City Council on 2026-03-12 10:00 AM — New Orleans, LA
Date: 2026-03-12

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, March 12, 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 JONATHAN EVERETT

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 LESLI D. HARRIS
 COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT B

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

 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. Meeting of - February 4, 2026 (Special), February 11, 2026 (Special), February 12, 2026 and February
 26, 2026.

 Annotation:
 TO BE APPROVED.

 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 March 12, 2026:

 Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC
 1. Environmental Adjustments for the March 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07
 2. Purchased Power Cost Recovery Adjustments for the March 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07
 3. Fuel Adjustments for March 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07
 4. Customer Interruption Report for January 1 through December 31, 2025, submitted pursuant to
 Resolution R-17-427
 5. Fourth Quarter 2025 Reliability Plan Project Status Report, UD-17-04
 6. Energy Smart Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Pilot Phase 3 Implementation Plan, UD-24
 -02

 Communications from Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC
 1. Purchased Gas Adjustments for the March 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07
 2. Forecasting Peak Load Report, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-00-650

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.




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 Attachments: 2026-03-12 Electric Gas Communications
 Carrie R. Tournillon, Partner - 2026 MDQ Filing Transmittal Letter
 Carrie R. Tourrnillon, Partner - DNO March 2026 PGA
 Courtney R. Nicholson, Assistant General Counsel - Tran Ltr & BESS Upfront
 Incentive Implementation Plan
 Regina Bartholomew-Woods, Assistant General Counsel - Ltr & ENO 4th Qtr
 Customer Interruptions Rpt_FINAL UD-17-04
 Regina Bartholomew-Woods, Assistant General Counsel - Ltr & ENO 4th Qtr
 Reliability Proj Status Rpt_FINAL UD-17-04 (1)
 Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Riders - ENOL EAC - March 2026 Billing
 Month
 Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Riders - ENOL FAC Filing Package March
 2026 Billing Month
 Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Riders - ENOL PPCR Filing Package
 March 2026 Billing Month_2

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

 Brief:
 Transmitting application #25-28647-DEMO (DEMO-RSFD) for a demolition permit requiring City
 Council review and approval for the following property located at 1411 Elysian Fields Avenue,
 Council District “C”

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 3/26/26).

 Attachments: Permit 25-28647-DEMO - 1411 Elysia Fields Ave

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

 Brief:
 Submitting the monthly raw data relative to current staffing, hiring, and applications to the New Orleans
 Police Department as required by City Council Ordinance No. 29130.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Amy B Trepagnier - NOPD Applications Received Feb 2026 (1)
 Amy B Trepagnier - NOPD Hires February 2026 (1)
 Amy B Trepagnier - NOPD Staffing Feb 27 2026 (1)
 COMMUNICATION - Amy Trepagnier - Council February 2026 NOPD Data 1
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4. COMMUNICATION - FROM CARRIE COTTONE, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, MOSQUITO,
 TERMITE & RODENT CONTROL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

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

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.
 (See Motion No. M-26-112).

 Attachments: Contract submission to clerk Corteva
 Contract - DRAFT - K25-1351 - Correva _ NOMTCB BCTA - CLEAN - 12.17
 Contract Summary Form Corteva

5. COMMUNICATION - FROM DARREN P. LOMBARD, CLERK OF CRIMINAL DISTRICT
 COURT, CHIEF OF ELECTIONS OFFICER

 Brief:
 Submitting in collaboration with Councilmember Harris the Polling location changes recommended to
 the City Council and an explanation why the library would no longer be able to serve as an election day
 polling site.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.
 (See Motion No. M-26-111).

 Attachments: Communication - Darren P Lombard - Clerk of Criminal Dist Court

6. REPORT - OF LISA D. ALEXIS, PRESIDENT/CEO, NEW ORLEANS TOURISM AND
 CULTURAL FUND (NOTCF)

 Brief:
 Submitting New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund’s (NOTCF) 2025 Annual Report.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Report - NOTCF
 2025 NOTCF Annual Report_Web based




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7. REPORT - OF ALYSSA W. RAMBEAU, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, CHIEF
 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the January 2026 reports for the Budget, Audit and Board of Review Committee.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Executive Summary_January 2026
 Budget Reports_January 2026

8. REPORT - OF BRYAN D. BLOCK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VIEUX CARRÉ
 COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Vieux Carré Commission’s decision of denial of the
 appeal of Architecture Committee’s deferral of the proposal to install new exterior light fixtures with
 exposed metal conduit on the newly rebuilt Toulouse St., side wall, located on 601 Bourbon Street.

 This appeal is for the proposed, exposed conduit only, not the lights.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: VCC - 601 Bourbon Council Appeal Report

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

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

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: Council Report_Jan 2026
 2026 MTCNO_Monthly Reporting_Jan_FINAL




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10. REPORT - OF JENNIFER AVEGNO, MD, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CITY
 OF NEW ORLEANS
 Brief:
 Submitting the February 2026 documentation of all encampment clean-up efforts as required by Section
 82-703.
 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.

