City Council on 2025-12-18 9:00 AM — New Orleans, LA
Date: 2025-12-18

THE COUNCIL
 City of New Orleans
  JP MORRELL HELENA MORENO
Councilmember-At-Large Councilmember-At-Large
JOSEPH I. GIARRUSSO III LESLI D. HARRIS FREDDIE KING III EUGENE J. GREEN, JR. OLIVER M. THOMAS, JR.
 Councilmember District A Councilmember District B Councilmember District C Councilmember District D Councilmember District E


 AGENDA
 Regular Meeting of the City Council
 to be held in City Hall Council Chamber
 on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM




 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT
 JP MORRELL HELENA MORENO
 Councilmember-At-Large Councilmember-At-Large




 ROLL CALL
 LORA W. JOHNSON
 CLERK OF COUNCIL

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 CONSENT AGENDA
1. COMMUNICATION - FROM ERIN SPEARS - CHIEF OF STAFF & COUNSEL, COUNCIL
 UTILITIES REGULATORY OFFICE

 Brief:
 Submitting the transmittal document for communications related to electric and gas utility matters to be
 received by the Council of the City of New Orleans at its meeting on December 18, 2025:

 Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC (“ENO”)

 1. Updated Resilience and Storm Hardening Cost Recovery Rider Filing, submitted pursuant to
 Resolution R-24-625, UD-21-03

 Communications from Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC

 1. Purchased Gas Adjustments for the December 2025 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07

 2. Supplemental Correction Report, UD-18-07

 Other Communications
 Comments, submitted by the Together New Orleans, UD-18-03

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Erin Spears
 No. 1 Entergy Comm. - Kevin T. Boleware, Manager - Regulatory Affairs,
 Schedule EFRP-7 Update
 No. 1 Entergy Comm. Delta NO Gas Comp. LLC - Carrie R. Tournillon. Partner -
 DNO December 2025 PGA and Supplemental Correction Report
 No. 2 Entergy Comm. Delta NO Gas Comp. LLC - Carrie R. Tournillon, Partner,
 Supplemental Correction Report- December 2025 PGA Filing
 Other Comm Entergy No. 1. Nathalie Jordi, Together New Orleans - UD-18-03

2. COMMUNICATION - FROM ZACHARY SMITH, OWNER | ZACH SMITH, CONSULTING &
 DESIGN

 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.

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 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26).

 Attachments: Zacdhary Smith - HDLC Appeal - 621 Elysian Fields Avenue

3. COMMUNICATION - FROM MARY GRACE VERGES, AIA, SHERMAN STRATEGIES, LLC
 ON BEHALF OF GEORGE DAVID JOHNSON, OWNER

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the proposed
 demolition for property located at 1120 Jena Street.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26).

 Attachments: Mary Grace Wright - HDLC appeal 1120 Jena Street

4. COMMUNICATION - FROM CAROLYN M. STRINGER, CHIEF OPERATIONS MANAGER,
 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION, CITY OF
 NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and UnitedHealthCare Services,
 Inc., and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.

 Annotation:
 Amendment No. 6
 MAY BE RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
 COMMITTEE.
 (See Motion No. M-25-635).

 Attachments: Carolyn M. Stringer UnitedHealthCare Services Inc

5. 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:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26).

 Attachments: RTA - Report 111 Iberville Street - District C


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6. 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:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Communication - Amy B. Trepagnier, Personnel Director - Council NOPD Data
 November 2025

7. COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL,
 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval: Amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage and Water Board -
 Pay Grade Adjustment) in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana as
 adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its meeting of December 12, 2025.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.

 Attachments: Amy Trepagner - Sewerage and Water Board - Pay Grad Adjustment - Water
 Purification Manager

8. 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:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26).

 Attachments: RTA - Report - 4417 Dryades Street

9. 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:
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 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26).

 Attachments: RTA - Report - 1401 Delachaise Street

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

 Brief:
 Submitting a letter outlining the reasons for her veto of Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S. (Calendar No.
 35,253) and Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S. (Calendar No. 35,254).

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 12/18/25 for reconsideration of Calendar No.
 35,253, Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S. and Calendar No. 35,254, Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S.).

 Attachments: Mayor Cantrell Veto Letter

11. COMMUNICATION - FROM DR. MARC BEHAR, HOMEOWNER 1422 JACKSON AVENUE

 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:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing date set for 1/8/26) .

 Attachments: Dr Marc Behar HDLC appeal of 1410 Jackson Avenue

12. 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)
 denial of an application for demolition through raising a Contributing rated, Raised Basement,
 single-family residential building located in the Uptown partial control local historic district for the
 property located at 5326 Prytania Street.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED

 Attachments: Yvette Jet HDLC Report 5326 Prytania St City Council Appeal Report

13. REPORT - OF ELEANOR BURKE, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, 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)

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 decision to make “no recommendation” regarding the nomination to the National Register of Historic
 Places of 5 South Roadway Street, West End Lake Shore Park.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Eleanor Burke HDLC Report 5 south Roadway City Council Appeal Report

14. REPORT - OF ELEANOR BURKE, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, 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)
 denial of three applications to construct 10’-0” high fencing at the properties located at 3513, 3517 and
 3531 Chartres Street.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Eleanor Burke HDLC Report 3513-21 Chartres Street City Council Appeal Report

15. REPORT - OF JENNIFER AVEGNO, MD, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CITY
 OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the November 2025 documentation of all encampment clean-up efforts as required by
 Section 82-703.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Jennifer Avegno - November 2025 Encampment Report

16. REPORT - OF DANNIELLE BERGER, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, ORLEANS
 PUBLIC DEFENDERS’ OFFICE
 Brief:
 Submitting the Orleans Public Defender’s Office's October 2025 Budget report pursuant to City Code §
 2-63.
 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Dannielle Berger - OPD Report




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17. REPORT - OF CASSANDRA B. ROBERT, MBA, FINANCE MANAGER, ORLEANS PARISH
 COMMUNICATION DISTRICT (OPCD)

 Brief:
 Submitting the Orleans Parish Communication District’s report for November 2025, in accordance with
 Section 2-63 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Cassandra B Robert - 2025.OPCD_Monthly Report 11.30.2025 - Final 1 of 2
 Cassandra B Robert - 2025.OPCD_Monthly Reporting 11.30.2025 - Final 2 of 2

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

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Land Use Barriers Study, in accordance with Section 5-402(3)(f) of the Home Rule
 Charter of the City of New Orleans.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Robert Rivers - Land Use Barriers Study Transmittal Letter 1 of 3
 Robert Rivers - LUB Combined Attachments 3 of 3
 Robert Rivers - LUB Study Final 2 of 3

19. REPORT - OF ANITA CURRAN, COUNCIL RESEARCH OFFICER, NEW ORLEANS CITY
 COUNCIL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Council Research Office report regarding demolition application #25-34630-DEMO
 for the property located at 1822-1824 Frenchmen Street - Council District D.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Anita Curran - Demolition Report - 1822-1824 Frenchmen Street

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

 Brief:
 Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 60/25 - Cm. Thomas; 61/25 - Cm. Giarrusso; Cn. Deadline
 2/16/26 - FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES: Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning (MIZ) Market
 Feasibility Analysis.. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “ADOPTED”. (Cn.
 Deadline N/A).

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 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26).

 Attachments: Robert Rivers - CPC - Transmittal letter for 11-11-25 CPC meeting

21. REPORT - OF ANITA CURRAN, COUNCIL RESEARCH OFFICER, NEW ORLEANS CITY
 COUNCIL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Council Research Office report regarding demolition application #25-34040-DEMO
 for the property located at 1709-1711 Marais Street - Council District C.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Anita Curran - Demolition Report - 1709-1711 Marais Street Final

22. REPORT - OF ELEANOR BURKE, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, 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 to deny new construction of an 81,258 SF five-story hotel building on vacant lot fronting
 Elysian Fields Avenue, Royal and Chartres Street for property located at 621 Elysian Fields Avenue.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Eleanor Burke HDLC Report 621 Elysian Fields Avenue

23. CAL. NO. 35,302 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 154-777 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to align
 fees for non-consensual towing and recovery with the annual rates set by the Louisiana Public Service
 Commission; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 11/6/25).
 (Referred to the Governmental Affairs Committee).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35302




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24. CAL. NO. 35,309 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a gas station in a HU-B1 Historic Urban
 Neighborhood Business District, on Square 460, Plot A, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by
 Orleans Avenue, Moss Street, Saint Peter Street, and Hagan Street (Municipal Address: 3340 Orleans
 Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Zoning Docket No. 57/25

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 11/20/25).

 Attachments: 35309

25. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-626 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 IN RE: DIRECTING ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC TO INVESTIGATE AND
 REMEDIATE ELECTRIC SERVICE DISRUPTIONS AND COMPLAINTS AND
 TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM ELECTRIC RELIABILITY PERFORMANCE
 STANDARDS AND FINANCIAL PENALTY MECHANISMS

 RESOLUTION AND ORDER REGARDING ELECTRIC SERVICE
 DISRUPTIONS AND COMPLAINTS

 DOCKET NO. UD-17-04

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: R-25-626

26. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-627 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER ESTABLISHING A DOCKET AND
 PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION
 OF ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, LLC FOR CERTIFICATION OF COSTS
 RELATED TO HURRICANE FRANCINE

 DOCKET UD-25-02

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
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 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: R-25-627

27. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-628 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 IN THE MATTER OF EX PARTE APPLICATION OF ENTERGY NEW
 ORLEANS, LLC TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS FOR
 APPROVAL OF THE FINANCING PLAN TO ISSUE NEW FIRST MORTGAGE
 BONDS, OTHER DEBT SECURITIES, AND NEW PREFERRED SECURITIES

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: R-25-628

28. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-629 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 IN RE: 2024 TRIENNIAL INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN OF ENTERGY
 NEW ORLEANS, INC.

 DOCKET NO. UD-23-01

 RESOLUTION AND ORDER ACCEPTING AND APPROVING ENTERGY NEW
 ORLEANS, LLC’S 2024 TRIENNIAL INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: R-25-629

29. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-630 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 IN RE: 2024 TRIENNIAL INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN OF ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.

