THE COUNCIL

City of New Orleans

JP MORRELL

HELENA MORENO

Councilmember-At-Large

JOSEPH GIARRUSSO III

Councilmember District A

LESLI D. HARRIS

Councilmember District B

FREDDIE KING III

Councilmember District C

EUGENE J. GREEN, JR

Councilmember District D

OLIVER M. THOMAS, JR.

Councilmember District E

MINUTES - FINAL

Regular Meeting of the City Council

held in City Hall Council Chamber

on Thursday, January 8, 2026 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

OLIVER M. THOMAS, JR.

COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT E

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

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

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PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

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1. COMMENCING THE JANUARY 27, 2026 CN. MTG AT 9:00.

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Thomas

ACTION:

YEAS:

SUSPEND THE RULES

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Green - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

Meetings of - December 1, 2025, December 3, 2025 (Special), December 4, 2025, December 10, 2025

(Special), December 17, 2025 (Special), December 18, 2025, December 23, 2025 (Special) and

December 30, 2025 (Special).

Annotation:

MAY BE APPROVED.

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Moreno

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Green - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

CONSENT AGENDA

COMMUNICATION - FROM BOBBIE MASON, DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, COUNCIL

UTILITIES REGULATORY OFFICE

Brief:

Submitting the transmittal document for communications related to electric and gas utility matters to be

received by the Council of the City of New Orleans at its meeting on January 8, 2026:

Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC

1. Reply Comments, UD-18-03

2. Application for Approval of the Resilience Plan (Phase 2), UD-21-03

3. Environmental Adjustments for the January 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07

4. Purchased Power Cost Recovery Adjustments for the January 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07

5. Fuel Adjustments for the January 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07

Communication from Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC

1. Purchased Gas Adjustments for the January 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Communication Memo - Bobby Mason, Deputy, CURO

Entergy - Courtney R. Nicholson, Assistant General Counsel - 2025-12-18 ENO Reply on Motion to

Amend UD-18-03

Entergy - Edward R. Wicker, Jr., Assistant General Counsel - 2025-12-19 Ltr & ENO Resiliency Phase

2 App (Public Redacted)

Entergy - Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Rider - ENOL EAC

Entergy - Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Rider - ENOL PPCR

Entergy - Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Riders - ENOL FAC

Entergy - DNO - Carrie R. Tournillon, Partner - PGA 2026

COMMUNICATION - FROM SUSAN JOHNSON, PRINCIPAL, TOWN OF CARROLLTON

WATCH, LLC

Brief:

Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve a roof

demolition of over 50% (specifically 55.9%) for the property located at 7801-7803 Zimpel Street.

Annotation:

RECEIVED. (Suggested Hearing Date 1/27/26).

Communication - Susan Johnson, Principal, Town of Carrollton Watch, LLC - 7801 Zimpel Street -

Demolition Appeal

COMMUNICATION - FROM LATOYA CANTRELL, MAYOR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting a letter outlining the reasons for her veto of Ordinance No. 30550 M.C.S. (Calendar No.

35,324).

Annotation:

RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26 for reconsideration of Calendar No. 35,324, Ordinance No.

30550 M.C.S.).

Mayor Latoya Cantrell Veto Letter

COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL, CITY OF

NEW ORLEANS, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE

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 - Amy B. Trepagnier, Director of Personnel - Council NOPD Data Dec 2025

COMMUNICATION - FROM CYNTHIA DAVIS, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PERMITS,

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Transmitting application #25-36276-DEMO (DEMO-COMM) requiring City Council review and

approval for the following property located at 2119 Louisiana Avenue, Council District B.

Annotation:

RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/27/26).

Communication - Cynthia Davis, Department of Safety & Permits - 2119 Louisiana Avenue

COMMUNICATION - FROM TAMMIE JACKSON, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

AND PERMITS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting Proposed Rules for Governing Implementation of Issuance of Temporary Alcoholic

Beverages Outlet Permits.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Communication - Tammie Jackson, Director - TEMP ABO RULES

COMMUNICATION - FROM COUNCILMEMBER JOSEPH I. GIARRUSSO, III,

COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT A - INCOMING CAO FOR MAYOR-ELECT HELENA MORENO,

NEW ORLEANS CITY COUNCIL

Brief:

Providing written notice pursuant to Section 4-10(4) of the Home Rule Charter, City Code Section

2-477, and City Council Rule 56, of Mayor-Elect Moreno’s approval of the following appoints and

positions in accordance with Section 4-302(2) of the Home Rule Charter:

Dr. Jennifer Avegno - Director of Human Services

Charline Gipson - City Attorney

And also, the approval of the following appointment and position:

Chief Michael Harrison - Deputy Mayor of Public Safety

Annotation:

RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.