 Attachments: 02. February 2026 Encampment Report

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

 Brief:
 Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 15/26 - Cm. Harris; 16/26 - Cm. Harris; 17/26 - Cm. McCarron;
 18/26 - Cm. King; 19/26 - Cm. Green; and Street Name Change 001/26 - Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline
 5/11/26.
 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 3/26/26).

 Attachments: Transmittal letter for 2-24-26 CPC meeting

12. CAL. NO. 35,332 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain section 26-656 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to clarify
 when a carbon monoxide detector is required for the Healthy Homes Program; and otherwise to provide
 with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/27/26).
 (Referred to the Governmental Affairs Committee).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35332




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13. CAL. NO. 35,334 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit the retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages in
 an MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District, on Square 1539, Lot 11, in the Third Municipal District,
 bounded by North Broad Street, Duels Street, and Bruxelles Street (Municipal Address: 2037 North
 Broad Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 63/25)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 2/12/26).

 Attachments: 35334

14. CAL. NO. 35,335 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to effect a zoning change from an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential
 District to an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, on Square 605, Lots 48, 49,
 50, 51, and X-1 or Lot 25, 26, 27, 28, and the rear portions of original Lots 1 and 2, in the First
 Municipal District, bounded by Jane Alley, Banks Street, Palmyra Street, and South White Street
 (Municipal Addresses: 323-343 Jane Alley); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING
 DOCKET NO. 64/25)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 2/12/26).

 Attachments: 35335

15. CAL. NO. 35,338 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain Articles 3, 4 and 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 streamline administrative processes; clarify unclear provisions; codify evolving
 practices; and otherwise to provide thereto.
 (ZONING DOCKET NO. 49/25)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 2/12/26).

 Attachments: 35338




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16. CAL. NO. 35,341 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 4 to a
 previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans (the
 “City”), and Healing Minds Nola relative to the public purpose of supporting the New Orleans Assisted
 Outpatient Treatment (“AOT”) program’s ability to coordinate physicians to conduct mental health
 evaluations for prospective AOT participants in compliance with the Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:66 et
 seq., and to compensate physicians for same by operating the AOT programs through the Orleans Parish
 Civil District Court and working to connect people in need of mental health treatment to appropriate
 resources through case management and court supervision; to modify the provisions thereof and extend
 the term thereof for one (1) additional year, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 4 form
 (Exhibit “A”) and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 2/26/26).
 (Criminal Justice Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: 35341

17. MOTION - NO. M-26-108 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING, HARRIS AND GREEN (BY
 REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the contract between the City of New Orleans and
 2714 Canal Building, LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the contract between the
 City of New Orleans and 2714 Canal Building, LLC (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).
 (Criminal Justice Committee recommended approval).

 Attachments: M-26-108 w-Contract

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




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 EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session

 Brief:
 Executive session to discuss the following litigation:

 · Archon Information Systems, LLC v. City of New Orleans; Case No. 2025-11797 c/w No. 2026-
 01319; Section D, Civil District Court, Judge Monique Barial
 · Salem Development v. Archon Information Systems, LLC, Docket No. 26-01041; Section A,
 Civil District Court, Judge Ellen Hazeur
 · Orleans Parish School Board v. City of New Orleans, et al., Case No. 2019-5174, Civil District
 Court for the Parish of Orleans, Judge Nicole Sheppard
 · City of New Orleans v. Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System and Louisiana
 Department of the Treasury, Case No. C-724562, Section 24, 19th Judicial District Court, Judge
 Eboni Johnson Rose
 · City of New Orleans v. Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, Section 24, 19th Judicial
 District Court, Judge Eboni Johnson Rose
 · City of New Orleans v. Municipal Employees’ Retirement System and Louisiana Department of
 the Treasury, Case No. C-751911, Section 25, 19th Judicial District Court, Judge William Jorden

 Annotation:
 SESSION TO BE HELD.

 Attachments: Executive Session Public Notice Revised




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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 DARREN P. LOMBARD,
 CLERK OF CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT, CHIEF OF ELECTIONS OFFICER

 Brief:
 Submitting in collaboration with Councilmember Harris the Polling location changes recommended to
 the City Council and an explanation why the library would no longer be able to serve as an election day
 polling site.

 Attachments: Communication - Darren P Lombard - Clerk of Criminal Dist Court

2. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-111 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Establishing the official polling place for the May 16, 2026, election for the precinct for the City of New
 Orleans, Parish of Orleans.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).

 Attachments: M-26-111 w-Attachment




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

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

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.

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

4. b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-9 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.

 Attachments: R-26-9

5. c. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-10 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.

 Attachments: R-26-10




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

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

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.

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

7. b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-11 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.

 Attachments: R-26-11

8. c. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-12 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.

 Attachments: R-26-12




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9. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF RICHARD F. CORTIZAS, JONES
 WALKER ON BEHALF OF PETER A. WILSON AND ROSALIND WILSON

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of the demolition
 application for the property located at 1208 Second Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 3/29/26).
 (Communication received on 2/12/26).
 (Report received on 2/26/26).