 RESOLUTION AND ORDER APPROVING IMPLEMENTATION PLANS FOR
 ENTERGY SMART PROGRAM YEARS 16-18


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 DOCKET NO. UD-23-01

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: R-25-630

30. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-631 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORENO, MORRELL, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 RULEMAKING PROCEEDING
 TO ESTABLISH RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARDS

 RESOLUTION AND ORDER SUBSTANTIALLY APPROVING ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS,
 LLC'S RCPS COMPLIANCE PLAN COVERING COMPLIANCE YEARS 2026-2028

 DOCKET NO. UD-19-01

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: R-25-631

31. MOTION - NO. M-25-632 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Authorizing the President of the Council to sign a contract with Legend Consulting Group to provide
 consulting services to the Council in electric and gas utility regulatory matters for a one year period
 beginning January 1, 2026, for maximum compensation of $2,237,500 for said year.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-632

32. MOTION - NO. M-25-633 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS, KING
 AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Authorizing the President of the Council to sign a contract with Dentons US LLP to provide electric

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 and/or natural gas regulatory consulting services to the Council in electric and gas utility regulatory
 matters for a one year period beginning January 1, 2026, for a maximum compensation of $3,537,500.00
 for said year.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-633

33. MOTION - NO. M-25-634 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, KING AND
 THOMAS

 Brief:
 Authorizing the President of the Council to sign a contract with Auzenne & Associates, LLC, Jeffrey
 Gulin, and Calvin Johnson for a period not to exceed one year beginning January 1, 2026, with a
 maximum compensation of $70,000 per agreement for said year.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-634

34. MOTION - NO. M-25-635 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, GREEN AND
 HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Service
 Agreement between the City of New Orleans and UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.; and authorizing the
 President of the Council to sign the Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Service between the City of
 New Orleans and UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc. (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-635 w-Contract

35. MOTION - NO. M-25-636 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND
 GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 5 to the contract between the City
 of New Orleans and i3 Software & Services, LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign
 Amendment No. 5 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and i3 Software & Services, LLC

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 (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-636 w-Contract

36. MOTION - NO. M-25-637 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, GREEN AND
 HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Amendment No. 1 to the contract between the
 City of New Orleans and G.E.C., Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the
 Amendment No. 1 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and G.E.C., Inc. (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-637 w-Contract

37. MOTION - NO. M-25-638 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND
 GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 1 to the contract between the City
 of New Orleans and N. Harris Computer Corporation; and authorizing the President of the Council to
 sign Amendment No. 1 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and N. Harris Computer
 Corporation (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-638 w-Contract

38. MOTION - NO. M-25-639 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND
 GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 4 to the contract between the City
 of New Orleans and Bayou Tree Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign Amendment
 No. 4 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Bayou Tree Inc. (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 Area A, Amendment 4.

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 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-639 w-Contract

39. MOTION - NO. M-25-640 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND
 GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to AMENDMENT No. 2 to the contract between the
 City of New Orleans and H&O Investment, LLC.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign
 Amendment No. 2 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and H&O Investment, LLC.
 (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 Area B, Amendment 2.
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-640 w-Contract

40. MOTION - NO. M-25-641 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND
 GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 4 to the contract between the City
 of New Orleans and Bayou Tree Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign Amendment
 No. 4 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Bayou Tree Inc. (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 Area B, Amendment 4.
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-641 w-Contract

41. MOTION - NO. M-25-642 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND
 GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to AMENDMENT No. 2 to the contract between the
 City of New Orleans and H&O Investments, LLC.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign
 Amendment No. 2 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and H&O Investments, LLC.
 (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 Area A, Amendment 2
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

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 Attachments: M-25-642 w-Contract

42. MOTION - NO. M-25-643 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND
 GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 4 to the contract between the City
 of New Orleans and N. Harris Computer Corporation; and authorizing the President of the Council to
 sign Amendment No. 4 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and N. Harris Computer
 Corporation (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-643 w-Contract

43. MOTION - NO. M-25-644 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND
 GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services
 Agreement between the City of New Orleans and FAST Enterprise, LLC RFP No. 1699 Municipal
 Revenue Collection System for Sales Tax and related Revenue; and authorizing the President of the
 Council to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of New
 Orleans and Fast Enterprise, LLC RFP No. 1699 Municipal Revenue Collection System for Sales Tax
 and related Revenue (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-644 w-Contract

44. MOTION - NO. M-25-645 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, GREEN AND
 HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Agreement between the City of New Orleans
 and IV Waste, LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the Agreement between the
 City of New Orleans and IV Waste, LLC (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-645 w-Contract


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45. MOTION - NO. M-25-647 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORENO (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Ariane Walker Greenidge (vice Dr.
 Tamika Duplessis) as a member of the Sewerage and Water Board, representing District E, effective
 upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending on May 22, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-647 w-Questionnaire

46. MOTION - NO. M-25-648 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, GREEN AND
 HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Amendment No. 3 to the contract between the
 City of New Orleans and Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, LLC; and authorizing the
 President of the Council to sign the Amendment No. 3 the contract between the City of New Orleans and
 Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, LLC (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-25-648 w-Contract

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




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1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

 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,
 Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Section L-6, Judge Kern A. Reese

 Annotation:
 SESSION TO BE HELD.




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 REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT RULES
All public comment shall comply with the following Council Rules:
• Each commenter must personally submit a comment card to the Clerk.
• All commenters must state their names and addresses and whether they are being paid to appear.
• One comment per speaker, per item.
• Each comment must be entirely germane to the agenda item.
• Comments may not exceed two minutes.
• Ceding of time is not permitted.
• Each item is limited to 30 minutes of public comment.

DEFERRAL RULES
Any annotation of a request to defer an agenda item is purely tentative until confirmed during the meeting. A
request to defer an agenda item may be withdrawn or overruled pursuant to Council Rules.

POSTPONEMENT RULES
Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, legislative instruments will be postponed
indefinitely and removed from future agendas if not acted upon within 120 days of first reading or appearance
on a Council agenda.

1. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM CLAIRE BYUN, DIRECTOR
 OF LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER JOSEPH I. GIARRUSO, DISTRICT “A”

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Mayor's Office of Economic Developments recommendation of approval, and
 requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application:
 RTA Application #20240290, 628 Jefferson Avenue, Yvonne Cazalot.

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 11/20/25).

 Attachments: Communication - Claire Byun, Communications and Land Use Director, Cn.
 District A - 628 Jefferson - hearing request

2. b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-25-601 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 A resolution approving the RTA Application #20240290, 628 Jefferson Avenue.

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

 Attachments: R-25-601




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3. 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 #20230182, 2400 Napoleon Avenue. 2400 Napoleon Avenue, LLC

 Annotation:
 (Communication received 12/4/25).

 Attachments: RTA - Report - 2400 Napoleon Ave - Application 20230182 - MAY BE REC 12-4

4. b. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-649 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 A resolution approving the RTA Application #20230182, 2400 Napoleon Avenue.

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

 Attachments: R-25-649

5. HEARING - 2026-2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT

 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).
 TO BE HELD.

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

6. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF EDDRIN WILLIAMS,
 ON BEHALF OF CRAIG MICKLEBERRY

 Brief:
 Transmitting demolition application #25-34630-DEMO (DEMO-RSF2) requiring City Council review
 and approval for the following property located at 1822-1824 Frenchmen Street, Council District D.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Green, Cn. Deadline 1/18/26).
 (Communication received 12/4/25).
 (Report Received 12/18/25).
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 Attachments: DEMO - 1822-1824 Frenchmen Street
 Anita Curran - Demolition Report - 1822-1824 Frenchmen Street

7. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-663 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s demolition request for property located at 1822-1824 Frenchmen Street.

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

 Attachments: M-25-663

8. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF JONES AMBRA ON
 BEHALF OF BRITTANY R. MAJOR

 Brief:
 Transmitting demolition application #25-34040 DEMO (DEMO-RSF2) requiring City Council review
 and approval for the following property located at 1709 Marais Street, Council District C.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 1/18/26).
 (Communication received 12/4/25).

 Attachments: Demo- 1709-11 Marais St - Reprinted - Jones Ambra
 Anita Curran - Demolition Report - 1709-1711 Marais Street Final

9. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-657 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s demolition request for property located at 1709-1711 Marais Street.

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

 Attachments: M-25-657

10. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF ZACHARY SMITH, OWNER | ZACH
 SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of “denial” of the
 demolition application for property located at 5326 Prytania Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 2/2/26).
 (Communication received 12/4/25).

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 (Report received 12/18/25).

 Attachments: COMMUNICATION - Zach Smith - 5326 Prytania HDLC Appeal Letter -
 11.13.2025 1 of 2
 Yvette Jet HDLC Report 5326 Prytania St City Council Appeal Report

11. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-653 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request and overruling the decision of the Commission for property located at
 5326 Prytania Street.

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

 Attachments: M-25-653

12. c. MOTION - NO. M-25-650 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 A motion denying the request for property located at 5326 Prytania Street.

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

 Attachments: M-25-650

13. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF ZELLA V. MAY, Z GROUP, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the proposed
 construction of a 33,664-square-foot, five-story hotel on a vacant parking lot located at 1516 Erato
 Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 12/21/25).
 (Communication received 11/6/25).

 Attachments: Zella V May HDLC appeal 1516 Erato St
 HDLC Report - 1516 Erato Street

14. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-652 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request and overruling the decision of the Commission for property located at
 1516 Erato Street.

 Annotation:

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

 Attachments: M-25-652

15. c. MOTION - NO. M-25-651 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 A motion denying the request for property located at 1516 Erato Street.

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

 Attachments: M-25-651

16. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF WILLIAM L. MIZELL, STONE
 PIGMAN WALTHER WITTMANN LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of “no recommendation”
 regarding the nomination of 5 South Roadway Street, West End Lake Shore Park to the National
 Register of Historic Places.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Giarrusso, Cn. Deadline 2/2/26).
 (Communication received 12/4/25).

 Attachments: COMMUNICATION - William L. Mizell - Ltr to Lora Johnson NOCC re HDLC
 Decision re N. Roadway 11.13.25
 Eleanor Burke HDLC Report 5 south Roadway City Council Appeal Report

17. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-654 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Granting the applicant’s request and overruling the “no recommendation” of the Historic District
 Landmarks Commission for property located at 5 South Roadway Street.

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

 Attachments: M-25-654

18. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL
 AFFAIRS LEAD CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH CONSULTING DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial to increase the
 height of the existing 7-foot fence to 10 ft. for the property located at 3513 Chartres Street.
 Annotation:
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 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 1/4/26).
 (Communication received on 11/20/25).
 (Report Received 12/18/25).