Communication - Councilmember Joseph I. Giarrusso - Mayor-Elect Moreno appoval of appointments

and position

REPORT - OF ARIANE ROBINSON, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, MUNICIPAL YACHT HARBOR

MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

Brief:

Submitting the Municipal Yacht Habor’s 2022-2024 Attendance Reports, and additional attendance

records for 2025 will be transmitted separately in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Arianne Robinson, Deputy Director, Municipal Yacht Harbor

REPORT - OF MARONTA JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, NEW ORLEANS BUILDING

CORPORATION

Brief:

Submitting the New Orleans Building Corporation’s Attendance report for 2022 in accordance with

Section 2-87 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Moronta Johnson, Executive Assistant - 2022 NOBC Board Attendance Report

REPORT - OF MARONTA JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, NEW ORLEANS BUILDING

CORPORATION

10.

Brief:

Submitting the New Orleans Building Corporation’s Attendance report for 2025 in accordance with

Section 2-87 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Maronta Johnson, Executive Assistant - 2025 NOBC Board Attendance Report

REPORT - OF TABITHA DORNER, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND CEO

AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE

11.

Brief:

Submitting the Audubon Commission 2025 Attendance Record in accordance with Section 2-87 of the

City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Tabitha Dorner, Executive Assistant - Audubon Commission - Attendance Memo 2025

REPORT - OF TAMMY S. HANSON, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC

LIBRARY

12.

13.

14.

Brief:

Submitting the New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) 2023-2025 Board of Directors meetings attendance

record in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Tammy S. Hanson, NOPL Executive Director - NOPL 2023-2025 Attendance

REPORT - OF BRYAN WHITED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MUNICIPAL YACHT HARBOR

MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

Brief:

Submitting the Municipal Yacht Habor’s 2025 Attendance Reports in accordance with Section 2-87 of

the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Bryan Whited, Executive Director, MYHMC - 2025 Attendance Report

REPORT - OF PAUL C. MITCHELL, JR., DIRECTOR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE

FIREFIGTERS’ PENSION AND RELIEF FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Brief:

Submitting the Orleans Firefighters’ Pension and Relief Fund Board Member Attendance Record for the

calendar years ended 2022 thru 2025 in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Paul C. Mitchell, Jr. Director, Board of Trustees - 2022 - 2025 Attendance Report

REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS

HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION

15.

Brief:

Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)

approval of an ARC on a designated landmark building, allowing the construction of the elevator shaft in

the proposed location, with the proviso that the height is lowered to be below the historic cornice for

property located at 1410 Jackson Avenue.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 1410 Jackson Ave

REPORT - OF ROMY S. SAMUEL, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF

FINANCE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

16.

Brief:

Submitting the January 2026 monthly report to the Budget, Audit and Board of Review Committee.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Romy S. Samuel, Director of Finance - Budget Report 12-30-25

REPORT - OF TENISHA STEVENS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATION, NEW ORLEANS

17.

Brief:

Submitting the Sanford “Sandy” Krasnoff Criminal Justice Council’s attendance records for 2022 thru

2025 in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Tenisha Stevens, Criminal Justice Commission

REPORT - FROM ANGELA GILBERT SARKER, CLERK, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL

BOARD

18.

Brief:

Submitting the 2025 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board attendance records pursuant to Ordinance

Calendar Number 28,133 (24132 MCS).

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Angela Gilbert Sarker, ABCB Clerk - Attendance

REPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING

COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

19.

Brief:

Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 62/25 - All Cms; 63/25 - Cm. Green; 64/25 - Cm. Harris; 65/25 -

Cm. Harris; 66/25 - Cm. Harris; Cn. Deadline 3/9/26.

Annotation:

RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/27/26).

CPC Transmittal Letter for 12-9-25 CPC meeting

REPORT - OF DAMON BURNS, CEO, FINANCE NEW ORLEANS

20.

