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CONSENT AGENDA
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 July 23, 2026:
Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC
1. Securitized Storm Cost Recovery Rider Annual True-up Filing, UD-14-01
2. Supplemental Filing, UD-24-02
3. Comments, UD-26-01
4. Motion for Extension of the Electric Formula Rate Plan Rider, UD-18-07
Communication from Delta New Orleans Gas Company, LLC
1. 2026 Electric Formula Rate Plan Statement and Reservation of Rights, UD-18-07
Other Communications
1. Investigation and Review of ENO’s 2026 Electric and Gas Formula Rate Plan Evaluation Filings, submitted by Dentons, UD-18-07
2. Comments, submitted by Solar United Neighbors, UD-24-02
3. Comments, submitted by Enphase Energy, UD-24-02
4. Comments, submitted by Alliance for Affordable Energy, UD-26-01
5. Petition for Late Intervention, submitted by Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association, UD-26-01
6. Comments, submitted by Finance New Orleans, UD-24-02
Annotation:
RECEIVED.
COMMUNICATION - FROM JEFFREY SCHWARTZ, DEPUTY MAYOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Brief:
Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and Community Foundation Realty, Inc., and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.4.
Annotation:
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS COMMITTEE.
(See Motion No. M-26-294).
COMMUNICATION - FROM CYRIL R. MANEGO, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Brief:
Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans Police Department and Leads Online, LLC, and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.
Annotation:
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE.
COMMUNICATION - FROM CYRIL R. MANEGO, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Brief:
Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana CREST, and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.
Annotation:
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE.
COMMUNICATION - FROM TAMMIE WASHINGTON, OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Brief:
Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans Development Foundation (GNODF), and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.
Annotation:
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS COMMITTEE.
COMMUNICATION - FROM JEFFREY E. SCHWARTZ, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Brief:
Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and the Young Women’s Christian Association of Greater New Orleans, and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.
Annotation:
RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS COMMITTEE.
REPORT - OF KAITLIN TYMRAK, P.E., GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS
Brief:
Submitting the Sewerage and Water Board legislative storm report for the flash flood warning that was issued for the New Orleans area on July 5, 2026, pursuant to La. R.S. § 33:4091, Section F.
Annotation:
RECEIVED.
REPORT - OF KAITLIN TYMRAK, P.E., GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS
Brief:
Submitting the Sewerage and Water Board legislative storm report for the flash flood warning that was issued for the New Orleans area on July 7, 2026, pursuant to La. R.S. § 33:4091, Section F.
Annotation:
RECEIVED.
REPORT - OF KAITLIN TYMRAK, P.E., GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS
Brief:
Submitting the Sewerage and Water Board legislative storm report for the flash flood warning that was issued for the New Orleans area on July 11, 2026, pursuant to La. R.S. § 33:4091, Section F.
Annotation:
RECEIVED.
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REPORT - OF CASSANDRA B. ROBERT, MBA, FINANCE MANAGER, ORLEANS PARISH COMMUNICATION DISTRICT
Brief:
Submitting the June 30, 2026 Orleans Parish Communication District Monthly Budget Report as required.
Annotation:
RECEIVED.
REPORT - OF KIAH HOWARD, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST, OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT POLICE MONITOR
Brief:
Submitting a report for the month of June 2026, in accordance with City Code Section 2-62, No. 29130 (Calendar No. 33,818).
Annotation:
RECEIVED.
REPORT - OF JENNIFER AVEGNO, MD, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Brief:
Submitting the June 2026 documentation of all encampment clean-up efforts as required by Section 82-703.
Annotation:
RECEIVED.
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REPORT - OF MICAH INCE, CHIEF OF STAFF AND STAFF AND EXECUTIVE ADA, ORLEANS PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Brief:
Submitting the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office report for May 2026, in accordance with Section 2-63 of the City Code.
Annotation:
RECEIVED.
REPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Brief:
Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 47/26 - All Cms.; 64/26 - Cm. Hughes; and 65/26 - Cm. Harris; Cn. Deadline 9/21/26.
Annotation:
RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 8/6/26).
