City Council on 2026-01-08 10:00 AM — New Orleans, LA
Date: 2026-01-08

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


 AGENDA
 Regular Meeting of the City Council
 to be held in City Hall Council Chamber
 on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM




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




 ROLL CALL
 LORA W. JOHNSON
 CLERK OF COUNCIL

 INVOCATION
 BISHOP BRANDON BOUTIN
 UNITED FELLOWSHIP FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 OLIVER M. THOMAS, JR.
 COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT E

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

 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. Meetings of - December 1, 2025, December 3, 2025 (Special), December 4, 2025, December 10, 2025
 (Special), December 17, 2025 (Special), December 18, 2025, December 23, 2025 (Special) and
 December 30, 2025 (Special).

 Annotation:
 MAY BE APPROVED.

 CONSENT AGENDA
1. COMMUNICATION - FROM BOBBY MASON, DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, COUNCIL
 UTILITIES REGULATORY OFFICE

 Brief:
 Submitting the transmittal document for communications related to electric and gas utility matters to be
 received by the Council of the City of New Orleans at its meeting on January 8, 2026:

 Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC
 1. Reply Comments, UD-18-03
 2. Application for Approval of the Resilience Plan (Phase 2), UD-21-03
 3. Environmental Adjustments for the January 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07
 4. Purchased Power Cost Recovery Adjustments for the January 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07
 5. Fuel Adjustments for the January 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07

 Communication from Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC
 1. Purchased Gas Adjustments for the January 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Communication Memo - Bobby Mason, Deputy, CURO
 Entergy - Courtney R. Nicholson, Assistant General Counsel - 2025-12-18 ENO
 Reply on Motion to Amend UD-18-03
 Entergy - Edward R. Wicker, Jr., Assistant General Counsel - 2025-12-19 Ltr &
 ENO Resiliency Phase 2 App (Public Redacted)
 Entergy - Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Rider - ENOL EAC
 Entergy - Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Rider - ENOL PPCR
 Entergy - Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Riders - ENOL FAC
 Entergy - DNO - Carrie R. Tournillon, Partner - PGA 2026


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2. COMMUNICATION - FROM SUSAN JOHNSON, PRINCIPAL, TOWN OF CARROLLTON
 WATCH, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve a roof
 demolition of over 50% (specifically 55.9%) for the property located at 7801-7803 Zimpel Street.

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

 Attachments: Communication - Susan Johnson, Principal, Town of Carrollton Watch, LLC -
 7801 Zimpel Street - Demolition Appeal

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

 Brief:
 Submitting a letter outlining the reasons for her veto of Ordinance No. 30550 M.C.S. (Calendar No.
 35,324).

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26 for reconsideration of Calendar No. 35,324,
 Ordinance No. 30550 M.C.S.).

 Attachments: Mayor Latoya Cantrell Veto Letter

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

 Brief:
 Submitting the monthly raw data relative to current staffing, hiring, and applications to the New Orleans
 Police Department in accordance with Section 2-62 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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




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5. COMMUNICATION - FROM CYNTHIA DAVIS, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND
 PERMITS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Transmitting application #25-36276-DEMO (DEMO-COMM) requiring City Council review and
 approval for the following property located at 2119 Louisiana Avenue, Council District B.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/27/26).

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

6. COMMUNICATION - FROM TAMMIE JACKSON, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
 AND PERMITS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting Proposed Rules for Governing Implementation of Issuance of Temporary Alcoholic
 Beverages Outlet Permits.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Communication - Tammie Jackson, Director - TEMP ABO RULES

7. COMMUNICATION - FROM COUNCILMEMBER JOSEPH I. GIARRUSSO, III,
 COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT A - INCOMING CAO FOR MAYOR-ELECT HELENA
 MORENO, NEW ORLEANS CITY COUNCIL

 Brief:
 Providing written notice pursuant to Section 4-10(4) of the Home Rule Charter, City Code Section
 2-477, and City Council Rule 56, of Mayor-Elect Moreno’s approval of the following appoints and
 positions in accordance with Section 4-302(2) of the Home Rule Charter:

 · Dr. Jennifer Avegno - Director of Human Services
 · Charline Gipson - City Attorney

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

 · Chief Michael Harrison - Deputy Mayor of Public Safety

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

 Attachments: Communication - Councilmember Joseph I. Giarrusso - Mayor-Elect Moreno
 appoval of appointments and position


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8. REPORT - OF ARIANE ROBINSON, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, MUNICIPAL YACHT HARBOR
 MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

 Brief:
 Submitting the Municipal Yacht Habor’s 2022-2024 Attendance Reports, and additional attendance
 records for 2025 will be transmitted separately in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Report - Arianne Robinson, Deputy Director, Municipal Yacht Harbor

9. REPORT - OF MARONTA JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, NEW ORLEANS
 BUILDING CORPORATION

 Brief:
 Submitting the New Orleans Building Corporation’s Attendance report for 2022 in accordance with
 Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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

10. REPORT - OF MARONTA JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, NEW ORLEANS
 BUILDING CORPORATION

 Brief:
 Submitting the New Orleans Building Corporation’s Attendance report for 2025 in accordance with
 Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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




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11. REPORT - OF TABITHA DORNER, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
 CEO AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE

 Brief:
 Submitting the Audubon Commission 2025 Attendance Record in accordance with Section 2-87 of the
 City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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

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

 Brief:
 Submitting the New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) 2023-2025 Board of Directors meetings attendance
 record in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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

13. REPORT - OF BRYAN WHITED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MUNICIPAL YACHT HARBOR
 MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

 Brief:
 Submitting the Municipal Yacht Habor’s 2025 Attendance Reports in accordance with Section 2-87 of
 the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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




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14. REPORT - OF PAUL C. MITCHELL, JR., DIRECTOR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
 FIREFIGTERS’ PENSION AND RELIEF FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the Orleans Firefighters’ Pension and Relief Fund Board Member Attendance Record for the
 calendar years ended 2022 thru 2025 in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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

15. REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW
 ORLEANS HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS
 DISTRICT HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION

 Brief:
 Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)
 approval of an ARC on a designated landmark building, allowing the construction of the elevator shaft
 in the proposed location, with the proviso that the height is lowered to be below the historic cornice for
 property located at 1410 Jackson Avenue.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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

16. REPORT - OF ROMY S. SAMUEL, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF
 FINANCE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

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

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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




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17. REPORT - OF TENISHA STEVENS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF
 CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATION, NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the Sanford “Sandy” Krasnoff Criminal Justice Council’s attendance records for 2022 thru
 2025 in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Report - Tenisha Stevens, Criminal Justice Commission

18. REPORT - FROM ANGELA GILBERT SARKER, CLERK, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
 CONTROL BOARD

 Brief:
 Submitting the 2025 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board attendance records pursuant to Ordinance
 Calendar Number 28,133 (24132 MCS).