Brief:

Submitting the Finance New Orleans Board of Commissioners attendance log for 2022 through 2025 in

accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Damon Burns - FNO Board Member Monthly Attendance 2022-2025

REPORT - OF JESSE EVANS, JR, DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM, CITY OF

NEW ORLEANS

21.

Brief:

Submitting the New Orleans Employees’ Retirement System attendance reports for 2022 through 2024

in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Jesse Evens, Jr., Director - Employees' Retirement System Board Attendance

REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS

HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION

22.

Brief:

Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)

approval of a demolition of more than 50% of the roof structure at a Contributing-rated, one story,

two-family residential building for construction of a new camelback addition for property located at

7801 Zimpel Street. This is an appeal from a concerned neighbor, not the property owner.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Yvette K. Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 7801 Zimpel Street

REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS

HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION

23.

Brief:

Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)

denial of a demolition to grade of a contributing-rated, single-family residential building to grade, for the

property located at 1120 Jena Street.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Yvette K. Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 1120 Jena St Council Appeal Report

REPORT - OF LENÉE S. CROWLEY, DEPUTY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR, MUNICIPAL AND

TRAFFIC COURT OF NEW ORLEANS

24.

25.

26.

Brief:

Submitting the revenue, expenditure and staffing report for November 2025, in accordance with Section

2-63 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Lenee S. Crowley, Deputy Judicial Administrator - 2025

REPORT - OF GINA GATEWOOD-LUCAS, NEW ORLEANS RECREATION DEVELOPMENT

COMMISSION

Brief:

Submitting the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission’s attendance reports for 2022

through 2025 in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Gina Gatewood-Lucas NORD Commission 2022-2025 Attendance

REPORT - OF MORGAN J. SHANNON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NEW ORLEANS CHILDREN

AND YOUTH PLANNING BOARD (CYPD)

Brief:

Submitting the New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board’s (CYPB) attendance reports for 2022

through 2024 in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Morgan J. Shannon, Executive Director (CYPB)

REPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION,

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

27.

Brief:

Submitting the City Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments 2022 through 2025

attendance record in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

Annotation:

RECEIVED.

Report - Robert D. Rivers, Executive Director re CPC and BZA Attendance

CAL. NO. 35,319 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

28.

Brief:

An Ordinance to grant an Affordable Housing Planned Development in an HU-RD2 Historic Urban

Two-Family Residential District, on Square 439, Lots 3, 4, and S or 20-21, in the Fourth Municipal

District, bounded by Washington Avenue, South Johnson Street, South Prieur Street, and Toledano

Street (Municipal Address: 3308 Washington Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

ZONING DOCKET NO. 45/25

Annotation:

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

35319 - 30551 M.C.S.

SPEAKER CARDS

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

AND THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED.

ADOPTED

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Giarrusso

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

REGULAR AGENDA

FOR RECONSIDERATION BY REASON OF THE MAYOR’S VETO - ORD. NO. 30550 M.C.S. -

CAL. NO. 35,324 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,

KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

23.

Brief:

An Ordinance to respond to the current budget challenges facing the City of New Orleans through a

temporary prohibition on spending any funds received from the Sewerage & Water Board of New

Orleans ( “SWBNO”), American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”), 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

(“Wisner litigation”), or any other new sources of revenue; and otherwise to provide with respect

thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 12/4/25).

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 DECEMBER 18, 2025, THE COUNCIL VOTED 7 YEAS AND 0 NAYS TO

OVERRULE THE MAYOR’S VETO.

35324

MOVED BY:

Morrell

SECONDED BY: Giarrusso

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 34,385 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL,

MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN

24.

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).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

34385

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 on 9/21/23).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

LO M-23-426

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).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

LO M-23-427

Annotation:

CONTINUED

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.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - 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 Application:

RTA Application #20250123, 4417 Dryades Street, 4417 Dryades Street, LLC.

Annotation:

(Communication received on 12/18/25).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

RTA - Report - District B - 4417 Dryades Street

Annotation:

CONTINUED

b. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-9 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

A resolution denying the RTA Application #20250123, 4417 Dryades Street.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

R-26-9

Annotation:

CONTINUED

c. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-10 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

A resolution approving the RTA Application #20250123, 4417 Dryades Street.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

R-26-10

Annotation:

CONTINUED

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - 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 Application:

RTA Application #20220126, 1401 Delachaise Street, GD1, LLC.