 Attachments: HDLC Appeal - 1208 Second St LLC
 Report - Eleanore Burke, Deputy Director - 1208 Second Street (2)

10. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-101 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Overruling the HDLC's decision of denial and granting the applicant’s request for the property located at
 1208 Second Street.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).

 Attachments: M-26-101

11. VCC APPEAL - OF CHRISTIONE P. TURNER, AGENT, ATG LICENSING CONSULTANTS
 LLC ON BEHALF OF LORETTA HARMON OF LKHARMON ARCHITECTS APAC

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Vieux Carré Commission’s (VCC) Architecture Committee decision of
 denial of the deferral of proposal to reinstall new exterior light fixtures with exposed metal conduit
 on the rebuilt Toulouse Street side wall, for the property located at 601 Bourbon Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 4/12/26).
 (Communication received on 2/26/26).
 (Report received on 3/12/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.

 Attachments: VCC APPEAL - 601 Bourbon St.




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12. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 3/26 - 3201 ORLEANS AVE, LLC
 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment of 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. The expansion requires waivers of standards limiting the neighborhood
 commercial establishment to 3,000 square feet and to the first floor of the structure, 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(es): 3201 Orleans Avenue). The
 recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL” subject to two (2)
 waivers and nine (9) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 4/27/26).

 Attachments: ZD003-26 Final Packet

13. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-100 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

 Brief:
 Granting the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 3/26, subject to two (2) waivers and nine (9) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

 Attachments: M-26-100




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14. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 7/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTON
 M-25-567

 Brief:
 Requesting a text amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to:

 · Define “dwelling, shipping container” as a dwelling constructed wholly or partially from one or
 more repurposed shipping containers.

 · Prescribe use standards for shipping container dwellings, including but not limited to the
 following:

 · “In S-RS Suburban Single-Family Residential Districts, Shipping Container
 Dwellings shall be subject to the following requirements:

 a. The exterior walls of such structures shall be clad in permitted building
 materials, including but not limited to wood siding, stucco, brick, fiber
 cement panels, or corrugated metal panels. The cladding shall fully
 obscure the seams, corrugation, markings, and original metal surface of
 the shipping container from view.

 b. Roof surfaces that originate from the container unit shall be obscured or
 concealed by an additional roof structure, such as a pitched or parapet
 roof, so as not to be visibly identifiable as a container.”

 · Adding shipping container dwellings as a permitted or conditional use to zoning district use
 tables as appropriate.

 The proposed text amendment would affect regulations that are applied to S-RS Suburban Single-Family
 Residential Districts. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”.

 Annotation:
 (All Cms., Cn. Deadline 4/13/26).

 Attachments: ZD NO. 7/26

15. b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-81 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 7/26.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 2/26/26).

 Attachments: M-26-81 Lying Over




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16. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 9/26 - GRACE 9999, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting 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). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR
 APPROVAL”, subject to three (3) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 4/13/26).

 Attachments: ZD NO. 9/26

17. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-102 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 9/26, subject to three (3) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

 Attachments: M-26-102

18. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 13/26 - PJS INVESTMENTS, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting 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). The recommendation of the City Planning
 Commission being “FOR APPROVAL” subject to three (3) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 4/27/26).

 Attachments: ZD013-26 - Final Granicus

19. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-103 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 13/26, subject to three (3) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

 Attachments: M-26-103

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20. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: 34385

21. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-23-426 Lying Over

22. 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 3/26/26.


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 Attachments: M-23-427 Lying Over

23. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: 35117

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

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/28/25).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.

 Attachments: 35127

25. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-25-182 Lying Over



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26. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-25-183 Lying Over

27. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-25-184 Lying Over

28. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-25-186 Lying Over




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29. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-25-187 Lying Over

30. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-25-189 Lying Over

31. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-25-235 Lying Over




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32. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-25-236 Lying Over

33. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-25-238 Lying Over

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

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-25-239 Lying Over




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35. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-25-288 Lying Over

36. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-25-435 Lying Over

37. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-26-38 Lying Over




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38. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-26-39 Lying Over

39. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-26-40 Lying Over

40. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-26-41 Lying Over




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41. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-26-44 Lying Over

42. 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).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-26-82 Lying Over

43. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-26-83 Lying Over




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44. 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 3/26/26.

 Attachments: M-26-84 Lying Over

45. MOTION - NO. M-26-99 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 Amending Rule 47 of the Council Rules and Regulations to add a paragraph 10.

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

 Attachments: M-26-99

46. MOTION - NO. M-26-104 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to
 Ordinance No. M.C.S. 4264, amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the
 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 24.14.B.2d to exempt
 the existing billboard located at 100 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 and to make
 recommendations for any other amendments deemed necessary.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).

 Attachments: M-26-104




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47. MOTION - NO. M-26-105 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to the
 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413
 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to add a new Section 21.6.JJ to Article 21 and a new definition to
 Article 26 to permit Park Concession Facilities as accessory uses only in the VCP and OS-R Districts
 subject to specific standards.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).

 Attachments: M-26-105

48. MOTION - NO. M-26-106 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 Stating that the City Council appoints Council Vice President, Councilmember At-Large Division 1
 Matthew Willard as its delegate to the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).