 Attachments: Communication - Ron Loesel, Governmental Affairs Lead Consultant, HDLC
 Appeal - 3513 Chartres
 Eleanor Burke HDLC Report 3513-21 Chartres Street City Council Appeal Report

19. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-660 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Granting the applicant’s request and modifying HDLC decision, such that the applicant may build a
 fence up to 10’-0” subject to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and any variance they may
 subsequently obtain from the Board of Zoning Adjustments for property located at 3513 Chartres
 Street.

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

 Attachments: M-25-660

20. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL
 AFFAIRS LEAD CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH CONSULTING DESIGN
 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial to increase the
 height of the existing 7-foot fence to 10 ft. for the property located at 3517 Chartres Street.
 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 1/4/26).
 (Communication received on 11/20/25).
 (Report received 12/18/25).

 Attachments: Communication - Ron Loesel, Governmental Affairs Lead Consultant, HDLC
 Appeal - 3517 Chartres
 Eleanor Burke HDLC Report 3513-21 Chartres Street City Council Appeal Report

21. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-659 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Granting the applicant’s request and modifying HDLC decision, such that the applicant may build a
 fence up to 10’-0” subject to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and any variance they may
 subsequently obtain from the Board of Zoning Adjustments for property located at 3517 Chartres
 Street.

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

 Attachments: M-25-659

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22. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL
 AFFAIRS LEAD CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH CONSULTING DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial to increase the
 height of the existing 7-foot fence to 10 ft. for the property located at 3521 Chartres Street.
 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 1/4/26).
 (Communication received on 11/20/25).
 (Received report 12/18/25).

 Attachments: Communication - Ron Loesel, Governmental Affairs Lead Consultant, HDLC
 Appeal - 3521 Chartres HDLC
 Eleanor Burke HDLC Report 3513-21 Chartres Street City Council Appeal Report

23. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-658 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Granting the request and modifying HDLC decision, such that the applicant may build a fence up to
 10’-0” subject to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and any variance they may subsequently obtain
 from the Board of Zoning Adjustments for property located at 3521 Chartres Street.

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

 Attachments: M-25-658

24. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 49/25 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION
 NO. M-25-380

 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).

 Attachments: ZD049-25 Final Staff Report with attachments

25. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-662 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

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

 Annotation:

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

 Attachments: M-25-662

26. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 50/25 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION
 NO. M-25-396

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to the text of Article 18 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish
 the Fairgrounds District overlay, including the area upon which the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
 currently sits, generally bounded by Gentilly Boulevard, Belfort Street/Avenue, Trafalgar Street, Desaix
 Boulevard, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, St. Vincent Street, Verna Court, and Fortin Street, to maintain
 current and historical fairground and racetrack opportunities. For all lots within the boundaries, the
 following uses are to be allowable as conditional uses:

 · Fairgrounds; and
 · Racetrack

 The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Giarrusso, Cn. Deadline 1/19/26).

 Attachments: ZD050-25 Final Staff Report

27. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-646 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 A motion approving and granting the request for ZD 50/25, subject to the following modifications to the
 use tables as set out in the report:

 Uses Uses Use Standards
 RESIDENTIAL USE
 Dwelling, Single-Family C1 Article 5
 Dwelling, Two-Family C1 Article 5
 Dwelling, Townhouse C1 Article 5
 Dwelling, Multi-Family C1 Article 5
 Dwelling, Small Multi-
 Family Affordable C1 Article 5
 COMMERCIAL USE
 Fairgrounds C Section 20.3.CC
 Racetrack C Section 20.3.VV

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

 Attachments: M-25-646


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28. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 55/25 - ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL
 BOARD

 Brief:
 Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a secondary educational facility in an HU-RD2 Historic Urban
 Two-Family Residential District, on Square 12, Lots 1 through 7, A, B, C, and D, in the Sixth Municipal
 District, bounded by Annunciation, Nashville, Arabella and Laurel (Municipal Address(es): 5703
 Annunciation and 401 Nashville Avenue). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission
 being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) waivers and four (4) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Giarrusso, Cn. Deadline 1/19/26).

 Attachments: ZD055-25 Final Granicus

29. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-668 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request, subject to the two waivers and four provisos stated within the City
 Planning Commission report and four additional provisos listed in the motion for ZD 55/25.

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

 Attachments: M-25-668

30. c. MOTION - NO. M-25-667 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Denying the applicant’s request and overruling the City Planning Commission for ZD 55/25.

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

 Attachments: M-25-667

31. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 58/25 - DAUPHINE RESTAURANT,
 LLC (DBA CAPULET)

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to the text of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to add “reception
 facility” as a Conditional Use in the HM-MU Historic Marigny/Treme/Bywater Mixed-Use District
 subject to the use standards in Section 20.3.WW and as defined in Article 26. The proposed text
 amendment would affect properties located in HM-MU Historic Marigny/Treme/Bywater Mixed-Use
 Districts citywide. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 1/19/26).
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 Attachments: ZD058-25 jb FINAL

32. b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-602 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant's request for ZD 58/25.

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

 Attachments: M-25-602

33. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 59/25 - 3014 DAUPHINE, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a reception facility in the HM-MU Historic
 Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Mixed-Use District (Municipal addresses: 3010-3014 Dauphine Street).
 The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to one (1)
 waiver and three (3) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 1/19/26).

 Attachments: ZD059-25 FINAL with attachments

34. b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-603 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD 59/25, subject to one (1) waiver and three (3) provisos.

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

 Attachments: M-25-603

35. FOR RECONSIDERATION BY REASON OF THE MAYOR’S VETO-ORD. NO. 30530 M.C.S.
 (AS AMENDED) - CAL. NO. 35,253 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 An Ordinance providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year
 2026 in accordance with Sections 3-116, 4-206(1)(f), and 6-102 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of
 New Orleans; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

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

 VOTE ON THE QUESTION: "SHALL THE ORDINANCE PASS, THE OBJECTION OF THE
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 MAYOR NOTWITHSTANDING?” (GREEN VOTE OVERRULES - RED VOTE SUSTAINS)

 Attachments: 35253

36. FOR RECONSIDERATION BY REASON OF THE MAYOR’S VETO-ORD. NO. 30531 M.C.S.
 (AS AMENDED) - CAL. NO. 35,254 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 An Ordinance providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year
 2026 in accordance with Sections 3-115, 4-206(1)(f), and 6-102(3) of the Home Rule Charter of the City
 of New Orleans; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

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

 VOTE ON THE QUESTION: "SHALL THE ORDINANCE PASS, THE OBJECTION OF THE
 MAYOR NOTWITHSTANDING?” (GREEN VOTE OVERRULES - RED VOTE SUSTAINS)

 Attachments: 35254

37. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 34,385 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL,
 MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain sections 26-615, 26-616, 26-617, 26-618, 26-619, 26-620, 26-624,
 and 26-628 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to provide relative to the regulation of short-term
 rentals; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 9/7/23).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: 34385

38. b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-426 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL,
 MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to
 Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the
 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to eliminate Non-Commercial
 Short-Term Rentals as a defined land use and update any and all relevant provisions governing the
 zoning and use standards for short-term rentals, including the removal of all references to
 Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 9/21/23).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

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 Attachments: LO M-23-426

39. c. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-427 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL,
 MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to amend and reordain Ordinance
 No. 4264 M.C.S., amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning
 Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 19 to establish a new Interim Zoning District to
 be named the Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District (IZD), the intent of which is
 to prohibit the Short-Term Rental, Non-Commercial use within all areas of the City of New Orleans.
 These prohibitions shall apply citywide. Aside from the use prohibited herein, all other permitted and
 conditional uses shall be as provided in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 9/21/23).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: LO M-23-427

40. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,093 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS,
 GIARRUSSO, GREEN, KING AND HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 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).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: 35093

41. b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-254 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS,
 GIARRUSSO, HARRIS, GREEN AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 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:
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 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: LO M-25-254

42. CAL. NO. 35,103 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 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).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: 35103

43. CAL. NO. 35,117 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND KING

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30,140 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance providing
 an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025” to subdivide the
 “Other Operating” fund allocation for the Department of Sanitation, to de-appropriate monies from
 certain sub-divided categories, and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/8/25).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: 35117

44. CAL. NO. 35,127 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, GIARRUSSO, AND
 KING

 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).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: 35127



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45. CAL. NO. 35,284 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1 to a
 previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the City of New Orleans (“City”)
 and University Medical Center Management Corporation (UMC), relative to the public purpose of
 reducing community violence by supporting a Hospital Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) that
 provides intervention services to patients at the trauma center who have been shot as a result of gun
 violence, desire to modify the provisions of the CEA and extend the term thereof for an additional 1
 year, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 1 as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

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

 Attachments: 35284

46. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,303 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 154-1087 of the Code of the City of New Orleans related
 to rates for metered parking on city streets; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 11/6/25).
 (Referred to the Governmental Affairs Committee).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35303

47. b. AMENDMENT TO ORD. CAL. NO. 35,303 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An amendment to Ord. Cal. No. 35,303 to specify the bounding area subject to the higher rate for
 metered parking and to correct errors in formatting.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).


 Attachments: 35303 Amendment

48. CAL. NO. 35,310 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an Amendment to the
 Subrecipient Agreement (“Agreement”) between the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) and State of

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 Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice to continue to implement the “Juvenile Electronic Monitoring
 Program,” and to extend the Subrecipient Agreement’s term for one (1) year and twelve (12) days as
 more fully set forth in the form as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with
 respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 11/20/25).

 Attachments: 35310

49. CAL. NO. 35,316 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 2 to a
 previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the City of New Orleans
 (“City”), and Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana, Inc., relative to public purpose of providing
 medical respite to unhoused individuals in New Orleans by managing and reserving four (4) respite beds
 to provide respite care to the unhoused population in New Orleans, desire to modify the provisions of the
 CEA and extend the term thereof for an additional 12 months as more fully set forth in the Amendment
 No. 2 form as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 11/20/25).