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Report - Angela Gilbert Sarker, ABCB Clerk - Attendance

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

 Brief:
 Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 62/25 - All Cms; 63/25 - Cm. Green; 64/25 - Cm. Harris; 65/25 -
 Cm. Harris; 66/25 - Cm. Harris; Cn. Deadline 3/9/26.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Suggested Hearing Date Set For 1/27/26).

 Attachments: CPC Transmittal Letter for 12-9-25 CPC meeting

20. REPORT - OF DAMON BURNS, CEO, FINANCE NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the Finance New Orleans Board of Commissioners attendance log for 2022 through 2025 in
 accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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



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21. REPORT - OF JESSE EVANS, JR, DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM,
 CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the New Orleans Employees’ Retirement System attendance reports for 2022 through 2024
 in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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

22. REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW
 ORLEANS HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS
 DISTRICT HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION

 Brief:
 Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)
 approval of a demolition of more than 50% of the roof structure at a Contributing-rated, one story,
 two-family residential building for construction of a new camelback addition for property located at
 7801 Zimpel Street. This is an appeal from a concerned neighbor, not the property owner.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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

23. REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW
 ORLEANS HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS
 DISTRICT HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION

 Brief:
 Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)
 denial of a demolition to grade of a contributing-rated, single-family residential building to grade, for the
 property located at 1120 Jena Street.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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




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24. REPORT - OF LENÉE S. CROWLEY, DEPUTY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR, MUNICIPAL
 AND TRAFFIC COURT OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the revenue, expenditure and staffing report for November 2025, in accordance with Section
 2-63 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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

25. REPORT - OF GINA GATEWOOD-LUCAS, NEW ORLEANS RECREATION
 DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

 Brief:
 Submitting the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission’s attendance reports for 2022
 through 2025 in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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

26. REPORT - OF MORGAN J. SHANNON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NEW ORLEANS
 CHILDREN AND YOUTH PLANNING BOARD (CYPD)

 Brief:
 Submitting the New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board’s (CYPB) attendance reports for 2022
 through 2024 in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.


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

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

 Brief:
 Submitting the City Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments 2022 through 2025
 attendance record in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

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

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

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to grant an Affordable Housing Planned Development in an HU-RD2 Historic Urban
 Two-Family Residential District, on Square 439, Lots 3, 4, and S or 20-21, in the Fourth Municipal
 District, bounded by Washington Avenue, South Johnson Street, South Prieur Street, and Toledano
 Street (Municipal Address: 3308 Washington Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
 ZONING DOCKET NO. 45/25

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

 Attachments: 35319

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 ELIZABETH HOLMAN,
 DIRECTOR OF LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER LESLI D. HARRIS, DISTRICT “B”

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and
 requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement
 Application: RTA Application #20250123, 4417 Dryades Street, 4417 Dryades Street, LLC.

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).

 Attachments: RTA - Report - District B - 4417 Dryades Street

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

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

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

 Attachments: R-26-9




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

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

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

 Attachments: R-26-10

4. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM ELIZABETH HOLMAN,
 DIRECTOR OF LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER LESLI D. HARRIS, DISTRICT “B”

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and
 requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement
 Application: RTA Application #20220126, 1401 Delachaise Street, GD1, LLC.

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).

 Attachments: RTA - Report - District B - 1401 Delachaise Street

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

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

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

 Attachments: R-26-11

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

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

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


 Attachments: R-26-12




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7. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM WINSTON C. FIORE,
 DIRECTOR OF LAND USE & CONSTITUENT AFFAIRS LIAISON, COUNCILMEMBER
 FREDDIE KING III, DISTRICT “C”

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Mayor's Office of Economic Developments recommendation of disapproval, and
 requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement
 Application Renewal Application: RTA Application Renewal Application #20161122, 111
 Iberville Street, 111 Iberville, LLC.

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).

 Attachments: RTA - Report - District C - 111 Iberville Street

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

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

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

 Attachments: R-26-15

9. HEARING - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW
 ORLEANS AND REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY

 Brief:
 Discussing, and if appropriate, authorizing by motion the Council president to sign the professional
 services agreement between the City and Rehrig Pacific Company, for the manufacture, assembly, and
 delivery of recycling carts and educational recycling kits, for a term of three years and at a maximum
 cost of $4.7 million, to be partially funded by $3.3 million in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 grant funds.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Morrell).
 (Public Works Committee referred matter to full Council for further discussion).

 Attachments: Dan Jatres Rehrig Pacific Company




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10. HEARING - 2026-2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan report to act as a supplemental
 public hearing for five additional capital improvement project requests received after the deadline for
 submission.

 Annotation:
 (All Cms.).
 (Report received on 11/20/25).

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

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

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the requested
 appeal of ARC denial of new construction of an 81,258 SF five-story hotel on vacant lot fronting
 Elysian Fields Avenue, Royal and Chartres Street for property located at 621 Elysian Fields
 Avenue.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 2/1/26).
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).

 Attachments: HDLC Appeal - Zacdhary Smith - 621 Elysian Fields Avenue
 HDLC Report - Eleanor Burke, Executive Director - 621 Elysian Fields Avenue

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

 Brief:
 A motion granting the applicant’s request for new construction of a hotel at 621 Elysian Fields Avenue,
 and the decision of the HDLC is hereby reversed and modified such that the most recently submitted
 drawings labeled "Current Drawings - Post-ARC Submission by Applicant" as contained in the HDLC
 staff report are deemed approved.

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

 Attachments: M-26-16




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13. HDLC APPEAL - OF MARY GRACE VERGES, AIA, SHERMAN STRATEGIES, LLC ON
 BEHALF OF GEORGE DAVID JOHNSON, OWNER

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

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 2/1/26).
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).
 (Report received on 1/8/26).

 Attachments: HDLC Appeal - Mary Grace Wright - 1120 Jena Street
 Report - Yvette K. Jett, Principal Architec1120 Jena St Council Appeal Report

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

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve an elevator
 being placed on the exterior of 1410 Jackson Avenue.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 2/1/26).
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).
 (Report received at the meeting of 1/8/26).

