City Council minutes: April 9, 2026 — zoning approvals, servitude grants, safety plan adopted, appointments and budget actions

ROLL CALL AISHA R. COLLIER CLERK OF COUNCIL

INVOCATION DEACON ALLEN STEVENS ST. PETER CLAVER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MATTHEW WILLARD COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE

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COMMUNICATION - FROM JESSICA C. DUMAS, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PERMITS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Transmitting application #26-06800-DEMO (DEMO-SUMF) requiring City Council review and approval for the following properties located at 1300 Frenchmen Street. Council District C. Annotation: RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 4/23/26).

REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION Brief: Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC) decision of denial of the retention of the installation of inappropriate windows at a Contributing rated, two-story, single-family residential building without a Certificate of Appropriateness, for the property located at 119 Olivier Street. Annotation: RECEIVED.

REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION Brief: Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC) decision of denial of an application to retain delaminated stucco at a contributing rated structure in the Faubourg Marigny local historic district for property located at 934 Port Street. Annotation: RECEIVED.

REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION Brief: Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC) decision of denial of an application to demolish a Contributing rated structure located in the Mid City, partial control, local historic district for the property located at 2745 Banks Street. Annotation: RECEIVED.

REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION Brief: Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC) decision of approval of an application to demolish the property located at 7309 Freret Street building to grade. Annotation: RECEIVED.

REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION Brief: Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC) decision of approval of an application to demolish the property located at 7310 Freret Street building to grade. Annotation: RECEIVED.

REPORT - OF YVETTE JETT, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN, NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION Brief: Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s (HDLC) decision of approval of an application to demolish the property located at 1128 Lowerline Street building to grade. Annotation: RECEIVED.

REPORT - OF LENÉE S. CROWLEY, DEPUTY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR, MUNICIPAL AND TRAFFIC COURT OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting the revenue, expenditure and staffing report for February 2026, in accordance with Section 2-63 of the City Code. Annotation: RECEIVED.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,377 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND MCCARRON Brief: An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a wine shop in an HU-B1 Historic Urban Business District, on Square 95, Lot A, in the Seventh Municipal District, bounded by Maple Street, Fern Street, Burthe Street, and Short Street (Municipal Addresses: 7901-7915 Maple Steet and 800-802 Fern Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 17/26) Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,378 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: An Ordinance to effect a zoning change from an HMR-1 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Residential District to an HMC-2 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District and to grant a conditional use to permit outdoor live entertainment (secondary use) in conjunction with a hotel in an HMC-2 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District on Square 196, Lots 3A, 5A, A-1, M or B, 10A, 11, and Pt. Lot 15 (Proposed Lot 10B), in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Dumaine Street, North Claiborne Avenue, North Robertson Street, and Saint Ann Street (Municipal Addresses: 1608-1620 Dumaine Street, 816-834 North Claiborne Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 5/26) Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26). ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,379 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES Brief: An Ordinance to amend and reordain Article 8, Section 8.2, and Table 8-1 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 classify "contractor storage yard", "outdoor storage yard", and "warehouse" as conditional uses in the M-MU Maritime Mixed-Use District; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 11/26) Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26). ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,380 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES Brief: An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a contractor storage yard, outdoor storage yard, and warehouse in the M-MU Maritime Mixed-Use District, for the property located at Tract A or H1, a roadway, and Lots 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, Faubourg de Montluzin, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Chef Menteur Highway and Ridgeway Boulevard (Municipal Address: 19001 Chef Menteur Highway); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 12/26) Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26). ADOPTED.

CAL NO. 35,382 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND WILLARD Brief: An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a single-family residence in a GPD General Planned Development District, on Square 171, Lots 50 through 54, Riverside Subdivision, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Oliver Street, Rankin Street, Paul Street, and the Mississippi River (Municipal Address 3350 Oliver Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 2/26) Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26). ADOPTED.