 Attachments: 35316

50. CAL. NO. 35,321 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1 to a
 previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans
 (“City) and Health Care for the Homeless Advisory Board, represented by Antoinette Joiner,
 Chairperson (the “HCHAB” or “Contractor”), relative to a cooperative endeavor agreement in support of
 the City’s Healthcare for the Homeless program, desire to modify the provisions of the CEA and extend
 the term thereof for an additional 5 years, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 1 in the form
 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

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

 Attachments: 35321

51. CAL. NO. 35,322 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to provide for the designation of public property within a specified area of the City of
 New Orleans as a temporary "Special Event Clean Zone" during the time period beginning at 6:00 a.m.,
 Monday, April 13, 2026, and ending at 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2026, relative to the use of these

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 public areas in conjunction with the 2026 French Quarter Festival (FQF) AND during the time period
 beginning at 6:00 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2026, and ending at 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2026,
 relative to the use of these areas in conjunction with the 2026 Satchmo SummerFest (SSF), ("the
 Effective Period") and related activities and events produced by French Quarter Festivals, Incorporated
 (FQFI); to provide for the temporary prohibition of certain commercial activities in the Special Event
 Clean Zone unless approved, sanctioned or authorized by the City or as set forth in “Sponsor's” (as
 defined, below) special event permit, if and as applicable; to provide for the establishment of one or
 more public participation areas; to provide for the establishment of fines and penalties for violations of
 this ordinance; to establish the Special Event Clean Zone within the area bounded by the area generally
 bounded by the east bank of the Mississippi River, Orange Street, Tchoupitoulas Street, Calliope Street,
 Rampart Street, and Esplanade Avenue, including Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Spanish Plaza, Louis
 Armstrong Park, Crescent Park, the Louisiana State Museum’s New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Mint,
 Governor Nicholls Wharf Park and the airspace above the specified boundaries; and otherwise to
 provide with respect thereto.

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

 Attachments: 35322

52. CAL. NO. 35,324 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL, MORENO,
 HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 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).

 Attachments: 35324

53. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-182 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO,
 MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Juvenile Justice Center/
 Hiring Rates) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its November 8, 2024 meeting, in
 accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March
 30, 2025.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/27/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).

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 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: M-25-182 Lying Over

54. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-183 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO,
 MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Juvenile Justice
 Center/New Classifications) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its November 8, 2024
 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be
 effective March 30, 2025.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/27/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: M-25-183 Lying Over

55. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-184 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO,
 MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (CAO) as adopted by the
 Civil Service Commission at its November 8, 2024 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of
 the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/27/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: M-25-184 Lying Over

56. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-186 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO,
 MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Public Works) as adopted
 by the Civil Service Commission at its January 10, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section
 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/27/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.


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 Attachments: M-25-186 Lying Over

57. 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 1/8/26.

 Attachments: M-25-187 Lying Over

58. 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 1/8/26.

 Attachments: M-25-189 Lying Over

59. 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”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: M-25-235 Lying Over



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60. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-236 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO,
 MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the
 Civil Service Commission at its March 14, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of
 the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective April 20, 2025.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: M-25-236 Lying Over

61. 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”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: M-25-238 Lying Over

62. 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”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: M-25-239 Lying Over




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63. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-288 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO,
 MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the
 Civil Service Commission at its May 9, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the
 Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective May 25, 2025.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/22/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: M-25-288 Lying Over

64. 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”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/8/26.

 Attachments: M-25-435 Lying Over

65. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-25-604 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION requesting the Industrial Development Board of the City of New Orleans consider
 changes to its by-laws to increase transparency, maximize stakeholder engagement, and ensure economic
 development projects provide a strong financial return that benefits both businesses and residents.

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

 Attachments: R-25-604 Lying Over

66. MOTION - NO. M-25-615 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST HOME RULE CHARTER (SECTION 5-404)

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 PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

 VOTES FOR: 38,897

 VOTES AGAINST: 16,772

 TOTAL VOTES: 55,669

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 38,897

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

 Attachments: M-25-615 w-Official Tabulation Results

67. MOTION - NO. M-25-616 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, GIARRUSSO, MORENO
 AND HARRIS

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST HOME RULE CHARTER (ARTICLE IV,
 SECTION 4-406) PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

 VOTES FOR: 38,146

 VOTES AGAINST: 17,405

 TOTAL VOTES: 55,551

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 38,146

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

 Attachments: M-25-616 w-Official Tabulation Results

68. MOTION - NO. M-25-617 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST LAKEWOOD CRIME PREVENTION AND
 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

 VOTES FOR: 375

 VOTES AGAINST: 12

 TOTAL VOTES: 387
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 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 375

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

 Attachments: M-25-617 w-Official Tabulation Results

69. MOTION - NO. M-25-618 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST SPRING LAKE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
 DISTRICT PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
 VOTES FOR: 137

 VOTES AGAINST: 43

 TOTAL VOTES: 180

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 137

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

 Attachments: M-25-618 w-Official Tabulation Results

70. MOTION - NO. M-25-619 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST UPPER AUDUBON SECURITY DISTRICT
 PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

 VOTES FOR: 254

 VOTES AGAINST: 64

 TOTAL VOTES: 318

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 254

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

 Attachments: M-25-619 w-Official Tabulation Results




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71. MOTION - NO. M-25-620 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST FRENCH QUARTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
 DISTRICT PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

 VOTES FOR: 491

 VOTES AGAINST: 75

 TOTAL VOTES: 566

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 491

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

 Attachments: M-25-620 w-Official Tabulation Results

72. MOTION - NO. M-25-621 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL AND
 THOMAS

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
 PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
 VOTES FOR: 36,117

 VOTES AGAINST: 20,783

 TOTAL VOTES: 56,900

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 36,117

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

 Attachments: M-25-621 USE w-Official Tabulation Results

73. MOTION - NO. M-25-622 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL AND
 THOMAS

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER
 MANAGEMENT PROJECTS PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15,
 2025.
 VOTES FOR: 44,189


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 VOTES AGAINST: 12,232

 TOTAL VOTES: 56,421

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 44,189

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

 Attachments: M-25-622 w-Official Tabulation Results

74. MOTION - NO. M-25-623 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST CITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
 PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
 VOTES FOR: 43,677

 VOTES AGAINST: 13,192

 TOTAL VOTES: 56,869

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 43,677

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

 Attachments: M-25-623 w-Official Tabulation Results

75. MOTION - NO. M-25-624 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST BROADMOOR NEIGHBORHOOD
 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
 VOTES FOR: 707

 VOTES AGAINST: 271

 TOTAL VOTES: 978

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 707

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

 Attachments: M-25-624 w-Official Tabulation Results


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76. MOTION - NO. M-25-625 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST TALL TIMBERS CRIME PREVENTION AND
 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

 VOTES FOR 257

 VOTES AGAINST: 154

 TOTAL VOTES: 411

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 257

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

 Attachments: M-25-625

77. MOTION - NO. M-25-655 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 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).

 Attachments: M-25-655

78. MOTION - NO. M-25-656 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 A motion rescinding Motion No. M-25-504, suspending Rule 1 of the Rules and Regulations of the City
 Council and establishing the Regular Council Meetings schedule for the year 2026.

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

 Attachments: M-25-656

79. MOTION - NO. M-25-661 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 Authorizing the President of the Council to execute an amendment to the agreement with HGI to extend
 the term of the agreement on a month-to-month basis through December 31, 2026 and to increase the
 maximum compensation by $3.4 million for said year.

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

 Attachments: M-25-661

80. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-664 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORENO, MORRELL, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER ADOPTING RESILIENCE POLE METRICS
 RESILIENCE PROJECT AND EVENT REPORTING AND OTHER METRICS

 DOCKET UD-21-03

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

 Attachments: R-25-664

81. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-665 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION calling an election in the Garden District’s Security District for Saturday, June 27,
 2026.

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

 Attachments: R-25-665

82. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-669 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORENO, MORRELL, HARRIS,
 GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER APPROVING A DER PROGRAM
 TO ENHANCE DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES

 DOCKET UD-24-02

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

 Attachments: R-25-669

90. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING



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 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD ORDERS OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - MAJOR
 GENERAL DAVID MIZE, USMC RET., CHAIRMAN OF THE MAYOR’S MILITARY
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 LT GEN LEN ANDERSON, CDR MARFORRES/MARFORSOUTH
 MG JUSTIN SWANSON, CG, 377TH TSC
 BG JOHN PLUNKETT, LA NATIONAL GUARD
 CAPT ANDREW MCGINLY, CO, NAS JRB
 CAPT. ULYSSES MULLINS, CHIEF OF STAFF, HEARTLAND DISTRICT, USCG
 COL DAVID ANDERSON, CO, 159TH FIGHTER WING
 CAPT GREG CALLAGHAN, CDR, SECTOR NEW ORLEANS AND CAPTAIN OF THE
 PORT FOR NEW ORLEANS
 JACKSON SMITH, CEO OF BASTION AND FORMER CAPT USMC
 COL RET PETER CREAN, VP, NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM

 Brief:
 Presenting Military Appreciation Day in the City of New Orleans. Celebrating the Military and
 acknowledging its service to our Country.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Morrell).
 TO APPEAR.

 Attachments: OOBs - Military Day




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THE COUNCIL
 City of New Orleans
  JP MORRELL HELENA MORENO
Councilmember-At-Large Councilmember-At-Large
JOSEPH I. GIARRUSSO III LESLI D. HARRIS FREDDIE KING III EUGENE J. GREEN, JR. OLIVER M. THOMAS, JR.
 Councilmember District A Councilmember District B Councilmember District C Councilmember District D Councilmember District E


 MINUTES
 Regular Meeting of the City Council
 held in City Hall Council Chamber
 on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM




 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT
 JP MORRELL HELENA MORENO
 Councilmember-At-Large Councilmember-At-Large




 ROLL CALL
 LORA W. JOHNSON
 CLERK OF COUNCIL
 PRESENT: Giarrusso
 Green
 Harris
 King
 Morrell - 5
 ABSENT: Moreno
 Thomas - 2
 INVOCATION
 CAPTAIN AARON CARLTON
 UNITED STATES NAVY CHAPLAIN
 PRESENTATION OF COLORS
 JOINT COLOR GUARD




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City Council MINUTES December 18, 2025


 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS BRIAN HIGGS
 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
 NATIONAL ANTHEM
 MARINE FORCES RESERVE FORCE BAND QUINTET
 LED BY: SGT WESTON MCCALL
 PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT https://council.nola.gov/home/
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
 New Orleans City Council-Regular Meeting, December 18, 2025.E-Public Comment Form EDITED




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City Council MINUTES December 18, 2025



 _____________________________________________________________________

 PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
 _____________________________________________________________________

 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD ORDERS OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - MAJOR GENERAL
 DAVID MIZE, USMC RET., CHAIRMAN OF THE MAYOR’S MILITARY ADVISORY
 COMMITTEE

