City Council on 2026-05-21 10:00 AM — New Orleans, LA
Date: 2026-05-21

THE COUNCIL
 City of New Orleans
MATTHEW WILLARD JP MORRELL
Councilmember-At-Large Councilmember-At-Large
 AIMEE McCARRON LESLI D. HARRIS FREDDIE KING III EUGENE J. GREEN, JR. JASON HUGHES
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, May 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM




 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT
 JP MORRELL MATTHEW WILLARD
 Councilmember-At-Large Councilmember-At-Large




 ROLL CALL
 AISHA R. COLLIER
 CLERK OF COUNCIL

 INVOCATION
 BISHOP TYRONNE JEFFERSON
 ABUNDANT LIFE TABERNACLE

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 JP MORRELL
 COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE

 PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORMS, RULES AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT
 https://council.nola.gov/home/
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 PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
 _____________________________________________________________________

 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 May 21, 2026:

 Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC
 1. Post-Testimony Brief, UD-18-03
 2. Twelfth Annual Post-Miso-Integration Monitoring Report, UD-11-01
 3. Second Quarter 2026 Accelerated Resilience Program Report, submitted pursuant to Resolution
 R-24-625, UD-21-03

 Other Communications
 1. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by Alliance for Affordable Energy, UD-18-03
 2. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by Together New Orleans, UD-18-03
 3. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by SunConnect, UD-18-03
 4. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by Air Products and Chemicals Inc., UD-18-03
 5. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by Dentons US LLP, UD-18-03
 6. Petition for Intervention, submitted by Grid Alternatives, UD-24-02

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Entergy - Memo - Erin Spears, Chief of Staff & Counsel, CURO
 Entergy No. 1. Edward R. Wicker, Jr., Assistant General Counsel - ENO
 Post-Testimony Brief Re Consol Billing UD-18-03
 Entergy No. 2. Sharonda Williams, VP, Regulatory & Public Affairs,
 _ENOs_Twelfth_Post-MISO_Integration_Report
 Entergy No. 3. Sharonda Williams, VP - Regulatory & Public Affairs - Quarterly
 Accelerated Resilience Program Monitoring Report
 Entergy Other Nos. 1-3. Jesse George, New Orleans Policy Director, Alliance for
 Affordable Energy - UD-18-03
 Entergy Other No. 4. Carrie R. Tournillon, Partner , Air Products Initial Brief -
 UD-18-03
 Entergy Other No. 5. Jay Beatmann, Post Testimony Brief UD-18-03
 Entergy Other No. 6. Alexandra M. Wyatt, National Policy Counsel - 2026-05-05
 GRID Alternatives Petition for Intervention in CNO Docket UD-24-02




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2. COMMUNICATION - FROM JENNIFER AVEGNO, MD, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF
 HEALTH, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the April 2026 documentation of all encampment clean-up efforts as required by Section
 82-703.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Communication - Jennifer Avegno, MD, Director of Health, CNO - 04. April 2026
 Encampment Report

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

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval: Amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Health-EMS) Hiring Rates:
 Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced, Emergency Medical
 Technician, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Coordinator, Assistant, Emergency Medical
 Coordinator in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana as adopted by
 the Civil Service Commission at its meeting of May 8, 2026.

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

 Attachments: Communication - Amy B. Trepagnier, Director of Personnel - CouncilEMS

4. COMMUNICATION - FROM RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD
 CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH CONSULTING & DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of a de-facto denial, for
 property located at 1537-1539 Euterpe Street.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 6/4/26).

 Attachments: Communication - HDLC APPEAL - 1537-1539 Euterpe St. - Ron Loesel,
 Governmental Affairs, Lead Consultant




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5. COMMUNICATION - FROM ABIGAIL VIENNE, CHIEF PERFORMANCE OFFICER, CHIEF
 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

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

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.
 (See Motion No. M-26-199).

 Attachments: Communication - Abigial Vienne, Chief Performance Officer, Wexford Contract

6. COMMUNICATION - FROM KIA WILSON, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PERMITS,
 CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

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

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
 COMMITTEE.

 Attachments: Communication - Kia Wilson, Department of Safety & Permits - Granicus

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

 Brief:
 Submitting the Orleans Parish Communication District’s report for April 30, 2026, in accordance with
 Section 2-63 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Report - Cassandra B. Robert, MBA, Finance Manager - 04.30.2026 OPCD Cover
 Letter




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8. REPORT - OF KIAH HOWARD, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST, OFFICE OF
 THE INDEPENDENT POLICE MONITOR

 Brief:
 Submitting a report for the month of April 2026, providing the Council with the data in compliance with
 Ordinance No. 29130 (Calendar No. 33,818).

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Report - Kiah Howard, Community Engagement Specialist - OIPM Report April
 2026

9. 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 New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission’s
 no action vote regarding an appeal of ARC recommendations for the renovation of a Contributing rated,
 two-story, multi-family residential building including infilling the rear galleries for the property located
 at 1537-1539 Euterpe Street.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Report - Eleanore Burke, Deputy Director -1537-39 Euterpe Street

10. REPORT - OF KAITLIN TYMRAK, P.E., INTERIM GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT,
 SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the Sewerage and Water Board legislative storm report for the two severe thunderstorm
 warnings and one flash flood warning that was issued during May 8-9, 2026, pursuant to La. R.S. §
 33.4091, Section F.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Report - Kaitlin Tymrak, P.E., Interim General Superintendent - Legislative Storm
 Report




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

 Brief:
 Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 22/26 - Cm. McCarron; 23/26 - Cm. McCarron; 37/26 - All Cms.;
 43/26 - Cm. Harris; 44/26 - Cm. Harris; 45/26 - Cm. Green; Cn. Deadline 7/20/26.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 6/4/26).