CAL. NO. 35,474 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING
Brief:
An Ordinance to rescind Ordinance No. 26,276 MCS (Zoning Docket 123/14) and grant a planned development which authorizes the expansion of an indoor amusement facility, on Square 337, Lots 3A and 3-A1, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by North Broad Street, North Dorgenois Street, Saint Peter Street, and Toulouse Street (Municipal Addresses: 636-650 North Broad Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 39/26)
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).
ADOPTED.
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CAL. NO. 35,475 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS
Brief:
An Ordinance to effect a zoning change from an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District to HU-MU Historic Urban Mixed-Use District, on Square 389, Lots 12 and 13 in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Jackson Avenue, South Claiborne Avenue, Josephine Street, and Willow Street (Municipal Addresses: 2819-2821 Jackson Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 44/26)
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).
ADOPTED.
CAL. NO. 35,476 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN
Brief:
An Ordinance to effect a zoning change from an S-RS Suburban Single-Family District to an OS-N Neighborhood Open Space District, on Square 3038, Lots 6, 8-B, 9 and 10, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Touro Street, Frenchmen Street, Mandolin Street, and Pelopidas Street (Municipal Addresses: 4235-4237 Touro Street, 2110-2116 Mandolin Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 45/26)
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).
ADOPTED.
CAL. NO. 35,484 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD, MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate Housing Bond Funds to the Office of Housing and Community Development for FY24 and FY25 projects; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 6/24/26).
(Budget/Audit, Board of Review Committee recommended approval).
ADOPTED.
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CAL. NO. 35,485 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD, MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate Housing Bond Funds to the Office of Housing and Community Development for FY24 and FY25 projects; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 6/24/26).
(Budget/Audit, Board of Review Committee recommended approval).
ADOPTED.
MOTION - NO. M-26-293 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to amendment No. 2 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and OpenGov, Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign Amendment No. 2 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and OpenGov, Inc. (Exhibit A).
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).
(Budget/Audit, Board of Review Committee recommended approval).
ADOPTED.
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
Brief:
Executive session to discuss the following litigation:
· Stanton Square, LLC v. The City of New Orleans, the New Orleans City Council, and Freddie King, III, in his official capacity as a member of the New Orleans City Council, Case No. 23-5733, Sec. O, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Judge Brandon S. Long
· Granaio, LLC v. City of New Orleans and John Does 1-20, Case No. 26-01223-CLC, Courtroom 7, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, Judge Corali Lopez-Castro
· John Johnson, et al. v. City of New Orleans, Helena Moreno, in her official capacity as Mayor of the City of New Orleans, the New Orleans City Council, and the Orleans Parish School Board Members in their official capacities, Case No. 2:26-cv-01025, Sec. I, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Judge Lance M. Africk
Annotation:
SESSION TO BE HELD.
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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.
HDLC APPEAL - OF CARLA D. TURNAGE, ON BEHALF OF DEO COMPANY/APPLICANT
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the application for demolition for property located at 2663 Iberville Street, 206-210 N Broad Street.
Annotation:
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 8/8/26).
(Report received on 6/24/26).
WITHDRAWN. (At the applicant's request).
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a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF GRANVILLE M. SEMMES III, OWNER/MANAGER OF GRANVILLE SEMMES CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the retention of deteriorated masonry and stucco for property located at 510 Race Street.
Annotation:
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 8/8/26).
(Report received on 6/24/26).
HEARING HELD.
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-290 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS
Brief:
Denying the applicant's request at 510 Race Street and affirming the HDLC’s decision.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF GRANVILLE M. SEMMES III, OWNER/MANAGER OF GRANVILLE SEMMES CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the retention of the deteriorated masonry and stucco, deteriorated entry gates and inappropriate uplighting fixtures for property located at 1510 Religious Street.
Annotation:
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 8/8/26).
(Report received on 6/24/26).
HEARING HELD.
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b. MOTION - NO. M-26-292 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS
Brief:
Denying the applicant's request at 1510 Religious Street and affirming the HDLC’s decision.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 42/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. M-26-93
Brief:
Requesting to amend the definition of “dwelling, small multi-family affordable” in Article 26, Section 26.6 to include not only affordable housing units offered for rental but also dwellings offered as permanently affordable, for-sale housing and by not-for-profit community land trusts offering long-term ground leases respective of owners and lessors, and consider related additional amendments to set reasonable requirements for this use, including but not limited to amendments to the use standards contained in Article 20, Section 20.3.SSS and the use tables throughout the CZO. The proposed text amendment would apply citywide. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”.