 Attachments: M-26-106

49. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-107 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION calling an election in the Lake Forest Estates Improvement District for June 27,
 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).

 Attachments: R-26-107




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50. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-109 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MCCARRON, MORRELL,
 WILLARD, HARRIS AND GREEN

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER REGARDING DIRECT TRANSFER TRIP REQUIREMENT
 FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECTS

 DOCKET NO. UD-18-03

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).

 Attachments: R-26-109

51. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-110 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION calling an election in the Kenilworth Improvement District for November 3, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).

 Attachments: R-26-110

52. MOTION - NO. M-26-112 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the contract between the City of New Orleans and
 Corteva Agriscience LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the contract between the
 City of New Orleans and Corteva Agriscience LLC (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).

 Attachments: M-26-112 w-Contract

53. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING




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 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - RICH ERBACH

 Brief:
 Celebrating longtime news director for WGNO (Channel 26), Rick Erbach, on his retirement.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Green).
 TO APPEAR.

2. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - CELEBRATING ZETA PHI BETA
 SORORITY, INCORPORATED, AND ITS 106 YEARS OF SISTERHOOD,
 SCHOLARSHIP, SERVICE, AND FINER WOMANHOOD

 SPEAKERS:
 Ms. Trinell Miller, Second Vice President, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's Alpha Gamma Zeta
 Chapter; Ms. Erika Mann, Recording Secretary, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's Alpha Gamma
 Zeta Chapter; Ms. Nicole May, Retention Coordinator, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's Alpha
 Gamma Zeta Chapter and Dr. Alex Thomas.

 Brief:
 Celebrating and recognizing Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's 106th Anniversary and the Impact
 of Local Chapters, including Alpha Gamma Zeta, in the New Orleans Area

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris).
 TO APPEAR.




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


 MINUTES
 Regular Meeting of the City Council
 held in City Hall Council Chamber
 on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:06 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
 Hughes
 Morrell
 Willard - 7
 ABSENT: 0
 INVOCATION
 PASTOR JONATHAN EVERETT
 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 LESLI D. HARRIS
 COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT B



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 PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORMS, RULES AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT
 https://council.nola.gov/home/
 Public E-Comment Form
 3-12-2026 E-Public Comment Form (1-2)




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 _____________________________________________________________________

 PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
 _____________________________________________________________________

 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. Meeting of - February 4, 2026 (Special), February 11, 2026 (Special), February 12, 2026 and February
 26, 2026.

 Annotation:
 APPROVED.
 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.
 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 March 12, 2026:

 Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC
 1. Environmental Adjustments for the March 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07
 2. Purchased Power Cost Recovery Adjustments for the March 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07
 3. Fuel Adjustments for March 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07
 4. Customer Interruption Report for January 1 through December 31, 2025, submitted pursuant to
 Resolution R-17-427
 5. Fourth Quarter 2025 Reliability Plan Project Status Report, UD-17-04
 6. Energy Smart Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Pilot Phase 3 Implementation Plan, UD-24
 -02

 Communications from Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC
 1. Purchased Gas Adjustments for the March 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07
 2. Forecasting Peak Load Report, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-00-650

 Annotation:

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 RECEIVED.
 2026-03-12 Electric Gas Communications
 Carrie R. Tournillon, Partner - 2026 MDQ Filing Transmittal Letter
 Carrie R. Tourrnillon, Partner - DNO March 2026 PGA
 Courtney R. Nicholson, Assistant General Counsel - Tran Ltr & BESS Upfront Incentive
 Implementation Plan
 Regina Bartholomew-Woods, Assistant General Counsel - Ltr & ENO 4th Qtr Customer Interruptions
 Rpt_FINAL UD-17-04
 Regina Bartholomew-Woods, Assistant General Counsel - Ltr & ENO 4th Qtr Reliability Proj Status
 Rpt_FINAL UD-17-04 (1)
 Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Riders - ENOL EAC - March 2026 Billing Month
 Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Riders - ENOL FAC Filing Package March 2026 Billing Month
 Scott Celino, Manager, Fuel & Special Riders - ENOL PPCR Filing Package March 2026 Billing
 Month_2
2. COMMUNICATION - FROM CYNTHIA DAVIS, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND
 PERMITS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Transmitting application #25-28647-DEMO (DEMO-RSFD) for a demolition permit requiring City
 Council review and approval for the following property located at 1411 Elysian Fields Avenue,
 Council District “C”

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 3/26/26).
 Permit 25-28647-DEMO - 1411 Elysia Fields Ave
3. COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL,
 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the monthly raw data relative to current staffing, hiring, and applications to the New Orleans
 Police Department as required by City Council Ordinance No. 29130.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Amy B Trepagnier - NOPD Applications Received Feb 2026 (1)
 Amy B Trepagnier - NOPD Hires February 2026 (1)
 Amy B Trepagnier - NOPD Staffing Feb 27 2026 (1)
 COMMUNICATION - Amy Trepagnier - Council February 2026 NOPD Data 1 of 4




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4. COMMUNICATION - FROM CARRIE COTTONE, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, MOSQUITO,
 TERMITE & RODENT CONTROL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

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

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.
 (See Motion No. M-26-112).
 Contract submission to clerk Corteva
 Contract - DRAFT - K25-1351 - Correva _ NOMTCB BCTA - CLEAN - 12.17
 Contract Summary Form Corteva
5. COMMUNICATION - FROM DARREN P. LOMBARD, CLERK OF CRIMINAL DISTRICT
 COURT, CHIEF OF ELECTIONS OFFICER

 Brief:
 Submitting in collaboration with Councilmember Harris the Polling location changes recommended to
 the City Council and an explanation why the library would no longer be able to serve as an election day
 polling site.