 Attachments: Report - CPC Transmittal 4-28-26

12. MOTION - NO. M-26-200 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON, HARRIS,
 GREEN AND HUGHES (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Confirming Susannah Kirby as the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits, in accordance with
 Section 4-106 of the Home Rule Charter.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-200 w-CS - LS - Questionnaire

13. MOTION - NO. M-26-201 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON, HARRIS,
 GREEN AND HUGHES (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No.3 to the contract between the City
 of New Orleans and Hammerman & Gainer, LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign
 Amendment No. 3 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Hammerman & Gainer, LLC
 (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-201w-Agreement




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14. MOTION - NO. M-26-202 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON, HARRIS,
 GREEN AND HUGHES (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 Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.; and authorizing the President of the
 Council to sign Amendment No. 5 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Environmental
 Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-202 w-Agreement

15. MOTION - NO. M-26-204 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Ayame Dinkler, (vice Lisa Mazique), nominee
 of the District B councilmember, as a member of the Industrial Development Board, effective upon
 approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term ending January 1, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-204 w-Questionnaire

16. MOTION - NO. M-26-205 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the reappointment of Ryan King, nominee of the New Orleans
 Chamber of Commerce, as a member of the Downtown Development District effective upon approval by
 the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending August 8, 2030.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-205 w-Questionnaire




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17. MOTION - NO. M-26-206 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the reappointment of Kenneth Rubenstein, nominee of State
 Representative Alonzo Knox, as a member of the Downtown Development District, effective upon
 approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending August 8, 2030.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-206 w-Questionnaire

18. MOTION - NO. M-26-207 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Michael DiSimone, nominee of the Louisiana
 Restaurant Association, fulfilling the unexpired term of Miles Tully, as a member of the Downtown
 Development District, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a
 term ending August 8, 2028.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-207 w-Questionnaire

19. MOTION - NO. M-26-208 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Margaret Washington as a member
 of the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council (community representative for
 victims and survivors), effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term
 that will expire on December 31, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-208 w-LS - Questionnaire




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20. MOTION - NO. M-26-209 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s the appointment of Pike Howard (vice Elizabeth Boh)
 (representing the New Orleans Business Council), as a member of the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New
 Orleans Criminal Justice Council, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans,
 for a term that will expire on December 31, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-209 w-LS - Questionnaire

21. MOTION - NO. M-26-210 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor's appointment of Renard Thomas (vice Troy Glover) as
 a member of the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council (citizen
 representative-reentry), effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term
 that will expire on December 31, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-210 w-LS - Questionnaire

22. MOTION - NO. M-26-211 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Austin Lavin (vice Andrea
 Neighbours) as a member of the New Orleans Public Library, effective upon approval by the Council of
 the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2034.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-211 w-LS - Questionnaire




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23. MOTION - NO. M-26-212 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Joseph Wilson (vice Xavier Angel) as
 a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New
 Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2030.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-212 w-LS - Qustionnaire

24. MOTION - NO. M-26-213 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Adrian Bruneau (vice Sophia Harris
 Vorhoff) as a member of the Regional Planning Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of
 the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2030.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-213 w-Questionnaire

25. MOTION - NO. M-26-214 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Dernell Johnson (vice Vonda
 Flentroy-Rice) as a member of the New Orleans Public Library effective upon approval by the Council
 of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2033.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-214 w-Questionnaire




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26. MOTION - NO. M-26-215 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Richard Freeman (vice Victor Jones)
 as a member of the Audubon Commission effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New
 Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2031.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-215 w-LS - Questionnaire

27. MOTION - NO. M-26-216 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Amanda Berger (vice Frances Fayard)
 as a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New
 Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2031.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-216 w-LS - Questionnaire

28. MOTION - NO. M-26-217 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Thelma French (representing
 community TCA) as a member of the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council,
 effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on
 December 31, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-217 w-LS - Questionnaire




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29. MOTION - NO. M-26-223 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Tracie Haydel Griffin (vice Minh
 Thanh Ngyuen) as a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of
 the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2030.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-223 w-LS - Questionnaire

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




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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 WINSTON FIORE, CHIEF OF
 STAFF, LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER FREDDIE KING III, DISTRICT “C”

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and
 requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application:
 RTA Application #20250130, 1419-1421 Dauphine Street, 1419-1421 Dauphine Street, LLC.

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 4/9/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 12/17/26.

 Attachments: RTA - 1419-1421 Dauphine Street

2. b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-168 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 A resolution granting the RTA Application #20250130, 1419-1421 Dauphine Street.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 12/17/26.

 Attachments: LO R-26-168



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3. HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD CONSULTANT,
 ZACH SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to defer action on the
 application to a future Commission meeting to allow the applicant additional time to meet with
 surrounding neighbors and community stakeholders to discuss the overall redevelopment proposal
 details further for property located at 6309-6311 S. Claiborne Avenue.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 6/7/26).
 (Communication received on 4/23/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: Ron Loesel - HDLC Appeal 6309-6311 S Claiborne Ave
 Eleanor S. Burke - HDLC Report - Teds Frostop - on Calhoun St - South Miro St
 and South Claiborne Ave

4. HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD CONSULTANT,
 ZACH SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to defer action on the
 application to a future Commission meeting to allow the applicant additional time to meet with
 surrounding neighbors and community stakeholders to discuss the overall redevelopment proposal
 details further for property located at 6307-6309 S. Miro Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 6/7/26).
 (Communication received on 4/23/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: Ron Loesel - HDLC Appeal 6307-6309 S Miro St
 Eleanor S. Burke - HDLC Report - Teds Frostop - on Calhoun St - South Miro St
 and South Claiborne Ave




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5. HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD CONSULTANT,
 ZACH SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the request for
 demolition to grade based on the building’s fair to good condition and minimal alterations for property
 located at 3100 Calhoun Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 6/7/26).
 (Communication received on 4/23/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: Ron Loesel - HDLC Appeal - 3100 Calhoun St
 Eleanor S. Burke - HDLC Report - Teds Frostop - on Calhoun St - South Miro St
 and South Claiborne Ave

6. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 14/26 - 2400 NAPOLEON AVENUE,
 LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to Ordinance No. 29,359 MCS (Zoning Docket 084/22, which granted a
 conditional use to permit a reception facility over 10,000 square feet in an HU-MU Historic Urban
 Neighborhood Mixed-Use District) to permit a Planned Development authorizing a Live Performance
 Venue located on, Square 584, Lot 1A-3, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by La Salle Street,
 Freret Street, Jena Street, and Napoleon Avenue (Municipal Address: 2400 Napoleon Avenue). The
 recommendation of the City Planning Commission being of “Effective Denial for Lack of Legal
 Majority” per Section 4.2.D.3.c.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).

 Attachments: ZD NO. 14/26

7. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-196 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving and modifying the applicant’s request on ZD No. 14/26.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/21/26).

