:  
RECEIVED.  
Report - Ashanta Gabriel, Clerk, Clerk of Criminal District Court - Jan&FebBudget to Actual  
CAL. NO. 35,378 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING  
21.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to effect a zoning change from an HMR-1 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Residential  
District to an HMC-2 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District and to grant a conditional  
use to permit outdoor live entertainment (secondary use) in conjunction with a hotel in an HMC-2  
Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District on Square 196, Lots 3A, 5A, A-1, M or B, 10A,  
11, and Pt. Lot 15 (Proposed Lot 10B), in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Dumaine Street,  
North Claiborne Avenue, North Robertson Street, and Saint Ann Street (Municipal Addresses:  
1608-1620 Dumaine Street, 816-834 North Claiborne Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect  
thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 5/26)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
ADOPTED.  
35378 - 30611 M.C.S.  
CAL. NO. 35,379 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES  
22.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Article 8, Section 8.2, and Table 8-1 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 classify "contractor storage yard", "outdoor storage yard", and "warehouse" as  
conditional uses in the M-MU Maritime Mixed-Use District; and otherwise to provide with respect  
thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 11/26)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
ADOPTED.  
35379 - 30612 M.C.S.  
CAL. NO. 35,380 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES  
23.  
24.  
25.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a contractor storage yard, outdoor storage yard,  
and warehouse in the M-MU Maritime Mixed-Use District, for the property located at Tract A or H1, a  
roadway, and Lots 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, Faubourg de Montluzin, in the Third Municipal District,  
bounded by Chef Menteur Highway and Ridgeway Boulevard (Municipal Address: 19001 Chef Menteur  
Highway); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 12/26)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
ADOPTED.  
35380 - 30613 M.C.S.  
CAL. NO. 35,381 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND WILLARD  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to effect a zoning map amendment from an OS-N Neighborhood Open Space District to  
an HU-RD-1 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, on Square 5, Lots B and C, Prosper  
Marigny Plantation, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Lawrence Street, Pace Boulevard,  
Socrates Street, the Magellan Canal, and Morris F.X. Jeff Park (Municipal Address: 2701 Lawrence  
Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 67/25)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/12/26).  
ADOPTED.  
35381 - 30614 M.C.S.  
CAL NO. 35,382 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND WILLARD  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a single-family residence in a GPD General  
Planned Development District, on Square 171, Lots 50 through 54, Riverside Subdivision, in the Fifth  
Municipal District, bounded by Oliver Street, Rankin Street, Paul Street, and the Mississippi River  
(Municipal Address 3350 Oliver Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING  
DOCKET NO. 2/26)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
ADOPTED.  
35382 - 30615 M.C.S.  
CAL. NO. 35,383 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND WILLARD  
26.  
27.  
28.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to grant an amendment to Ordinance No. 8,046 MCS (Zoning Docket 51/80) for a  
conditional use to permit a motor vehicle dealership, small in a CBD-4 Exposition District, on Square -1,  
Lot 2CP, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Canal Street, North Peters Street, Iberville  
Street, and Badine Street (Municipal Address: 333 Canal Street); and otherwise to provide with respect  
thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 10/26)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
ADOPTED.  
35383 - 30616 M.C.S.  
CAL. NO. 35,388 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a reception facility with outdoor live entertainment  
(secondary use) in an HU-B1 Historic Neighborhood Business District, on Square 327 or 328, Lots 4, 5,  
6, and A, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Philip Street, Simon Bolivar Avenue, and  
Reverend John Raphael Jr. Way (Municipal Address: 2300 Philip Street); and otherwise to provide with  
respect thereto. (Zoning Docket No. 1/26)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
ADOPTED.  
35388 - 30617 M.C.S.  
