City Council on 2026-04-23 10:00 AM — New Orleans, LA
Date: 2026-04-23

THE COUNCIL
 City of New Orleans
MATTHEW WILLARD JP MORRELL
Councilmember-At-Large Councilmember-At-Large
 AIMEE McCARRON LESLI D. HARRIS FREDDIE KING III EUGENE J. GREEN, JR. JASON HUGHES
Councilmember District A Councilmember District B Councilmember District C Councilmember District D Councilmember District E


 AGENDA
 Regular Meeting of the City Council
 to be held in City Hall Council Chamber
 on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM




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




 ROLL CALL
 AISHA R. COLLIER
 CLERK OF COUNCIL

 INVOCATION
 PASTOR JOHNATHAN EVERETT
 ROCK OF AGES

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 EUGENE J. GREEN, JR.
 COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT D

 PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORMS, RULES AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT
 https://council.nola.gov/home/
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 PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
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 CONSENT AGENDA
1. COMMUNICATION - FROM ERIN SPEARS - CHIEF OF STAFF & COUNSEL, COUNCIL
 UTILITIES REGULATORY OFFICE

 Brief:
 Submitting the transmittal document for communications related to electric and gas utility matters to be
 received by the Council of the City of New Orleans at its meeting on April 23, 2026:

 Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC
 1. Securitized Storm Recovery Rider II Annual Rate Revision Filing, submitted pursuant to Resolution
 R-22-437, UD-22-01

 2. 2025 Electric System Distribution Reliability Standards Filing, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-
 23-73, UD-17-04

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Erin Spears - 2026-04-23 Electric Gas Communications
 04152026 Ltr ENO SSCOII Rider Filing
 2025-15-04 ENO ESDRS Compliance Filing (1)

2. COMMUNICATION - FROM DARLEEN M. JACOBS, J.D.

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of the retention
 of the removal of ridge tiles at a Contributing rated, one-story, two-family residential building without a
 Certificate of Appropriateness for property located at 823-825 Atlantic Avenue.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).

 Attachments: HDLC Appeal - 823-825 Atlantic Ave




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

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

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).

 Attachments: Ron Loesel - 6309 S Claiborne__CMM 1__Results Letter (1) 2 of 2
 Ron Loesel - 6309_11 S Claiborne HDLC Appeal Letter (1) 1 of 2

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

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

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).

 Attachments: Ron Loesel - 6307 S Miro__CMM 1__Results Letter (1) (1) 2 of 2
 Ron Loesel - 6307_09 S Miro HDLC Appeal Letter (1) 1 of 2

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

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

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).

 Attachments: Ron Loesel - 3100 Calhoun HDLC Appeal Letter (1) 1 of 2
 Ron Loesel - 3100 Calhoun__CMM Results Letter (1) (1) 2 of 2



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6. COMMUNICATION - FROM JEFFREY E. SCHWARTZ, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF HOUSING
 POLICY & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and Young Women’s Christian
 Association of Greater New Orleans, and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
 COMMITTEE.

 Attachments: 2025 YWCA Contract Check Sheet (1)
 2025 YWCA contract submission letter (2)
 2025 YWCA Contract Summary Form (1)
 2025 YWCA Loan Agreement (K25-1362; BRASS 8365)Final
 2025 YWCA Monthly Reporting Requirement-Att G
 2025 YWCA Part III Accounting and Financial Management Att E
 2025 YWCA Regulatory Agreement - Att. A (K25-1362; BRASS 8365)
 2025 YWCA Regulatory Agreement - Att. B (K25-1362; BRASS 8365)
 2025 YWCA Regulatory Agreement (K25-1362; BRASS 8365)
 2025 YWCA Terms General T&C-CONSTRUCTION.CDBG Att D

7. COMMUNICATION - FROM JILL SUSSMAN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of the retention
 of the installation of inappropriate windows at a Contributing rated, two-story, two-family residential
 building without a Certificate of Appropriateness for property located at 1413 Columbus Street, Apts.
 A and B.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).

 Attachments: Communication - Jill Sussman - HDLC Appeal - 1413 Columbus St Apts A and B




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8. COMMUNICATION - FROM BONNIE PORTER

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of approval of the
 application for retention of the installation of inappropriate windows, with the proviso that full screens
 be added to reduce their visibility for properties located at 4308 N. Rampart St. and 4310 N. Rampart
 St.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).

 Attachments: HDLC Appeal - 4308 N Rampart - window appeal
 HDLC Appeal - Result NO_4310 N Rampart St
 HDLC Appeal - Certificate of Appropriateness

9. REPORT - OF KIAH HOWARD, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST, OFFICE OF
 THE INDEPENDENT POLICE MONITOR (OIPM)

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

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Report - Cover Letter for OIPM March 2026 (1)
 OIPM Monthly Report - March 2026

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

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

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: 03. March 2026 Encampment Report




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

 Brief:
 Submitting the revenue, expenditure and staffing report for February 2026 on behalf of the Municipal
 and Traffic Court, in accordance with Section 2-63 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Report - Lenee S Crowley - 2026 MTCNO Monthly Report - Final_4-10-26 - 2 of 2
 Report - Lenee S Crowley - February Monthly Report - 1 of 2

12. REPORT - OF CASSANDRA B. ROBERT, MBA, FINANCE MANAGER, ORLEANS PARISH
 COMMUNICATION DISTRICT

 Brief:
 Submitting the March 31, 2026 CAO Monthly Budget Report as required.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Report - Cassandra B Robert - 03.31.2026 OPCD Cover Letter 1 of 2
 Report - Cassandra B Robert - 2026 OPCD Monthly Report - 03.31.2026 2 of 2

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

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Council Research Office report regarding demolition application #26-06800-DEMO
 for the property located at 1300 Frenchmen Street - Council District C.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Report - Demolition Report 1300 Frenchmen




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14. CAL. NO. 35,392 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to grant an amendment to Ordinance No. 27,971 MCS (Zoning Docket 126/18) to permit
 the expansion of a neighborhood commercial establishment in an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family
 Residential District, on Square 445, Lots D and E, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Orleans
 Avenue, North Rendon Street, Hagan Avenue, and Saint Ann Street (Municipal Address: 3201
 Orleans Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 3/26)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).

 Attachments: 35392

15. CAL. NO. 35,393 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain Article 19 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance
 No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to create a
 new Interim Zoning District (IZD) to be named the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, the intent
 of which is to require conditional use approval for hotels/motels; hostels; short-term rentals,
 commercial; timeshares; bed and breakfasts, principal and accessory in all zoning districts citywide
 where they are otherwise permitted; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING
 DOCKET NO. 6/26)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).

 Attachments: 35393

16. CAL. NO. 35,394 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain Article 13 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance
 No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to define
 "shipping container dwellings" as homes built from repurposed shipping containers, mandate exterior
 cladding and additional roofing structures to conceal their industrial features in S-RS Suburban
 Single-Family Residential Districts, and incorporate them as permitted or conditional uses in relevant
 zoning district tables; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 7/26)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).

 Attachments: 35394




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17. CAL. NO. 35,395 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a standard restaurant in an HU-B1 Historic Urban
 Neighborhood Business District, CPC Character Preservation Corridor Design Overlay District, and the
 Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District, on Square 217, Lot D, in the Sixth Municipal District,
 bounded by Magazine Street, Louisiana Avenue, Camp Street, and Toledano Street (Municipal
 Address: 3329 Magazine Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET
 NO. 9/26)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).

 Attachments: 35395

18. CAL. NO. 35,396 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a neighborhood commercial establishment in an
 HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, on Square 506, Lots 13 and 14, in the First
 Municipal District, bounded by Erato Street, South Gayoso Street, South Salcedo Street, and Thalia
 Street (Municipal Address: 4200 Erato Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
 (ZONING DOCKET NO. 13/26)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).