Annotation:
(All Cms., Cn. Deadline 8/17/26).
HEARING HELD.
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-291 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS
Brief:
Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 42/26, subject to the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).
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a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 49/26 - PROPERTYDOC, LLC
Brief:
Requesting a Conditional Use to allow a vocational educational facility in the C-1 General Commercial District, on Square Deer Park, Section 24, Building #3, Unit 3D, Lot 3B8B, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Lake Forest Boulevard, Deer Park Boulevard, Deer Trail and Farrar Canal (Municipal Address: 10555 Lake Forest Boulevard - Suite 3D). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to 2 provisos.
Annotation:
(Cm. Hughes, Cn. Deadline 8/3/26).
ON DEADLINE.
HEARING HELD.
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-296 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES
Brief:
Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 49/26, subject to the two (2) provisos as recommended by the City Planning Commission.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).
ZONING DOCKET NO. 50/26 - ESPLANADE VENTURES, LLC
Brief:
Requesting a Zoning Change from an HU-RD1 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District to a HU-RM1 Multi-Family Residential District and a conditional use to permit a principal bed and breakfast, on Square 761, Lot B, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by North Roman Street, Esplanade Avenue, North Derbigny Street and Kerlerec Street (Municipal Address: 1731 Esplanade Avenue). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”.
Annotation:
(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 9/7/26).
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.
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ZONING DOCKET NO. 58/26 - ALLISON & GLENN, INC.
Brief:
Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a hotel over 5,000 square feet in floor area in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, on Square 464, Lots 15 and 16, in the Seventh Municipal District, bounded by Earhart Boulevard, Short Street, Fern Street, and Oleander Street (Municipal Address(es): 7979 Earhart Boulevard and 3127 Short Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL” subject to 2 provisos.
Annotation:
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 9/7/26).
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.
ZONING DOCKET NO. 60/26 - POU PROPERTIES, LLC
Brief:
Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a standard restaurant in the HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District and the Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District, on Square 153, Lot A, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Sixth, Seventh, Camp and Magazine Streets (Municipal Address: 2901 Magazine Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL” subject to 3 provisos.
Annotation:
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 9/7/26).
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 61/26 - IGNATIUS J. MORALES, JR.
Brief:
Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a neighborhood commercial establishment in an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, on Square 17, Lot 21A, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Camp, Audubon, Magazine and Broadway Streets (Municipal Address: 139 Broadway Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to 3 provisos.
Annotation:
(Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 9/7/26).
HEARING HELD.
b. MOTION - NO. M-26-286 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON
Brief:
Approving and granting the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 61/26, subject to the three (3) provisos recommended by the City Planning staff report.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).
ZONING DOCKET NO. 62/26 - JAMES BEARD
Brief:
Requesting a Zoning Change from an HU-RS Historic Urban Single-Family Residential District to an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, on Square 1981, Lot V, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Treasure, Deers, Benefit and Eads Streets (Municipal Address: 2657-2659 Treasure Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR EFFECTIVE DENIAL” for lack of legal majority.
Annotation:
(Cm. Green, Cn. Deadline 9/7/26).
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.
ZONING DOCKET NO. 63/26 - WELLS ONE INVESTMENTS, LLC
Brief:
Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a bed-and-breakfast (accessory) in an HU-MU Historic Urban Mixed Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, on Square 211, Lot A, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Carondelet Street, Thalia Street, Saint Charles Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Municipal address(es): 1428 Carondelet Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL” subject to 1 waiver and 4 provisos.
Annotation:
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 9/7/26).
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.
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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 8/6/26.
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 8/6/26.
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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 8/6/26.
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 8/6/26.
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 8/6/26.
CAL. NO. 35,472 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON
Brief:
An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental in an S-LM Lake Area Marina District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, for Boathouse #84, whose dimensions are 25 feet fronting on Breakwater Drive, and 25 feet fronting on the water and 80 feet in length from the street-side boundary, within the Municipal Yacht Harbor Marina of Lake Pontchartrain (Municipal Address: 8112 Breakwater Drive); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 22/26)
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).