 Annotation:
 MAY BE RECEIVED.
 (See Motion No. M-26-111).
 Communication - Darren P Lombard - Clerk of Criminal Dist Court
6. REPORT - OF LISA D. ALEXIS, PRESIDENT/CEO, NEW ORLEANS TOURISM AND
 CULTURAL FUND (NOTCF)

 Brief:
 Submitting New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund’s (NOTCF) 2025 Annual Report.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Report - NOTCF
 2025 NOTCF Annual Report_Web based




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7. REPORT - OF ALYSSA W. RAMBEAU, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, CHIEF
 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting the January 2026 reports for the Budget, Audit and Board of Review Committee.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Executive Summary_January 2026
 Budget Reports_January 2026
8. REPORT - OF BRYAN D. BLOCK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VIEUX CARRÉ
 COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Vieux Carré Commission’s decision of denial of the
 appeal of Architecture Committee’s deferral of the proposal to install new exterior light fixtures with
 exposed metal conduit on the newly rebuilt Toulouse St., side wall, located on 601 Bourbon Street.

 This appeal is for the proposed, exposed conduit only, not the lights.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 VCC - 601 Bourbon Council Appeal Report
9. REPORT - OF LENÉE S. CROWLEY, DEPUTY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR,
 MUNICIPAL AND TRAFFIC COURT OF NEW ORLEANS

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

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 Council Report_Jan 2026
 2026 MTCNO_Monthly Reporting_Jan_FINAL




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10. REPORT - OF JENNIFER AVEGNO, MD, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CITY
 OF NEW ORLEANS
 Brief:
 Submitting the February 2026 documentation of all encampment clean-up efforts as required by Section
 82-703.
 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.
 02. February 2026 Encampment Report
11. REPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY
 PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 Brief:
 Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 15/26 - Cm. Harris; 16/26 - Cm. Harris; 17/26 - Cm. McCarron;
 18/26 - Cm. King; 19/26 - Cm. Green; and Street Name Change 001/26 - Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline
 5/11/26.
 Annotation:
 RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 3/26/26).
 Transmittal letter for 2-24-26 CPC meeting
12. CAL. NO. 35,332 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain section 26-656 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to clarify
 when a carbon monoxide detector is required for the Healthy Homes Program; and otherwise to provide
 with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/27/26).
 (Referred to the Governmental Affairs Committee).
 (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30564 M.C.S.
 35332




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13. CAL. NO. 35,334 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit the retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages in
 an MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District, on Square 1539, Lot 11, in the Third Municipal District,
 bounded by North Broad Street, Duels Street, and Bruxelles Street (Municipal Address: 2037 North
 Broad Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 63/25)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 2/12/26).
 ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30565 M.C.S.
 35334
 35334 Speaker Card
14. CAL. NO. 35,335 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to effect a zoning change from an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential
 District to an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, on Square 605, Lots 48, 49,
 50, 51, and X-1 or Lot 25, 26, 27, 28, and the rear portions of original Lots 1 and 2, in the First
 Municipal District, bounded by Jane Alley, Banks Street, Palmyra Street, and South White Street
 (Municipal Addresses: 323-343 Jane Alley); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING
 DOCKET NO. 64/25)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 2/12/26).
 ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30566 M.C.S.
 35335
15. CAL. NO. 35,338 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to amend and reordain Articles 3, 4 and 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 streamline administrative processes; clarify unclear provisions; codify evolving
 practices; and otherwise to provide thereto.
 (ZONING DOCKET NO. 49/25)

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 2/12/26).
 ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30567 M.C.S.
 35338
 35338 Speaker Card




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16. CAL. NO. 35,341 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING (BY REQUEST) AND MORRELL

 Brief:
 An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 4 to a
 previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans (the
 “City”), and Healing Minds Nola relative to the public purpose of supporting the New Orleans Assisted
 Outpatient Treatment (“AOT”) program’s ability to coordinate physicians to conduct mental health
 evaluations for prospective AOT participants in compliance with the Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:66 et
 seq., and to compensate physicians for same by operating the AOT programs through the Orleans Parish
 Civil District Court and working to connect people in need of mental health treatment to appropriate
 resources through case management and court supervision; to modify the provisions thereof and extend
 the term thereof for one (1) additional year, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 4 form
 (Exhibit “A”) and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 2/26/26).
 (Criminal Justice Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED. ORD. NO. 30568 M.C.S.
 35341
17. MOTION - NO. M-26-108 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING, HARRIS AND GREEN (BY
 REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the contract between the City of New Orleans and
 2714 Canal Building, LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the contract between the
 City of New Orleans and 2714 Canal Building, LLC (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).
 (Criminal Justice Committee recommended approval).
 ADOPTED.
 M-26-108 w-Contract
MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA AND REFER OTHER MATTERS TO THE PROPER AGENCY.
AND THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED.
 ADOPTED
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.