 LT GEN LEN ANDERSON, CDR MARFORRES/MARFORSOUTH
 MG JUSTIN SWANSON, CG, 377TH TSC
 BG JOHN PLUNKETT, LA NATIONAL GUARD
 CAPT ANDREW MCGINLY, CO, NAS JRB
 CAPT. ULYSSES MULLINS, CHIEF OF STAFF, HEARTLAND DISTRICT, USCG
 COL DAVID ANDERSON, CO, 159TH FIGHTER WING
 CAPT GREG CALLAGHAN, CDR, SECTOR NEW ORLEANS AND CAPTAIN OF THE
 PORT FOR NEW ORLEANS
 JACKSON SMITH, CEO OF BASTION AND FORMER CAPT USMC
 COL RET PETER CREAN, VP, NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM

 Brief:
 Presenting Military Appreciation Day in the City of New Orleans. Celebrating the Military and
 acknowledging its service to our Country.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Morrell).
 APPEARED.
 OOBs - Military Day

 CONSENT AGENDA
1. COMMUNICATION - FROM ERIN SPEARS - CHIEF OF STAFF & COUNSEL, COUNCIL
 UTILITIES REGULATORY OFFICE

 Brief:
 Submitting the transmittal document for communications related to electric and gas utility matters to be
 received by the Council of the City of New Orleans at its meeting on December 18, 2025:

 Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC (“ENO”)

 1. Updated Resilience and Storm Hardening Cost Recovery Rider Filing, submitted pursuant to
 Resolution R-24-625, UD-21-03

 Communications from Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC

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City Council MINUTES December 18, 2025


 1. Purchased Gas Adjustments for the December 2025 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07

 2. Supplemental Correction Report, UD-18-07

 Other Communications
 Comments, submitted by the Together New Orleans, UD-18-03

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Erin Spears
 No. 1 Entergy Comm. - Kevin T. Boleware, Manager - Regulatory Affairs, Schedule EFRP-7 Update
 No. 1 Entergy Comm. Delta NO Gas Comp. LLC - Carrie R. Tournillon. Partner - DNO December
 2025 PGA and Supplemental Correction Report
 No. 2 Entergy Comm. Delta NO Gas Comp. LLC - Carrie R. Tournillon, Partner, Supplemental
 Correction Report- December 2025 PGA Filing
 Other Comm Entergy No. 1. Nathalie Jordi, Together New Orleans - UD-18-03
2. COMMUNICATION - FROM ZACHARY SMITH, OWNER | ZACH SMITH, CONSULTING &
 DESIGN

 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:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26).
 Zachary Smith - HDLC Appeal - 621 Elysian Fields Avenue
3. COMMUNICATION - FROM MARY GRACE VERGES, AIA, SHERMAN STRATEGIES, LLC ON
 BEHALF OF GEORGE DAVID JOHNSON, OWNER

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the proposed
 demolition for property located at 1120 Jena Street.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26).
 Mary Grace Wright - HDLC appeal 1120 Jena Street
4. COMMUNICATION - FROM CAROLYN M. STRINGER, CHIEF OPERATIONS MANAGER,
 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION, CITY OF NEW
 ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and UnitedHealthCare Services,
 Inc., and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.

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 Annotation:
 Amendment No. 6
 RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.
 (See Motion No. M-25-635).
 Carolyn M. Stringer UnitedHealthCare Services Inc
5. 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:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26).
 RTA - Report 111 Iberville Street - District C
6. 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, Personnel Director - Council NOPD Data November 2025
7. COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL,
 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval: Amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage and Water Board -
 Pay Grade Adjustment) in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana as
 adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its meeting of December 12, 2025.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.
 Amy Trepagner - Sewerage and Water Board - Pay Grad Adjustment - Water Purification Manager
8. 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:

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

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26).
 RTA - Report - 4417 Dryades Street
9. 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:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26).
 RTA - Report - 1401 Delachaise Street
10. COMMUNICATION - FROM LATOYA CANTRELL, MAYOR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting a letter outlining the reasons for her veto of Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S. (Calendar No.
 35,253) and Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S. (Calendar No. 35,254).

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 12/18/25 for reconsideration of Calendar No. 35,253, Ordinance
 No. 30530 M.C.S. and Calendar No. 35,254, Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S.).
 Mayor Cantrell Veto Letter
11. COMMUNICATION - FROM DR. MARC BEHAR, HOMEOWNER 1422 JACKSON AVENUE

 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:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing date set for 1/8/26) .
 Dr Marc Behar HDLC appeal of 1410 Jackson Avenue
12. 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)
 denial of an application for demolition through raising a Contributing rated, Raised Basement,
 single-family residential building located in the Uptown partial control local historic district for the
 property located at 5326 Prytania Street.

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 Annotation:
 RECEIVED
 Yvette Jet HDLC Report 5326 Prytania St City Council Appeal Report
13. REPORT - OF ELEANOR BURKE, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, 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 to make “no recommendation” regarding the nomination to the National Register of Historic
 Places of 5 South Roadway Street, West End Lake Shore Park.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Eleanor Burke HDLC Report 5 south Roadway City Council Appeal Report
14. REPORT - OF ELEANOR BURKE, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, 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)
 denial of three applications to construct 10’-0” high fencing at the properties located at 3513, 3517 and
 3531 Chartres Street.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Eleanor Burke HDLC Report 3513-21 Chartres Street City Council Appeal Report
15. REPORT - OF JENNIFER AVEGNO, MD, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CITY OF
 NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the November 2025 documentation of all encampment clean-up efforts as required by
 Section 82-703.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Jennifer Avegno - November 2025 Encampment Report
16. REPORT - OF DANNIELLE BERGER, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, ORLEANS PUBLIC
 DEFENDERS’ OFFICE

 Brief:
 Submitting the Orleans Public Defender’s Office's October 2025 Budget report pursuant to City Code §
 2-63.

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 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Dannielle Berger - OPD Report
17. REPORT - OF CASSANDRA B. ROBERT, MBA, FINANCE MANAGER, ORLEANS PARISH
 COMMUNICATION DISTRICT (OPCD)

 Brief:
 Submitting the Orleans Parish Communication District’s report for November 2025, in accordance with
 Section 2-63 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Cassandra B Robert - 2025.OPCD_Monthly Report 11.30.2025 - Final 1 of 2
 Cassandra B Robert - 2025.OPCD_Monthly Reporting 11.30.2025 - Final 2 of 2
18. REPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION,
 CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Land Use Barriers Study, in accordance with Section 5-402(3)(f) of the Home Rule
 Charter of the City of New Orleans.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Robert Rivers - Land Use Barriers Study Transmittal Letter 1 of 3
 Robert Rivers - LUB Combined Attachments 3 of 3
 Robert Rivers - LUB Study Final 2 of 3
19. REPORT - OF ANITA CURRAN, COUNCIL RESEARCH OFFICER, NEW ORLEANS CITY
 COUNCIL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Council Research Office report regarding demolition application #25-34630-DEMO for
 the property located at 1822-1824 Frenchmen Street - Council District D.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Anita Curran - Demolition Report - 1822-1824 Frenchmen Street
20. REPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION,
 CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 60/25 - Cm. Thomas; 61/25 - Cm. Giarrusso; Cn. Deadline
 2/16/26 - FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES: Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning (MIZ) Market
 Feasibility Analysis.. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “ADOPTED”. (Cn.

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 Deadline N/A).

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26).
 Robert Rivers - CPC - Transmittal letter for 11-11-25 CPC meeting
21. REPORT - OF ANITA CURRAN, COUNCIL RESEARCH OFFICER, NEW ORLEANS CITY
 COUNCIL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Council Research Office report regarding demolition application #25-34040-DEMO for
 the property located at 1709-1711 Marais Street - Council District C.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Anita Curran - Demolition Report - 1709-1711 Marais Street Final
22. REPORT - OF ELEANOR BURKE, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, 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 to deny new construction of an 81,258 SF five-story hotel building on vacant lot fronting
 Elysian Fields Avenue, Royal and Chartres Street for property located at 621 Elysian Fields Avenue.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Eleanor Burke HDLC Report 621 Elysian Fields Avenue
23. CAL. NO. 35,302 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 154-777 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to align
 fees for non-consensual towing and recovery with the annual rates set by the Louisiana Public Service
 Commission; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 11/6/25).
 (Referred to the Governmental Affairs Committee).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30544 MCS.
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24. CAL. NO. 35,309 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a gas station in a HU-B1 Historic Urban
 Neighborhood Business District, on Square 460, Plot A, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by
 Orleans Avenue, Moss Street, Saint Peter Street, and Hagan Street (Municipal Address: 3340 Orleans
 Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Zoning Docket No. 57/25

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 11/20/25).
 ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30546 MCS.
 35309-30546 MCS
25. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-626 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 IN RE: DIRECTING ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC TO INVESTIGATE AND
 REMEDIATE ELECTRIC SERVICE DISRUPTIONS AND COMPLAINTS AND
 TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM ELECTRIC RELIABILITY PERFORMANCE
 STANDARDS AND FINANCIAL PENALTY MECHANISMS

 RESOLUTION AND ORDER REGARDING ELECTRIC SERVICE
 DISRUPTIONS AND COMPLAINTS

 DOCKET NO. UD-17-04

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 R-25-626
26. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-627 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER ESTABLISHING A DOCKET AND
 PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION
 OF ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, LLC FOR CERTIFICATION OF COSTS
 RELATED TO HURRICANE FRANCINE

 DOCKET UD-25-02

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
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 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 R-25-627
27. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-628 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS, KING
 AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 IN THE MATTER OF EX PARTE APPLICATION OF ENTERGY NEW
 ORLEANS, LLC TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS FOR
 APPROVAL OF THE FINANCING PLAN TO ISSUE NEW FIRST MORTGAGE
 BONDS, OTHER DEBT SECURITIES, AND NEW PREFERRED SECURITIES

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 R-25-628
28. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-629 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 IN RE: 2024 TRIENNIAL INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN OF ENTERGY
 NEW ORLEANS, INC.

 DOCKET NO. UD-23-01

 RESOLUTION AND ORDER ACCEPTING AND APPROVING ENTERGY NEW
 ORLEANS, LLC’S 2024 TRIENNIAL INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 R-25-629
29. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-630 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 IN RE: 2024 TRIENNIAL INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN OF ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.