 Attachments: 35396

19. CAL. NO. 35,405 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds to
 Film New Orleans from the New Orleans Tourism & Culture Fund to cover production expenses; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35405




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20. CAL. NO. 35,406 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds
 to Film New Orleans from the New Orleans Tourism & Culture Fund to cover production expenses; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35406

21. CAL. NO. 35,407 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to reallocate funds to
 ensure compliance with City Charter requirements for Independent Police Monitor and Office of
 Inspector General; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35407




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22. CAL. NO. 35,408 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds
 from the Sex Offender Registry Technology Fund to the Police Department for overtime costs; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35408

23. CAL. NO. 35,409 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds
 from the Sex Offender Registry Technology Fund to the Police Department for overtime costs; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35409




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24. CAL. NO. 35,410 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate Opioid
 Abatement Settlement funds to the New Orleans Health Department for recovery and support services;
 and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35410

25. CAL. NO. 35,411 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate Opioid
 Abatement Settlement funds to the New Orleans Health Department for recovery and support services;
 and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35411




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26. CAL. NO. 35,412 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate grant
 funds to the Health Department to support activities aligned with the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI); and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35412

27. CAL. NO. 35,413 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate grant
 funds to the Health Department to support activities aligned with the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI); and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35413

28. CAL. NO. 35,421 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor
 Agreement between the City of New Orleans (“City”), the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority
 (NORA), and Finance New Orleans (FANO), for a term greater than one year, for the public purpose of
 administering the Housing Trust Fund in the City of New Orleans, as more fully detailed in the
 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35421

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29. CAL. NO. 35,422 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, WILLARD, MCCARRON, KING
 AND HUGHES

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain Chapter 158 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, to establish
 customer protections, rules governing regulatory proceedings, and guidelines for utility programs; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainability Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35422

30. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-82 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Parks and Parkways) as
 adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 6, 2026 meeting, in accordance with Article X,
 Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 2/26/26).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-82 Lying Over

31. MOTION - NO. M-26-142 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the professional services agreement between the
 Commission and Jay A. Ginsberg; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the professional
 services agreement between the Commission and Jay A. Ginsberg.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-142




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32. MOTION - NO. M-26-143 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to First Amendment to the professional services
 Agreement between the Commission and Big Easy Law Group, LLC; and authorizing the President of
 the Council to sign the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the
 Commission and Big Easy Law Group, LLC.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-143

33. MOTION - NO. M-26-144 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS WILLARD, MCCARRON, KING AND
 HUGHES (BY REQUEST)

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Public Works Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-144 w-Attachment
 Contract - Matt Torri, Director, IV Waste
 Contract submission to clerk_IV Waste Area 5_Amendment No 1_2026
 Council Contract Approval Request Form_IV Waste Area 5 PSA Amendment
 1_2026

34. MOTION - NO. M-26-145 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS WILLARD, MCCARRON, KING AND
 HUGHES (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services
 Agreement between the City of New Orleans and Mott MacDonald, LLC; and authorizing the President
 of the Council to sign the Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of
 New Orleans and Mott MacDonald, LLC.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Public Works Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-145 w-Attachment
 Stephen Nelson - Contract - Mott MacDonald LLC Amendment No. 6

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35. MOTION - NO. M-26-147 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILLARD

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Kevin Wynne (vice Andreanecia Morris),
 nominee of the At-Large Division 1 councilmember, as a member of the Finance Authority of New
 Orleans, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire
 on April 23, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 ( Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-147 w-Questionnaire

36. MOTION - NO. M-26-148 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Lamar Gardere (vice Hunter Thomas), nominee
 of the District E councilmember, as a member of the Finance Authority of New Orleans, effective upon
 approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on April 23, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 ( Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-148 w-Questionnaire

37. MOTION - NO. M-26-149 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the reappointment of John Milazzo, Jr., nominee of the District B
 councilmember, as a member of the Finance Authority of New Orleans, effective upon approval by the
 Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on April 23, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-149 w-Questionnaire




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38. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-150 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MCCARRON, MORRELL,
 WILLARD, GREEN AND HUGHES

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER DIRECTING SUPPLEMENTAL FILINGS AND FURTHER
 PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES
 UNDER THE ENERGY SMART BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM PHASE 3
 PROGRAM

 DOCKET NO. UD-24-02

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainability Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: R-26-150

39. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-151 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER REGARDING THE APPEAL OF JUANITA MOLIERE

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainability Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: R-26-151

40. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-152 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER REGARDING THE APPEAL OF MICHAEL STEVENS

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainability Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: R-26-152




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41. MOTION - NO. M-26-156 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Sandra Lombana Lindquist (vice
 Catherine Morrell) as a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of
 the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-156

42. MOTION - NO. M-26-157 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-157

43. MOTION - NO. M-26-158 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-158




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44. MOTION - NO. M-26-159 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Cherrell Simms Taplin (fulfilling the
 unexpired term of Dawn Broussard) representing Loyola University, as a member of the Ethics Review
 Board, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on
 June 30, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-159

45. MOTION - NO. M-26-160 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILLARD (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Voris Vigee (vice Monique Gougisha
 Doucette) representing Xavier University, as a member of the Ethics Review Board, effective upon
 approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June 30, 2032.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-160

46. MOTION - NO. M-26-161 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and aproving the Mayor’s appointment of Nick Harris (vice Wanda Brooks)
 representing Dillard University, as a member of the Ethics Review Board, effective upon approval by the
 Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June 30, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-161




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47. MOTION - NO. M-26-162 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Ceeon Quiett Smith (vice Patrice
 Sentino) representing Southern University New Orleans, as a member of the Ethics Review Board,
 effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June
 30, 2031.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-162

48. MOTION - NO. M-26-163 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Tonya Boyd-Cannon (vice Kimberly
 Abramson) as an at-large member of the board of the New Orleans Recreation Development
 Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term concurrent
 with the appointing authority.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-163

49. MOTION - NO. M-26-164 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Justice Bernette Johnson (vice Briana
 Egana) to the board of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority representing the At-Large seat,
 effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June
 30, 2030.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-164




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50. MOTION - NO. M-26-165 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Sevetri Wilson Taylor (vice William
 Bradshaw), as a member of the Downtown Development District, effective upon approval by the
 Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on August 8, 2030.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-165

51. MOTION - NO. M-26-166 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Ronald P. McClain (representing
 mental health), as a member of the Sanford “Sandy” Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council,
 effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on
 December 31, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-166

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




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

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

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

1. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM WINSTON FIORE, CHIEF OF
 STAFF, LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER FREDDIE KING III, DISTRICT “C”

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

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 4/9/26).

 Attachments: RTA - 1419-1421 Dauphine Street

2. b. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-168 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).

 Attachments: R-26-168




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3. DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF OVELLA ENTERPRISES, LLC

 Brief:
 Transmitting application #26-06800-DEMO (DEMO-SUMF) requiring City Council review and
 approval for the following property located at 1300 Frenchmen Street, Council District C.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 5/24/26).
 (Communication received 4/9/26).
 (Report received 4/23/26).

 Attachments: Demo Request - 1300 Frenchmen Street

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

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the application for
 retention of inappropriate delaminated stucco from the front elevation of a Contributing rated two-story,
 singly-family residential building without a Certificate of Appropriateness for property located at 934
 Port Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).
 (Communication received on 3/26/26).
 (Report received on 4/9/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.

 Attachments: 934 Port Street - HDLC Appeal Letter
 Report - 934 Port Street

5. HDLC APPEAL - OF VERONICA M. REED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JANE PLACE
 NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of the demolition
 of a Contributing rated one-story, single-family residential building to grade for property located at 2745
 Banks Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).
 (Communication received on 3/26/26).
 (Report received on 4/9/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.

 Attachments: HDLC appeal 2745 Banks Street
 Report - 2745 Banks Street

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6. HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF CARROLLTON WATCH, JEFFREY
 BERNIARD, PRESIDENT, MAPLE AREA RESIDENTS, INC., AND GORDON MARCUS
 (MARC) LOUDON

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve the application
 for demolition for property located at 7309 Freret Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).
 (Communication received on 3/26/26).
 (Report received on 4/9/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.