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 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.




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1. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM DARREN P. LOMBARD,
 CLERK OF CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT, CHIEF OF ELECTIONS OFFICER

 Brief:
 Submitting in collaboration with Councilmember Harris the Polling location changes recommended to
 the City Council and an explanation why the library would no longer be able to serve as an election day
 polling site.
 HEARING HELD.
 Communication - Darren P Lombard - Clerk of Criminal Dist Court
2. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-111 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Establishing the official polling place for the May 16, 2026, election for the precinct for the City of New
 Orleans, Parish of Orleans.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 M-26-111 w-Attachment
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
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3. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM ELIZABETH HOLMAN,
 DIRECTOR OF LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER LESLI D. HARRIS, DISTRICT “B”

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

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.
 RTA - Report - District B - 4417 Dryades Street
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
4. b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-9 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

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

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

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.
 R-26-10
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED




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

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

 Annotation:
 (Communication received on 12/18/25).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.
 RTA - Report - District B - 1401 Delachaise Street
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
7. b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-11 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.
 R-26-11
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
8. c. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-12 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 1/8/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.
 R-26-12
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED




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9. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF RICHARD F. CORTIZAS, JONES
 WALKER ON BEHALF OF PETER A. WILSON AND ROSALIND WILSON

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of the demolition
 application for the property located at 1208 Second Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 3/29/26).
 (Communication received on 2/12/26).
 (Report received on 2/26/26).
 HDLC Appeal - 1208 Second St LLC
 Report - Eleanore Burke, Deputy Director - 1208 Second Street (2)
 HDLC Appeal - 1208 Second St LLC - Speaker Cards
 Annotation:
 HEARING HELD
10. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-101 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Overruling the HDLC's decision of denial and granting the applicant’s request for the property located at
 1208 Second Street.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 M-26-101
 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.
61. REPORT - OF MICHELE D. ALLEN-HART, GENERAL COUNSEL & DEPUTY DIRECTOR
 OF AVIATION - LEGAL AFFAIRS, LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS
 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NEW ORLEANS AVIATION BOARD

 Brief:
 Submitting the Boards and Commissions - 2025 Attendance Records and Board Member Terms for the
 New Orleans Aviation Board as required by Section 2-87 and 2-87.2.

 Annotation:
 RECEIVED.

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 Report - Michele D Allen-Hart - 2025-01-26 NOAB Board Attendance report for 2025 to City Council
 Mayor's Office-Signed
 MOVED BY: Hughes
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 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.
11. VCC APPEAL - OF CHRISTIONE P. TURNER, AGENT, ATG LICENSING CONSULTANTS
 LLC ON BEHALF OF LORETTA HARMON OF LKHARMON ARCHITECTS APAC

 Brief:
 Requesting to appeal the Vieux Carré Commission’s (VCC) Architecture Committee decision of
 denial of the deferral of proposal to reinstall new exterior light fixtures with exposed metal conduit
 on the rebuilt Toulouse Street side wall, for the property located at 601 Bourbon Street.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 4/12/26).
 (Communication received on 2/26/26).
 (Report received on 3/12/26).
 Withdrawn. (Per applicant's request).
 VCC APPEAL - 601 Bourbon St.
 VCC Appeal - 601 Bourbon St - Withdrawn Letter
 Annotation:
 WITHDRAWN




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12. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 3/26 - 3201 ORLEANS AVE, LLC
 Brief:
 Requesting an Amendment of 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. The expansion requires waivers of standards limiting the neighborhood
 commercial establishment to 3,000 square feet and to the first floor of the structure, 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(es): 3201 Orleans Avenue). The
 recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL” subject to two (2)
 waivers and nine (9) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 4/27/26).
 ZD003-26 Final Packet
 Annotation:
 HEARING HELD
13. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-100 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

 Brief:
 Granting the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 3/26, subject to two (2) waivers and nine (9) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).
 M-26-100
 MOVED BY: McCarron
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 7
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: 0
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
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14. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 7/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTON
 M-25-567

 Brief:
 Requesting a text amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to:

 · Define “dwelling, shipping container” as a dwelling constructed wholly or partially from one or
 more repurposed shipping containers.

 · Prescribe use standards for shipping container dwellings, including but not limited to the
 following:

 · “In S-RS Suburban Single-Family Residential Districts, Shipping Container
 Dwellings shall be subject to the following requirements:

 a. The exterior walls of such structures shall be clad in permitted building
 materials, including but not limited to wood siding, stucco, brick, fiber
 cement panels, or corrugated metal panels. The cladding shall fully
 obscure the seams, corrugation, markings, and original metal surface of
 the shipping container from view.

 b. Roof surfaces that originate from the container unit shall be obscured or
 concealed by an additional roof structure, such as a pitched or parapet
 roof, so as not to be visibly identifiable as a container.”