Annotation:

(Communication received on 12/18/25).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

RTA - Report - District B - 1401 Delachaise Street

Annotation:

CONTINUED

b. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-11 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

A resolution denying the RTA Application #20220126, 1401 Delachaise Street.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

R-26-11

Annotation:

CONTINUED

c. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-12 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Brief:

A resolution approving the RTA Application #20220126, 1401 Delachaise Street.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

R-26-12

Annotation:

CONTINUED

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM WINSTON C. FIORE, DIRECTOR

OF LAND USE & CONSTITUENT AFFAIRS LIAISON, COUNCILMEMBER FREDDIE KING III,

DISTRICT “C”

Brief:

Transmitting the Mayor's Office of Economic Developments recommendation of disapproval, and

requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application

Renewal Application: RTA Application Renewal Application #20161122, 111 Iberville Street, 111

Iberville, LLC.

Annotation:

(Communication received on 12/18/25).

HEARING HELD.

RTA - Report - District C - 111 Iberville Street

b. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-15 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

Brief:

A resolution granting the RTA Application #20161122, 111 Iberville Street.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

R-26-15

MOVED BY:

King

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, King, Morrell, Thomas - 5

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris, Moreno - 2

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

HEARING - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW

ORLEANS AND REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY

Brief:

Discussing, and if appropriate, authorizing by motion the Council president to sign the professional

services agreement between the City and Rehrig Pacific Company, for the manufacture, assembly, and

delivery of recycling carts and educational recycling kits, for a term of three years and at a maximum

cost of $4.7 million, to be partially funded by $3.3 million in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

grant funds.

Annotation:

(Cm. Morrell).

(Public Works Committee referred matter to full Council for further discussion).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

Dan Jatres Rehrig Pacific Company

HEARING - 2026-2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT

10.

Brief:

Requesting an Amendment to the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan report to act as a supplemental

public hearing for five additional capital improvement project requests received after the deadline for

submission.

Annotation:

(All Cms.).

(Report received on 11/20/25).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

REPORT - CIP Amendment Report - October 2025 Requests - Final Staff Report

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF ZACHARY SMITH, OWNER | ZACH

SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN

11.

Brief:

Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the requested

appeal of ARC denial of new construction of an 81,258 SF five-story hotel on vacant lot fronting Elysian

Fields Avenue, Royal and Chartres Street for property located at 621 Elysian Fields Avenue.

Annotation:

(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 2/1/26).

(Communication received on 12/18/25).

HEARING HELD.

HDLC Appeal - Zacdhary Smith - 621 Elysian Fields Avenue

HDLC Report - Eleanor Burke, Executive Director - 621 Elysian Fields Avenue

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-16 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

12.

Brief:

A motion granting the applicant’s request for new construction of a hotel at 621 Elysian Fields Avenue,

and the decision of the HDLC is hereby reversed and modified such that the most recently submitted

drawings labeled "Current Drawings - Post-ARC Submission by Applicant" as contained in the HDLC

staff report are deemed approved.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

M-26-16

SPEAKER CARDS

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno - 5

NAYS:

Thomas - 1

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Morrell - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

HDLC APPEAL - OF MARY GRACE VERGES, AIA, SHERMAN STRATEGIES, LLC ON BEHALF

OF GEORGE DAVID JOHNSON, OWNER

13.

Brief:

Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the proposed

demolition for property located at 1120 Jena Street.

Annotation:

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 2/1/26).

(Communication received on 12/18/25).

(Report received on 1/8/26).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

HDLC Appeal - Mary Grace Wright - 1120 Jena Street

Report - Yvette K. Jett, Principal Architec1120 Jena St Council Appeal Report

Annotation:

CONTINUED

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF DR. MARC BEHAR, HOMEOWNER 1422

JACKSON AVENUE

14.

Brief:

Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve an elevator

being placed on the exterior of 1410 Jackson Avenue.

Annotation:

(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 2/1/26).

(Communication received on 12/18/25).

(Report received at the meeting of 1/8/26).

HEARING HELD.

HDLC Appeal - Dr Marc Behar HDLC - 1410 Jackson Ave.

Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 1410 Jackson Ave

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-13 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

15.