 Attachments: HDLC - 7309 Freret Street
 HDLC - 7309 Freret Street Jeffrey Berniard
 HDLC 7309 Freret Street Gordon Marcus Loudon
 Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 7309 Freret

7. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF
 CARROLLTON WATCH, JEFFREY BERNIARD, PRESIDENT, MAPLE AREA RESIDENTS,
 INC., AND GORDON MARCUS (MARC) LOUDON

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve the application
 for demolition for property located at 7310 Freret Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).
 (Communication received on 3/26/26).
 (Report received on 4/9/26).

 Attachments: HDLC 7310 Freret Street Susan Johnson
 HDLC 7310 Freret Street Jeffrey Berniard
 HDLC 7310 Freret Street Gordon Marcus Loudon
 Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 7310 Freret




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8. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-153 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

 Brief:
 Denying the applicant’s request challenging the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s “approval”
 of the application for demolition of the single-family building located at 7310 Freret Street, and the
 demolition is approved.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).

 Attachments: M-26-153

9. HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF CARROLLTON WATCH, JEFFREY
 BERNIARD, PRESIDENT, MAPLE AREA RESIDENTS, INC., AND GORDON MARCUS
 (MARC) LOUDON

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve the application
 for demolition for property located at 1128-30 Lowerline Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).
 (Communication received on 3/26/26).
 (Report received on 4/9/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.

 Attachments: HDLC 1128-30 Lowerline Street Susan Johnson
 HDLC 1128-30 Lowerline Street Jeffrey Berniard
 HDLC 1128-30 Lowerline Street Gordon Marcus Loudon
 Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian -1128 Lowerline

10. ZONING DOCKET NO. 21/26 - LA MARIE LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental (CSTR) in an HU-MU Historic
 Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District Property
 description: Square 154, Lot 3, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Brooklyn Avenue, Homer
 Street, Newton Street, and Teche Street (Municipal Address(es): 926 Brooklyn Ave). The
 recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: ZD NO. 21/26




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11. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 25/26 - ROUSE LAND COMPANY

 Brief
 Requesting a text amendment to amend Article 24 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to create
 permissions, size restrictions, and other regulations for detached signage that extends over driveways or
 other entry/exit points to a site in zoning districts, including the MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use
 District. The proposed text amendment would affect regulations that are applied to MU-1 Medium
 Intensity Mixed-Use Districts. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR
 DENIAL”.

 Annotation:
 (All Cms., Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).

 Attachments: ZD NO. 25/26

12. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-170 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 25/26, subject to the modifications, as considered by
 Commission staff report.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).

 Attachments: M-26-170

13. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 27/26 - 1039 CONSTANCE LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a conditional use to permit a hotel in a CBD-3 Cultural Arts District and the Transient
 Lodging Interim Zoning District located on, Square 137, Lot C, in the First Municipal District, bounded
 by Constance Street, Poeyfarre Street, John Churchill Chase Street, and Magazine Street (Municipal
 address(es): 1039 Constance Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being
 “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos.

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

 Attachments: ZD NO. 27/26




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14. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-171 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 27/26, subject to two (2) provisos and modifying the first
 proviso.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).

 Attachments: M-26-171

15. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 28/26 - 521 ST. JOSEPH, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a Conditional use to permit a hotel in CBD-6 Urban Core Neighborhood Intensity
 Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District located on, Square 161, Lot 6, in
 the First Municipal District, bounded by Saint Joseph Street, Camp Street, Julia Street, and Magazine
 Street (Municipal Address(es): 521 Saint Joseph Street). The recommendation of the City Planning
 Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos.

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

 Attachments: ZD NO. 28/26

16. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-172 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 28/26, subject to two (2) provisos and modifying the first
 proviso.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).

 Attachments: M-26-172




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17. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 29/26 - 527 ST. JOSEPH, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a conditional use to permit a hotel in a CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity
 Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District located on, Square 161, Lots 1
 and 2, in the First Municipal District, bounded by St. Joseph Street, Camp Street, Magazine Street, and
 Julia Street (Municipal address(es): 527 St. Joseph Street). The recommendation of the City Planning
 Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos.

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

 Attachments: ZD NO. 29/26

18. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-173 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 29/26, subject to two (2) provisos and modifying the first
 proviso.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).

 Attachments: M-26-173

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

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

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.

 Attachments: ZD NO. 31-26




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20. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 32/26 - ORLEANS PARISH
 SCHOOL BOARD

 Brief:
 Requesting a Zoning Change from an MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District and an S-RD
 Suburban Two-Family Residential District to an OS-R Regional Open Space District and a conditional
 use to permit a stadium, on Lot Y on an undesignated square in the Third Municipal District, bounded by
 Almonaster Avenue, Higgins Boulevard, Metropolitan Street, and Saint Ferdinand Street (Municipal
 Address(es): 4290 Almonaster Avenue and 3059 Higgins Boulevard). The recommendation of the
 City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to four (4) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Green, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).

 Attachments: ZD NO. 32-26

21. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-154 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 32/26, subject to four (4) provisos in the City Planning
 Commission staff report.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).

 Attachments: M-26-154

22. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 33/26 - GABRIELLE NGUYEN

 Brief:
 Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a single-family residence in a GPD General Planned
 Development District, on Square 128, Lots 20 through 23 and 32 through 25 (proposed Lot 21A),
 Orleans Tract, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Van Buren Street, Jackson Street, Woodland
 Highway, and Maumas Avenue (Municipal Address(es): 3803-3909 Van Buren Street). The
 recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to three (3)
 provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).

 Attachments: ZD NO. 33-26




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23. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-169 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 33/26, subject to three (3) provisos by the City Planning
 Commission.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).

 Attachments: M-26-169

24. ZONING DOCKET NO. 34/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. M-26-53

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to the text of Article 18 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish
 a new overlay district called the Behrman Mixed-Use Integrity Overlay District, the intent of which is to
 ensure that any multi-family developments proposed within the S-MU Suburban Neighborhood
 Mixed-Use District and the MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District bounded by Wall Boulevard,
 Holiday Drive, and General De Gaulle Drive contain non-residential uses which align with the
 mixed-use goal of those districts. As described in the motion, the application affects any multi-family
 developments proposed within:

 • S-MU Suburban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use
 District bounded by Wall Boulevard, Holiday Drive, and General De Gaulle Drive

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

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).

 Attachments: ZD NO. 34-26




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25. ZONING DOCKET NO. 35/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. M-26-54

 Brief:
 Requesting a Text amendment to amend Article 19 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to create an
 interim zoning district called the Behrman Mixed-Use Integrity Interim Zoning District, the intent of
 which is to temporarily prohibit the use of multi-family dwellings within the S-MU Suburban
 Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District, bounded by
 Wall Boulevard, Holiday Drive, and General De Gaulle Drive, that do not incorporate non-residential
 uses occupying at least 50% of the ground-floor area until the CPC has considered the implementation of
 an overlay zoning district that ensures any proposed developments within the affected area align with the
 mixed-use goal of those districts.

 As described in the motion, the application affects properties within the S-MU Suburban Neighborhood
 Mixed-Use District and the MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District, bounded by Wall Boulevard,
 Holiday Drive, and General De Gaulle Drive. They are as follows:

 • 3010 Sandra Drive
 • 2000 Cypress Acres Drive
 • 44 Westpark Drive
 • 2200 Westbend Parkway
 • 2646 Westbend Parkway
 • 9999 Cypress Acres Drive

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

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).

 Attachments: ZD NO. 35-26




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26. 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 5/7/26.

 Attachments: 34385

27. 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 5/7/26.

 Attachments: M-23-426 Lying Over




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28. 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 5/7/26.

 Attachments: M-23-427 Lying Over

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

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/8/25).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/7/26.

 Attachments: 35117

30. CAL. NO. 35,401 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILLARD (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an Amendment No. 1 to a
 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans (the “City”), and Arts Council of
 New Orleans (“Arts Council”), for a term greater than one year, for the public purpose of promoting
 public art by establishing the procedure and funding for the execution and acquisition of works of art in
 public places in the City of New Orleans, as more fully detailed in Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative
 Endeavor Agreement form as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).