 Attachments: M-26-196




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8. ZONING DOCKET NO. 24/26 - ERNEST N. MORIAL NEW ORLEANS EXHIBITION HALL
 AUTHORITY

 Brief:
 Requesting a text amendment to Article 18 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish a new
 overlay district called the Convention Center Hotel Overlay District affecting the area generally bounded
 by Convention Center Boulevard, Andrew Higgins Drive, South Peters Street, and the Mississippi River
 Heritage Park. The overlay district would create new regulations affecting the permitted land uses,
 allowable building heights, floor area ration (FAR) limits, design standards, bicycle parking
 requirements, loading space requirements, curb cut allowances, signage restrictions, and exterior lighting
 requirements. The entirety of Squares 12-A, 24-A, 25, and a portion of the Public Street, situated in the
 First Municipal District, generally bounded by Convention Center Boulevard, Andrew Higgins Drive,
 South Peters Street, and the Mississippi River Heritage Park (Municipal Addresses: 1000 South Peters
 Street, 1001 Convention Center Boulevard, 1040 South Peters Street, John Churchill Chase Street
 between South Peters Street and Convention Center Boulevard). The recommendation of the City
 Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26).

 Attachments: ZD NO. 24/26

9. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 26/26 - 420 JULIA PROPERTY
 HOLDER, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a conditional use permit a social club in CBD-6 Urban Core Neighborhood Intensity
 Mixed-Use District located on, Square 123, Lot SE, in the First Municipal District, bounded by
 Constance Street, Julia Street, Saint Joseph Street, and Tchoupitoulas Street (Municipal Address(es):
 420 Julia Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”,
 subject to two (2) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).

 Attachments: ZD NO. 26/26

10. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-222 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving and modifying with additional provisos the applicant’s request on ZD No. 26/26.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/21/26).

 Attachments: M-26-222



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11. ZONING DOCKET NO. 31/26 - JOSEPH H. BABINGTON ET AL.

 Brief:
 Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a commercial short term rental in an HU-MU Historic Urban
 Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, on Square 24, Lot
 2, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Third Street, Tchoupitoulas Street, Rousseau Street, and
 Fourth Street (Municipal Address(es): 424-428 Third Street). The recommendation of the City
 Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: ZD NO. 31/26

12. ZONING DOCKET NO. 38/26 - MICHAEL SULLIVAN AND DANELLE SULLIVAN

 Brief:
 Requesting a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental in an M-MU Maritime
 Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District located on Lots 18, Lake
 Catherine Land Company-Three, in the Third Municipal District (Municipal Address(es): 25800 Chef
 Menteur Highway). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR
 APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Hughes, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26).
 REFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: ZD NO. 38/26 FR




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13. ZONING DOCKET NO. 39/26 - ART HOUSE NOLA, INC. AND GET THE GORILLA, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting an amendment to Ordinance No. 26,276 MCS (Zoning Docket 123/14) to permit a planned
 development authorizing the expansion of an indoor amusement facility, located on Square 337, Lots 3A
 and 3-A1, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by North Broad Street, North Dorgenois Street,
 Saint Peter Street, and Toulouse Street (Municipal address: 636-650 North Broad Street). The
 recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2)
 exceptions and five (5) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: ZD NO. 39/26

14. ZONING DOCKET NO. 40/26 - 2613 MARAIS, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental (CSTR) in an HU-MU Historic
 Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, located on
 Square 487, Lot 4, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Franklin Avenue, Marais Street, Port
 Street, and Iroquois Street (Municipal addresses: 2613-2615 Marais Street). The recommendation of
 the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26).
 WITHDRAWAL REQUESTED.

 Attachments: ZD NO. 40/26

15. ZONING DOCKET NO. 41/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION M-26-72

 Brief:
 Requesting a zoning change from S-RS Single-Family Residential District to any zoning designation that
 encourages commercial use and is compatible with the NC Neighborhood Commercial Future Land Use
 Map designation of the subject area, including but not limited to S-B1 Suburban Business District, S-B2
 Pedestrian-Oriented Corridor Business District, and C-1 General Commercial District, located on all lots
 and rights-of-way currently zoned S-RS Single Family Residential District, in the Fifth Municipal
 District, bounded by Behrman Place, Holiday Drive, General De Gaulle Drive, the Algiers Canal, and
 the former Brechtel Golf Course. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR
 APPROVAL”.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: ZD NO. 41/26

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16. 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: 34385

17. 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-23-426 Lying Over




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18. 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-23-427 Lying Over

19. 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: 35117

20. CAL. NO. 35,384 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to reform and provide for the sustainability of the city’s sanitation services by amending
 and reordaining Sections 138-57, 138-58, 138-59, 138-61, and 138-63 of the Code of the City of New
 Orleans to amend the city’s sanitation fees and provide relative to the scope thereof; to expressly
 authorize initiatives intended to augment services by providing for periodic no-cost access to city
 transfer stations; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: 35384



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21. CAL. NO. 35,432 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MCCARRON, KING, GREEN,
 HUGHES, MORRELL AND WILLARD

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to establish Division 56 of Chapter 70, Article III of the Code of the City of New Orleans
 to create the 2026 Caesars Lease Rent Strip Sale Proceeds Fund, dedicated to housing the City’s
 proceeds anticipated from the sale of certain future lease payments from Jazz Casino Company, L.L.C.
 for the Caesars New Orleans Casino, to create restrictions on expenditures; and otherwise to provide
 with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).

 Attachments: 35432

22. CAL. NO. 35,434 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (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 Ubuntu Village NOLA, relative to reducing crime and incarceration through the INSTEAD
 Program which focuses on youth and adults who have been arrested but not adjudicated for nonviolent
 offenses and have underlying behavioral health challenges, desire to modify the provisions of the CEA
 and extend the term thereof for an additional one year, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 1 as
 Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: 35434

23. CAL. NO. 35,435 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND
 MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate grant
 funds to the to promote healthy behaviors and access to high quality healthcare. The grant supports the
 Health Department with providing these services through community outreach staff; and otherwise to
 provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 (Technical Correction needed).

 Attachments: 35435


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24. CAL. NO. 35,436 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND
 MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate grant
 funds to the Health Department to promote healthy behaviors and access to high quality healthcare. The
 grant supports the Health Department with providing these services through community outreach staff;
 and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).

 Attachments: 35436

25. CAL. NO. 35,437 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND
 MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate private
 grant funds to the Health Department from the Robert Wood Johnson grant for operating expense; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).