Brief:

A motion denying the applicant’s request for property located at 1410 Jackson Avenue and the decision

of the Commission is hereby affirmed.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

M-26-13

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: King

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno - 5

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Morrell, Thomas - 2

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

c. MOTION - NO. M-26-14 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

16.

Brief:

A motion approving the applicant’s request for the property located at 1410 Jackson Avenue and the

decision of the Commission is hereby reversed.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

WITHDRAWN.

M-26-14

SPEAKER CARDS

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 49/25 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO.

M-25-380

17.

Brief:

Requesting an Amendment to the text of Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, and 26 of the Comprehensive Zoning

Ordinance in order to streamline administrative processes, clarify unclear provisions, codify evolving

practices, and consider the amendments included in Exhibit A, attached to City Council Motion No.

M-25-380. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.

Annotation:

(All Cms., Cn. Deadline 1/19/26).

HEARING HELD.

ZD049-25 Final Staff Report with attachments

Speaker

b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-662 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

18.

Brief:

Approving the applicant’s request with modifications as set forth in Exhibit A for ZD 49/25.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 12/18/25).

LO M-25-662

c. AMENDMENT TO MOTION NO. M-25-662 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

19.

Brief:

Amendments to Motion No. M-25-662 to add an effective date for the amendments to the

Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance contemplated therein.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

M-25-662 AMD

SPEAKER CARD

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Harris

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:

NAYS:

ADOPTED AS AMENDED

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

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

ZONING DOCKET NO. 60/25 - OLD LAND ORLEANS, LLC

20.

Brief:

Requesting a Conditional Use to permit an outdoor storage yard in a GPD General Planned Development

District, on Square 151, Lots 6, 7, 8, Woodland Heights, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by

Old Gentilly Road, Almonaster Avenue, and Read Boulevard (Municipal Address: 10760 Old Gentilly

Road). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR APPROVAL", subject to

four (4) provisos.

Annotation:

(Cm. Thomas, Cn. Deadline 2/16/26).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

ZD NO. 60/25

Annotation:

CONTINUED

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 61/25 - PARK PLACE SHOPPING

CENTER, LLC

21.

Brief:

Requesting an Amendment to Ordinance No. 28,097 MCS (Zoning Docket 032/19) for a conditional use

to permit the operation of a previously constructed drive-through facility on an undesignated portion of

ground, on Square 617, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by City Park Avenue, North Anthony

Street, North Bernadotte Street, Saint Louis Street, and Toulouse Street (Municipal Address(es): 512

City Park). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR APPROVAL", subject

to seven (7) provisos.

Annotation:

(Cm. Giarrusso, Cn. Deadline 2/16/26).

HEARING HELD.

ZD NO. 61/25

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-5 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

22.

Brief:

Approving and granting the applicant’s request on ZD NO. 61/25, subject to the seven provisos within

the City Planning Commission report.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

M-26-5

MOVED BY:

SECONDED BY: Harris

ACTION: ADOPTED

Giarrusso

YEAS:

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,093 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS,

GIARRUSSO, GREEN, KING AND HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

27.

Brief:

An Ordinance ordaining 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).

WITHDRAWN.

35093

b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-254 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS,

GIARRUSSO, HARRIS, GREEN AND KING (BY REQUEST)

28.

Brief:

Directing 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).

WITHDRAWN .

LO M-25-254

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).

WITHDRAWN.

35103

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).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

35117

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).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

35127

Annotation:

CONTINUED

CAL. NO. 35,320 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)

32.

Brief:

An Ordinance to approve and authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans (“City”), acting by and

through the New Orleans Aviation Board (“NOAB”), to enter into lease amendments to the

Airline-Airport Use and Lease Agreements with the signatory airlines operating at the Louis Armstrong

New Orleans International Airport (the “Airport”), under circumstances in which a solicitation and

selection process is not required by law; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 12/4/25).

35320 - 30552 M.C.S.

MOVED BY:

Green

SECONDED BY: Giarrusso

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

CAL. NO. 35,323 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

33.

Brief:

An Ordinance to amend and reordain Sections 34-1 and 34-3 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to

require that the number of float riders be included in the carnival parade permit fee; and otherwise to

provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 12/4/25).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

35323

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-182 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

34.

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”).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

M-25-182 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-183 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

35.