 · Adding shipping container dwellings as a permitted or conditional use to zoning district use
 tables as appropriate.

 The proposed text amendment would affect regulations that are applied to S-RS Suburban Single-Family
 Residential Districts. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”.

 Annotation:
 (All Cms., Cn. Deadline 4/13/26).
 ZD NO. 7/26
 Annotation:
 HEARING HELD
15. b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-81 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 7/26.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 2/26/26).
 M-26-81 Lying Over
 MOVED BY: King
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 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.
16. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 9/26 - GRACE 9999, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting 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). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR
 APPROVAL”, subject to three (3) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 4/13/26).
 ZD NO. 9/26
 Annotation:
 HEARING HELD
17. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-102 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 9/26, subject to three (3) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).
 M-26-102
 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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18. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 13/26 - PJS INVESTMENTS, LLC

 Brief:
 Requesting 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). The recommendation of the City Planning
 Commission being “FOR APPROVAL” subject to three (3) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 4/27/26).
 ZD013-26 - Final Granicus
 Annotation:
 HEARING HELD
19. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-103 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 13/26, subject to three (3) provisos.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).
 M-26-103
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
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20. 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 3/26/26.
 34385
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
21. 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 3/26/26.
 M-23-426 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED




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22. 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 3/26/26.
 M-23-427 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
23. 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 3/26/26.
 35117
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
24. CAL. NO. 35,127 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, GIARRUSSO, AND
 KING

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 5/28/25).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.
 35127

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 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
25. 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 3/26/26.
 M-25-182 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
26. 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 3/26/26.
 M-25-183 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
27. 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”).

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 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.
 M-25-184 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
28. 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 3/26/26.
 M-25-186 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
29. 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 3/26/26.
 M-25-187 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED




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30. 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 3/26/26.
 M-25-189 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
31. 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 3/26/26.
 M-25-235 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
32. 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 3/26/26.
 M-25-236 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED

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33. 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 3/26/26.
 M-25-238 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
34. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-239 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS,
 GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS

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

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 4/24/25).
 (Budget, Audit, Board of Review Committee made “No Recommendation”).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.
 M-25-239 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
35. 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 3/26/26.
 M-25-288 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED

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36. 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 3/26/26.
 M-25-435 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
37. 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 3/26/26.
 M-26-38 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
38. 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 3/26/26.
 M-26-39 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED

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39. 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 3/26/26.
 M-26-40 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
40. 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 3/26/26.
 M-26-41 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
41. 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 3/26/26.
 M-26-44 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED



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42. 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).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.
 M-26-82 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
43. 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 3/26/26.
 M-26-83 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
44. 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 3/26/26.
 M-26-84 Lying Over
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED




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45. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-99 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 Amending Rule 47 of the Council Rules and Regulations to add a paragraph 10.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 3/26/26.
 M-26-99
 Annotation:
 CONTINUED
46. MOTION - NO. M-26-104 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to
 Ordinance No. M.C.S. 4264, amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the
 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 24.14.B.2d to exempt
 the existing billboard located at 100 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 and to make
 recommendations for any other amendments deemed necessary.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 M-26-104
 Annotation:
 WITHDRAWN
47. SUBSTITUTE MOTION - NO. M-26-104 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to
 Ordinance No. M.C.S. 4264, amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the
 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 24.14.B.2d to exempt
 the existing billboard located at 100 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 and to make
 recommendations for any other amendments deemed necessary.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 M-26-104 Substitute
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0

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 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADD ITEM TO AGENDA
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
48. SUBSTITUTE MOTION - NO. M-26-104 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to
 Ordinance No. M.C.S. 4264, amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the
 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 24.14.B.2d to exempt
 the existing billboard located at 100 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 and to make
 recommendations for any other amendments deemed necessary.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 MOVED BY: Harris
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 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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49. MOTION - NO. M-26-105 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING

 Brief:
 Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to the
 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413
 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to add a new Section 21.6.JJ to Article 21 and a new definition to
 Article 26 to permit Park Concession Facilities as accessory uses only in the VCP and OS-R Districts
 subject to specific standards.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 M-26-105
 M-26-105 Speaker Card
 MOVED BY: King
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
50. MOTION - NO. M-26-106 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

 Brief:
 Stating that the City Council appoints Council Vice President, Councilmember At-Large Division 1
 Matthew Willard as its delegate to the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 M-26-106
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
51. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-107 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION calling an election in the Lake Forest Estates Improvement District for June 27,

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 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 R-26-107
 MOVED BY: Hughes
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
52. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-109 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MCCARRON, MORRELL,
 WILLARD, HARRIS AND GREEN

 Brief:
 RESOLUTION AND ORDER REGARDING DIRECT TRANSFER TRIP REQUIREMENT
 FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECTS

 DOCKET NO. UD-18-03

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 (Referred to the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee).
 (Climate Change Committee recommended approval).
 R-26-109
 MOVED BY: McCarron
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 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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53. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-110 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION calling an election in the Kenilworth Improvement District for November 3, 2026.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 R-26-110
 MOVED BY: Hughes
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
54. MOTION - NO. M-26-112 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)

 Brief:
 Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the contract between the City of New Orleans and
 Corteva Agriscience LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the contract between the
 City of New Orleans and Corteva Agriscience LLC (Exhibit A).