 Attachments: 35437

26. CAL. NO. 35,438 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD, AND
 MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate private
 grant funds to the Health Department from the Robert Wood Johnson grant for operating expense; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).

 Attachments: 35438




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27. CAL. NO. 35,439 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND
 MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate private
 grant funds to the New Orleans Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention for professional
 services related to violence prevention and victim support initiatives.; and otherwise to provide with
 respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).

 Attachments: 35439

28. CAL. NO. 35,440 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND
 MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate private
 grant funds to the New Orleans Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention for professional
 services related to violence prevention and victim support initiatives; and otherwise to provide with
 respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).

 Attachments: 35440

29. CAL. NO. 35,441 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND
 MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to transfer funds in
 Personal Services and Other Operating from the Department of Public Works to the Police Department
 for Grounds Transportation; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).

 Attachments: 35441




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30. CAL. NO. 35,442 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND
 MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to transfer funds
 within the NORDC FY 2026 budget from Personnel Services to Other Operating Expenses to correct a
 classification error and allow the funds to be used for operational, programmatic, and facility
 maintenance needs without increasing the overall budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).

 Attachments: 35442

31. CAL. NO. 35,443 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds to
 allow the City of New Orleans to implement components of the French Quarter Economic Development
 District’s 2026 adopted budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).

 Attachments: 35443

32. CAL. NO. 35,444 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds
 to allow the City of New Orleans to implement components of the French Quarter Economic
 Development District’s 2026 adopted budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).

 Attachments: 35444




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33. CAL. NO. 35,445 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GREEN AND HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and re-ordain Ordinance No. 30,532 M.C.S., entitled “An Ordinance Providing
 a Capital Budget for the Year 2026”, to effect the following change to the 2026 Capital Budget: to
 de-appropriate funds from the Department of Public Works and the Department of Property
 Management; to appropriate funds to the Chief Administrative Office; and otherwise to provide with
 respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).

 Attachments: 35445

34. MOTION - NO. M-26-197 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILLARD

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Arthur Morrell (vice Holly Sharp), as a member
 of the Parking Facilities Corporation, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New
 Orleans, for a term that will expire on December 31, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).

 Attachments: M-26-197

35. MOTION - NO. M-26-198 - BY: HARRIS, WILLARD, MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the following amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Health/EMS),
 Hiring Rates: Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced,
 Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Coordinator, Assistant,
 Emergency Medical Coordinator as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its meeting of May 8,
 2026, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana, that the amendment to
 the Classified Pay Plan is approved to be effective May 24, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-26-198




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36. MOTION - NO. M-26-199 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND KING (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 Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to
 sign the Amendment No. 1 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Wexford Health
 Sources, Inc. (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).

 Attachments: M-26-199 w-Agreement

37. MOTION - NO. M-26-203 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Stephanie Burks (vice Scott Polakoff), nominee
 of the District B councilmember, as a member of the Downtown Development District, effective August
 8, 2026 upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending August 8,
 2031.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.

 Attachments: M-26-203 w-LS - Questionnaire

38. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-218 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Approving the completed Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire prepared by the Department of Finance
 as part of the 2025 annual audit.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).

 Attachments: R-218

39. MOTION - NO. M-26-219 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND WILLARD

 Brief:
 Appointing Councilmember Freddie King III (vice Oliver Thomas) to the district councilmember seat of
 the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/21/26).

 Attachments: M-26-219

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40. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-220 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MCCARRON, MORRELL,
 WILLARD, HARRIS, GREEN, KING AND HUGHES

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER ESTABLISHING RULEMAKING TO CONSIDER REVISING
 THE INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN RULES WITH RESPECT TO DISTRIBUTED
 ENERGY RESOURCES
 DOCKET NO. UD-26-01

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).

 Attachments: R-26-220

41. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-221 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND WILLARD

 Brief:
 Stating that the application deadline for Caesars New Orleans Casino Community Support Grant and the
 City Council/Cox Communications Louisiana’s Community Grant is Friday, July 10, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).

 Attachments: R-26-221

42. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING




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 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH

 Speakers:
 Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Deputy Mayor of Health & Human Services
 William Johnson, Injury Prevention Manager, New Orleans Health and Human Services
 Department
 Taylor Beaudoin, Injury Prevention Senior Analyst, New Orleans Health and Human Services
 Department
 Anthony T. Davis, Director, Office of Code Enforcement
 Larry Barabino, CEO, New Orleans Recreation Development Commission

 Brief:
 May is National Water Safety Month and the New Orleans Health and Human Services Department,
 New Orleans Recreation Development Commission and Department of Code Enforcement will share
 updates on the City’s efforts, including Big Easy Swim Easy, to ensure water safety and prevent injury
 and death this summer and year-round. Big Easy Swim Easy is a water safety and drowning prevention
 initiative launched by the City in 2024. This important safety initiative represents a coordinated effort
 across City departments and partner organizations. During this session, department leadership will
 discuss the need for such an initiative, outline their respective roles, present mid-program outcomes, and
 offer recommendations for future efforts.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Willard).
 TO APPEAR.




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THE COUNCIL
 City of New Orleans
MATTHEW WILLARD JP MORRELL
Councilmember-At-Large Councilmember-At-Large
 AIMEE McCARRON LESLI D. HARRIS FREDDIE KING III EUGENE J. GREEN, JR. JASON HUGHES
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, May 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM




 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT
 JP MORRELL MATTHEW WILLARD
 Councilmember-At-Large Councilmember-At-Large




 ROLL CALL
 AISHA R. COLLIER
 CLERK OF COUNCIL
 PRESENT: Harris
 Green
 Hughes
 Morrell
 Willard - 5
 ABSENT: McCarron
 King - 2
 UPON CALLING THE ROLL FIVE MEMBERS ANSWERED TO THEIR NAMES.
 CONSTUTITING A QOURUM.
 CM. MCCARRON ARRIVED LATER AND TOOK PART IN THE CONTINUATION OF THE
 MEETING.
 INVOCATION
 BISHOP TYRONNE JEFFERSON
 ABUNDANT LIFE TABERNACLE


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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 JP MORRELL
 COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE
 PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORMS, RULES AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT
 https://council.nola.gov/home/
1. PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORM
 E-Public Comment Form




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 _____________________________________________________________________

 PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
 _____________________________________________________________________

 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 May 21, 2026:

 Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC
 1. Post-Testimony Brief, UD-18-03
 2. Twelfth Annual Post-Miso-Integration Monitoring Report, UD-11-01
 3. Second Quarter 2026 Accelerated Resilience Program Report, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-
 24-625, UD-21-03

 Other Communications
 1. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by Alliance for Affordable Energy, UD-18-03
 2. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by Together New Orleans, UD-18-03
 3. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by SunConnect, UD-18-03
 4. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by Air Products and Chemicals Inc., UD-18-03
 5. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by Dentons US LLP, UD-18-03
 6. Petition for Intervention, submitted by Grid Alternatives, UD-24-02

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Entergy - Memo - Erin Spears, Chief of Staff & Counsel, CURO
 Entergy No. 1. Edward R. Wicker, Jr., Assistant General Counsel - ENO Post-Testimony Brief Re
 Consol Billing UD-18-03
 Entergy No. 2. Sharonda Williams, VP, Regulatory & Public Affairs,
 _ENOs_Twelfth_Post-MISO_Integration_Report
 Entergy No. 3. Sharonda Williams, VP - Regulatory & Public Affairs - Quarterly Accelerated
 Resilience Program Monitoring Report
 Entergy Other Nos. 1-3. Jesse George, New Orleans Policy Director, Alliance for Affordable Energy -
 UD-18-03
 Entergy Other No. 4. Carrie R. Tournillon, Partner , Air Products Initial Brief - UD-18-03
 Entergy Other No. 5. Jay Beatmann, Post Testimony Brief UD-18-03
 Entergy Other No. 6. Alexandra M. Wyatt, National Policy Counsel - 2026-05-05 GRID Alternatives
 Petition for Intervention in CNO Docket UD-24-02




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2. COMMUNICATION - FROM JENNIFER AVEGNO, MD, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF
 HEALTH, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the April 2026 documentation of all encampment clean-up efforts as required by Section
 82-703.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Communication - Jennifer Avegno, MD, Director of Health, CNO - 04. April 2026 Encampment Report
3. COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL,
 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval: Amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Health-EMS) Hiring Rates:
 Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced, Emergency Medical
 Technician, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Coordinator, Assistant, Emergency Medical Coordinator in
 accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana as adopted by the Civil Service
 Commission at its meeting of May 8, 2026.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.
 Communication - Amy B. Trepagnier, Director of Personnel - CouncilEMS
4. COMMUNICATION - FROM RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD CONSULTANT,
 ZACH SMITH CONSULTING & DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of a de-facto denial, for
 property located at 1537-1539 Euterpe Street.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 6/4/26).
 Communication - HDLC APPEAL - 1537-1539 Euterpe St. - Ron Loesel, Governmental Affairs, Lead
 Consultant




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5. COMMUNICATION - FROM ABIGAIL VIENNE, CHIEF PERFORMANCE OFFICER, CHIEF
 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

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

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.
 (See Motion No. M-26-199).
 Communication - Abigial Vienne, Chief Performance Officer, Wexford Contract
6. COMMUNICATION - FROM KIA WILSON, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PERMITS, CITY
 OF NEW ORLEANS

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

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.
 Communication - Kia Wilson, Department of Safety & Permits - Granicus
7. REPORT - OF CASSANDRA B. ROBERT, MBA, FINANCE MANAGER, ORLEANS PARISH
 COMMUNICATION DISTRICT (OPCD)

 Brief:
 Submitting the Orleans Parish Communication District’s report for April 30, 2026, in accordance with
 Section 2-63 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Cassandra B. Robert, MBA, Finance Manager - 04.30.2026 OPCD Cover Letter




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8. REPORT - OF KIAH HOWARD, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST, OFFICE OF THE
 INDEPENDENT POLICE MONITOR

 Brief:
 Submitting a report for the month of April 2026, providing the Council with the data in compliance with
 Ordinance No. 29130 (Calendar No. 33,818).

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Kiah Howard, Community Engagement Specialist - OIPM Report April 2026
9. 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 New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission’s
 no action vote regarding an appeal of ARC recommendations for the renovation of a Contributing rated,
 two-story, multi-family residential building including infilling the rear galleries for the property located
 at 1537-1539 Euterpe Street.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Eleanore Burke, Deputy Director -1537-39 Euterpe Street
10. REPORT - OF KAITLIN TYMRAK, P.E., INTERIM GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, SEWERAGE
 AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the Sewerage and Water Board legislative storm report for the two severe thunderstorm
 warnings and one flash flood warning that was issued during May 8-9, 2026, pursuant to La. R.S. §
 33.4091, Section F.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Kaitlin Tymrak, P.E., Interim General Superintendent - Legislative Storm Report




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

 Brief:
 Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 22/26 - Cm. McCarron; 23/26 - Cm. McCarron; 37/26 - All Cms.;
 43/26 - Cm. Harris; 44/26 - Cm. Harris; 45/26 - Cm. Green; Cn. Deadline 7/20/26.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 6/4/26).
 Report - CPC Transmittal 4-28-26
12. MOTION - NO. M-26-200 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON, HARRIS,
 GREEN AND HUGHES (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Confirming Susannah Kirby as the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits, in accordance with
 Section 4-106 of the Home Rule Charter.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-200 w-CS - LS - Questionnaire
13. MOTION - NO. M-26-201 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON, HARRIS,
 GREEN AND HUGHES (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No.3 to the contract between the City
 of New Orleans and Hammerman & Gainer, LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign
 Amendment No. 3 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Hammerman & Gainer, LLC
 (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-201w-Agreement




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14. MOTION - NO. M-26-202 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON, HARRIS,
 GREEN AND HUGHES (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 Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.; and authorizing the President of the
 Council to sign Amendment No. 5 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Environmental
 Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-202 w-Agreement
15. MOTION - NO. M-26-204 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Ayame Dinkler, (vice Lisa Mazique), nominee
 of the District B councilmember, as a member of the Industrial Development Board, effective upon
 approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term ending January 1, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-204 w-Questionnaire
 Speaker Card
16. MOTION - NO. M-26-205 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the reappointment of Ryan King, nominee of the New Orleans
 Chamber of Commerce, as a member of the Downtown Development District effective upon approval by
 the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending August 8, 2030.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
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17. MOTION - NO. M-26-206 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the reappointment of Kenneth Rubenstein, nominee of State
 Representative Alonzo Knox, as a member of the Downtown Development District, effective upon
 approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending August 8, 2030.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-206 w-Questionnaire
18. MOTION - NO. M-26-207 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Michael DiSimone, nominee of the Louisiana
 Restaurant Association, fulfilling the unexpired term of Miles Tully, as a member of the Downtown
 Development District, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a
 term ending August 8, 2028.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-207 w-Questionnaire
19. MOTION - NO. M-26-208 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Margaret Washington as a member
 of the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council (community representative for
 victims and survivors), effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term
 that will expire on December 31, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-208 w-LS - Questionnaire