 Attachments: 35401


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31. CAL. NO. 35,402 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1 to an
 existing Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans (the “City”) and New
 Orleans & Company (“NO & Co.”) for the continued distribution of the Short Term rental Tax between
 the City and New Orleans and Company. Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
 will extend the CEA through December 31, 2028, and update terms and provisions set in the original
 CEA; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).

 Attachments: 35402

32. CAL. NO. 35,403 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor
 Agreement among the City of New Orleans (the “City”), the New Orleans Recreation Development
 Commission (the “Commission”), and St. Augustine High School, Inc., New Orleans for a term greater
 than one year, for the public purpose of supporting, promoting, stimulating public interest in, and raising
 and distributing funds to benefit the construction, creation, preservation, and maintenance of public
 parks and playgrounds, recreational facilities, and recreational and other leisure programs and activities
 in the City of New Orleans, as more fully detailed in the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement as Exhibit
 “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).

 Attachments: 35403




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33. CAL. NO. 35,404 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor
 Agreement ("CEA") between the City of New Orleans ("City"), and the Sewerage and Water Board New
 Orleans ("SWBNO"), for a term greater than one year, for the public purpose of construction of the
 Dwyer Canal Project and allowing public access and use of the Project Area following completion of the
 Project in the City of New Orleans, as more fully detailed in the CEA form as Exhibit "A"; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).

 Attachments: 35404

34. CAL. NO. 35,414 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor
 Agreement, Lease of Land, and Act of Donation between the City of New Orleans (the “City”) and
 Mercy Partners, LLC (“Mercy Partners”), for the public purpose of constructing water retention
 infrastructure at the site formerly known as Lindy Boggs Medical Center (the “Site”) for the benefit of
 the water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure for the City of New Orleans, and in turn the health, welfare,
 and safety of the citizens in the City of New Orleans, and related activities, as more fully detailed in the
 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement form as Exhibit “A”, the Lease of Land form as Exhibit “B”, and the
 Act of Donation form as Exhibit “C”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).

 Attachments: 35414




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35. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,420 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain section 10-107 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to clarify
 application requirements, provide timelines for granting applications, and provide for an appeal right;
 and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35420

36. b. AMENDMENT TO CALENDAR NO. 35,420 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An amendment to clarify language, extend the length of temporary permits, and to expand appeal rights,
 and otherwise to provide in respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).

 Attachments: 35420 Amendment




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37. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-182 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS.
 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-25-182 Lying Over
 Speaker

38. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-183 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-25-183 Lying Over

39. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-184 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-25-184 Lying Over


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40. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-186 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-25-186 Lying Over

41. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-187 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-25-187 Lying Over

42. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-189 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-25-189 Lying Over




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43. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-235 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-25-235 Lying Over

44. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-236 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-25-236 Lying Over

45. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-238 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-25-238 Lying Over




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

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-25-239 Lying Over

47. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-288 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-25-288 Lying Over

48. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-435 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-25-435 Lying Over




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49. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-38 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,
 MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Office of the
 Inspector General) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its September 12, 2025 meeting, in
 accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective
 February 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 1/27/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-26-38 Lying Over

50. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-39 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,
 MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Property
 Management) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its September 12, 2025 meeting, in
 accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective
 February 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 1/27/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-26-39 Lying Over

51. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-40 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,
 MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Health/EMS) as
 adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its September 12, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article
 X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective February 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 1/27/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-26-40 Lying Over




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52. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-41 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,
 MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Safety and
 Permits) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its September 12, 2025 meeting, in accordance
 with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective February 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 1/27/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-26-41 Lying Over

53. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-44 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,
 MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Chief
 Administrative Office) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its October 29, 2025 meeting, in
 accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective
 February 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 1/27/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-26-44 Lying Over

54. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-83 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage and Water
 Board: Cybersecurity Series) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 6, 2026
 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be
 effective March 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 2/26/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-26-83 Lying Over




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55. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-84 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage and Water
 Board: Operational Technology System) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 6,
 2026 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to
 be effective March 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 2/26/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

 Attachments: M-26-84 Lying Over

56. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-115 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval, the following the amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage
 and Water Board): Information Management Series as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its
 meeting of March 13, 2026, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is
 approved to be effective March 29, 2026.

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

 Attachments: M-26-115

57. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-146 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HUGHES, MORRELL,
 WILLARD, MCCARRON, HARRIS, KING AND GREEN

 Brief:
 Endorsing and supporting House Bill 573 by Representative Stephanie Hilferty, together with any
 amendments consistent with its purpose of strengthening local accountability, modernizing governance,
 preserving legal and financial obligations, and improving service to the people of New Orleans.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).

 Attachments: R-26-146




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58. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-155 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION calling an election in the Lakewood East Security and Neighborhood Improvement
 District for November 3, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).

 Attachments: R-26-155

59. MOTION - NO. M-26-167 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN

 Brief:
 Designating the intersection of Gentilly Boulevard and Allen Street as the “Dr. S. C. Davenport
 Honorary Intersection” pursuant to Section 146-762 of the Code of the City of New Orleans.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).

 Attachments: M-26-167

60. MOTION - NO. M-26-174 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND HUGHES

 Brief:
 Extending the deadline for the City Planning Commission to consider text amendments as directed by
 Motion M-26-62 to six months from the date of this Motion.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).

 Attachments: M-26-174

61. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING




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 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - HEALTH DEPARTMENT

 Brief:
 Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King).
 TO APPEAR.




2. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - XAVIER UNIVERSITY CHEER TEAM - COACH GLEN,
 KERRI RHODES AND KESHAUN EDGAR

 Brief:
 The Xavier University of Louisiana Cheer Team claimed the 2026 NAIA National Championship with a
 standout performance at the national competition held March 27-28 at the Stormont Vail Events Center
 in Topeka, Kansas. This victory marks Xavier’s second NAIA national title in the past four years and a
 return to the top following consecutive runner-up finishes in 2024 and 2025. The team also earned a
 national title at the NCA Championships in 2024, further solidifying its place among the nation’s elite
 cheer programs.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris).
 TO APPEAR.




3. THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS




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THE COUNCIL
 City of New Orleans
MATTHEW WILLARD JP MORRELL
Councilmember-At-Large Councilmember-At-Large
 AIMEE McCARRON LESLI D. HARRIS FREDDIE KING III EUGENE J. GREEN, JR. JASON HUGHES
Councilmember District A Councilmember District B Councilmember District C Councilmember District D Councilmember District E


 MINUTES
 Regular Meeting of the City Council
 held in City Hall Council Chamber
 on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:07 AM




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




 ROLL CALL
 AISHA R. COLLIER
 CLERK OF COUNCIL
 PRESENT: McCarron
 Harris
 King
 Green
 Morrell - 5
 ABSENT: Hughes
 Willard - 2
 INVOCATION
 DR. DONALD BERRYHILL
 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 EUGENE J. GREEN, JR.
 COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT D
 PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORMS, RULES AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT
 https://council.nola.gov/home/

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 _____________________________________________________________________

 PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
 _____________________________________________________________________

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

 Brief:
 Submitting the transmittal document for communications related to electric and gas utility matters to be
 received by the Council of the City of New Orleans at its meeting on April 23, 2026:

 Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC
 1. Securitized Storm Recovery Rider II Annual Rate Revision Filing, submitted pursuant to Resolution
 R-22-437, UD-22-01

 2. 2025 Electric System Distribution Reliability Standards Filing, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-
 23-73, UD-17-04

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Erin Spears - 2026-04-23 Electric Gas Communications
 04152026 Ltr ENO SSCOII Rider Filing
 2025-15-04 ENO ESDRS Compliance Filing (1)
2. COMMUNICATION - FROM DARLEEN M. JACOBS, J.D.