 Attachments: HDLC Appeal - Dr Marc Behar HDLC - 1410 Jackson Ave.
 Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 1410 Jackson Ave

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

 Brief:
 A motion denying the applicant’s request for property located at 1410 Jackson Avenue and the decision
 of the Commission is hereby affirmed.

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

 Attachments: M-26-13




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

 Brief:
 A motion approving the applicant’s request for the property located at 1410 Jackson Avenue and the
 decision of the Commission is hereby reversed.

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

 Attachments: M-26-14

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

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to the text of Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, and 26 of the Comprehensive Zoning
 Ordinance in order to streamline administrative processes, clarify unclear provisions, codify evolving
 practices, and consider the amendments included in Exhibit A, attached to City Council Motion No.
 M-25-380. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.

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

 Attachments: ZD049-25 Final Staff Report with attachments
 Speaker

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

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

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

 Attachments: LO M-25-662

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

 Brief:
 Amendments to Motion No. M-25-662 to add an effective date for the amendments to the
 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance contemplated therein.

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

 Attachments: M-25-662 AMD



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

 Brief:
 Requesting a Conditional Use to permit an outdoor storage yard in a GPD General Planned Development
 District, on Square 151, Lots 6, 7, 8, Woodland Heights, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by
 Old Gentilly Road, Almonaster Avenue, and Read Boulevard (Municipal Address: 10760 Old Gentilly
 Road). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR APPROVAL", subject to
 four (4) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Thomas, Cn. Deadline 2/16/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

 Attachments: ZD NO. 60/25

21. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 61/25 - PARK PLACE SHOPPING
 CENTER, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to Ordinance No. 28,097 MCS (Zoning Docket 032/19) for a conditional use
 to permit the operation of a previously constructed drive-through facility on an undesignated portion of
 ground, on Square 617, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by City Park Avenue, North Anthony
 Street, North Bernadotte Street, Saint Louis Street, and Toulouse Street (Municipal Address(es): 512
 City Park). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR APPROVAL", subject
 to seven (7) provisos.

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

 Attachments: ZD NO. 61/25

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

 Brief:
 Approving and granting the applicant’s request on ZD NO. 61/25, subject to the seven provisos within
 the City Planning Commission report.

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

 Attachments: M-26-5




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23. FOR RECONSIDERATION BY REASON OF THE MAYOR’S VETO - ORD. NO. 30550
 M.C.S. - CAL. NO. 35,324 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL,
 MORENO, HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to respond to the current budget challenges facing the City of New Orleans through a
 temporary prohibition on spending any funds received from the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (
 “SWBNO”), American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”), Council of the City of New Orleans v. Edward Wisner
 Donation, et al., Case No. 2022-06765, Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans (“Wisner litigation”), or
 any other new sources of revenue; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

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

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

 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE ORDINANCE VETOED BY THE
 MAYOR WAS RETURNED TO THE CLERK OF COUNCIL AND AT THE
 COUNCIL’S NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2025, THE
 COUNCIL VOTED 7 YEAS AND 0 NAYS TO OVERRULE THE MAYOR’S VETO.


 Attachments: 35324

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

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 9/7/23).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

 Attachments: 34385




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

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 9/21/23).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

 Attachments: LO M-23-426

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

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 9/21/23).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

 Attachments: LO M-23-427

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

 Brief:
 An Ordinance ordaining Chapter 82, Article XV, Sections 82-718 - 82-723 of the Code of the City of
 New Orleans to restrict the sale of flavored alternative nicotine products, specifically vapes and pouches,
 to tobacco-specific businesses; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/10/25).
 WITHDRAWAL REQUESTED.

 Attachments: 35093

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

 Brief:
 Directing City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amending and reordaining
 Article 26 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans (Ordinance No. 4,264
 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to create a new use
 definition for a “Tobacco-Nicotine Business,” which is defined as follows:

 A retailer with a unique municipal address whose primary activity is the sale, manufacture, or
 promotion of tobacco, tobacco products and accessories, or nicotine, nicotine products and
 accessories, such that the sale of other products is merely incidental.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 WITHDRAWAL REQUESTED.

 Attachments: LO M-25-254

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

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to establish the Children’s Benevolence Fund as Division 55 of Article III in Chapter 70
 of the Code of the City of New Orleans; to ordain Sections 70-415.344 through 70-415.349 of the Code
 of the City of New Orleans within said Division; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 WITHDRAWAL REQUESTED.

 Attachments: 35103

30. 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).

 Attachments: 35117




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

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to require the criminal justice agencies to use the City’s current enterprise resource
 planning system (BRASS) or similar contracting and procurement database approved by the City
 Council to delineate how City funds are allocated within their respective agencies; and otherwise to
 provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/28/25).

 Attachments: 35127

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

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to approve and authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans (“City”), acting by and
 through the New Orleans Aviation Board (“NOAB”), to enter into lease amendments to the
 Airline-Airport Use and Lease Agreements with the signatory airlines operating at the Louis Armstrong
 New Orleans International Airport (the “Airport”), under circumstances in which a solicitation and
 selection process is not required by law; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

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

 Attachments: 35320

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

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain Sections 34-1 and 34-3 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to
 require that the number of float riders be included in the carnival parade permit fee; and otherwise to
 provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/4/25).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

 Attachments: 35323




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

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

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

 Attachments: M-25-182 Lying Over

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

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

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

 Attachments: M-25-183 Lying Over

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

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

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

 Attachments: M-25-184 Lying Over



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

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

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

 Attachments: M-25-186 Lying Over

38. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-187 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO,
 MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

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

 Attachments: M-25-187 Lying Over

39. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-189 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO,
 MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Professional Certification
 Pay) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 3, 2025 meeting, in accordance with
 Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025.

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

 Attachments: M-25-189 Lying Over




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40. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-235 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO,
 MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

 Attachments: M-25-235 Lying Over

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

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

 Attachments: M-25-236 Lying Over

42. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-238 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO,
 MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

 Attachments: M-25-238 Lying Over




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43. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-239 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO,
 MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

 Attachments: M-25-239 Lying Over

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

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/22/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

 Attachments: M-25-288 Lying Over

45. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-435 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO,
 MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN, THOMAS AND KING

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the
 Civil Service Commission at its July 11, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the
 Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective August 24, 2025.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 8/21/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

 Attachments: M-25-435 Lying Over




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

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

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

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

 Attachments: LO R-25-614

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

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider renaming the
 approximate entirety of 0.3 miles of West Robert E. Lee Boulevard, bounded by Hammond Highway,
 Regent Street, and Pontchartrain Boulevard, to Leonard Lane.