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20. MOTION - NO. M-26-209 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING (BY REQUEST) AND MORRELL

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s the appointment of Pike Howard (vice Elizabeth Boh)
 (representing the New Orleans Business Council), as a member of the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New
 Orleans Criminal Justice Council, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans,
 for a term that will expire on December 31, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-209 w-LS - Questionnaire
21. MOTION - NO. M-26-210 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING (BY REQUEST) AND MORRELL

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor's appointment of Renard Thomas (vice Troy Glover) as
 a member of the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council (citizen
 representative-reentry), effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term
 that will expire on December 31, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-210 w-LS - Questionnaire
22. MOTION - NO. M-26-211 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Austin Lavin (vice Andrea
 Neighbours) as a member of the New Orleans Public Library, effective upon approval by the Council of
 the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2034.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-211 w-LS - Questionnaire




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23. MOTION - NO. M-26-212 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Joseph Wilson (vice Xavier Angel) as
 a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New
 Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2030.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-212 w-LS - Qustionnaire
24. MOTION - NO. M-26-213 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Adrian Bruneau (vice Sophia Harris
 Vorhoff) as a member of the Regional Planning Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of
 the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2030.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-213 w-Questionnaire
25. MOTION - NO. M-26-214 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING (BY REQUEST) AND MORRELL

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Dernell Johnson (vice Vonda
 Flentroy-Rice) as a member of the New Orleans Public Library effective upon approval by the Council
 of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2033.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-214 w-Questionnaire




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26. MOTION - NO. M-26-215 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Richard Freeman (vice Victor Jones)
 as a member of the Audubon Commission effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New
 Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2031.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-215 w-LS - Questionnaire
27. MOTION - NO. M-26-216 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Amanda Berger (vice Frances Fayard)
 as a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New
 Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2031.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-216 w-LS - Questionnaire
28. MOTION - NO. M-26-217 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING (BY REQUEST) AND MORRELL

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Thelma French (representing
 community TCA) as a member of the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council,
 effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on
 December 31, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-217 w-LS - Questionnaire




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29. MOTION - NO. M-26-223 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Tracie Haydel Griffin (vice Minh
 Thanh Ngyuen) as a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of
 the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2030.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-223 w-LS - Questionnaire
MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA AND REFER OTHER MATTERS TO THE PROPER AGENCY.
AND THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED.
 ADOPTED
 MOVED BY: Hughes
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 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.
1. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM WINSTON FIORE, CHIEF OF
 STAFF, LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER FREDDIE KING III, DISTRICT “C”

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and
 requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application:
 RTA Application #20250130, 1419-1421 Dauphine Street, 1419-1421 Dauphine Street, LLC.

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 4/9/26).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 12/17/26.
 RTA - 1419-1421 Dauphine Street
2. b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-168 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 A resolution granting the RTA Application #20250130, 1419-1421 Dauphine Street.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 12/17/26.
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3. HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD CONSULTANT, ZACH
 SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to defer action on the
 application to a future Commission meeting to allow the applicant additional time to meet with
 surrounding neighbors and community stakeholders to discuss the overall redevelopment proposal
 details further for property located at 6309-6311 S. Claiborne Avenue.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 6/7/26).
 (Communication received on 4/23/26).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 Ron Loesel - HDLC Appeal 6309-6311 S Claiborne Ave
 Eleanor S. Burke - HDLC Report - Teds Frostop - on Calhoun St - South Miro St and South Claiborne
 Ave
4. HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD CONSULTANT, ZACH
 SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to defer action on the
 application to a future Commission meeting to allow the applicant additional time to meet with
 surrounding neighbors and community stakeholders to discuss the overall redevelopment proposal
 details further for property located at 6307-6309 S. Miro Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 6/7/26).
 (Communication received on 4/23/26).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 Ron Loesel - HDLC Appeal 6307-6309 S Miro St
 Eleanor S. Burke - HDLC Report - Teds Frostop - on Calhoun St - South Miro St and South Claiborne
 Ave




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5. HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD CONSULTANT, ZACH
 SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the request for
 demolition to grade based on the building’s fair to good condition and minimal alterations for property
 located at 3100 Calhoun Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 6/7/26).
 (Communication received on 4/23/26).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 Ron Loesel - HDLC Appeal - 3100 Calhoun St
 Eleanor S. Burke - HDLC Report - Teds Frostop - on Calhoun St - South Miro St and South Claiborne
 Ave
6. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 14/26 - 2400 NAPOLEON AVENUE, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to Ordinance No. 29,359 MCS (Zoning Docket 084/22, which granted a
 conditional use to permit a reception facility over 10,000 square feet in an HU-MU Historic Urban
 Neighborhood Mixed-Use District) to permit a Planned Development authorizing a Live Performance
 Venue located on, Square 584, Lot 1A-3, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by La Salle Street,
 Freret Street, Jena Street, and Napoleon Avenue (Municipal Address: 2400 Napoleon Avenue). The
 recommendation of the City Planning Commission being of “Effective Denial for Lack of Legal
 Majority” per Section 4.2.D.3.c.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).
 HEARING HELD.
 (The first vote was taken to exceed the time by 12 minutes to allow for public comment from the
 reminder of the constituents).
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7. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-196 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving and modifying the applicant’s request on ZD No. 14/26.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/21/26).
 M-26-196
 SPEAKER CARDS
 MOVED BY: Green
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Green
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5
 NAYS: Morrell - 1
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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37. MOTION - NO. M-26-199 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND KING (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 Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to
 sign the Amendment No. 1 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Wexford Health
 Sources, Inc. (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 (GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 M-26-199 w-Agreement
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: SUSPEND RULE 57
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
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34. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-239 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, 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).
 (GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 (Technical correction needed).
 LO M-25-239
 MOVED BY: Hughes
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
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8. ZONING DOCKET NO. 24/26 - ERNEST N. MORIAL NEW ORLEANS EXHIBITION HALL
 AUTHORITY