 RESOLUTION AND ORDER APPROVING IMPLEMENTATION PLANS FOR
 ENTERGY SMART PROGRAM YEARS 16-18
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 DOCKET NO. UD-23-01

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 R-25-630
30. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-631 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORENO, MORRELL, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 RULEMAKING PROCEEDING
 TO ESTABLISH RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARDS

 RESOLUTION AND ORDER SUBSTANTIALLY APPROVING ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS,
 LLC'S RCPS COMPLIANCE PLAN COVERING COMPLIANCE YEARS 2026-2028

 DOCKET NO. UD-19-01

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 R-25-631
31. MOTION - NO. M-25-632 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS, KING,
 GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Authorizing the President of the Council to sign a contract with Legend Consulting Group to provide
 consulting services to the Council in electric and gas utility regulatory matters for a one year period
 beginning January 1, 2026, for maximum compensation of $2,237,500 for said year.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-632
32. MOTION - NO. M-25-633 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS, KING
 AND THOMAS

 Brief:
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 Authorizing the President of the Council to sign a contract with Dentons US LLP to provide electric
 and/or natural gas regulatory consulting services to the Council in electric and gas utility regulatory
 matters for a one year period beginning January 1, 2026, for a maximum compensation of $3,537,500.00
 for said year.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-633
33. MOTION - NO. M-25-634 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, KING AND
 THOMAS

 Brief:
 Authorizing the President of the Council to sign a contract with Auzenne & Associates, LLC, Jeffrey
 Gulin, and Calvin Johnson for a period not to exceed one year beginning January 1, 2026, with a
 maximum compensation of $70,000 per agreement for said year.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-634
34. MOTION - NO. M-25-635 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, GREEN AND HARRIS
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Service
 Agreement between the City of New Orleans and UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.; and authorizing the
 President of the Council to sign the Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Service between the City of
 New Orleans and UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc. (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-635 w-Contract
35. MOTION - NO. M-25-636 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND GREEN
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 5 to the contract between the City
 of New Orleans and i3 Software & Services, LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign
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 Amendment No. 5 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and i3 Software & Services, LLC
 (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-636 w-Contract
36. MOTION - NO. M-25-637 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, GREEN AND HARRIS
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Amendment No. 1 to the contract between the
 City of New Orleans and G.E.C., Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the
 Amendment No. 1 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and G.E.C., Inc. (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-637 w-Contract
37. MOTION - NO. M-25-638 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND GREEN
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 1 to the contract between the City
 of New Orleans and N. Harris Computer Corporation; and authorizing the President of the Council to
 sign Amendment No. 1 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and N. Harris Computer
 Corporation (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-638 w-Contract
38. MOTION - NO. M-25-639 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND GREEN
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 4 to the contract between the City
 of New Orleans and Bayou Tree Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign Amendment
 No. 4 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Bayou Tree Inc. (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
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 Area A, Amendment 4.
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-639 w-Contract
39. MOTION - NO. M-25-640 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND GREEN
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to AMENDMENT No. 2 to the contract between the
 City of New Orleans and H&O Investment, LLC.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign
 Amendment No. 2 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and H&O Investment, LLC.
 (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 Area B, Amendment 2.
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-640 w-Contract
40. MOTION - NO. M-25-641 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND GREEN
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 4 to the contract between the City
 of New Orleans and Bayou Tree Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign Amendment
 No. 4 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Bayou Tree Inc. (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 Area B, Amendment 4.
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-641 w-Contract
41. MOTION - NO. M-25-642 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND GREEN
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to AMENDMENT No. 2 to the contract between the
 City of New Orleans and H&O Investments, LLC.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign
 Amendment No. 2 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and H&O Investments, LLC.
 (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 Area A, Amendment 2
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 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-642 w-Contract
42. MOTION - NO. M-25-643 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND GREEN
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 4 to the contract between the City
 of New Orleans and N. Harris Computer Corporation; and authorizing the President of the Council to
 sign Amendment No. 4 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and N. Harris Computer
 Corporation (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-643 w-Contract
43. MOTION - NO. M-25-644 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, HARRIS AND GREEN
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services
 Agreement between the City of New Orleans and FAST Enterprise, LLC RFP No. 1699 Municipal
 Revenue Collection System for Sales Tax and related Revenue; and authorizing the President of the
 Council to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of New
 Orleans and Fast Enterprise, LLC RFP No. 1699 Municipal Revenue Collection System for Sales Tax
 and related Revenue (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-644 w-Contract
44. MOTION - NO. M-25-645 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, GREEN AND HARRIS
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Agreement between the City of New Orleans
 and IV Waste, LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the Agreement between the
 City of New Orleans and IV Waste, LLC (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
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 M-25-645 w-Contract
45. MOTION - NO. M-25-647 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORENO (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Ariane Walker Greenidge (vice Dr.
 Tamika Duplessis) as a member of the Sewerage and Water Board, representing District E, effective
 upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending on May 22, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-647 w-Questionnaire
46. MOTION - NO. M-25-648 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, KING, GREEN AND HARRIS
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Amendment No. 3 to the contract between the
 City of New Orleans and Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, LLC; and authorizing the
 President of the Council to sign the Amendment No. 3 the contract between the City of New Orleans and
 Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, LLC (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-25-648 w-Contract
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: Moreno
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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 REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT RULES
All public comment shall comply with the following Council Rules:
• Each commenter must personally submit a comment card to the Clerk.
• All commenters must state their names and addresses and whether they are being paid to appear.
• One comment per speaker, per item.
• Each comment must be entirely germane to the agenda item.
• Comments may not exceed two minutes.
• Ceding of time is not permitted.
• Each item is limited to 30 minutes of public comment.

DEFERRAL RULES
Any annotation of a request to defer an agenda item is purely tentative until confirmed during the meeting. A
request to defer an agenda item may be withdrawn or overruled pursuant to Council Rules.

POSTPONEMENT RULES
Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, legislative instruments will be postponed
indefinitely and removed from future agendas if not acted upon within 120 days of first reading or appearance
on a Council agenda.
35. FOR RECONSIDERATION BY REASON OF THE MAYOR’S VETO-ORD. NO. 30530 M.C.S. (AS
 AMENDED) - CAL. NO. 35,253 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, GREEN, HARRIS,
 KING, MORENO, MORRELL, AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 An Ordinance providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year
 2026 in accordance with Sections 3-116, 4-206(1)(f), and 6-102 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of
 New Orleans; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

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

 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.
 35253
 Speaker
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Moreno
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7

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 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
36. FOR RECONSIDERATION BY REASON OF THE MAYOR’S VETO-ORD. NO. 30531 M.C.S. (AS
 AMENDED) - CAL. NO. 35,254 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, GREEN, HARRIS,
 KING, MORENO, MORRELL AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 An Ordinance providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year
 2026 in accordance with Sections 3-115, 4-206(1)(f), and 6-102(3) of the Home Rule Charter of the City
 of New Orleans; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

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

 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.
 35254
 Speaker
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
1. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM CLAIRE BYUN, DIRECTOR OF
 LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER JOSEPH I. GIARRUSO, DISTRICT “A”

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Mayor's Office of Economic Developments recommendation of approval, and
 requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application:
 RTA Application #20240290, 628 Jefferson Avenue, Yvonne Cazalot.

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 11/20/25).

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 HEARING HELD.
 Communication - Claire Byun, Communications and Land Use Director, Cn. District A - 628 Jefferson -
 hearing request
2. b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-25-601 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 A resolution approving the RTA Application #20240290, 628 Jefferson Avenue.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/4/25).
 R-25-601
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Morrell, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Moreno - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
3. 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 #20230182, 2400 Napoleon Avenue. 2400 Napoleon Avenue, LLC

 Annotation:
 (Communication received 12/4/25).
 HEARING HELD.
 RTA - Report - 2400 Napoleon Ave - Application 20230182 - MAY BE REC 12-4
4. b. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-649 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 A resolution approving the RTA Application #20230182, 2400 Napoleon Avenue.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 R-25-649
 Speaker
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: ADOPTED

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 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Morrell, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Moreno - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
5. HEARING - 2026-2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT

 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 1/8/26.
 REPORT - CIP Amendment Report - October 2025 Requests - Final Staff Report
6. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF EDDRIN WILLIAMS, ON
 BEHALF OF CRAIG MICKLEBERRY

 Brief:
 Transmitting demolition application #25-34630-DEMO (DEMO-RSF2) requiring City Council review
 and approval for the following property located at 1822-1824 Frenchmen Street, Council District D.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Green, Cn. Deadline 1/18/26).
 (Communication received 12/4/25).
 (Report Received 12/18/25).
 HEARING HELD.
 DEMO - 1822-1824 Frenchmen Street
 Anita Curran - Demolition Report - 1822-1824 Frenchmen Street
7. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-663 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s demolition request for property located at 1822-1824 Frenchmen Street.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-663
 Speakers
 MOVED BY: Green
 SECONDED BY: Thomas
 ACTION: ADOPTED

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 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Harris - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
8. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF JONES AMBRA ON BEHALF
 OF BRITTANY R. MAJOR

 Brief:
 Transmitting demolition application #25-34040 DEMO (DEMO-RSF2) requiring City Council review
 and approval for the following property located at 1709 Marais Street, Council District C.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 1/18/26).
 (Communication received 12/4/25).
 HEARING HELD.
 Demo- 1709-11 Marais St - Reprinted - Jones Ambra
 Anita Curran - Demolition Report - 1709-1711 Marais Street Final
9. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-657 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s demolition request for property located at 1709-1711 Marais Street.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-657
 Speakers
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Green
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Harris - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
10. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF ZACHARY SMITH, OWNER | ZACH
 SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of “denial” of the
 demolition application for property located at 5326 Prytania Street.

 Annotation:
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 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 2/2/26).
 (Communication received 12/4/25).
 (Report received 12/18/25).
 WITHDRAWN. (At applicant's request).
 COMMUNICATION - Zach Smith - 5326 Prytania HDLC Appeal Letter - 11.13.2025 1 of 2
 Yvette Jet HDLC Report 5326 Prytania St City Council Appeal Report
11. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-653 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request and overruling the decision of the Commission for property located at
 5326 Prytania Street.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 WITHDRAWN. (At applicant's request).
 M-25-653
12. c. MOTION - NO. M-25-650 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 A motion denying the request for property located at 5326 Prytania Street.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 WITHDRAWN. (At applicant's request).
 M-25-650
13. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF ZELLA V. MAY, Z GROUP, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the proposed
 construction of a 33,664-square-foot, five-story hotel on a vacant parking lot located at 1516 Erato
 Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 12/21/25).
 (Communication received 11/6/25).
 WITHDRAWN. (At applicant's request).
 Zella V May HDLC appeal 1516 Erato St
 HDLC Report - 1516 Erato Street
14. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-652 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request and overruling the decision of the Commission for property located at
 1516 Erato Street.