CAL. NO. 35,389 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to grant a Planned Development for the adaptive reuse of an existing brewery over  
10,0000 square feet in floor area as an amusement facility (indoor and outdoor) in a C-1 General  
Commercial District and an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed Use District, and the  
rescission of Ordinance No. 28,218 MCS (Zoning Docket 046/19) and Ordinance No. 28,601 MCS  
(Zoning Docket 089/20), on Square 482-A, Lots 13-A, and 23, in the First Municipal District, bounded  
by South Broad Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Thalia Street, and South Dorgenois Street  
(Municipal Addresses: 3935-3943 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, 3940 Thalia Street, and 1400  
South Broad Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (Zoning Docket NO. 4/26)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
ADOPTED.  
35389 - 30618 M.C.S.  
CAL. NO. 35,390 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
29.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a reception facility with outdoor live entertainment  
(secondary use) in an HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District, on Square 395, Lots 5 and  
Pt. 6, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Bienville Avenue, North Dupre Street, North  
Gayoso Street, and Conti Street (Municipal Address: 2915 Bienville Street); and otherwise to provide  
with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 8/26)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
ADOPTED.  
35390 - 30619 M.C.S.  
RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-137 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)  
30.  
Brief:  
Formally recognizing the City of New Orleans Safety Action Plan as the City’s guiding framework for  
reducing and eliminating traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries, and affirming its commitment to  
the Safe System Approach, recognizing that responsibility for safety is shared and that proactive,  
systemic solutions are required to protect human life.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
(The Transportation Committee recommended approval).  
ADOPTED.  
R-26-137  
SPEAKER CARD  
MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA AND REFER OTHER MATTERS TO THE PROPER AGENCY.  
AND THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED.  
ADOPTED  
MOVED BY:  
Willard  
SECONDED BY: Harris  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
King, Morrell - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
REGULAR AGENDA  
PUBLIC COMMENT RULES  
All public comment shall comply with the following Council Rules:  
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Each commenter must personally submit a comment card to the Clerk.  
All commenters must state their names and addresses and whether they are being paid to appear.  
One comment per speaker, per item.  
Each comment must be entirely germane to the agenda item.  
Comments may not exceed two minutes.  
Ceding of time is not permitted.  
Each item is limited to 30 minutes of public comment.  
DEFERRAL RULES  
Any annotation of a request to defer an agenda item is purely tentative until confirmed during the meeting. A  
request to defer an agenda item may be withdrawn or overruled pursuant to Council Rules.  
POSTPONEMENT RULES  
Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, legislative instruments will be postponed  
indefinitely and removed from future agendas if not acted upon within 120 days of first reading or appearance  
on a Council agenda.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM ELIZABETH HOLMAN, DIRECTOR  
OF LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER LESLI D. HARRIS, DISTRICT “B”  
1.  
Brief:  
Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and  
requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application:  
RTA Application #20250123, 4417 Dryades Street, 4417 Dryades Street, LLC.  
Annotation:  
(Communication received on 12/18/25).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.  
RTA - Report - District B - 4417 Dryades Street  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-9 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
2.  
Brief:  
A resolution denying the RTA Application #20250123, 4417 Dryades Street.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.  
R-26-9 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
c. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-10 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
3.  
Brief:  
A resolution approving the RTA Application #20250123, 4417 Dryades Street.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.  
R-26-10 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM ELIZABETH HOLMAN, DIRECTOR  
OF LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER LESLI D. HARRIS, DISTRICT “B”  
4.  
Brief:  
Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and  
requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application:  
RTA Application #20220126, 1401 Delachaise Street, GD1, LLC.  
Annotation:  
(Communication received on 12/18/25).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.  
RTA - Report - District B - 1401 Delachaise Street  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-11 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
5.  
Brief:  
A resolution denying the RTA Application #20220126, 1401 Delachaise Street.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.  
R-26-11 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
c. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-12 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
6.  
Brief:  
A resolution approving the RTA Application #20220126, 1401 Delachaise Street.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.  
R-26-12 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, LEAD CONSULTANT, ZACH  
SMITH CONSULTING & DESIGN  
7.  
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).  
DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 4/23/26.  