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

 Attachments: M-25-655

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

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

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

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

 Attachments: LO R-25-671




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

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider renaming the
 approximate entirety of 0.3 miles of West Robert E. Lee Boulevard, bounded by Hammond Highway,
 Regent Street, and Pontchartrain Boulevard, to Zephyr Court.

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

 Attachments: M-26-6

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

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider an amendment to
 Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (“CZO”), to amend
 Article 19 to establish a new Interim Zoning District to be named the VCE Adult Live Performance
 Venue Interim Zoning District (“IZD”), the intent of which is to require the approval of a conditional use
 by ordinance for Adult Live Performance Venues where Adult Use is designated as a permitted use (“P”)
 in the VCE Vieux Carre Entertainment District of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Adult Live
 Performance Venues shall be subject to all provisions in the CZO related to conditional uses, including
 but not limited to Section 4.3. All other regulations in the CZO that may relate to Adult Live
 Performance Venues, including but not limited to use permissions in other zoning districts, use
 standards, bulk and yard standards, parking requirements, and stormwater management, shall continue to
 apply to the use if approved under the terms of this IZD, unless expressly waived by the ordinance
 approving the conditional use. Where Adult Use is prohibited in the CZO, it shall remain prohibited
 under this IZD.

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

 Attachments: M-26-7

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

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to the
 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413
 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to change Adult Live Performance Venues from a permitted use to
 a conditional or prohibited use in the VCE Vieux Carré Entertainment District and to consider adding a
 new subsection to Article 25, Section 25.3.

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

 Attachments: M-26-8


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

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider a conditional use to
 permit a “wine shop” in the HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District, for the property
 located on Square 95, Lot A, bounded by Fern Street, Burthe Street, Short Street, and Maple Street
 (Municipal Address: 7913-7915 Maple Street).

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

 Attachments: M-26-17

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

 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION urging the New Orleans City Council to undertake formal and permanent public
 recognition of the lives, works, and contributions of Dorothy Mae Taylor and Dyan “Mama D” French
 Cole through the naming of streets or other enduring civic memorials.

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

 Attachments: R-26-18

54. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING




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 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - HONORING PASTOR ANDER “ANDY
 REBIRTH” PELLERANO AND COMPANY

 Brief:
 Honoring Pastor Pellerano as an Influencer, Community Activist, Christian Rap Recording Artist, and
 his Leadership at One Accord Ministries which also fuels his passion to uplift underserved communities,
 mentorship, neighborhood clean-ups and overcoming adversity. Additionally, he has led numerous
 initiatives such as food giveaways, violence prevention programs, and guidance to avoid evictions and
 through his platform as a Christian Rap Recording Artist he continues to inspire young people with
 hope, faith, and resilience.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Thomas).
 TO APPEAR.

2. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - CELEBRATING ALPHA KAPPA
 SORORITY, INCORPORATED’S 118TH FOUNDERS’ DAY - SPEAKERS: Dr. Tekeda
 Ferguson, President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated's Alpha Beta Omega Chapter,
 Ms. Majorie Parker, President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated's Omicron Lambda
 Omega Chapter, Mrs. Latoya Bullard-Franklin, President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
 Incorporated's Rho Pi Omega Chapter and Dr. Billie Castle Myers, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
 Incorporated's Alpha Beta Omega Chapter, Connections and Social Action Committee Chair.

 Brief:
 Recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated's 118th Founders' Day, Local AKA Chapters
 Impact to the Greater New Orleans area, and advocating for local communities.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Moreno).
 TO APPEAR.




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


 MINUTES - FINAL
 Regular Meeting of the City Council
 held in City Hall Council Chamber
 on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM




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




 ROLL CALL
 LORA W. JOHNSON
 CLERK OF COUNCIL
 PRESENT: Giarrusso
 Green
 Harris
 King
 Moreno
 Morrell
 Thomas - 7
 ABSENT: 0
 INVOCATION
 BISHOP BRANDON BOUTIN
 UNITED FELLOWSHIP FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH
 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 OLIVER M. THOMAS, JR.
 COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT E


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 PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORMS, RULES AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT
 https://council.nola.gov/home/
 _____________________________________________________________________

 PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
 _____________________________________________________________________
1. 1. COMMENCING THE JANUARY 27, 2026 CN. MTG AT 9:00.
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Thomas
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. Meetings of - December 1, 2025, December 3, 2025 (Special), December 4, 2025, December 10, 2025
 (Special), December 17, 2025 (Special), December 18, 2025, December 23, 2025 (Special) and
 December 30, 2025 (Special).

 Annotation:
 MAY BE APPROVED.
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Moreno
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Green - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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 CONSENT AGENDA
1. COMMUNICATION - FROM BOBBIE MASON, DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, COUNCIL
 UTILITIES REGULATORY OFFICE

 Brief:
 Submitting the transmittal document for communications related to electric and gas utility matters to be
 received by the Council of the City of New Orleans at its meeting on January 8, 2026:

 Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC
 1. Reply Comments, UD-18-03
 2. Application for Approval of the Resilience Plan (Phase 2), UD-21-03
 3. Environmental Adjustments for the January 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07
 4. Purchased Power Cost Recovery Adjustments for the January 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07
 5. Fuel Adjustments for the January 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07

 Communication from Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC
 1. Purchased Gas Adjustments for the January 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Communication Memo - Bobby Mason, Deputy, CURO
 Entergy - Courtney R. Nicholson, Assistant General Counsel - 2025-12-18 ENO Reply on Motion to
 Amend UD-18-03
 Entergy - Edward R. Wicker, Jr., Assistant General Counsel - 2025-12-19 Ltr & ENO Resiliency Phase
 2 App (Public Redacted)
 Entergy - Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Rider - ENOL EAC
 Entergy - Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Rider - ENOL PPCR
 Entergy - Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Riders - ENOL FAC
 Entergy - DNO - Carrie R. Tournillon, Partner - PGA 2026
2. COMMUNICATION - FROM SUSAN JOHNSON, PRINCIPAL, TOWN OF CARROLLTON
 WATCH, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve a roof
 demolition of over 50% (specifically 55.9%) for the property located at 7801-7803 Zimpel Street.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Suggested Hearing Date 1/27/26).
 Communication - Susan Johnson, Principal, Town of Carrollton Watch, LLC - 7801 Zimpel Street -
 Demolition Appeal




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

 Brief:
 Submitting a letter outlining the reasons for her veto of Ordinance No. 30550 M.C.S. (Calendar No.
 35,324).