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 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 WITHDRAWN. (At applicant's request).
 M-25-652
15. c. MOTION - NO. M-25-651 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 A motion denying the request for property located at 1516 Erato Street.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 WITHDRAWN. (At applicant's request).
 M-25-651
16. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF WILLIAM L. MIZELL, STONE PIGMAN
 WALTHER WITTMANN LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of “no recommendation”
 regarding the nomination of 5 South Roadway Street, West End Lake Shore Park to the National
 Register of Historic Places.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Giarrusso, Cn. Deadline 2/2/26).
 (Communication received 12/4/25).
 HEARING HELD.
 COMMUNICATION - William L. Mizell - Ltr to Lora Johnson NOCC re HDLC Decision re N.
 Roadway 11.13.25
 Eleanor Burke HDLC Report 5 south Roadway City Council Appeal Report
17. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-654 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Granting the applicant’s request and overruling the “no recommendation” of the Historic District
 Landmarks Commission for property located at 5 South Roadway Street.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-654
 Speakers
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Morrell, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Moreno - 1

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 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
18. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
 LEAD CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH CONSULTING DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial to increase the
 height of the existing 7-foot fence to 10 ft. for the property located at 3513 Chartres Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 1/4/26).
 (Communication received on 11/20/25).
 (Report Received 12/18/25).
 HEARING HELD.
 Communication - Ron Loesel, Governmental Affairs Lead Consultant, HDLC Appeal - 3513 Chartres
 Eleanor Burke HDLC Report 3513-21 Chartres Street City Council Appeal Report
19. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-660 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Granting the applicant’s request and modifying HDLC decision, such that the applicant may build a
 fence up to 10’-0” subject to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and any variance they may
 subsequently obtain from the Board of Zoning Adjustments for property located at 3513 Chartres Street.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-660
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Green
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Giarrusso, Moreno - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
20. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
 LEAD CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH CONSULTING DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial to increase the
 height of the existing 7-foot fence to 10 ft. for the property located at 3517 Chartres Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 1/4/26).
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 (Communication received on 11/20/25).
 (Report received 12/18/25).
 HEARING HELD.
 Communication - Ron Loesel, Governmental Affairs Lead Consultant, HDLC Appeal - 3517 Chartres
 Eleanor Burke HDLC Report 3513-21 Chartres Street City Council Appeal Report
21. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-659 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Granting the applicant’s request and modifying HDLC decision, such that the applicant may build a
 fence up to 10’-0” subject to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and any variance they may
 subsequently obtain from the Board of Zoning Adjustments for property located at 3517 Chartres Street.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-659
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Giarrusso, Moreno - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
22. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
 LEAD CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH CONSULTING DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial to increase the
 height of the existing 7-foot fence to 10 ft. for the property located at 3521 Chartres Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 1/4/26).
 (Communication received on 11/20/25).
 (Received report 12/18/25).
 HEARING HELD.
 Communication - Ron Loesel, Governmental Affairs Lead Consultant, HDLC Appeal - 3521 Chartres
 HDLC
 Eleanor Burke HDLC Report 3513-21 Chartres Street City Council Appeal Report
23. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-658 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Granting the request and modifying HDLC decision, such that the applicant may build a fence up to
 10’-0” subject to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and any variance they may subsequently obtain
 from the Board of Zoning Adjustments for property located at 3521 Chartres Street.
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 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-658
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Giarrusso, Moreno - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
24. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 49/25 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO.
 M-25-380

 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).
 ZD049-25 Final Staff Report with attachments
 Speaker
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
25. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-662 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 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).
 M-25-662
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
49. CAL. NO. 35,316 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 2 to a
 previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the City of New Orleans
 (“City”), and Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana, Inc., relative to public purpose of providing
 medical respite to unhoused individuals in New Orleans by managing and reserving four (4) respite beds
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 to provide respite care to the unhoused population in New Orleans, desire to modify the provisions of the
 CEA and extend the term thereof for an additional 12 months as more fully set forth in the Amendment
 No. 2 form as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 11/20/25).
 35316-30547 MCS
 Speaker
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Giarrusso, Morrell - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
50. CAL. NO. 35,321 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1 to a
 previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans
 (“City) and Health Care for the Homeless Advisory Board, represented by Antoinette Joiner,
 Chairperson (the “HCHAB” or “Contractor”), relative to a cooperative endeavor agreement in support of
 the City’s Healthcare for the Homeless program, desire to modify the provisions of the CEA and extend
 the term thereof for an additional 5 years, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 1 in the form
 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/4/25).
 35321-30548 MCS
 Speaker
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Green
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Giarrusso, Morrell - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
75. MOTION - NO. M-25-624 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST BROADMOOR NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
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 DISTRICT PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
 VOTES FOR: 707

 VOTES AGAINST: 271

 TOTAL VOTES: 978

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 707

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-624 w-Official Tabulation Results
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Giarrusso, Morrell - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
81. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-665 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION calling an election in the Garden District’s Security District for Saturday, June 27,
 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 R-25-665
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Green
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Giarrusso, Morrell - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
83. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-614 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

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


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 OPSB
 OPSB Therapeutic Program $1,363,423.85
 Services for Court-Involved Youth $1,363,423.85
 Total Allocation $2,726,847.70

 Annotation:
 ((This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 R-25-614
 Speaker
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Moreno
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE
 YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Giarrusso, Morrell - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD
 YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Giarrusso, Morrell - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
26. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 50/25 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO.
 M-25-396

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to the text of Article 18 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish
 the Fairgrounds District overlay, including the area upon which the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
 currently sits, generally bounded by Gentilly Boulevard, Belfort Street/Avenue, Trafalgar Street, Desaix
 Boulevard, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, St. Vincent Street, Verna Court, and Fortin Street, to maintain
 current and historical fairground and racetrack opportunities. For all lots within the boundaries, the
 following uses are to be allowable as conditional uses:

 · Fairgrounds; and
 · Racetrack

 The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.

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 Annotation:
 (Cm. Giarrusso, Cn. Deadline 1/19/26).
 DEFERRED UNTIL LATER IN THE MEETING.
 ZD050-25 Final Staff Report
31. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 58/25 - DAUPHINE RESTAURANT, LLC
 (DBA CAPULET)

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to the text of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to add “reception
 facility” as a Conditional Use in the HM-MU Historic Marigny/Treme/Bywater Mixed-Use District
 subject to the use standards in Section 20.3.WW and as defined in Article 26. The proposed text
 amendment would affect properties located in HM-MU Historic Marigny/Treme/Bywater Mixed-Use
 Districts citywide. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 1/19/26).
 HEARING HELD.
 ZD058-25 jb FINAL
32. b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-602 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant's request for ZD 58/25.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/4/25).
 M-25-602
 Speakers
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Giarrusso - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
33. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 59/25 - 3014 DAUPHINE, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a reception facility in the HM-MU Historic
 Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Mixed-Use District (Municipal addresses: 3010-3014 Dauphine Street). The
 recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to one (1) waiver
 and three (3) provisos.

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 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 1/19/26).
 HEARING HELD.
 ZD059-25 FINAL with attachments
34. b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-603 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD 59/25, subject to one (1) waiver and three (3) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/4/25).
 M-25-603
 Speakers
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Giarrusso - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

 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,
 Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Section L-6, Judge Kern A. Reese

 Annotation:
 SESSION HELD.
 Speaker
 MOVED BY: Thomas
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION
 YEAS: Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Giarrusso, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Morrell
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 SECONDED BY: Giarrusso
 ACTION: RECONVENE
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
89. POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE - At this time Cm. King spoke on and acknowledged Edna Karr
 Football team.
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Giarrusso
 ACTION: APPEARED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
28. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 55/25 - ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL
 BOARD

 Brief:
 Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a secondary educational facility in an HU-RD2 Historic Urban
 Two-Family Residential District, on Square 12, Lots 1 through 7, A, B, C, and D, in the Sixth Municipal
 District, bounded by Annunciation, Nashville, Arabella and Laurel (Municipal Address(es): 5703
 Annunciation and 401 Nashville Avenue). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being
 “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) waivers and four (4) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Giarrusso, Cn. Deadline 1/19/26).
 HEARING HELD.
 ZD055-25 Final Granicus
29. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-668 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request, subject to the two waivers and four provisos stated within the City
 Planning Commission report and four additional provisos listed in the motion for ZD 55/25.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-668
 Speakers
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
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 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: AMENDMENT
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Thomas
 ACTION: AS AMENDED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
30. c. MOTION - NO. M-25-667 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Denying the applicant’s request and overruling the City Planning Commission for ZD 55/25.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 WITHDRAWN.
 M-25-667
26. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 50/25 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO.
 M-25-396

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to the text of Article 18 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish
 the Fairgrounds District overlay, including the area upon which the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
 currently sits, generally bounded by Gentilly Boulevard, Belfort Street/Avenue, Trafalgar Street, Desaix
 Boulevard, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, St. Vincent Street, Verna Court, and Fortin Street, to maintain
 current and historical fairground and racetrack opportunities. For all lots within the boundaries, the
 following uses are to be allowable as conditional uses:

 · Fairgrounds; and
 · Racetrack

 The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Giarrusso, Cn. Deadline 1/19/26).

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 HEARING HELD.
 ZD050-25 Final Staff Report
27. b. MOTION - NO. M-25-646 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 A motion approving and granting the request for ZD 50/25, subject to the following modifications to the
 use tables as set out in the report:

 Uses Uses Use Standards
 RESIDENTIAL USE
 Dwelling, Single-Family C1 Article 5
 Dwelling, Two-Family C1 Article 5
 Dwelling, Townhouse C1 Article 5
 Dwelling, Multi-Family C1 Article 5
 Dwelling, Small Multi-
 Family Affordable C1 Article 5
 COMMERCIAL USE
 Fairgrounds C Section 20.3.CC
 Racetrack C Section 20.3.VV

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-646
 Speakers
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Thomas
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
37. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 34,385 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL,
 MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain sections 26-615, 26-616, 26-617, 26-618, 26-619, 26-620, 26-624,
 and 26-628 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to provide relative to the regulation of short-term
 rentals; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 9/7/23).
 34385

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 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
38. b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-426 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO,
 HARRIS AND GREEN

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to
 Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the
 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to eliminate Non-Commercial
 Short-Term Rentals as a defined land use and update any and all relevant provisions governing the
 zoning and use standards for short-term rentals, including the removal of all references to
 Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 9/21/23).
 LO M-23-426
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
39. c. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-427 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO,
 HARRIS AND GREEN

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to amend and reordain Ordinance
 No. 4264 M.C.S., amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning
 Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 19 to establish a new Interim Zoning District to
 be named the Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District (IZD), the intent of which is
 to prohibit the Short-Term Rental, Non-Commercial use within all areas of the City of New Orleans.
 These prohibitions shall apply citywide. Aside from the use prohibited herein, all other permitted and
 conditional uses shall be as provided in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 9/21/23).
 LO M-23-427
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
40. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,093 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS,
 GIARRUSSO, GREEN, KING AND HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 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).