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

REGULAR AGENDA

Meetings of - March 12, 2026 and March 26, 2026. Annotation: APPROVED.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, LEAD CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH CONSULTING & DESIGN Brief: Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the application for retention of inappropriate delaminated stucco from the front elevation of a Contributing rated two-story, single-family residential building without a Certificate of Appropriateness for property located at 934 Port Street. Annotation: (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26). (Communication received on 3/26/26). (Report received on 4/9/26).

HDLC APPEAL - OF VERONICA M. REED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JANE PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE Brief: Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of the demolition of a Contributing rated one-story, single-family residential building to grade for property located at 2745 Banks Street. Annotation: (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26). (Communication received on 3/26/26). (Report received on 4/9/26). WITHDRAWAL REQUESTED.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF CARROLLTON WATCH, JEFFREY BERNIARD, PRESIDENT, MAPLE AREA RESIDENTS, INC., AND GORDON MARCUS (MARC) LOUDON Brief: Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve the application for demolition for property located at 7309 Freret Street. Annotation: (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26). (Communication received on 3/26/26). (Report received on 4/9/26).

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF CARROLLTON WATCH, JEFFREY BERNIARD, PRESIDENT, MAPLE AREA RESIDENTS, INC., AND GORDON MARCUS (MARC) LOUDON Brief: Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve the application for demolition for property located at 7310 Freret Street. Annotation: (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26). (Communication received on 3/26/26). (Report received on 4/9/26).

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF SUSAN JOHNSON, TOWN OF CARROLLTON WATCH, JEFFREY BERNIARD, PRESIDENT, MAPLE AREA RESIDENTS, INC., AND GORDON MARCUS LOUDON Brief: Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to approve the application for demolition for property located at 1128-30 Lowerline Street. Annotation: (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26). (Communication received on 3/26/26). (Report received on 4/9/26).

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - FROM MARK E. MORICE, MORICE LAW FIRM, LLC ON BEHALF OF R & D DESIGNS, LLC Brief: Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission's decision of denial of the retention of the installation of inappropriate windows at a Contributing rated, two-story, single-family residential building without a Certificate of Appropriateness for property located at 119 Olivier Street. Annotation: (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 5/10/26). (Communication received on 3/26/26). (Report received on 4/9/26). HEARING HELD.

ZONING DOCKET NO. 14/26 - 2400 NAPOLEON AVENUE, LLC Brief: Requesting an Amendment to Ordinance No. 29,359 MCS (Zoning Docket 084/22, which granted a conditional use to permit a reception facility over 10,000 square feet in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District) to permit a Planned Development authorizing a Live Performance Venue located on, Square 584, Lot 1A-3, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by La Salle Street, Freret Street, Jena Street, and Napoleon Avenue (Municipal Address: 2400 Napoleon Avenue). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being of “Effective Denial for Lack of Legal Majority” per Section 4.2.D.3.c. Annotation: (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26). DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/21/26.

ZONING DOCKET NO. 21/26 - LA MARIE LLC Brief: Requesting a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental (CSTR) in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District Property description: Square 154, Lot 3, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Brooklyn Avenue, Homer Street, Newton Street, and Teche Street (Municipal Address(es): 926 Brooklyn Ave). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”. Annotation: (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26). DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26.

ZONING DOCKET NO. 26/26 - 420 JULIA PROPERTY HOLDER, LLC Brief: Requesting a conditional use permit a social club in CBD-6 Urban Core Neighborhood Intensity Mixed-Use District located on, Square 123, Lot SE, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Constance Street, Julia Street, Saint Joseph Street, and Tchoupitoulas Street (Municipal Address(es): 420 Julia Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos. Annotation: (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26). DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/21/26.