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26 for reconsideration of Calendar No. 35,324, Ordinance No.
 30550 M.C.S.).
 Mayor Latoya Cantrell Veto Letter
4. COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL, CITY OF
 NEW ORLEANS, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE

 Brief:
 Submitting the monthly raw data relative to current staffing, hiring, and applications to the New Orleans
 Police Department in accordance with Section 2-62 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Communication - Amy B. Trepagnier, Director of Personnel - Council NOPD Data Dec 2025
5. COMMUNICATION - FROM CYNTHIA DAVIS, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PERMITS,
 CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Transmitting application #25-36276-DEMO (DEMO-COMM) requiring City Council review and
 approval for the following property located at 2119 Louisiana Avenue, Council District B.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/27/26).
 Communication - Cynthia Davis, Department of Safety & Permits - 2119 Louisiana Avenue
6. COMMUNICATION - FROM TAMMIE JACKSON, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
 AND PERMITS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting Proposed Rules for Governing Implementation of Issuance of Temporary Alcoholic
 Beverages Outlet Permits.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Communication - Tammie Jackson, Director - TEMP ABO RULES




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7. COMMUNICATION - FROM COUNCILMEMBER JOSEPH I. GIARRUSSO, III,
 COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT A - INCOMING CAO FOR MAYOR-ELECT HELENA MORENO,
 NEW ORLEANS CITY COUNCIL

 Brief:
 Providing written notice pursuant to Section 4-10(4) of the Home Rule Charter, City Code Section
 2-477, and City Council Rule 56, of Mayor-Elect Moreno’s approval of the following appoints and
 positions in accordance with Section 4-302(2) of the Home Rule Charter:

 · Dr. Jennifer Avegno - Director of Human Services
 · Charline Gipson - City Attorney

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

 · Chief Michael Harrison - Deputy Mayor of Public Safety

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.
 Communication - Councilmember Joseph I. Giarrusso - Mayor-Elect Moreno appoval of appointments
 and position
8. REPORT - OF ARIANE ROBINSON, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, MUNICIPAL YACHT HARBOR
 MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

 Brief:
 Submitting the Municipal Yacht Habor’s 2022-2024 Attendance Reports, and additional attendance
 records for 2025 will be transmitted separately in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Arianne Robinson, Deputy Director, Municipal Yacht Harbor




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9. REPORT - OF MARONTA JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, NEW ORLEANS BUILDING
 CORPORATION

 Brief:
 Submitting the New Orleans Building Corporation’s Attendance report for 2022 in accordance with
 Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Moronta Johnson, Executive Assistant - 2022 NOBC Board Attendance Report
10. REPORT - OF MARONTA JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, NEW ORLEANS BUILDING
 CORPORATION

 Brief:
 Submitting the New Orleans Building Corporation’s Attendance report for 2025 in accordance with
 Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Maronta Johnson, Executive Assistant - 2025 NOBC Board Attendance Report
11. REPORT - OF TABITHA DORNER, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
 AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE

 Brief:
 Submitting the Audubon Commission 2025 Attendance Record in accordance with Section 2-87 of the
 City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Tabitha Dorner, Executive Assistant - Audubon Commission - Attendance Memo 2025




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

 Brief:
 Submitting the New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) 2023-2025 Board of Directors meetings attendance
 record in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Tammy S. Hanson, NOPL Executive Director - NOPL 2023-2025 Attendance
13. REPORT - OF BRYAN WHITED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MUNICIPAL YACHT HARBOR
 MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

 Brief:
 Submitting the Municipal Yacht Habor’s 2025 Attendance Reports in accordance with Section 2-87 of
 the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Bryan Whited, Executive Director, MYHMC - 2025 Attendance Report
14. REPORT - OF PAUL C. MITCHELL, JR., DIRECTOR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
 FIREFIGTERS’ PENSION AND RELIEF FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the Orleans Firefighters’ Pension and Relief Fund Board Member Attendance Record for the
 calendar years ended 2022 thru 2025 in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

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




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15. REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS
 HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
 HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION

 Brief:
 Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)
 approval of an ARC on a designated landmark building, allowing the construction of the elevator shaft in
 the proposed location, with the proviso that the height is lowered to be below the historic cornice for
 property located at 1410 Jackson Avenue.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 1410 Jackson Ave
16. REPORT - OF ROMY S. SAMUEL, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF
 FINANCE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

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

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Romy S. Samuel, Director of Finance - Budget Report 12-30-25
17. REPORT - OF TENISHA STEVENS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF
 CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATION, NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the Sanford “Sandy” Krasnoff Criminal Justice Council’s attendance records for 2022 thru
 2025 in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Tenisha Stevens, Criminal Justice Commission
18. REPORT - FROM ANGELA GILBERT SARKER, CLERK, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
 BOARD

 Brief:
 Submitting the 2025 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board attendance records pursuant to Ordinance
 Calendar Number 28,133 (24132 MCS).

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Angela Gilbert Sarker, ABCB Clerk - Attendance



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

 Brief:
 Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 62/25 - All Cms; 63/25 - Cm. Green; 64/25 - Cm. Harris; 65/25 -
 Cm. Harris; 66/25 - Cm. Harris; Cn. Deadline 3/9/26.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/27/26).
 CPC Transmittal Letter for 12-9-25 CPC meeting
20. REPORT - OF DAMON BURNS, CEO, FINANCE NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the Finance New Orleans Board of Commissioners attendance log for 2022 through 2025 in
 accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Damon Burns - FNO Board Member Monthly Attendance 2022-2025
21. REPORT - OF JESSE EVANS, JR, DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM, CITY OF
 NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the New Orleans Employees’ Retirement System attendance reports for 2022 through 2024
 in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Jesse Evens, Jr., Director - Employees' Retirement System Board Attendance
22. REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS
 HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
 HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION

 Brief:
 Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)
 approval of a demolition of more than 50% of the roof structure at a Contributing-rated, one story,
 two-family residential building for construction of a new camelback addition for property located at
 7801 Zimpel Street. This is an appeal from a concerned neighbor, not the property owner.