 Brief:
 Requesting a text amendment to Article 18 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish a new
 overlay district called the Convention Center Hotel Overlay District affecting the area generally bounded
 by Convention Center Boulevard, Andrew Higgins Drive, South Peters Street, and the Mississippi River
 Heritage Park. The overlay district would create new regulations affecting the permitted land uses,
 allowable building heights, floor area ration (FAR) limits, design standards, bicycle parking
 requirements, loading space requirements, curb cut allowances, signage restrictions, and exterior lighting
 requirements. The entirety of Squares 12-A, 24-A, 25, and a portion of the Public Street, situated in the
 First Municipal District, generally bounded by Convention Center Boulevard, Andrew Higgins Drive,
 South Peters Street, and the Mississippi River Heritage Park (Municipal Addresses: 1000 South Peters
 Street, 1001 Convention Center Boulevard, 1040 South Peters Street, John Churchill Chase Street
 between South Peters Street and Convention Center Boulevard). The recommendation of the City
 Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 ZD NO. 24/26
 SPEAKER CARDS
9. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 26/26 - 420 JULIA PROPERTY HOLDER,
 LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a conditional use permit a social club in CBD-6 Urban Core Neighborhood Intensity
 Mixed-Use District located on, Square 123, Lot SE, in the First Municipal District, bounded by
 Constance Street, Julia Street, Saint Joseph Street, and Tchoupitoulas Street (Municipal Address(es):
 420 Julia Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”,
 subject to two (2) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).
 HEARING HELD.
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10. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-222 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving and modifying with additional provisos the applicant’s request on ZD No. 26/26.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/21/26).
 M-26-222
 SPEAKER CARDS
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King, Morrell - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
11. ZONING DOCKET NO. 31/26 - JOSEPH H. BABINGTON ET AL.

 Brief:
 Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a commercial short term rental in an HU-MU Historic Urban
 Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, on Square 24, Lot
 2, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Third Street, Tchoupitoulas Street, Rousseau Street, and
 Fourth Street (Municipal Address(es): 424-428 Third Street). The recommendation of the City Planning
 Commission being “FOR DENIAL”.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 ZD NO. 31/26
12. ZONING DOCKET NO. 38/26 - MICHAEL SULLIVAN AND DANELLE SULLIVAN

 Brief:
 Requesting a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental in an M-MU Maritime Mixed-Use
 District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District located on Lots 18, Lake Catherine Land
 Company-Three, in the Third Municipal District (Municipal Address(es): 25800 Chef Menteur
 Highway). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject
 to two (2) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Hughes, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26).
 REFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 ZD NO. 38/26 FR

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13. ZONING DOCKET NO. 39/26 - ART HOUSE NOLA, INC. AND GET THE GORILLA, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting an amendment to Ordinance No. 26,276 MCS (Zoning Docket 123/14) to permit a planned
 development authorizing the expansion of an indoor amusement facility, located on Square 337, Lots 3A
 and 3-A1, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by North Broad Street, North Dorgenois Street,
 Saint Peter Street, and Toulouse Street (Municipal address: 636-650 North Broad Street). The
 recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2)
 exceptions and five (5) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 ZD NO. 39/26
14. ZONING DOCKET NO. 40/26 - 2613 MARAIS, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental (CSTR) in an HU-MU Historic
 Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, located on
 Square 487, Lot 4, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Franklin Avenue, Marais Street, Port
 Street, and Iroquois Street (Municipal addresses: 2613-2615 Marais Street). The recommendation of the
 City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26).
 WITHDRAWN. (At the applicants request).
 ZD NO. 40/26




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15. ZONING DOCKET NO. 41/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION M-26-72

 Brief:
 Requesting a zoning change from S-RS Single-Family Residential District to any zoning designation that
 encourages commercial use and is compatible with the NC Neighborhood Commercial Future Land Use
 Map designation of the subject area, including but not limited to S-B1 Suburban Business District, S-B2
 Pedestrian-Oriented Corridor Business District, and C-1 General Commercial District, located on all lots
 and rights-of-way currently zoned S-RS Single Family Residential District, in the Fifth Municipal
 District, bounded by Behrman Place, Holiday Drive, General De Gaulle Drive, the Algiers Canal, and
 the former Brechtel Golf Course. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR
 APPROVAL”.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 ZD NO. 41/26
16. 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).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 34385
17. 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).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 M-23-426 Lying Over



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18. 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).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 M-23-427 Lying Over
19. 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).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 35117
20. CAL. NO. 35,384 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to reform and provide for the sustainability of the city’s sanitation services by amending
 and reordaining Sections 138-57, 138-58, 138-59, 138-61, and 138-63 of the Code of the City of New
 Orleans to amend the city’s sanitation fees and provide relative to the scope thereof; to expressly
 authorize initiatives intended to augment services by providing for periodic no-cost access to city
 transfer stations; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
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21. CAL. NO. 35,432 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MCCARRON, KING, GREEN, HUGHES,
 MORRELL AND WILLARD

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to establish Division 56 of Chapter 70, Article III of the Code of the City of New Orleans
 to create the 2026 Caesars Lease Rent Strip Sale Proceeds Fund, dedicated to housing the City’s
 proceeds anticipated from the sale of certain future lease payments from Jazz Casino Company, L.L.C.
 for the Caesars New Orleans Casino, to create restrictions on expenditures; and otherwise to provide
 with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 35432 - 30656 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
22. CAL. NO. 35,434 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (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 Ubuntu Village NOLA, relative to reducing crime and incarceration through the INSTEAD
 Program which focuses on youth and adults who have been arrested but not adjudicated for nonviolent
 offenses and have underlying behavioral health challenges, desire to modify the provisions of the CEA
 and extend the term thereof for an additional one year, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 1 as
 Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
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23. CAL. NO. 35,435 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND
 MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate grant
 funds to the to promote healthy behaviors and access to high quality healthcare. The grant supports the
 Health Department with providing these services through community outreach staff; and otherwise to
 provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 (Technical Correction needed).
 ((BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 35435 - 30657 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King, Willard - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
24. CAL. NO. 35,436 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND MCCARRON
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate grant
 funds to the Health Department to promote healthy behaviors and access to high quality healthcare. The
 grant supports the Health Department with providing these services through community outreach staff;
 and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 35436 - 30658 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Morrell, Willard - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King, Hughes - 2