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 27/26 - 1039 CONSTANCE LLC Brief: Requesting a conditional use to permit a hotel in a CBD-3 Cultural Arts District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District located on, Square 137, Lot C, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Constance Street, Poeyfarre Street, John Churchill Chase Street, and Magazine Street (Municipal address(es): 1039 Constance Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos. Annotation: (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 28/26 - 521 ST. JOSEPH, LLC Brief: Requesting a Conditional use to permit a hotel in CBD-6 Urban Core Neighborhood Intensity Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District located on, Square 161, Lot 6, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Saint Joseph Street, Camp Street, Julia Street, and Magazine Street (Municipal Address(es): 521 Saint Joseph Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos. Annotation: (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 29/26 - 527 ST. JOSEPH, LLC Brief: Requesting a conditional use to permit a hotel in a CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District located on, Square 161, Lots 1 and 2, in the First Municipal District, bounded by St. Joseph Street, Camp Street, Magazine Street, and Julia Street (Municipal address(es): 527 St. Joseph Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos. Annotation: (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).

CAL. NO. 35,345 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST) Brief An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way located at the municipal address 728 Franklin Avenue; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,346 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way located at the municipal address 1800 Saint Philip Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,347 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way located at the municipal address 326 North Norman C Francis Parkway; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,348 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way located at the municipal address 2428 Napoleon Avenue; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,349 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way located at the municipal address 1717 Religious Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,350 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way located at the municipal address 1244 Magazine Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,351 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way located at the municipal address 717 Common Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,352 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way located at the municipal address 1010 Girod Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,353 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way located at the municipal address 1714 Erato Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,354 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way located at the municipal address 210 South Lopez Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,355 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way located at the municipal address 801 Baronne Street Ste A; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,356 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way located at the municipal address 400 Celeste Street; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,357 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into this Amendment No. 1 to a previously executed Lease Agreement, between the City of New Orleans (“City”) and Da Empire LLC, a Louisiana Limited Liability Company (“Lessee”), for the lease of City-owned property, to wit: a certain portion of ground together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated in the Parish of Orleans, First Municipal District, Square 530 and 545 which forms a Portion of Lafayette (Late Cypress) Street Right-of-Way (Unconstructed) between S. Galvez Street, and which improvements bear the municipal address of 2222 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 (the “Leased Premises”), to (i) permit certain non-permanent signage, (ii) permit the sale, service, and consumption of alcohol on the Leased Premises, and (iii) amend the rent structure and related provisions of the Lease, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 1 as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

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a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 34,385 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN Brief: An Ordinance to amend and reordain sections 26-615, 26-616, 26-617, 26-618, 26-619, 26-620, 26-624, and 26-628 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to provide relative to the regulation of short-term rentals; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 9/7/23). DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/21/26.

b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-426 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN Brief: Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to eliminate Non-Commercial Short-Term Rentals as a defined land use and update any and all relevant provisions governing the zoning and use standards for short-term rentals, including the removal of all references to Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 9/21/23). DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/21/26.

c. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-427 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN Brief: Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to amend and reordain Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 19 to establish a new Interim Zoning District to be named the Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District (IZD), the intent of which is to prohibit the Short-Term Rental, Non-Commercial use within all areas of the City of New Orleans. These prohibitions shall apply citywide. Aside from the use prohibited herein, all other permitted and conditional uses shall be as provided in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 9/21/23). DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/21/26.

CAL. NO. 35,117 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND KING Brief: An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30,140 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025” to subdivide the “Other Operating” fund allocation for the Department of Sanitation, to de-appropriate monies from certain sub-divided categories, and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/8/25). DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/21/26.

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 6/4/26.

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 6/4/26.

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 6/4/26.

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 6/4/26.

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 6/4/26.

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 6/4/26.

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SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 25/26 - ROUSE LAND COMPANY Brief Requesting a text amendment to amend Article 24 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to create permissions, size restrictions, and other regulations for detached signage that extends over driveways or other entry/exit points to a site in zoning districts, including the MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District. The proposed text amendment would affect regulations that are applied to MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use Districts. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”. Annotation: (All Cms., Cn. Deadline 5/25/26).