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of the retention
 of the removal of ridge tiles at a Contributing rated, one-story, two-family residential building without a
 Certificate of Appropriateness for property located at 823-825 Atlantic Avenue.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).
 HDLC Appeal - 823-825 Atlantic Ave




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

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

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).
 Ron Loesel - 6309 S Claiborne__CMM 1__Results Letter (1) 2 of 2
 Ron Loesel - 6309_11 S Claiborne HDLC Appeal Letter (1) 1 of 2
 Ron Loesel - Speaker card
4. COMMUNICATION - FROM RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD
 CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN

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

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).
 Ron Loesel - 6307 S Miro__CMM 1__Results Letter (1) (1) 2 of 2
 Ron Loesel - 6307_09 S Miro HDLC Appeal Letter (1) 1 of 2
 Ron Loesel - Speaker card
5. COMMUNICATION - FROM RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD
 CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN

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

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).
 Ron Loesel - 3100 Calhoun HDLC Appeal Letter (1) 1 of 2
 Ron Loesel - 3100 Calhoun__CMM Results Letter (1) (1) 2 of 2
 Ron Loesel - Speaker card



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6. COMMUNICATION - FROM JEFFREY E. SCHWARTZ, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF HOUSING
 POLICY & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and Young Women’s Christian
 Association of Greater New Orleans, and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
 2025 YWCA Contract Check Sheet (1)
 2025 YWCA contract submission letter (2)
 2025 YWCA Contract Summary Form (1)
 2025 YWCA Loan Agreement (K25-1362; BRASS 8365)Final
 2025 YWCA Monthly Reporting Requirement-Att G
 2025 YWCA Part III Accounting and Financial Management Att E
 2025 YWCA Regulatory Agreement - Att. A (K25-1362; BRASS 8365)
 2025 YWCA Regulatory Agreement - Att. B (K25-1362; BRASS 8365)
 2025 YWCA Regulatory Agreement (K25-1362; BRASS 8365)
 2025 YWCA Terms General T&C-CONSTRUCTION.CDBG Att D
7. COMMUNICATION - FROM JILL SUSSMAN

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of the retention
 of the installation of inappropriate windows at a Contributing rated, two-story, two-family residential
 building without a Certificate of Appropriateness for property located at 1413 Columbus Street, Apts.
 A and B.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).
 Communication - Jill Sussman - HDLC Appeal - 1413 Columbus St Apts A and B




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8. COMMUNICATION - FROM BONNIE PORTER

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of approval of the
 application for retention of the installation of inappropriate windows, with the proviso that full screens
 be added to reduce their visibility for properties located at 4308 N. Rampart St. and 4310 N. Rampart
 St.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 5/7/26).
 HDLC Appeal - 4308 N Rampart - window appeal
 HDLC Appeal - Result NO_4310 N Rampart St
 HDLC Appeal - Certificate of Appropriateness
9. REPORT - OF KIAH HOWARD, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST, OFFICE OF
 THE INDEPENDENT POLICE MONITOR (OIPM)

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

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Cover Letter for OIPM March 2026 (1)
 OIPM Monthly Report - March 2026
10. REPORT - OF JENNIFER AVEGNO, MD, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CITY
 OF NEW ORLEANS

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

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 03. March 2026 Encampment Report




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

 Brief:
 Submitting the revenue, expenditure and staffing report for February 2026 on behalf of the Municipal
 and Traffic Court, in accordance with Section 2-63 of the City Code.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Lenee S Crowley - 2026 MTCNO Monthly Report - Final_4-10-26 - 2 of 2
 Report - Lenee S Crowley - February Monthly Report - 1 of 2
12. REPORT - OF CASSANDRA B. ROBERT, MBA, FINANCE MANAGER, ORLEANS PARISH
 COMMUNICATION DISTRICT

 Brief:
 Submitting the March 31, 2026 CAO Monthly Budget Report as required.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - Cassandra B Robert - 03.31.2026 OPCD Cover Letter 1 of 2
 Report - Cassandra B Robert - 2026 OPCD Monthly Report - 03.31.2026 2 of 2
13. REPORT - OF ANITA CURRAN, COUNCIL RESEARCH OFFICER, NEW ORLEANS CITY
 COUNCIL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Transmitting the Council Research Office report regarding demolition application #26-06800-DEMO
 for the property located at 1300 Frenchmen Street - Council District C.

 Annotation:
 WITHDRAWN.
 Report - Demolition Report 1300 Frenchmen




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14. CAL. NO. 35,392 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to grant an amendment to Ordinance No. 27,971 MCS (Zoning Docket 126/18) to permit
 the expansion of a neighborhood commercial establishment in an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family
 Residential District, on Square 445, Lots D and E, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Orleans
 Avenue, North Rendon Street, Hagan Avenue, and Saint Ann Street (Municipal Address: 3201
 Orleans Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 3/26)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).
 ADOPTED.
 35392 - 30624 M.C.S.
15. CAL. NO. 35,393 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain Article 19 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance
 No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to create a
 new Interim Zoning District (IZD) to be named the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, the intent
 of which is to require conditional use approval for hotels/motels; hostels; short-term rentals,
 commercial; timeshares; bed and breakfasts, principal and accessory in all zoning districts citywide
 where they are otherwise permitted; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING
 DOCKET NO. 6/26)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).
 ADOPTED.
 35393 - 30625 M.C.S.
16. CAL. NO. 35,394 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain Article 13 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance
 No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to define
 "shipping container dwellings" as homes built from repurposed shipping containers, mandate exterior
 cladding and additional roofing structures to conceal their industrial features in S-RS Suburban
 Single-Family Residential Districts, and incorporate them as permitted or conditional uses in relevant
 zoning district tables; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 7/26)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).
 ADOPTED.
 35394 - 30626 M.C.S.




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17. CAL. NO. 35,395 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a standard restaurant in an HU-B1 Historic Urban
 Neighborhood Business District, CPC Character Preservation Corridor Design Overlay District, and the
 Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District, on Square 217, Lot D, in the Sixth Municipal District,
 bounded by Magazine Street, Louisiana Avenue, Camp Street, and Toledano Street (Municipal
 Address: 3329 Magazine Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET
 NO. 9/26)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).
 ADOPTED.
 35395 - 30627 M.C.S.
18. CAL. NO. 35,396 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a neighborhood commercial establishment in an
 HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, on Square 506, Lots 13 and 14, in the First
 Municipal District, bounded by Erato Street, South Gayoso Street, South Salcedo Street, and Thalia
 Street (Municipal Address: 4200 Erato Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
 (ZONING DOCKET NO. 13/26)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/26/26).
 ADOPTED.
 35396 - 30628 M.C.S.
19. CAL. NO. 35,405 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds to
 Film New Orleans from the New Orleans Tourism & Culture Fund to cover production expenses; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 35405 - 30633 M.C.S.


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20. CAL. NO. 35,406 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds
 to Film New Orleans from the New Orleans Tourism & Culture Fund to cover production expenses; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 35406 - 30634 M.C.S.
21. CAL. NO. 35,407 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to reallocate funds to
 ensure compliance with City Charter requirements for Independent Police Monitor and Office of
 Inspector General; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 35407 - 30635 M.C.S.




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22. CAL. NO. 35,408 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds
 from the Sex Offender Registry Technology Fund to the Police Department for overtime costs; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 35408 - 30636 M.C.S.
23. CAL. NO. 35,409 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds
 from the Sex Offender Registry Technology Fund to the Police Department for overtime costs; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
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24. CAL. NO. 35,410 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate Opioid
 Abatement Settlement funds to the New Orleans Health Department for recovery and support services;
 and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 35410 - 30638 M.C.S.
25. CAL. NO. 35,411 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate Opioid
 Abatement Settlement funds to the New Orleans Health Department for recovery and support services;
 and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 35411 - 30639 M.C.S.