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



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23. REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS
 HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
 HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION

 Brief:
 Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC)
 denial of a demolition to grade of a contributing-rated, single-family residential building to grade, for the
 property located at 1120 Jena Street.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Yvette K. Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 1120 Jena St Council Appeal Report
24. REPORT - OF LENÉE S. CROWLEY, DEPUTY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR, MUNICIPAL AND
 TRAFFIC COURT OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the revenue, expenditure and staffing report for November 2025, in accordance with Section
 2-63 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Lenee S. Crowley, Deputy Judicial Administrator - 2025
25. REPORT - OF GINA GATEWOOD-LUCAS, NEW ORLEANS RECREATION DEVELOPMENT
 COMMISSION

 Brief:
 Submitting the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission’s attendance reports for 2022
 through 2025 in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Gina Gatewood-Lucas NORD Commission 2022-2025 Attendance
26. REPORT - OF MORGAN J. SHANNON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NEW ORLEANS CHILDREN
 AND YOUTH PLANNING BOARD (CYPD)

 Brief:
 Submitting the New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board’s (CYPB) attendance reports for 2022
 through 2024 in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

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



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

 Brief:
 Submitting the City Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments 2022 through 2025
 attendance record in accordance with Section 2-87 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Robert D. Rivers, Executive Director re CPC and BZA Attendance
28. CAL. NO. 35,319 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to grant an Affordable Housing Planned Development in an HU-RD2 Historic Urban
 Two-Family Residential District, on Square 439, Lots 3, 4, and S or 20-21, in the Fourth Municipal
 District, bounded by Washington Avenue, South Johnson Street, South Prieur Street, and Toledano
 Street (Municipal Address: 3308 Washington Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
 ZONING DOCKET NO. 45/25

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/1/25).
 35319 - 30551 M.C.S.
 SPEAKER CARDS
MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA AND REFER OTHER MATTERS TO THE PROPER AGENCY.
AND THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED.
 ADOPTED
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Giarrusso
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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 REGULAR AGENDA
23. FOR RECONSIDERATION BY REASON OF THE MAYOR’S VETO - ORD. NO. 30550 M.C.S. -
 CAL. NO. 35,324 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to respond to the current budget challenges facing the City of New Orleans through a
 temporary prohibition on spending any funds received from the Sewerage & Water Board of New
 Orleans ( “SWBNO”), American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”), Council of the City of New Orleans v.
 Edward Wisner Donation, et al., Case No. 2022-06765, Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans
 (“Wisner litigation”), or any other new sources of revenue; and otherwise to provide with respect
 thereto.

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

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

 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE ORDINANCE VETOED BY THE MAYOR WAS
 RETURNED TO THE CLERK OF COUNCIL AND AT THE COUNCIL’S NEXT REGULAR
 MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2025, THE COUNCIL VOTED 7 YEAS AND 0 NAYS TO
 OVERRULE THE MAYOR’S VETO.
 35324
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Giarrusso
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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24. 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).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 34385
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
25. 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).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 LO M-23-426
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
26. 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).

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 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 LO M-23-427
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
PUBLIC COMMENT RULES
All public comment shall comply with the following Council Rules:
• Each commenter must personally submit a comment card to the Clerk.
• All commenters must state their names and addresses and whether they are being paid to appear.
• One comment per speaker, per item.
• Each comment must be entirely germane to the agenda item.
• Comments may not exceed two minutes.
• Ceding of time is not permitted.
• Each item is limited to 30 minutes of public comment.

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

POSTPONEMENT RULES
Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, legislative instruments will be postponed
indefinitely and removed from future agendas if not acted upon within 120 days of first reading or appearance
on a Council agenda.
1. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM ELIZABETH HOLMAN, DIRECTOR
 OF LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER LESLI D. HARRIS, DISTRICT “B”

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and
 requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application:
 RTA Application #20250123, 4417 Dryades Street, 4417 Dryades Street, LLC.

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 RTA - Report - District B - 4417 Dryades Street
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
2. b. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-9 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 R-26-9
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 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
3. c. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-10 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 R-26-10
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
4. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM ELIZABETH HOLMAN, DIRECTOR
 OF LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER LESLI D. HARRIS, DISTRICT “B”

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and
 requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application:
 RTA Application #20220126, 1401 Delachaise Street, GD1, LLC.

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 RTA - Report - District B - 1401 Delachaise Street
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
5. b. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-11 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 R-26-11
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
6. c. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-12 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

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

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

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 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 R-26-12
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
7. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM WINSTON C. FIORE, DIRECTOR
 OF LAND USE & CONSTITUENT AFFAIRS LIAISON, COUNCILMEMBER FREDDIE KING III,
 DISTRICT “C”

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Mayor's Office of Economic Developments recommendation of disapproval, and
 requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application
 Renewal Application: RTA Application Renewal Application #20161122, 111 Iberville Street, 111
 Iberville, LLC.

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).
 HEARING HELD.
 RTA - Report - District C - 111 Iberville Street
8. b. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-15 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 R-26-15
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, King, Morrell, Thomas - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Harris, Moreno - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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9. HEARING - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW
 ORLEANS AND REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY

 Brief:
 Discussing, and if appropriate, authorizing by motion the Council president to sign the professional
 services agreement between the City and Rehrig Pacific Company, for the manufacture, assembly, and
 delivery of recycling carts and educational recycling kits, for a term of three years and at a maximum
 cost of $4.7 million, to be partially funded by $3.3 million in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 grant funds.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Morrell).
 (Public Works Committee referred matter to full Council for further discussion).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 Dan Jatres Rehrig Pacific Company
10. HEARING - 2026-2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan report to act as a supplemental
 public hearing for five additional capital improvement project requests received after the deadline for
 submission.

 Annotation:
 (All Cms.).
 (Report received on 11/20/25).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 REPORT - CIP Amendment Report - October 2025 Requests - Final Staff Report
11. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF ZACHARY SMITH, OWNER | ZACH
 SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the requested
 appeal of ARC denial of new construction of an 81,258 SF five-story hotel on vacant lot fronting Elysian
 Fields Avenue, Royal and Chartres Street for property located at 621 Elysian Fields Avenue.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 2/1/26).
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).
 HEARING HELD.
 HDLC Appeal - Zacdhary Smith - 621 Elysian Fields Avenue
 HDLC Report - Eleanor Burke, Executive Director - 621 Elysian Fields Avenue




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

 Brief:
 A motion granting the applicant’s request for new construction of a hotel at 621 Elysian Fields Avenue,
 and the decision of the HDLC is hereby reversed and modified such that the most recently submitted
 drawings labeled "Current Drawings - Post-ARC Submission by Applicant" as contained in the HDLC
 staff report are deemed approved.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 M-26-16
 SPEAKER CARDS
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno - 5
 NAYS: Thomas - 1
 ABSENT: Morrell - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
13. HDLC APPEAL - OF MARY GRACE VERGES, AIA, SHERMAN STRATEGIES, LLC ON BEHALF
 OF GEORGE DAVID JOHNSON, OWNER

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

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 2/1/26).
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).
 (Report received on 1/8/26).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 HDLC Appeal - Mary Grace Wright - 1120 Jena Street
 Report - Yvette K. Jett, Principal Architec1120 Jena St Council Appeal Report
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
14. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF DR. MARC BEHAR, HOMEOWNER 1422
 JACKSON AVENUE

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve an elevator
 being placed on the exterior of 1410 Jackson Avenue.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 2/1/26).
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).