Ron Loesel - 934 Port Street - HDLC Appeal Letter  
Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 934 Port Street City Council Appeal Report  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
HDLC APPEAL - OF VERONICA M. REED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JANE PLACE  
NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE  
8.  
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).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 4/23/26.  
Veronica M. Reed - HDLC appeal 2745 Banks Street  
Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 2745 Banks Street City Council Appeal Report  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF CARROLLTON WATCH, JEFFREY  
BERNIARD, PRESIDENT, MAPLE AREA RESIDENTS, INC., AND GORDON MARCUS (MARC)  
LOUDON  
9.  
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).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 4/23/26.  
HDLC 7309 Freret Street Susan Johnson  
HDLC 7309 Freret Street Jeffrey Berniard  
HDLC 7309 Freret Street Gordon Marcus Loudon  
Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 7309 Freret City Council Appeal Report  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF CARROLLTON WATCH, JEFFREY  
BERNIARD, PRESIDENT, MAPLE AREA RESIDENTS, INC., AND GORDON MARCUS (MARC)  
LOUDON  
10.  
11.  
14.  
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).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 4/23/26.  
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 City Council Appeal Report  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
HDLC APPEAL - FROM 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).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 4/23/26.  
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 City Council Appeal Report  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
ZONING DOCKET NO. 14/26 - 2400 NAPOLEON AVENUE, LLC  
Brief:  
Requesting an Amendment to Ordinance No. 29,359 MCS (Zoning Docket 084/22, which granted a  
conditional use to permit a reception facility over 10,000 square feet in an HU-MU Historic Urban  
Neighborhood Mixed-Use District) to permit a Planned Development authorizing a Live Performance  
Venue located on, Square 584, Lot 1A-3, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by La Salle Street,  
Freret Street, Jena Street, and Napoleon Avenue (Municipal Address: 2400 Napoleon Avenue). The  
recommendation of the City Planning Commission being of “Effective Denial for Lack of Legal  
Majority” per Section 4.2.D.3.c.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.  
ZD NO. 14/26  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
ZONING DOCKET NO. 21/26 - LA MARIE LLC  
15.  
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).  
DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 4/23/26.  
ZD NO. 21/26 Granicus  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
ZONING DOCKET NO. 25/26 - ROUSE LAND COMPANY  
16.  
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).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 4/23/26.  
ZD NO. 25/26  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
ZONING DOCKET NO. 26/26 - 420 JULIA PROPERTY HOLDER, LLC  
17.  
Brief:  
Requesting a conditional use permit a social club in CBD-6 Urban Core Neighborhood Intensity  
Mixed-Use District located on, Square 123, Lot SE, in the First Municipal District, bounded by  
Constance Street, Julia Street, Saint Joseph Street,  
and Tchoupitoulas Street (Municipal Address(es): 420 Julia Street). The recommendation of the City  
Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.  
ZD NO. 26/26  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
ZONING DOCKET NO. 27/26 - 1039 CONSTANCE LLC  
18.  
19.  
20.  
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).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.  
ZD NO. 27/26  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
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).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.  
ZD NO. 28/26  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
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).  
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.  
ZD NO. 29/26  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 34,385 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL,  
MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN  
21.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend and reordain sections 26-615, 26-616, 26-617, 26-618, 26-619, 26-620, 26-624,  
and 26-628 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to provide relative to the regulation of short-term  
rentals; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 9/7/23).  
DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 4/23/26.  
34385  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-426 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO,  
HARRIS AND GREEN  
22.  
Brief:  
Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to  
Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the  
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to eliminate Non-Commercial  
Short-Term Rentals as a defined land use and update any and all relevant provisions governing the  
zoning and use standards for short-term rentals, including the removal of all references to  
Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 9/21/23).  
DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 4/23/26.  
M-23-426 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
c. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-427 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO,  
HARRIS AND GREEN  
23.  
Brief:  
Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to amend and reordain Ordinance  
No. 4264 M.C.S., amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning  
Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 19 to establish a new Interim Zoning District to  
be named the Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District (IZD), the intent of which is  
to prohibit the Short-Term Rental, Non-Commercial use within all areas of the City of New Orleans.  