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 35093
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
41. b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-254 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS,
 GIARRUSSO, HARRIS, GREEN AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 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).
 LO M-25-254
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
42. CAL. NO. 35,103 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 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).
 35103
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
43. CAL. NO. 35,117 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND KING

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30,140 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance providing
 an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025” to subdivide the
 “Other Operating” fund allocation for the Department of Sanitation, to de-appropriate monies from
 certain sub-divided categories, and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/8/25).
 35117

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 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
44. CAL. NO. 35,127 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, GIARRUSSO, AND KING

 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).
 35127
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
45. CAL. NO. 35,284 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1 to a
 previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the City of New Orleans (“City”)
 and University Medical Center Management Corporation (UMC), relative to the public purpose of
 reducing community violence by supporting a Hospital Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) that
 provides intervention services to patients at the trauma center who have been shot as a result of gun
 violence, desire to modify the provisions of the CEA and extend the term thereof for an additional 1
 year, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 1 as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 10/1/25).
 35284-30543 MCS
 MOVED BY: Thomas
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
46. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,303 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 154-1087 of the Code of the City of New Orleans related
 to rates for metered parking on city streets; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

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 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 11/6/25).
 (Referred to the Governmental Affairs Committee).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 35303-30545 MCS
47. b. AMENDMENT TO ORD. CAL. NO. 35,303 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An amendment to Ord. Cal. No. 35,303 to specify the bounding area subject to the higher rate for
 metered parking and to correct errors in formatting.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 35303 Amendment
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Giarrusso
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Moreno
 ACTION: ADOPTED AS AMENDED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
48. CAL. NO. 35,310 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an Amendment to the
 Subrecipient Agreement (“Agreement”) between the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) and State of
 Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice to continue to implement the “Juvenile Electronic Monitoring
 Program,” and to extend the Subrecipient Agreement’s term for one (1) year and twelve (12) days as
 more fully set forth in the form as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with
 respect thereto.

 Annotation:
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 (This matter was introduced 11/20/25).
 WITHDRAWN.
 35310
51. CAL. NO. 35,322 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to provide for the designation of public property within a specified area of the City of
 New Orleans as a temporary "Special Event Clean Zone" during the time period beginning at 6:00 a.m.,
 Monday, April 13, 2026, and ending at 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2026, relative to the use of these
 public areas in conjunction with the 2026 French Quarter Festival (FQF) AND during the time period
 beginning at 6:00 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2026, and ending at 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2026,
 relative to the use of these areas in conjunction with the 2026 Satchmo SummerFest (SSF), ("the
 Effective Period") and related activities and events produced by French Quarter Festivals, Incorporated
 (FQFI); to provide for the temporary prohibition of certain commercial activities in the Special Event
 Clean Zone unless approved, sanctioned or authorized by the City or as set forth in “Sponsor's” (as
 defined, below) special event permit, if and as applicable; to provide for the establishment of one or
 more public participation areas; to provide for the establishment of fines and penalties for violations of
 this ordinance; to establish the Special Event Clean Zone within the area bounded by the area generally
 bounded by the east bank of the Mississippi River, Orange Street, Tchoupitoulas Street, Calliope Street,
 Rampart Street, and Esplanade Avenue, including Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Spanish Plaza, Louis
 Armstrong Park, Crescent Park, the Louisiana State Museum’s New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Mint,
 Governor Nicholls Wharf Park and the airspace above the specified boundaries; and otherwise to
 provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/4/25).
 35322-30549 MCS
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
52. CAL. NO. 35,324 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 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
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 thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/4/25).
 35324-30550 MCS
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Moreno
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
53. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-182 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Juvenile Justice Center/
 Hiring Rates) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its November 8, 2024 meeting, in
 accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March
 30, 2025.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/27/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 M-25-182 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
54. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-183 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Juvenile Justice
 Center/New Classifications) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its November 8, 2024
 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be
 effective March 30, 2025.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/27/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 M-25-183 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
55. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-184 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
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 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (CAO) as adopted by the
 Civil Service Commission at its November 8, 2024 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of
 the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/27/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 M-25-184 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
56. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-186 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Public Works) as adopted
 by the Civil Service Commission at its January 10, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section
 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/27/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 M-25-186 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
57. 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”).
 M-25-187 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
58. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-189 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:

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 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”).
 M-25-189 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
59. 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”).
 M-25-235 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
60. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-236 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the
 Civil Service Commission at its 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”).
 M-25-236 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
61. 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.

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 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 M-25-238 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
62. 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”).
 M-25-239 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
63. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-288 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the
 Civil Service Commission at its 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”).
 M-25-288 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
64. 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).

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 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 M-25-435 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
65. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-25-604 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION requesting the Industrial Development Board of the City of New Orleans consider
 changes to its by-laws to increase transparency, maximize stakeholder engagement, and ensure economic
 development projects provide a strong financial return that benefits both businesses and residents.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/4/25).
 WITHDRAWN.
 R-25-604 Lying Over
87. SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-604 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION requesting the Industrial Development Board of the City of New Orleans consider
 changes to its by-laws to maximize stakeholder engagement and ensure economic development projects
 provide a strong financial return that benefits both businesses and residents.

 Annotation:
 ((This matter was introduced on 12/18/25.
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Giarrusso
 ACTION: RECEIVED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Giarrusso
 ACTION: ADD ITEM TO AGENDA
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Morrell

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 SECONDED BY: Thomas
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
66. MOTION - NO. M-25-615 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, HARRIS, KING
 AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST HOME RULE CHARTER (SECTION 5-404)
 PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

 VOTES FOR: 38,897

 VOTES AGAINST: 16,772

 TOTAL VOTES: 55,669

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 38,897

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-615 w-Official Tabulation Results
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Thomas - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
67. MOTION - NO. M-25-616 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, GIARRUSSO, MORENO AND
 HARRIS

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST HOME RULE CHARTER (ARTICLE IV, SECTION
 4-406) PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

 VOTES FOR: 38,146

 VOTES AGAINST: 17,405
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 TOTAL VOTES: 55,551

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 38,146

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-616 w-Official Tabulation Results
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Thomas
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
68. MOTION - NO. M-25-617 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST LAKEWOOD CRIME PREVENTION AND
 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

 VOTES FOR: 375

 VOTES AGAINST: 12

 TOTAL VOTES: 387

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 375

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-617 w-Official Tabulation Results
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
69. MOTION - NO. M-25-618 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS

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 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST SPRING LAKE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
 DISTRICT PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
 VOTES FOR: 137

 VOTES AGAINST: 43

 TOTAL VOTES: 180

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 137

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-618 w-Official Tabulation Results
 MOVED BY: Thomas
 SECONDED BY: Giarrusso
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
70. MOTION - NO. M-25-619 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST UPPER AUDUBON SECURITY DISTRICT
 PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

 VOTES FOR: 254

 VOTES AGAINST: 64

 TOTAL VOTES: 318

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 254

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-619 w-Official Tabulation Results
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
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 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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71. MOTION - NO. M-25-620 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST FRENCH QUARTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
 DISTRICT PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

 VOTES FOR: 491

 VOTES AGAINST: 75

 TOTAL VOTES: 566

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 491

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-620 w-Official Tabulation Results
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
72. MOTION - NO. M-25-621 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS PROPOSITION
 in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
 VOTES FOR: 36,117

 VOTES AGAINST: 20,783

 TOTAL VOTES: 56,900

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 36,117

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-621 USE w-Official Tabulation Results
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Moreno
 ACTION: ADOPTED
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 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
73. MOTION - NO. M-25-622 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
 PROJECTS PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
 VOTES FOR: 44,189

 VOTES AGAINST: 12,232

 TOTAL VOTES: 56,421

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 44,189

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-622 w-Official Tabulation Results
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
74. MOTION - NO. M-25-623 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST CITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS PROPOSITION
 in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
 VOTES FOR: 43,677

 VOTES AGAINST: 13,192

 TOTAL VOTES: 56,869

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 43,677

 Annotation:
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 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-623 w-Official Tabulation Results
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Moreno
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
76. MOTION - NO. M-25-625 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Tabulating the votes cast FOR and AGAINST TALL TIMBERS CRIME PREVENTION AND
 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION in the Election held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

 VOTES FOR 257

 VOTES AGAINST: 154

 TOTAL VOTES: 411

 MAJORITY OF VOTES: FOR: 257

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-625
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Moreno
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
77. MOTION - NO. M-25-655 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 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.


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 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-655
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
78. MOTION - NO. M-25-656 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 A motion rescinding Motion No. M-25-504, suspending Rule 1 of the Rules and Regulations of the City
 Council and establishing the Regular Council Meetings schedule for the year 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-656
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Giarrusso
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
79. MOTION - NO. M-25-661 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 Authorizing the President of the Council to execute an amendment to the agreement with HGI to extend
 the term of the agreement on a month-to-month basis through December 31, 2026 and to increase the
 maximum compensation by $3.4 million for said year.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 M-25-661
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Giarrusso
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
80. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-664 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORENO, MORRELL, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN, THOMAS AND GIARRUSSO
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 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER ADOPTING RESILIENCE POLE METRICS
 RESILIENCE PROJECT AND EVENT REPORTING AND OTHER METRICS

 DOCKET UD-21-03

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Climate Change and Sustainabilty Committee recommended approval).
 R-25-664
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Thomas
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
82. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-669 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORENO, MORRELL, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN, THOMAS AND GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER APPROVING A DER PROGRAM
 TO ENHANCE DISTRIBUTUTED ENERGY RESOURCES

 DOCKET UD-24-02

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 (Climate Change and Sustainability Committee recommended approval).
 R-25-669
 Speakers
 MOVED BY: Moreno
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
84. RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-670 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO AND

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 GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Requesting the Chief Administrative Officer to direct and the Department of Public Works to issue
 notices to suspend or stop work for all JIRR contracts effective January 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 MOVED BY: Moreno
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Moreno
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Moreno
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
85. M-R-25-671
86. M-R-25-672
90. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

 CALENDAR NUMBER 35,325

 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
 35325
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 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Moreno
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO INTRODUCED ORDINANCES ON FIRST
 READING
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
2. Motion to Adjourn @
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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