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 (Report received at the meeting of 1/8/26).
 HEARING HELD.
 HDLC Appeal - Dr Marc Behar HDLC - 1410 Jackson Ave.
 Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 1410 Jackson Ave
15. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-13 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 A motion denying the applicant’s request for property located at 1410 Jackson Avenue and the decision
 of the Commission is hereby affirmed.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 M-26-13
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Morrell, Thomas - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
16. c. MOTION - NO. M-26-14 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 A motion approving the applicant’s request for the property located at 1410 Jackson Avenue and the
 decision of the Commission is hereby reversed.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 WITHDRAWN.
 M-26-14
 SPEAKER CARDS




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

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to the text of Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, and 26 of the Comprehensive Zoning
 Ordinance in order to streamline administrative processes, clarify unclear provisions, codify evolving
 practices, and consider the amendments included in Exhibit A, attached to City Council Motion No.
 M-25-380. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.

 Annotation:
 (All Cms., Cn. Deadline 1/19/26).
 HEARING HELD.
 ZD049-25 Final Staff Report with attachments
 Speaker
18. b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-662 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 LO M-25-662
19. c. AMENDMENT TO MOTION NO. M-25-662 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Amendments to Motion No. M-25-662 to add an effective date for the amendments to the
 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance contemplated therein.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 M-25-662 AMD
 SPEAKER CARD
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: AMENDMENT
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED AS AMENDED
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 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
20. ZONING DOCKET NO. 60/25 - OLD LAND ORLEANS, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a Conditional Use to permit an outdoor storage yard in a GPD General Planned Development
 District, on Square 151, Lots 6, 7, 8, Woodland Heights, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by
 Old Gentilly Road, Almonaster Avenue, and Read Boulevard (Municipal Address: 10760 Old Gentilly
 Road). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR APPROVAL", subject to
 four (4) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Thomas, Cn. Deadline 2/16/26).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 ZD NO. 60/25
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
21. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 61/25 - PARK PLACE SHOPPING
 CENTER, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to Ordinance No. 28,097 MCS (Zoning Docket 032/19) for a conditional use
 to permit the operation of a previously constructed drive-through facility on an undesignated portion of
 ground, on Square 617, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by City Park Avenue, North Anthony
 Street, North Bernadotte Street, Saint Louis Street, and Toulouse Street (Municipal Address(es): 512
 City Park). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR APPROVAL", subject
 to seven (7) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Giarrusso, Cn. Deadline 2/16/26).
 HEARING HELD.
 ZD NO. 61/25
22. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-5 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Approving and granting the applicant’s request on ZD NO. 61/25, subject to the seven provisos within
 the City Planning Commission report.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 M-26-5
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 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
27. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,093 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS,
 GIARRUSSO, GREEN, KING AND HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance ordaining Chapter 82, Article XV, Sections 82-718 - 82-723 of the Code of the City of
 New Orleans to restrict the sale of flavored alternative nicotine products, specifically vapes and pouches,
 to tobacco-specific businesses; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/10/25).
 WITHDRAWN.
 35093
28. b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-254 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS,
 GIARRUSSO, HARRIS, GREEN AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Directing City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amending and reordaining
 Article 26 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans (Ordinance No. 4,264
 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to create a new use
 definition for a “Tobacco-Nicotine Business,” which is defined as follows:

 A retailer with a unique municipal address whose primary activity is the sale, manufacture, or promotion
 of tobacco, tobacco products and accessories, or nicotine, nicotine products and accessories, such that
 the sale of other products is merely incidental.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 WITHDRAWN .
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29. CAL. NO. 35,103 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS,
 KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to establish the Children’s Benevolence Fund as Division 55 of Article III in Chapter 70
 of the Code of the City of New Orleans; to ordain Sections 70-415.344 through 70-415.349 of the Code
 of the City of New Orleans within said Division; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 WITHDRAWN.
 35103
30. 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).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 35117
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
31. CAL. NO. 35,127 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, GIARRUSSO, AND KING

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to require the criminal justice agencies to use the City’s current enterprise resource
 planning system (BRASS) or similar contracting and procurement database approved by the City
 Council to delineate how City funds are allocated within their respective agencies; and otherwise to
 provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/28/25).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 35127
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED




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

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to approve and authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans (“City”), acting by and
 through the New Orleans Aviation Board (“NOAB”), to enter into lease amendments to the
 Airline-Airport Use and Lease Agreements with the signatory airlines operating at the Louis Armstrong
 New Orleans International Airport (the “Airport”), under circumstances in which a solicitation and
 selection process is not required by law; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/4/25).
 35320 - 30552 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Green
 SECONDED BY: Giarrusso
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
33. CAL. NO. 35,323 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain Sections 34-1 and 34-3 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to
 require that the number of float riders be included in the carnival parade permit fee; and otherwise to
 provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/4/25).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 35323
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
34. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-182 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/27/25).
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 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 M-25-182 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
35. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-183 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/27/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 M-25-183 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
36. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-184 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/27/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 M-25-184 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED




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

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/27/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 M-25-186 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
38. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-187 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/27/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 M-25-187 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
39. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-189 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Professional Certification
 Pay) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 3, 2025 meeting, in accordance with
 Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 30, 2025.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/27/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 M-25-189 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED

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40. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-235 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 M-25-235 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
41. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-236 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 M-25-236 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
42. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-238 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 M-25-238 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED

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43. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-239 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 M-25-239 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
44. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-288 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/22/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 M-25-288 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
45. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-435 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,
 MORRELL, GREEN, THOMAS AND KING

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the
 Civil Service Commission at its July 11, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the
 Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective August 24, 2025.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 8/21/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.
 M-25-435 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED

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

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

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/18/25).
 WITHDRAWN.
 LO R-25-614
47. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-655 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider renaming the
 approximate entirety of 0.3 miles of West Robert E. Lee Boulevard, bounded by Hammond Highway,
 Regent Street, and Pontchartrain Boulevard, to Leonard Lane.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 12/18/25).
 WITHDRAWN.
 M-25-655
48. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-25-671 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

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

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 12/23/25).
 WITHDRAWN.
 LO R-25-671
48. SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION - NO. R-25-671 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

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

 OPSB
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 Travis Hill School $1,213,423.85
 Office of Student Support & Attendance $1,213,423.84
 The Aurora Program & ReNEW Therapeutic Program $1,300,000.00
 Total Allocation $3,726,847.69

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 SUB R-25-671
 MOVED BY: Thomas
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Giarrusso
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Harris - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
49. MOTION - NO. M-26-6 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider renaming the
 approximate entirety of 0.3 miles of West Robert E. Lee Boulevard, bounded by Hammond Highway,
 Regent Street, and Pontchartrain Boulevard, to Zephyr Court.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
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 M-26-6
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Moreno
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Thomas - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
50. MOTION - NO. M-26-7 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider an amendment to
 Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (“CZO”), to amend
 Article 19 to establish a new Interim Zoning District to be named the VCE Adult Live Performance
 Venue Interim Zoning District (“IZD”), the intent of which is to require the approval of a conditional use
 by ordinance for Adult Live Performance Venues where Adult Use is designated as a permitted use (“P”)
 in the VCE Vieux Carre Entertainment District of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Adult Live
 Performance Venues shall be subject to all provisions in the CZO related to conditional uses, including
 but not limited to Section 4.3. All other regulations in the CZO that may relate to Adult Live
 Performance Venues, including but not limited to use permissions in other zoning districts, use
 standards, bulk and yard standards, parking requirements, and stormwater management, shall continue to
 apply to the use if approved under the terms of this IZD, unless expressly waived by the ordinance
 approving the conditional use. Where Adult Use is prohibited in the CZO, it shall remain prohibited
 under this IZD.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 M-26-7
 SPEAKER CARDS
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Harris, Thomas - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
51. MOTION - NO. M-26-8 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

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

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 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413
 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to change Adult Live Performance Venues from a permitted use to
 a conditional or prohibited use in the VCE Vieux Carré Entertainment District and to consider adding a
 new subsection to Article 25, Section 25.3.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 Will come back to this item later in the meeting.
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52. MOTION - NO. M-26-17 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider a conditional use to
 permit a “wine shop” in the HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District, for the property
 located on Square 95, Lot A, bounded by Fern Street, Burthe Street, Short Street, and Maple Street
 (Municipal Address: 7913-7915 Maple Street).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 M-26-17
 MOVED BY: Giarrusso
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Harris - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
53. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-18 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS

 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION urging the New Orleans City Council to undertake formal and permanent public
 recognition of the lives, works, and contributions of Dorothy Mae Taylor and Dyan “Mama D” French
 Cole through the naming of streets or other enduring civic memorials.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 R-26-18
 MOVED BY: Thomas
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
54. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

 CALENDAR NUMBERS 35,326 THRU 35,329.

 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

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 35326
 35327
 35328
 35329
51. MOTION - NO. M-26-8 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to the
 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413
 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to change Adult Live Performance Venues from a permitted use to
 a conditional or prohibited use in the VCE Vieux Carré Entertainment District and to consider adding a
 new subsection to Article 25, Section 25.3.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 Will come back to this item later in the meeting.
 M-26-8
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Thomas
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Harris, Thomas - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
55. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-3 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORENO, MORRELL, GIARRUSSO,
 HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

 Brief:
 Pledging to work collaboratively with the incoming administration to ensure issuance of the retention
 bonus payments as promptly as is feasible in partnership with the NOPD and the Louisiana Legislative
 Auditor.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 R-26-3
 MOVED BY: Green
 SECONDED BY: Moreno
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Morrell - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0

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 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Green
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Morrell - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Moreno
 SECONDED BY: Thomas
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - HONORING PASTOR ANDER “ANDY
 REBIRTH” PELLERANO AND COMPANY

 Brief:
 Honoring Pastor Pellerano as an Influencer, Community Activist, Christian Rap Recording Artist, and
 his Leadership at One Accord Ministries which also fuels his passion to uplift underserved communities,
 mentorship, neighborhood clean-ups and overcoming adversity. Additionally, he has led numerous
 initiatives such as food giveaways, violence prevention programs, and guidance to avoid evictions and
 through his platform as a Christian Rap Recording Artist he continues to inspire young people with
 hope, faith, and resilience.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Thomas).
 TO APPEAR.
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Giarrusso
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Morrell, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Moreno - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
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 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
2. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - CELEBRATING ALPHA KAPPA
 SORORITY, INCORPORATED’S 118TH FOUNDERS’ DAY - SPEAKERS: Dr. Tekeda Ferguson,
 President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated's Alpha Beta Omega Chapter, Ms. Majorie Parker,
 President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated's Omicron Lambda Omega Chapter, Mrs. Latoya
 Bullard-Franklin, President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated's Rho Pi Omega Chapter and Dr.
 Billie Castle Myers, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated's Alpha Beta Omega Chapter,
 Connections and Social Action Committee Chair.

 Brief:
 Recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated's 118th Founders' Day, Local AKA Chapters
 Impact to the Greater New Orleans area, and advocating for local communities.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Moreno).
 TO APPEAR.
12. c. MOTION - NO. M-26-16 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 A motion granting the applicant’s request for new construction of a hotel at 621 Elysian Fields Avenue,
 and the decision of the HDLC is hereby reversed and modified such that the most recently submitted
 drawings labeled "Current Drawings - Post-ARC Submission by Applicant" as contained in the HDLC
 staff report are deemed approved.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 THE VOTE ON THIS MATTER WAS RECONSIDERED SO THAT CM. HARRIS COULD RECUSE
 HERSELF DUE TO HER AFFILIATION WITH BAKER DONELSON LAW FIRM.
 M-26-16
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Giarrusso
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Morrell, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Moreno - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, King, Morrell - 4
 NAYS: Thomas - 1
 ABSENT: Moreno - 1

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 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: Harris - 1
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
1. POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
2. COUNCIL DISCUSSION
3. MEETING ADJOURNED @ 2:30 P.M.
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6
 NAYS: Harris - 1
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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