These prohibitions shall apply citywide. Aside from the use prohibited herein, all other permitted and  
conditional uses shall be as provided in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 9/21/23).  
DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 4/23/26.  
M-23-427 Lying Over  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,117 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND KING  
24.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30,140 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance providing  
an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025” to subdivide the  
“Other Operating” fund allocation for the Department of Sanitation, to de-appropriate monies from  
certain sub-divided categories, and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced 5/8/25).  
DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 4/23/26.  
35117  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,347 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
27.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a  
servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way  
located at the municipal address 326 North Norman C Francis Parkway; to fix the minimum price and  
terms of said servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will  
incorporate space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of  
the public right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide  
with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35347 - 30599 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
King, Morrell - 2  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,348 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
28.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a  
servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way  
located at the municipal address 2428 Napoleon Avenue; to fix the minimum price and terms of said  
servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate  
space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public  
right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect  
thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35348 - 30600 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
SECONDED BY: Willard  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
King, Morrell - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
ROLL CALL  
PRESENT:  
McCarron  
Harris  
King  
Green  
Hughes  
Willard - 6  
Morrell - 1  
ABSENT:  
CAL. NO. 35,349 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
29.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a  
servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way  
located at the municipal address 1717 Religious Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said  
servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate  
space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public  
right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect  
thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35349 - 30601 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
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.  
CAL. NO. 35,350 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
30.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a  
servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way  
located at the municipal address 1244 Magazine Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said  
servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate  
space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public  
right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect  
thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35350 - 30602 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
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.  
CAL. NO. 35,351 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
31.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a  
servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way  
located at the municipal address 717 Common Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said  
servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate  
space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public  
right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect  
thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35351 - 30603 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
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.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - FROM MARK E. MORICE, MORICE LAW  
FIRM, LLC ON BEHALF OF R & D DESIGNS, LLC  
12.  
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, single-family residential  
building without a Certificate of Appropriateness for property located at 119 Olivier Street.  
Annotation:  
(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).  
(Communication received on 3/26/26).  
(Report received on 4/9/26).  
HEARING HELD.  
Mark E. Morice - HDLC Appeal -119 Oliver Street  
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-140 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING  
13.  
Brief:  
Granting the applicant’s request for the property located at 119 Olivier Street, the decision of the HDLC  
is reversed.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
M-26-140  
Pictures submitted by applicant  
SPEAKER CARD  
MOVED BY:  
King  
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.  
CAL. NO. 35,345 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)  
25.  
Brief  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a  
servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way  
located at the municipal address 728 Franklin Avenue; to fix the minimum price and terms of said  
servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate  
space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public  
right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect  
thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35345 - 30597 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Harris  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell, Willard - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,346 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)  
26.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a  
servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way  
located at the municipal address 1800 Saint Philip Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said  
servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate  
space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public  
right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect  
thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35346 - 30598 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell, Willard - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,352 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
32.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a  
servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way  
located at the municipal address 1010 Girod Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude  
agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is  
neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to  
set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35352 - 30604 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
SECONDED BY: King  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,353 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
33.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a  
servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way  
located at the municipal address 1714 Erato Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude  
agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is  
neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to  
set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35353 - 30605 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
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.  
CAL. NO. 35,354 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
34.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a  
servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way  
located at the municipal address 210 South Lopez Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said  
servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate  
space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public  
right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect  
thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35354 - 30606 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
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.  
CAL. NO. 35,355 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
35.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a  
servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way  
located at the municipal address 801 Baronne Street Ste A; to fix the minimum price and terms of said  
servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate  
space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public  
right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect  
thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35355 - 30607 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
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.  
CAL. NO. 35,356 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
36.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a  
servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way  
located at the municipal address 400 Celeste Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude  
agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is  
neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to  
set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35356 - 30608 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
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.  