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26. CAL. NO. 35,412 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate grant
 funds to the Health Department to support activities aligned with the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI); and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 35412 - 30640 M.C.S.
27. CAL. NO. 35,413 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD,
 MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
 Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate grant
 funds to the Health Department to support activities aligned with the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI); and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
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28. CAL. NO. 35,421 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor
 Agreement between the City of New Orleans (“City”), the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority
 (NORA), and Finance New Orleans (FANO), for a term greater than one year, for the public purpose of
 administering the Housing Trust Fund in the City of New Orleans, as more fully detailed in the
 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 35421 - 30644 M.C.S.
29. CAL. NO. 35,422 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, WILLARD, MCCARRON, KING
 AND HUGHES

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain Chapter 158 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, to establish
 customer protections, rules governing regulatory proceedings, and guidelines for utility programs; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainability Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 35422 - 30645 M.C.S.
30. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-82 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Parks and Parkways) as
 adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 6, 2026 meeting, in accordance with Article X,
 Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective March 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 2/26/26).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-82 Lying Over




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31. MOTION - NO. M-26-142 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the professional services agreement between the
 Commission and Jay A. Ginsberg; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the professional
 services agreement between the Commission and Jay A. Ginsberg.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-142
32. MOTION - NO. M-26-143 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to First Amendment to the professional services
 Agreement between the Commission and Big Easy Law Group, LLC; and authorizing the President of
 the Council to sign the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the
 Commission and Big Easy Law Group, LLC.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Budget Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-143
33. MOTION - NO. M-26-144 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS WILLARD, MCCARRON, KING AND
 HUGHES (BY REQUEST)

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Public Works Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-144 w-Attachment
 Contract - Matt Torri, Director, IV Waste
 Contract submission to clerk_IV Waste Area 5_Amendment No 1_2026
 Council Contract Approval Request Form_IV Waste Area 5 PSA Amendment 1_2026




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34. MOTION - NO. M-26-145 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS WILLARD, MCCARRON, KING AND
 HUGHES (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services
 Agreement between the City of New Orleans and Mott MacDonald, LLC; and authorizing the President
 of the Council to sign the Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of
 New Orleans and Mott MacDonald, LLC.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Public Works Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-145 w-Attachment
 Stephen Nelson - Contract - Mott MacDonald LLC Amendment No. 6
35. MOTION - NO. M-26-147 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS WILLARD AND MORRELL

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Kevin Wynne (vice Andreanecia Morris),
 nominee of the At-Large Division 1 councilmember, as a member of the Finance Authority of New
 Orleans, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire
 on April 23, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-147 w-Questionnaire
36. MOTION - NO. M-26-148 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Lamar Gardere (vice Hunter Thomas), nominee
 of the District E councilmember, as a member of the Finance Authority of New Orleans, effective upon
 approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on April 23, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-148 w-Questionnaire




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37. MOTION - NO. M-26-149 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming and approving the reappointment of John Milazzo, Jr., nominee of the District B
 councilmember, as a member of the Finance Authority of New Orleans, effective upon approval by the
 Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on April 23, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-149 w-Questionnaire
38. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-150 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MCCARRON, MORRELL,
 WILLARD, GREEN AND HUGHES

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER DIRECTING SUPPLEMENTAL FILINGS AND FURTHER
 PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES
 UNDER THE ENERGY SMART BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM PHASE 3
 PROGRAM

 DOCKET NO. UD-24-02

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainability Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 R-26-150
39. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-151 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER REGARDING THE APPEAL OF JUANITA MOLIERE

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainability Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 R-26-151




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40. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-152 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER REGARDING THE APPEAL OF MICHAEL STEVENS

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and
 Sustainability Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 R-26-152
41. MOTION - NO. M-26-156 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Sandra Lombana Lindquist (vice
 Catherine Morrell) as a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of
 the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-156
42. MOTION - NO. M-26-157 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-157




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43. MOTION - NO. M-26-158 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-158
44. MOTION - NO. M-26-159 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Cherrell Simms Taplin (fulfilling the
 unexpired term of Dawn Broussard) representing Loyola University, as a member of the Ethics Review
 Board, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on
 June 30, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-159
45. MOTION - NO. M-26-160 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS WILLARD (BY REQUEST) AND
 MORRELL

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Voris Vigee (vice Monique Gougisha
 Doucette) representing Xavier University, as a member of the Ethics Review Board, effective upon
 approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June 30, 2032.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-160




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46. MOTION - NO. M-26-161 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and aproving the Mayor’s appointment of Nick Harris (vice Wanda Brooks)
 representing Dillard University, as a member of the Ethics Review Board, effective upon approval by the
 Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June 30, 2029.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-161
47. MOTION - NO. M-26-162 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Ceeon Quiett Smith (vice Patrice
 Sentino) representing Southern University New Orleans, as a member of the Ethics Review Board,
 effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June
 30, 2031.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-162
48. MOTION - NO. M-26-163 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Tonya Boyd-Cannon (vice Kimberly
 Abramson) as an at-large member of the board of the New Orleans Recreation Development
 Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term concurrent
 with the appointing authority.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-163




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49. MOTION - NO. M-26-164 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Justice Bernette Johnson (vice Briana
 Egana) to the board of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority representing the At-Large seat,
 effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June
 30, 2030.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-164
50. MOTION - NO. M-26-165 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Sevetri Wilson Taylor (vice William
 Bradshaw), as a member of the Downtown Development District, effective upon approval by the
 Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on August 8, 2030.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-165




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51. MOTION - NO. M-26-166 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Ronald P. McClain (representing
 mental health), as a member of the Sanford “Sandy” Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council,
 effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on
 December 31, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 (Questionnaire received).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-166
MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA AND REFER OTHER MATTERS TO THE PROPER AGENCY.
AND THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED.
 ADOPTED
 MOVED BY: Green
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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

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

POSTPONEMENT RULES
Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, legislative instruments will be postponed
indefinitely and removed from future agendas if not acted upon within 120 days of first reading or appearance
on a Council agenda.
1. Motion to suspend the Rules to receive a Communication from Jessica C. Dumas, permit
 Technician I, City of New Orleans, City Services-Premit Intake
 Communication - Jessica C Dumas - DEMO Appeal - 1300 Frenchment St and 2035 Urquhart St -
 Under Suspension
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.



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1. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM WINSTON FIORE, CHIEF OF
 STAFF, LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER FREDDIE KING III, DISTRICT “C”

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

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 4/9/26).
 RTA - 1419-1421 Dauphine Street
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
2. b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-168 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).
 R-26-168 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
3. DEMOLITION APPLICATION - OF OVELLA ENTERPRISES, LLC

 Brief:
 Transmitting application #26-06800-DEMO (DEMO-SUMF) requiring City Council review and
 approval for the following property located at 1300 Frenchmen Street, Council District C.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 5/24/26).
 (Communication received 4/9/26).
 (Report received 4/23/26).
 Demo Request - 1300 Frenchmen Street
 Annotation:
 WITHDRAWN




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

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the application for
 retention of inappropriate delaminated stucco from the front elevation of a Contributing rated two-story,
 singly-family residential building without a Certificate of Appropriateness for property located at 934
 Port Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).
 (Communication received on 3/26/26).
 (Report received on 4/9/26).
 934 Port Street - HDLC Appeal Letter
 Report - 934 Port Street
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
5. HDLC APPEAL - OF VERONICA M. REED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JANE PLACE
 NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of the demolition
 of a Contributing rated one-story, single-family residential building to grade for property located at 2745
 Banks Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).
 (Communication received on 3/26/26).
 (Report received on 4/9/26).
 HDLC appeal 2745 Banks Street
 Report - 2745 Banks Street
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
6. HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF CARROLLTON WATCH, JEFFREY
 BERNIARD, PRESIDENT, MAPLE AREA RESIDENTS, INC., AND GORDON MARCUS
 (MARC) LOUDON

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve the application
 for demolition for property located at 7309 Freret Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).
 (Communication received on 3/26/26).
 (Report received on 4/9/26).