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 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
25. CAL. NO. 35,437 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND MCCARRON
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate private
 grant funds to the Health Department from the Robert Wood Johnson grant for operating expense; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 35437 - 30659 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Morrell, Willard - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King, Hughes - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
26. CAL. NO. 35,438 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD, AND
 MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate private
 grant funds to the Health Department from the Robert Wood Johnson grant for operating expense; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 35438 - 30660 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1

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 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
27. CAL. NO. 35,439 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND MCCARRON
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate private
 grant funds to the New Orleans Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention for professional
 services related to violence prevention and victim support initiatives.; and otherwise to provide with
 respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 35439 - 30661 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
28. CAL. NO. 35,440 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND MCCARRON
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate private
 grant funds to the New Orleans Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention for professional
 services related to violence prevention and victim support initiatives; and otherwise to provide with
 respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 35440 - 30662 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6

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 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
29. CAL. NO. 35,441 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND MCCARRON
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to transfer funds in
 Personal Services and Other Operating from the Department of Public Works to the Police Department
 for Grounds Transportation; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 35441
30. CAL. NO. 35,442 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND MCCARRON
 (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to transfer funds
 within the NORDC FY 2026 budget from Personnel Services to Other Operating Expenses to correct a
 classification error and allow the funds to be used for operational, programmatic, and facility
 maintenance needs without increasing the overall budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 35442 - 30663 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
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31. CAL. NO. 35,443 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds to
 allow the City of New Orleans to implement components of the French Quarter Economic Development
 District’s 2026 adopted budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 35443 - 30664 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
32. CAL. NO. 35,444 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds
 to allow the City of New Orleans to implement components of the French Quarter Economic
 Development District’s 2026 adopted budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 35444 - 30665 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
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33. CAL. NO. 35,445 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GREEN AND HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and re-ordain Ordinance No. 30,532 M.C.S., entitled “An Ordinance Providing
 a Capital Budget for the Year 2026”, to effect the following change to the 2026 Capital Budget: to
 de-appropriate funds from the Department of Public Works and the Department of Property
 Management; to appropriate funds to the Chief Administrative Office; and otherwise to provide with
 respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26).
 (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 35445 - 30666 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Green
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
35. MOTION - NO. M-26-197 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILLARD

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Arthur Morrell (vice Holly Sharp), as a member
 of the Parking Facilities Corporation, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New
 Orleans, for a term that will expire on December 31, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 M-26-197
 MOVED BY: Willard
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: Morrell - 1
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36. MOTION - NO. M-26-198 - BY: HARRIS, WILLARD, MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the following amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Health/EMS),
 Hiring Rates: Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced, Emergency
 Medical Technician, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Coordinator, Assistant, Emergency Medical
 Coordinator as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its meeting of May 8, 2026, in accordance
 with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana, that the amendment to the Classified Pay
 Plan is approved to be effective May 24, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 M-26-198
38. MOTION - NO. M-26-203 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Stephanie Burks (vice Scott Polakoff), nominee
 of the District B councilmember, as a member of the Downtown Development District, effective August
 8, 2026 upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending August 8,
 2031.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.
 M-26-203 w-LS - Questionnaire
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
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39. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-218 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Approving the completed Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire prepared by the Department of Finance
 as part of the 2025 annual audit.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 R-218
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
40. MOTION - NO. M-26-219 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND WILLARD

 Brief:
 Appointing Councilmember Freddie King III (vice Oliver Thomas) to the district councilmember seat of
 the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/21/26).
 M-26-219
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
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41. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-220 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MCCARRON, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 HARRIS, GREEN, KING AND HUGHES

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER ESTABLISHING RULEMAKING TO CONSIDER REVISING THE
 INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN RULES WITH RESPECT TO DISTRIBUTED ENERGY
 RESOURCES
 DOCKET NO. UD-26-01

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 (UTILITY, CABLE, TELECOMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 RECOMMENDED APPROVAL).
 R-26-220
 MOVED BY: McCarron
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
42. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-221 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND WILLARD

 Brief:
 Stating that the application deadline for Caesars New Orleans Casino Community Support Grant and the
 City Council/Cox Communications Louisiana’s Community Grant is Friday, July 10, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/21/26).
 R-26-221
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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43. MOTION - NO. M-26-224 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION calling an election in the Touro Bouligny Security District for November 3, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 5/21/26).
 R-26-224 w-Attachment
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Willard
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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44. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

 CALENDAR NUMBERS 35,447 THRU 35,452.

 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
 35447
 35448
 35449
 35450
 35451
 35452
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Willard
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH

 Speakers:
 Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Deputy Mayor of Health & Human Services
 William Johnson, Injury Prevention Manager, New Orleans Health and Human Services Department
 Taylor Beaudoin, Injury Prevention Senior Analyst, New Orleans Health and Human Services
 Department
 Anthony T. Davis, Director, Office of Code Enforcement
 Larry Barabino, CEO, New Orleans Recreation Development Commission

 Brief:
 May is National Water Safety Month and the New Orleans Health and Human Services Department,
 New Orleans Recreation Development Commission and Department of Code Enforcement will share
 updates on the City’s efforts, including Big Easy Swim Easy, to ensure water safety and prevent injury
 and death this summer and year-round. Big Easy Swim Easy is a water safety and drowning prevention
 initiative launched by the City in 2024. This important safety initiative represents a coordinated effort
 across City departments and partner organizations. During this session, department leadership will
 discuss the need for such an initiative, outline their respective roles, present mid-program outcomes, and
 offer recommendations for future efforts.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Willard).
 APPEARED.
2. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - ST. AUGUSTINE GYMNAST, DWAYNE
 JOHNSON, JR.

 Brief:
 Acknowledging St. Augustine gymnast Dwayne Johnson, Jr., who won three consecutive LHSAA state
 championship gold medals in gymnastics from 2024-26 and has signed a grant in aid for gymnastics at
 the University of Illinois in the fall.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Green).
 APPEARED.
 MOVED BY: Willard
 SECONDED BY: Green
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King, Morrell - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.

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 MOVED BY: Willard
 SECONDED BY: Green
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King, Morrell - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
3. MOTION TO ADJOURNED @ 12:22 P.M.
 MOVED BY: Willard
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: ADJOURNED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King, Morrell - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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