CAL. NO. 35,357 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
37.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into this Amendment No. 1 to  
a previously executed Lease Agreement, between the City of New Orleans (“City”) and Da Empire LLC,  
a Louisiana Limited Liability Company (“Lessee”), for the lease of City-owned property, to wit: a certain  
portion of ground together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated in the Parish of Orleans,  
First Municipal District, Square 530 and 545 which forms a Portion of Lafayette (Late Cypress) Street  
Right-of-Way (Unconstructed) between S. Galvez Street, and which improvements bear the municipal  
address of 2222 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 (the “Leased Premises”), to (i) permit  
certain non-permanent signage, (ii) permit the sale, service, and consumption of alcohol on the Leased  
Premises, and (iii) amend the rent structure and related provisions of the Lease, as more fully set forth in  
the Amendment No. 1 as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35357 - 30609 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
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.  
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,377 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND  
38.  
MCCARRON  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a wine shop in an HU-B1 Historic Urban Business  
District, on Square 95, Lot A, in the Seventh Municipal District, bounded by Maple Street, Fern Street,  
Burthe Street, and Short Street (Municipal Addresses: 7901-7915 Maple Steet and 800-802 Fern Street);  
and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 17/26)  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35377 - 30610 M.C.S.  
b. AMENDMENT TO ORD. CAL. NO. 35,377 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON  
39.  
Brief:  
An amendment to Ord. Cal. No. 35,377 to correct the referenced section of the Comprehensive Zoning  
Ordinance and remove neighborhood agreement language.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
35377 AMD  
MOVED BY:  
McCarron  
SECONDED BY: Willard  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
AMENDMENT  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: McCarron  
SECONDED BY: Willard  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
AS AMENDED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
CAL. NO. 35,384 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)  
40.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to reform and provide for the sustainability of the city’s sanitation services by amending  
and reordaining Sections 138-57, 138-58, 138-59, 138-61, and 138-63 of the Code of the City of New  
Orleans to amend the city’s sanitation fees and provide relative to the scope thereof; to expressly  
authorize initiatives intended to augment services by providing for periodic no-cost access to city  
transfer stations; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.  
35384  
Annotation:  
CONTINUED  
CAL. NO. 35,391 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES (BY REQUEST)  
41.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 4 to a  
previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans  
(“City”) and Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council (“CACRC”) for the valuable public purpose of  
providing electronic waste removal and recycling services, reducing dumping fees, reducing electronic  
waste in landfills, and providing greater access to technology, to extend the term thereof for one (1) year,  
and to reaffirm the maximum aggregate amount of compensation of $0, as more fully set forth in the  
Amendment No. 4 as Exhibit A and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35391 - 30620 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Hughes  
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.  
CAL. NO. 35,397 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)  
42.  
Brief:  
An Ordinance to amend and re-ordain Ordinance No. 30,532 M.C.S., entitled “An Ordinance Providing  
a Capital Budget for the Year 2026”, to effect the following change to the 2026 Capital Budget: to  
de-appropriate funds from the Department of Public Works to appropriate them to the Department of  
Public Works; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35397 - 30621 M.C.S.  
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.  
CAL. NO. 35,398 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, GREEN AND HUGHES (BY  
REQUEST)  
43.  
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 Private  
Grant Funds from the Mayors Alliance Action Fund to the Health Department for the No Kid Hungry  
Program; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35398 - 30622 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
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.  
CAL. NO. 35,399 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, GREEN AND HUGHES (BY  
REQUEST)  
44.  
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 Private  
Grant Funds from the Mayors Alliance Action Fund to the Health Department for the No Kid Hungry  
Program; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).  
35399 - 30623 M.C.S.  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
SECONDED BY: Hughes  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-138 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS  
45.  