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 HDLC - 7309 Freret Street
 HDLC - 7309 Freret Street Jeffrey Berniard
 HDLC 7309 Freret Street Gordon Marcus Loudon
 Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 7309 Freret
 HDLC 7309 Freret Street - Speaker cards
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
7. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF
 CARROLLTON WATCH, JEFFREY BERNIARD, PRESIDENT, MAPLE AREA RESIDENTS,
 INC., AND GORDON MARCUS (MARC) LOUDON

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve the application
 for demolition for property located at 7310 Freret Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).
 (Communication received on 3/26/26).
 (Report received on 4/9/26).
 HDLC 7310 Freret Street Susan Johnson
 HDLC 7310 Freret Street Jeffrey Berniard
 HDLC 7310 Freret Street Gordon Marcus Loudon
 Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian - 7310 Freret
 Annotation:
 HEARING HELD
8. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-153 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

 Brief:
 Denying the applicant’s request challenging the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s “approval”
 of the application for demolition of the single-family building located at 7310 Freret Street, and the
 demolition is approved.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).
 M-26-153
 HDLC 7309 Freret Street - Speaker cards
 MOVED BY: McCarron
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.

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9. HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF CARROLLTON WATCH, JEFFREY
 BERNIARD, PRESIDENT, MAPLE AREA RESIDENTS, INC., AND GORDON MARCUS
 (MARC) LOUDON

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve the application
 for demolition for property located at 1128-30 Lowerline Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26).
 (Communication received on 3/26/26).
 (Report received on 4/9/26).
 HDLC 1128-30 Lowerline Street Susan Johnson
 HDLC 1128-30 Lowerline Street Jeffrey Berniard
 HDLC 1128-30 Lowerline Street Gordon Marcus Loudon
 Report - Yvette Jett, Principal Architectural Historian -1128 Lowerline
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
10. ZONING DOCKET NO. 21/26 - LA MARIE LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental (CSTR) in an HU-MU Historic
 Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District Property
 description: Square 154, Lot 3, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Brooklyn Avenue, Homer
 Street, Newton Street, and Teche Street (Municipal Address(es): 926 Brooklyn Ave). The
 recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 ZD NO. 21/26
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED




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11. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 25/26 - ROUSE LAND COMPANY

 Brief
 Requesting a text amendment to amend Article 24 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to create
 permissions, size restrictions, and other regulations for detached signage that extends over driveways or
 other entry/exit points to a site in zoning districts, including the MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use
 District. The proposed text amendment would affect regulations that are applied to MU-1 Medium
 Intensity Mixed-Use Districts. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR
 DENIAL”.

 Annotation:
 (All Cms., Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).
 ZD NO. 25/26
 ZD NO. 25-26 Speaker card
 Annotation:
 HEARING HELD
12. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-170 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 25/26, subject to the modifications, as considered by
 Commission staff report.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).
 M-26-170
 MOVED BY: McCarron
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
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13. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 27/26 - 1039 CONSTANCE LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a conditional use to permit a hotel in a CBD-3 Cultural Arts District and the Transient
 Lodging Interim Zoning District located on, Square 137, Lot C, in the First Municipal District, bounded
 by Constance Street, Poeyfarre Street, John Churchill Chase Street, and Magazine Street (Municipal
 address(es): 1039 Constance Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being
 “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).
 ZD NO. 27/26
 ZD NO. 27-26 Speaker card
 Annotation:
 HEARING HELD
14. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-171 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 27/26, subject to two (2) provisos and modifying the first
 proviso.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).
 M-26-171
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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15. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 28/26 - 521 ST. JOSEPH, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a Conditional use to permit a hotel in CBD-6 Urban Core Neighborhood Intensity
 Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District located on, Square 161, Lot 6, in
 the First Municipal District, bounded by Saint Joseph Street, Camp Street, Julia Street, and Magazine
 Street (Municipal Address(es): 521 Saint Joseph Street). The recommendation of the City Planning
 Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).
 ZD NO. 28/26
 ZD NO. 28-26 Speaker card
 Annotation:
 HEARING HELD
16. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-172 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 28/26, subject to two (2) provisos and modifying the first
 proviso.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).
 M-26-172
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
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17. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 29/26 - 527 ST. JOSEPH, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting a conditional use to permit a hotel in a CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity
 Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District located on, Square 161, Lots 1
 and 2, in the First Municipal District, bounded by St. Joseph Street, Camp Street, Magazine Street, and
 Julia Street (Municipal address(es): 527 St. Joseph Street). The recommendation of the City Planning
 Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).
 ZD NO. 29/26
 ZD NO. 29-26 Speaker card
 Annotation:
 HEARING HELD
18. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-173 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 29/26, subject to two (2) provisos and modifying the first
 proviso.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).
 M-26-173
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
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19. ZONING DOCKET NO. 31/26 - JOSEPH H. BABINGTON ET AL.

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

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).
 ZD NO. 31-26
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED




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22. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 33/26 - GABRIELLE NGUYEN

 Brief:
 Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a single-family residence in a GPD General Planned
 Development District, on Square 128, Lots 20 through 23 and 32 through 25 (proposed Lot 21A),
 Orleans Tract, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Van Buren Street, Jackson Street, Woodland
 Highway, and Maumas Avenue (Municipal Address(es): 3803-3909 Van Buren Street). The
 recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to three (3)
 provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).
 ZD NO. 33-26
 Annotation:
 HEARING HELD
23. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-169 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 33/26, subject to three (3) provisos by the City Planning
 Commission.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).
 M-26-169
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
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24. ZONING DOCKET NO. 34/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. M-26-53

 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment to the text of Article 18 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish
 a new overlay district called the Behrman Mixed-Use Integrity Overlay District, the intent of which is to
 ensure that any multi-family developments proposed within the S-MU Suburban Neighborhood
 Mixed-Use District and the MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District bounded by Wall Boulevard,
 Holiday Drive, and General De Gaulle Drive contain non-residential uses which align with the
 mixed-use goal of those districts. As described in the motion, the application affects any multi-family
 developments proposed within:

 • S-MU Suburban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use
 District bounded by Wall Boulevard, Holiday Drive, and General De Gaulle Drive

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

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).
 ZD NO. 34-26
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED




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25. ZONING DOCKET NO. 35/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. M-26-54

 Brief:
 Requesting a Text amendment to amend Article 19 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to create an
 interim zoning district called the Behrman Mixed-Use Integrity Interim Zoning District, the intent of
 which is to temporarily prohibit the use of multi-family dwellings within the S-MU Suburban
 Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District, bounded by
 Wall Boulevard, Holiday Drive, and General De Gaulle Drive, that do not incorporate non-residential
 uses occupying at least 50% of the ground-floor area until the CPC has considered the implementation of
 an overlay zoning district that ensures any proposed developments within the affected area align with the
 mixed-use goal of those districts.

 As described in the motion, the application affects properties within the S-MU Suburban Neighborhood
 Mixed-Use District and the MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District, bounded by Wall Boulevard,
 Holiday Drive, and General De Gaulle Drive. They are as follows:

 • 3010 Sandra Drive
 • 2000 Cypress Acres Drive
 • 44 Westpark Drive
 • 2200 Westbend Parkway
 • 2646 Westbend Parkway
 • 9999 Cypress Acres Drive

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

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).
 ZD NO. 35-26
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED




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

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 9/7/23).
 34385
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
27. 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).
 M-23-426 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED




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28. 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).
 M-23-427 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
29. CAL. NO. 35,117 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND KING

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

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




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30. CAL. NO. 35,401 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILLARD (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an Amendment No. 1 to a
 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans (the “City”), and Arts Council of
 New Orleans (“Arts Council”), for a term greater than one year, for the public purpose of promoting
 public art by establishing the procedure and funding for the execution and acquisition of works of art in
 public places in the City of New Orleans, as more fully detailed in Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative
 Endeavor Agreement form as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 35401 - 30629 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Willard
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Morrell - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
32. CAL. NO. 35,403 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor
 Agreement among the City of New Orleans (the “City”), the New Orleans Recreation Development
 Commission (the “Commission”), and St. Augustine High School, Inc., New Orleans for a term greater
 than one year, for the public purpose of supporting, promoting, stimulating public interest in, and raising
 and distributing funds to benefit the construction, creation, preservation, and maintenance of public
 parks and playgrounds, recreational facilities, and recreational and other leisure programs and activities
 in the City of New Orleans, as more fully detailed in the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement as Exhibit
 “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 35403 - 30631 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Green
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0