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 M-26-112 w-Contract
 MOVED BY: McCarron
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: SUSPEND RULE 57
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: McCarron
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0

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 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
59. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-113 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON,
 HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND HUGHES
 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION encouraging the State Legislature to reexamine the annual funding percentage
 allocated to the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office for the collection of ad valorem taxes levied on
 property and consider a more equitable distribution for all entities.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 R-26-113
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
60. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-113 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON,
 HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND HUGHES
 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION encouraging the State Legislature to reexamine the annual funding percentage
 allocated to the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office for the collection of ad valorem taxes levied on
 property and consider a more equitable distribution for all entities.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: Hughes
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD
 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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60. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-113 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON,
 HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND HUGHES
 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION encouraging the State Legislature to reexamine the annual funding percentage
 allocated to the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office for the collection of ad valorem taxes levied on
 property and consider a more equitable distribution for all entities.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
58. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-114 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HUGHES, MORRELL,
 McCARRON, HARRIS, KING AND GREEN
 Brief:
 A RESOLUTION requesting the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans to provide monthly
 operational and compliance updates to the Public Works, Sanitation and Environment Committee of the
 New Orleans City Council and establishing a standing agenda item to ensure transparency regarding
 system performance, environmental compliance, and infrastructure improvements.

 Annotation:
 (This matter was introduced 3/12/26).
 R-26-114
 MOVED BY: Hughes
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Hughes
 SECONDED BY: King
 ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
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 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 MOVED BY: Hughes
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ADOPTED
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, King, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: Willard - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session

 Brief:
 Executive session to discuss the following litigation:

 · Archon Information Systems, LLC v. City of New Orleans; Case No. 2025-11797 c/w No. 2026-
 01319; Section D, Civil District Court, Judge Monique Barial
 · Salem Development v. Archon Information Systems, LLC, Docket No. 26-01041; Section A, Civil
 District Court, Judge Ellen Hazeur
 · Orleans Parish School Board v. City of New Orleans, et al., Case No. 2019-5174, Civil District
 Court for the Parish of Orleans, Judge Nicole Sheppard
 · City of New Orleans v. Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System and Louisiana
 Department of the Treasury, Case No. C-724562, Section 24, 19th Judicial District Court, Judge
 Eboni Johnson Rose
 · City of New Orleans v. Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, Section 24, 19th Judicial
 District Court, Judge Eboni Johnson Rose
 · City of New Orleans v. Municipal Employees’ Retirement System and Louisiana Department of
 the Treasury, Case No. C-751911, Section 25, 19th Judicial District Court, Judge William Jorden

 Annotation:
 SESSION HELD.
 Executive Session Public Notice Revised
 MOVED BY: Morrell
 SECONDED BY: McCarron
 ACTION: ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
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 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
 Entered Executive Session
 MOVED BY: McCarron
 SECONDED BY: Harris
 ACTION: RECONVENE
 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6
 NAYS: 0
 ABSENT: King - 1
 ABSTAIN: 0
 RECUSED: 0
 AND THE MOTION PASSED.
55. Motion to Suspend the Rules to introduce ordinances on First Reading.
 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.
56. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

 CALENDAR NUMBERS 35,345 THRU 35,390

 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.




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 35345
 35346
 35347
 35348
 35349
 35350
 35351
 35352
 35353
 35354
 35355
 35356
 35357
 35358
 35359
 35360
 35361
 35362
 35363
 35364
 35365
 35366
 35367
 35368
 35369
 35370
 35371
 35372
 35373
 35374
 35375
 35376
 35377
 35378
 35379
 35380
 35381
 35382
 35383
 35384
 35385
 35386
 35387
 35388
 35389
 35390

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 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - RICK ERBACH

 Brief:
 Celebrating longtime news director for WGNO (Channel 26), Rick Erbach, on his retirement.

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Green).
 APPEARED.
2. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - CELEBRATING ZETA PHI BETA
 SORORITY, INCORPORATED, AND ITS 106 YEARS OF SISTERHOOD, SCHOLARSHIP,
 SERVICE, AND FINER WOMANHOOD

 SPEAKERS:
 Ms. Trinell Miller, Second Vice President, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's Alpha Gamma Zeta
 Chapter; Ms. Erika Mann, Recording Secretary, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's Alpha Gamma
 Zeta Chapter; Ms. Nicole May, Retention Coordinator, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's Alpha
 Gamma Zeta Chapter and Dr. Alex Thomas.

 Brief:
 Celebrating and recognizing Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's 106th Anniversary and the Impact
 of Local Chapters, including Alpha Gamma Zeta, in the New Orleans Area

 Annotation:
 (Cm. Harris).
 APPEARED.
57. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: @ 1:40 p.m.
 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.




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