ORDINANCES ON FIRST READINGS CALENDAR ORDINANCES NUMBERS 35400 THRU 35414 (VOIDING 35415) AND 35416 THRU 35422. INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW. NOTE: Ordinances on First Reading was reconsider for the purpose of adding ORD. NO. 35422.

REPORT - OF ALYSSA W. RAMBEAU, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting the February 2026 monthly report for the Budget, Audit and Board of Review Committee. Annotation: RECEIVED.

CAL. NO. 35,381 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND WILLARD Brief: An Ordinance to effect a zoning map amendment from an OS-N Neighborhood Open Space District to an HU-RD-1 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, on Square 5, Lots B and C, Prosper Marigny Plantation, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Lawrence Street, Pace Boulevard, Socrates Street, the Magellan Canal, and Morris F.X. Jeff Park (Municipal Address: 2701 Lawrence Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 67/25) Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 4/12/26). ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,383 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND WILLARD Brief: An Ordinance to grant an amendment to Ordinance No. 8,046 MCS (Zoning Docket 51/80) for a conditional use to permit a motor vehicle dealership, small in a CBD-4 Exposition District, on Square -1, Lot 2CP, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Canal Street, North Peters Street, Iberville Street, and Badine Street (Municipal Address: 333 Canal Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 10/26) Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26). ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,388 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a reception facility with outdoor live entertainment (secondary use) in an HU-B1 Historic Neighborhood Business District, on Square 327 or 328, Lots 4, 5, 6, and A, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Philip Street, Simon Bolivar Avenue, and Reverend John Raphael Jr. Way (Municipal Address: 2300 Philip Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (Zoning Docket No. 1/26) Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26). ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,389 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: An Ordinance to grant a Planned Development for the adaptive reuse of an existing brewery over 10,0000 square feet in floor area as an amusement facility (indoor and outdoor) in a C-1 General Commercial District and an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed Use District, and the rescission of Ordinance No. 28,218 MCS (Zoning Docket 046/19) and Ordinance No. 28,601 MCS (Zoning Docket 089/20), on Square 482-A, Lots 13-A, and 23, in the First Municipal District, bounded by South Broad Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Thalia Street, and South Dorgenois Street (Municipal Addresses: 3935-3943 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, 3940 Thalia Street, and 1400 South Broad Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (Zoning Docket NO. 4/26) Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26). ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,390 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a reception facility with outdoor live entertainment (secondary use) in an HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District, on Square 395, Lots 5 and Pt. 6, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Bienville Avenue, North Dupre Street, North Gayoso Street, and Conti Street (Municipal Address: 2915 Bienville Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 8/26) Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26). ADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,391 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES (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 (“City”) and Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council (“CACRC”) for the valuable public purpose of providing electronic waste removal and recycling services, reducing dumping fees, reducing electronic waste in landfills, and providing greater access to technology, to extend the term thereof for one (1) year, and to reaffirm the maximum aggregate amount of compensation of $0, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 4 as Exhibit A and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,397 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend and re-ordain Ordinance No. 30,532 M.C.S., entitled “An Ordinance Providing a Capital Budget for the Year 2026”, to effect the following change to the 2026 Capital Budget: to de-appropriate funds from the Department of Public Works to appropriate them to the Department of Public Works; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,398 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, GREEN AND HUGHES (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate Private Grant Funds from the Mayors Alliance Action Fund to the Health Department for the No Kid Hungry Program; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,399 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, GREEN AND HUGHES (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate Private Grant Funds from the Mayors Alliance Action Fund to the Health Department for the No Kid Hungry Program; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26).

CAL. NO. 35,384 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to reform and provide for the sustainability of the city’s sanitation services by amending and reordaining Sections 138-57, 138-58, 138-59, 138-61, and 138-63 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to amend the city’s sanitation fees and provide relative to the scope thereof; to expressly authorize initiatives intended to augment services by providing for periodic no-cost access to city transfer stations; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 3/12/26). DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 5/21/26.

COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE Brief: Submitting the monthly raw data relative to current staffing, hiring, and applications to the New Orleans Police Department in accordance with Section 2-62 of the City Code. Annotation: RECEIVED.

COMMUNICATION - FROM ERIN SPEARS - CHIEF OF STAFF & COUNSEL, COUNCIL UTILITIES REGULATORY OFFICE Brief: Submitting the transmittal document for communications related to electric and gas utility matters to be received by the Council of the City of New Orleans at its meeting on April 9, 2026: Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC 1. Environmental Adjustments for the April 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07 2. Purchased Power Cost Recovery Adjustments for the April 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07 3. Fuel Adjustments for April 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07 4. Request for Approval of Additional Sources of Clean Energy Credits, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-25-631, UD-19-01 5. Rebuttal Testimony, UD-18-03 Communications from Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC 1. Purchased Gas Adjustments for the April 2026 Billing Cycle, UD-18-07 2. Supplemental Correction Report, UD-18-07 Other Communications 1. Comments, submitted by Together New Orleans, UD-24-02 2. Motion for Procedural Guidance, submitted by the Alliance for Affordable Energy, UD-24-02 Annotation: RECEIVED.

REPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 31/26 - Cm Harris; 32/26 - Cm. Green; 33/26 - Cm. King; 34/26 - Cm. King; 35/26 - Cm. King; Cn. Deadline 6/8/26. Annotation: RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 4/23/26).

b. AMENDMENT TO ORD. CAL. NO. 35,377 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON Brief: An amendment to Ord. Cal. No. 35,377 to correct the referenced section of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and remove neighborhood agreement language. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).

REPORT - OF CASSANDRA B. ROBERT, MBA, FINANCE MANAGER, ORLEANS PARISH COMMUNICATION DISTRICT (OPCD) Brief: Submitting the Orleans Parish Communication District’s report for January and February 2026, in accordance with Section 2-63 of the City Code. Annotation: RECEIVED.

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-137 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST) Brief: Formally recognizing the City of New Orleans Safety Action Plan as the City’s guiding framework for reducing and eliminating traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries, and affirming its commitment to the Safe System Approach, recognizing that responsibility for safety is shared and that proactive, systemic solutions are required to protect human life. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26). (The Transportation Committee recommended approval). ADOPTED.

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COMMUNICATION - FROM WINSTON FIORE, CHIEF OF STAFF, LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER FREDDIE KING III Brief: Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application: RTA Application #20250130, 1419-1421 Dauphine Street, 1419-1421 Dauphine Street, LLC. Annotation: RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 4/23/26).

EXECUTIVE SESSION Brief: Executive session to discuss the following litigation: · Council of the City of New Orleans v. Edward Wisner Donation, et al., Case No. 2022-06765, Section L-6, Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Judge Kern A. Reese · Henry Consulting LLC v. The New Orleans City Council, et al., Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Case No. 2025-08353, Division D, Judge Monique Barial · Lora Johnson v. City Council, Civil Service Commission Docket No. 9607 Annotation: SESSION HELD.

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-140 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: Granting the applicant’s request for the property located at 119 Olivier Street, the decision of the HDLC is reversed. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).

COMMUNICATION - FROM ANTHONY T. DAVIS, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting a proposed 4th Amendment to the bid contract between the City of New Orleans and Durr Heavy Construction, L.L.C., for Emergency Demolition, a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57. Annotation: RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE.

COMMUNICATION - FROM MATT TORRI, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement between the City of New Orleans and IV Waste, LLC, a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57. Annotation: RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS, SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE.