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”).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

M-25-183 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-184 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

36.

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”).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

M-25-184 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-186 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

37.

38.

39.

40.

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Public Works) as adopted

by the Civil Service Commission at its January 10, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section

10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 3/27/25).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

M-25-186 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-187 - 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 January 10, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of

the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 3/27/25).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

M-25-187 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-189 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Professional Certification

Pay) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 3, 2025 meeting, in accordance with

Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 3/27/25).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

M-25-189 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-235 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the

Civil Service Commission at its March 14, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of

the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective April 20, 2025.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 4/24/25).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

M-25-235 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-236 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

41.

42.

43.

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”).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

M-25-236 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-238 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Property Management) as

adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its March 14, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X,

Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective April 20, 2025.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 4/24/25).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

M-25-238 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-239 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval, the following amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as

adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its March 14, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X,

Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective April 20, 2025.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 4/24/25).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

M-25-239 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-288 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

44.

45.

46.

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”).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

M-25-288 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-435 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,

MORRELL, GREEN, THOMAS AND KING

Brief:

Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the

Civil Service Commission at its July 11, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the

Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective August 24, 2025.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 8/21/25).

(Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

M-25-435 Lying Over

Annotation:

CONTINUED

RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-25-614 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

Brief:

Approving the following disbursement of the 2022 reserve, subject to the availability of funds.

OPSB

OPSB Therapeutic Program

Services for Court-Involved Youth

Total Allocation

$1,363,423.85

$2,726,847.70

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).

WITHDRAWN.

LO R-25-614

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-655 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

47.

Brief:

Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider renaming the

approximate entirety of 0.3 miles of West Robert E. Lee Boulevard, bounded by Hammond Highway,

Regent Street, and Pontchartrain Boulevard, to Leonard Lane.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced 12/18/25).

WITHDRAWN.

M-25-655

RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-25-671 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

48.

Brief:

Approving the following disbursement of the 2025 reserve, subject to the availability of funds.

OPSB

OPSB Therapeutic Program

Services for Court-Involved Youth

Total Allocation

$1,363,423.85

$2,726,847.70

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 12/23/25).

WITHDRAWN.

LO R-25-671

SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-671 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

48.

Brief:

Approving the following disbursement of the 2025 reserve, subject to the availability of funds.

OPSB

Travis Hill School

Office of Student Support & Attendance

$1,213,423.85

$1,213,423.84

The Aurora Program & ReNEW Therapeutic Program

$1,300,000.00

Total Allocation

$3,726,847.69

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

SUB R-25-671

MOVED BY:

Thomas

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOVED BY: King

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOVED BY: King

SECONDED BY: Giarrusso

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOTION - NO. M-26-6 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

49.

Brief:

Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider renaming the

approximate entirety of 0.3 miles of West Robert E. Lee Boulevard, bounded by Hammond Highway,

Regent Street, and Pontchartrain Boulevard, to Zephyr Court.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

M-26-6

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Moreno

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Thomas - 1

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOTION - NO. M-26-7 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

50.

Brief:

Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider an amendment to

Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (“CZO”), to amend

Article 19 to establish a new Interim Zoning District to be named the VCE Adult Live Performance

Venue Interim Zoning District (“IZD”), the intent of which is to require the approval of a conditional use

by ordinance for Adult Live Performance Venues where Adult Use is designated as a permitted use (“P”)

in the VCE Vieux Carre Entertainment District of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Adult Live

Performance Venues shall be subject to all provisions in the CZO related to conditional uses, including

but not limited to Section 4.3. All other regulations in the CZO that may relate to Adult Live

Performance Venues, including but not limited to use permissions in other zoning districts, use

standards, bulk and yard standards, parking requirements, and stormwater management, shall continue to

apply to the use if approved under the terms of this IZD, unless expressly waived by the ordinance

approving the conditional use. Where Adult Use is prohibited in the CZO, it shall remain prohibited

under this IZD.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

M-26-7

SPEAKER CARDS

MOVED BY:

King

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris, Thomas - 2

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOTION - NO. M-26-8 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

51.

Brief:

Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to the

Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413

M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to change Adult Live Performance Venues from a permitted use to

a conditional or prohibited use in the VCE Vieux Carré Entertainment District and to consider adding a

new subsection to Article 25, Section 25.3.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

Will come back to this item later in the meeting.