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 ABSENT: Morrell - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
33. CAL. NO. 35,404 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor
 Agreement ("CEA") between the City of New Orleans ("City"), and the Sewerage and Water Board New
 Orleans ("SWBNO"), for a term greater than one year, for the public purpose of construction of the
 Dwyer Canal Project and allowing public access and use of the Project Area following completion of the
 Project in the City of New Orleans, as more fully detailed in the CEA form as Exhibit "A"; and
 otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 35404 - 30632 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Green
 SECONDED BY: Willard
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Morrell - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
34. CAL. NO. 35,414 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS (BY REQUEST) AND MCCARRON

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor
 Agreement, Lease of Land, and Act of Donation between the City of New Orleans (the “City”) and
 Mercy Partners, LLC (“Mercy Partners”), for the public purpose of constructing water retention
 infrastructure at the site formerly known as Lindy Boggs Medical Center (the “Site”) for the benefit of
 the water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure for the City of New Orleans, and in turn the health, welfare,
 and safety of the citizens in the City of New Orleans, and related activities, as more fully detailed in the
 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement form as Exhibit “A”, the Lease of Land form as Exhibit “B”, and the
 Act of Donation form as Exhibit “C”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 35414 - 30642 M.C.S.
 35414 Speaker card
 MOVED BY: Harris

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 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Morrell - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
37. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-182 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS.
 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 6/4/26.
 M-25-182 Lying Over
 Speaker
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
38. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-183 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.
 M-25-183 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED




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39. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-184 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.
 M-25-184 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
40. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-186 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.
 M-25-186 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
41. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-187 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.
 M-25-187 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED

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42. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-189 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.
 M-25-189 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
43. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-235 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.
 M-25-235 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
44. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-236 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.
 M-25-236 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED

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45. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-238 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.
 M-25-238 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
46. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-239 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 M-25-239 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
47. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-288 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.
 M-25-288 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED

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48. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-435 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 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 6/4/26.
 M-25-435 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
49. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-38 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,
 MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Office of the
 Inspector General) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its September 12, 2025 meeting, in
 accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective
 February 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 1/27/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 M-26-38 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
50. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-39 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,
 MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Property
 Management) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its September 12, 2025 meeting, in
 accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective
 February 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 1/27/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 M-26-39 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED

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51. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-40 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,
 MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Health/EMS) as
 adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its September 12, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article
 X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective February 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 1/27/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 M-26-40 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
52. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-41 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,
 MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Safety and
 Permits) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its September 12, 2025 meeting, in accordance
 with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective February 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 1/27/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 M-26-41 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
53. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-44 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, WILLARD,
 MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval, the following amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Chief
 Administrative Office) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its October 29, 2025 meeting, in
 accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective
 February 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 1/27/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 M-26-44 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED



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54. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-83 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage and Water
 Board: Cybersecurity Series) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 6, 2026
 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be
 effective March 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 2/26/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 M-26-83 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
55. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-84 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval the amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage and Water
 Board: Operational Technology System) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its February 6,
 2026 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to
 be effective March 1, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 2/26/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 M-26-84 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
56. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-115 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Submitting for Council approval, the following the amendment(s) to the Classified Pay Plan (Sewerage
 and Water Board): Information Management Series as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its
 meeting of March 13, 2026, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is
 approved to be effective March 29, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/26/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.
 M-26-115
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED




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57. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-146 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HUGHES, MORRELL,
 WILLARD, MCCARRON, HARRIS, KING AND GREEN

 Brief:
 Endorsing and supporting House Bill 573 by Representative Stephanie Hilferty, together with any
 amendments consistent with its purpose of strengthening local accountability, modernizing governance,
 preserving legal and financial obligations, and improving service to the people of New Orleans.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 R-26-146
 MOVED BY: Hughes
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
31. CAL. NO. 35,402 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1 to an
 existing Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans (the “City”) and New
 Orleans & Company (“NO & Co.”) for the continued distribution of the Short Term rental Tax between
 the City and New Orleans and Company. Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
 will extend the CEA through December 31, 2028, and update terms and provisions set in the original
 CEA; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Fiscal note received).
 35402 - 30630 M.C.S.
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.


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35. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,420 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain section 10-107 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to clarify
 application requirements, provide timelines for granting applications, and provide for an appeal right;
 and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 35420 - 30643 M.C.S.
 35420 Speaker card
36. b. AMENDMENT TO CALENDAR NO. 35,420 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An amendment to clarify language, extend the length of temporary permits, and to expand appeal rights,
 and otherwise to provide in respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 35420 Amendment
 Annotation:
 WITHDRAWN




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2. SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO CAL. NO. 35,420 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An amendment to Cal. No. 35,420 to clarify language, extend the length of temporary permits, and to
 expand appeal rights, and otherwise to provide in respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 35420 Substitute Amendment
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED AS AMENDED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
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 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
58. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-155 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION calling an election in the Lakewood East Security and Neighborhood Improvement
 District for November 3, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 R-26-155
 MOVED BY: Hughes
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
59. MOTION - NO. M-26-167 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN

 Brief:
 Designating the intersection of Gentilly Boulevard and Allen Street as the “Dr. S. C. Davenport
 Honorary Intersection” pursuant to Section 146-762 of the Code of the City of New Orleans.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 M-26-167
 MOVED BY: Green
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
60. MOTION - NO. M-26-174 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND HUGHES

 Brief:
 Extending the deadline for the City Planning Commission to consider text amendments as directed by
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 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 M-26-174
 M-26-174 Speaker cards
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
3. MOTION - NO. M-26-175 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the contract between the City of New Orleans and
 the Louisiana Department of Health (STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program), and authorizing the President of the
 Council to sign the contract between the City of New Orleans and the Louisiana Department of Health
 (STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program) as (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 M-26-175
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: SUSPEND RULE 57
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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3. MOTION - NO. M-26-175 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the contract between the City of New Orleans and
 the Louisiana Department of Health (STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program), and authorizing the President of the
 Council to sign the contract between the City of New Orleans and the Louisiana Department of Health
 (STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program) as (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
 M-26-175
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Morrell
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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20. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 32/26 - ORLEANS PARISH
 SCHOOL BOARD

 Brief:
 Requesting a Zoning Change from an MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District and an S-RD
 Suburban Two-Family Residential District to an OS-R Regional Open Space District and a conditional
 use to permit a stadium, on Lot Y on an undesignated square in the Third Municipal District, bounded by
 Almonaster Avenue, Higgins Boulevard, Metropolitan Street, and Saint Ferdinand Street (Municipal
 Address(es): 4290 Almonaster Avenue and 3059 Higgins Boulevard). The recommendation of the
 City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to four (4) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Green, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).
 ZD NO. 32-26
 Annotation:
 HEARING HELD
 Annotation:
 HEARING HELD
21. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-154 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 32/26, subject to four (4) provisos in the City Planning
 Commission staff report.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26).
 M-26-154
 MOVED BY: Green
 SECONDED BY: Willard
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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61. MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO INTRODUCED ORDINANCES ON FIRST
 READING
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
62. Ordinances of first Reading:
 35423
 35424
 35425
 35426
 35427
63. Councilmember Green - Point of Personal Privilege
 Speaker card




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 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - XAVIER UNIVERSITY CHEER TEAM - COACH GLEN,
 KERRI RHODES AND KESHAUN EDGAR

 Brief:
 The Xavier University of Louisiana Cheer Team claimed the 2026 NAIA National Championship with a
 standout performance at the national competition held March 27-28 at the Stormont Vail Events Center
 in Topeka, Kansas. This victory marks Xavier’s second NAIA national title in the past four years and a
 return to the top following consecutive runner-up finishes in 2024 and 2025. The team also earned a
 national title at the NCA Championships in 2024, further solidifying its place among the nation’s elite
 cheer programs.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris).
 Annotation:
 APPEARED
2. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - HEALTH DEPARTMENT

 Brief:
 Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King).
 Annotation:
 APPEARED
3. THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS
4. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: @ 11:55 a.m.
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: ADJOURNED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Willard - 5
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Hughes, Morrell - 2
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.




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