MOTION - NO. M-26-138 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: Appointing the following persons serve as members of the housing trust fund advisory committee to advise the City Council concerning appropriations from Housing Trust Fund and shall submit reports thereon to the Council as provided in City Code Section 70-415.342: 1. Elizabeth Holman, appointment nominee of the Mayor; 2. Sabrina Mays, appointment nominee of the City Council Quality of Life Committee Chair; 3. Maxwell Ciardullo, appointment nominee of the City Council Community Development Committee Chair; 4. Ellen Lee, appointment nominee of the City Council Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee Chair; 5. Tashia Gaspard, appointment nominee of the City Council President, such nominee having lived experience being unhoused or living in a low-income or other affordable housing unit; 6. Monique Blossom, appointment nominee of Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center; and 7. Elizabeth Harvey, appointment nominee of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services. The terms of each foregoing member shall commence immediately and end on December 31, 2026. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-141 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GREEN, WILLARD, MCCARRON, HARRIS, HUGHES AND KING Brief: A RESOLUTION in support of the goals and ideals of “National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day” and recognizing April 10 of each year as a day to raise awareness, promote education, and support youth impacted by HIV and AIDS. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).

COMMUNICATION - FROM ANNE E. KIRKPATRICK, SUPERINTENDENT OF THE NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting in compliance with the City of New Orleans Code Section 2-1000(d) and pursuant to Motion No. M-25-469, the New Orleans Police Department information concerning the adoption of new Rules and Regulations relating to the missing person reporting and public alerts. Annotation: RECEIVED.

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COMMUNICATION - FROM DARREN P. LOMBARD, CLERK OF CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting the following Permanent Emergency Polling Location Changes recommended to the City Council: Ward/ Precinct: From: To: 9/41C Engine House #37 Sarah T. Reed High School 13400 Michoud Blvd. 5316 Michoud Blvd. Annotation: RECEIVED.

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REPORT - OF ASHANTA GABRIEL, CLERK OF CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting the Budget to Actual Report for the months of January and February 2026. Annotation: RECEIVED.

COMMUNICATION - FROM ANTHONY T. DAVIS, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting a proposed 4th Amendment to bid contract between the City of New Orleans and Durr Heavy Construction, L.L.C., for Non-Emergency Demolition, a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57. Annotation: RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE.

MOTION - NO. M-26-139 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES Brief: Establishing Sarah T. Reed High School at 5316 Michoud Boulevard as the permanent polling location, replacing Engine House #37 at 13400 Chef Menteur Highway, as the official polling place for Ward 9, Precinct 41C within the Parish of Orleans. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 4/9/23).

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EXECUTIVE SESSION Brief: Executive session to discuss the following litigation: · Council of the City of New Orleans v. Edward Wisner Donation, et al., Case No. 2022-06765, Section L-6, Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Judge Kern A. Reese · Henry Consulting LLC v. The New Orleans City Council, et al., Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Case No. 2025-08353, Division D, Judge Monique Barial · Lora Johnson v. City Council, Civil Service Commission Docket No. 9607 Annotation: SESSION HELD.

b. MOTION - NO. M-26-140 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: Granting the applicant’s request for the property located at 119 Olivier Street, the decision of the HDLC is reversed. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).

b. AMENDMENT TO ORD. CAL. NO. 35,377 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON Brief: An amendment to Ord. Cal. No. 35,377 to correct the referenced section of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and remove neighborhood agreement language. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).

ORDINANCES ON FIRST READINGS CALENDAR ORDINANCES NUMBERS 35400 THRU 35414 (VOIDING 35415) AND 35416 THRU 35422. INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW. NOTE: Ordinances on First Reading was reconsider for the purpose of adding ORD. NO. 35422.

ORDINANCES ON FIRST READINGS CALENDAR ORDINANCES NUMBERS 35400 THRU 35414 (VOIDING 35415) AND 35416 THRU 35422. INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW. NOTE: Ordinances on First Reading was reconsider for the purpose of adding ORD. NO. 35422.

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