M-26-8

MOTION - NO. M-26-17 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

52.

Brief:

Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider a conditional use to

permit a “wine shop” in the HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District, for the property

located on Square 95, Lot A, bounded by Fern Street, Burthe Street, Short Street, and Maple Street

(Municipal Address: 7913-7915 Maple Street).

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

M-26-17

MOVED BY:

Giarrusso

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-18 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS

53.

Brief:

A RESOLUTION urging the New Orleans City Council to undertake formal and permanent public

recognition of the lives, works, and contributions of Dorothy Mae Taylor and Dyan “Mama D” French

Cole through the naming of streets or other enduring civic memorials.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

R-26-18

MOVED BY:

Thomas

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

54.

CALENDAR NUMBERS 35,326 THRU 35,329.

INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

MOTION - NO. M-26-8 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

51.

Brief:

Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to the

Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413

M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to change Adult Live Performance Venues from a permitted use to

a conditional or prohibited use in the VCE Vieux Carré Entertainment District and to consider adding a

new subsection to Article 25, Section 25.3.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

Will come back to this item later in the meeting.

M-26-8

MOVED BY:

King

SECONDED BY: Thomas

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris, Thomas - 2

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-3 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORENO, MORRELL, GIARRUSSO,

HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

55.

Brief:

Pledging to work collaboratively with the incoming administration to ensure issuance of the retention

bonus payments as promptly as is feasible in partnership with the NOPD and the Louisiana Legislative

Auditor.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

R-26-3

MOVED BY:

Green

SECONDED BY: Moreno

ACTION:

YEAS:

SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Morrell - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOVED BY:

Harris

SECONDED BY: Green

ACTION:

YEAS:

SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Morrell - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOVED BY: Moreno

SECONDED BY: Thomas

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - HONORING PASTOR ANDER “ANDY

REBIRTH” PELLERANO AND COMPANY

Brief:

Honoring Pastor Pellerano as an Influencer, Community Activist, Christian Rap Recording Artist, and

his Leadership at One Accord Ministries which also fuels his passion to uplift underserved communities,

mentorship, neighborhood clean-ups and overcoming adversity. Additionally, he has led numerous

initiatives such as food giveaways, violence prevention programs, and guidance to avoid evictions and

through his platform as a Christian Rap Recording Artist he continues to inspire young people with

hope, faith, and resilience.

Annotation:

(Cm. Thomas).

TO APPEAR.

MOVED BY:

King

SECONDED BY: Giarrusso

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Moreno - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - CELEBRATING ALPHA KAPPA

SORORITY, INCORPORATED’S 118TH FOUNDERS’ DAY - SPEAKERS: Dr. Tekeda Ferguson,

President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated's Alpha Beta Omega Chapter, Ms. Majorie Parker,

President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated's Omicron Lambda Omega Chapter, Mrs. Latoya

Bullard-Franklin, President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated's Rho Pi Omega Chapter and Dr.

Billie Castle Myers, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated's Alpha Beta Omega Chapter,

Connections and Social Action Committee Chair.

Brief:

Recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated's 118th Founders' Day, Local AKA Chapters

Impact to the Greater New Orleans area, and advocating for local communities.

Annotation:

(Cm. Moreno).

TO APPEAR.

c. MOTION - NO. M-26-16 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

12.

Brief:

A motion granting the applicant’s request for new construction of a hotel at 621 Elysian Fields Avenue,

and the decision of the HDLC is hereby reversed and modified such that the most recently submitted

drawings labeled "Current Drawings - Post-ARC Submission by Applicant" as contained in the HDLC

staff report are deemed approved.

Annotation:

(This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).

THE VOTE ON THIS MATTER WAS RECONSIDERED SO THAT CM. HARRIS COULD RECUSE

HERSELF DUE TO HER AFFILIATION WITH BAKER DONELSON LAW FIRM.

M-26-16

MOVED BY:

King

SECONDED BY: Giarrusso

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

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

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Moreno - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

MOVED BY: King

SECONDED BY: Morrell

ACTION:

YEAS:

ADOPTED

Giarrusso, Green, King, Morrell - 4

NAYS:

Thomas - 1

Moreno - 1

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Harris - 1

AND THE MOTION PASSED.

POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

COUNCIL DISCUSSION