Brief:  
Appointing the following persons serve as members of the housing trust fund advisory committee to  
advise the City Council concerning appropriations from Housing Trust Fund and shall submit reports  
thereon to the Council as provided in City Code Section 70-415.342:  
1. Elizabeth Holman, appointment nominee of the Mayor;  
2. Sabrina Mays, appointment nominee of the City Council Quality of Life Committee Chair;  
3. Maxwell Ciardullo, appointment nominee of the City Council Community Development  
Committee Chair;  
4. Ellen Lee, appointment nominee of the City Council Budget, Audit, and Board of Review  
Committee Chair;  
5. Tashia Gaspard, appointment nominee of the City Council President, such nominee having  
lived experience being unhoused or living in a low-income or other affordable housing  
unit;  
6. Monique Blossom, appointment nominee of Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center; and  
7. Elizabeth Harvey, appointment nominee of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.  
The terms of each foregoing member shall commence immediately and end on December 31, 2026.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
M-26-138  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
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.  
MOTION - NO. M-26-139 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES  
46.  
Brief:  
Establishing Sarah T. Reed High School at 5316 Michoud Boulevard as the permanent polling location,  
replacing Engine House #37 at 13400 Chef Menteur Highway, as the official polling place for Ward 9,  
Precinct 41C within the Parish of Orleans.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/23).  
M-26-139  
MOVED BY:  
Hughes  
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.  
RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-141 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GREEN, WILLARD, MCCARRON,  
HARRIS, HUGHES AND KING  
47.  
Brief:  
A RESOLUTION in support of the goals and ideals of “National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day” and  
recognizing April 10 of each year as a day to raise awareness, promote education, and support youth  
impacted by HIV and AIDS.  
Annotation:  
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).  
R-26-141  
MOVED BY:  
Willard  
SECONDED BY: Harris  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READINGS  
48.  
CALENDAR ORDINANCES NUMBERS 35400 THRU 35414 (VOIDING 35415) AND 35416 THRU  
35422.  
INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.  
NOTE: Ordinances on First Reading was reconsider for the purpose of adding ORD. NO. 35422.  
35400  
35401  
35402  
35403  
35404  
35405  
35406  
35407  
35408  
35409  
35410  
35411  
35412  
35413  
35414  
35416  
35417  
35418  
35419  
35420  
35421  
35422  
MOVED BY:  
King  
SECONDED BY: Harris  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ADOPTED  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
1.  
Brief:  
Executive session to discuss the following litigation:  
·
Council of the City of New Orleans v. Edward Wisner Donation, et al., Case No. 2022-06765,  
Section L-6, Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Judge Kern A. Reese  
·
Henry Consulting LLC v. The New Orleans City Council, et al., Civil District Court for the Parish of  
Orleans, Case No. 2025-08353, Division D, Judge Monique Barial  
·
Lora Johnson v. City Council, Civil Service Commission Docket No. 9607  
Annotation:  
SESSION HELD.  
Executive Session Public Notice 2026.04.09  
MOVED BY:  
Harris  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Willard - 5  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Hughes, Morrell - 2  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: McCarron  
SECONDED BY: Harris  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
RECONVENE  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READINGS  
48.  
CALENDAR ORDINANCES NUMBERS 35400 THRU 35414 (VOIDING 35415) AND 35416 THRU  
35422.  
INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.  
NOTE: Ordinances on First Reading was reconsider for the purpose of adding ORD. NO. 35422.  
35400  
35401  
35402  
35403  
35404  
35405  
35406  
35407  
35408  
35409  
35410  
35411  
35412  
35413  
35414  
35416  
35417  
35418  
35419  
35420  
35421  
35422  
MOVED BY:  
Hughes  
SECONDED BY: McCarron  
ACTION:  
YEAS:  
RECONSIDER  
McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6  
NAYS:  
0
ABSENT:  
ABSTAIN:  
RECUSED:  
Morrell - 1  
0
0
AND THE MOTION PASSED.  
MOVED BY: Hughes  
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.  
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS  
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS  
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS  
MEETING ADJOURNED @11:32 A.M.