(Cm. Morrell voted “Nay”).
CAL. NO. 35,473 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON
Brief:
An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental in an S-LM Lake Area Marina District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, for Boathouse #85, whose dimensions are 25 feet fronting on Breakwater Drive, and 25 feet fronting on the water and 80 feet in length from the street-side boundary, within the Municipal Yacht Harbor Marina of Lake Pontchartrain (Municipal Address: 8114 Breakwater Drive); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 23/26)
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).
(Cm. Morrell voted “Nay”).
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CAL. NO. 35,477 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND HARRIS (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to ordain and establish Chapter 70, Article III, Division 56 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, consisting of sections 70-415.350 through 70-415.354, for the purpose of creating the Crescent City Connection Bridge Lighting Fund to manage funding for decorative bridge lighting; to ordain and establish Chapter 146, Article XIV of the Code, consisting of sections 146-786 through 146-793, to provide relative to the maintenance, operation, and purchase by third parties of decorative lighting on the Crescent City Connection; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).
CAL. NO. 35,478 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to grant a non-exclusive wireless franchise to SQF, LLC dba VERTA to construct, maintain, operate, and authorize new wireless facilities on and under the public rights-of-way within the corporate limits of the City of New Orleans, with locations subject to the approval of the Grantor, to provide for annual payments, and the furnishing of a surety bond; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).
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CAL. NO. 35,479 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance authorizing the acquisition by the City of New Orleans (City) from the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) of (a) 900 Elmira Avenue, designated as the front portions of lots 19 & 20 in square 260 of the Fifth Municipal District; (b) 909-15 Homer Street, designated as the rear portions of lots 19 & 20 in square 260 of the Fifth Municipal District; (c) 3617 Third Street, designated as part of lot 15 in square 459 of the Fourth Municipal District; (d) 3621 Third Street, designated as lots B, C, E, & F in square 459 of the Fourth Municipal District; and (e) 3623 Third Street, designated as lot G in square 459 of the Fourth Municipal District (collectively, the “NORA Properties”); authorizing the transfer of the land and improvements comprising 2021 Danneel Street, designated as Lot A1 in square 293 of the Fourth Municipal District (the “City Property”); and otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 6/24/26).
CAL. NO. 35,483 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL
Brief:
An Ordinance to require continued use of the City’s current enterprise resource planning system (BRASS) by the Orleans Parish Clerk of Court; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 6/24/26).
CAL. NO. 35,487 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds to the Health Department for the United Way Rapid Rehousing program to support emergency transitional housing for homeless individuals and reduce street homelessness; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 6/24/26).
(Budget/Audit, Board of Review Committee made "No Recommendation").
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.
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CAL. NO. 35,488 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds to the Health Department for the United Way Rapid Rehousing program to support emergency transitional housing for homeless individuals and reduce street homelessness; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 6/24/26).
(Budget/Audit, Board of Review Committee made "No Recommendation").
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.
a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,491 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend and reordain sections 34-3, 34-14, 34-17, 34-18, 34-19, 34-24, 34-28, 34-33, 34-48, 34-49 of Chapter 34 and section 54-420 of Chapter 54 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to provide relative to the regulation of carnival, including to increase the fine for violations of the provisions of Chapter 34; update requirements for parade permit applications and float parade elements; to prohibit glass and smoking on floats and glass throws; to establish that violations of certain provisions constitute a criminal offense; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 7/9/26).
b. AMENDMENT TO CAL. NO. 35,491 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL
Brief:
An amendment to Cal. No. 35,491 to allow the throwing of branded personal items; to clarify language; and otherwise to provide in respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).
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CAL. NO. 35,492 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to waive the requirements of Section 70-12 of the City Code applicable to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans (the “City”) and Mercy Partners, LLC, approved on April 23, 2026 by Ordinance No. 30,642, M.C.S. (the “Mercy Partners CEA”); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 7/9/26).
CAL. NO. 35,500 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Amendment No. 1 (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans (the “City”), and Toole Design Group, LLC and Fehr & Peers, relative to develop, refine and implement data applications that address specific roadway safety problems for the Safe Streets and Road for All Program, the provisions thereof as set forth more fully in the CEA form Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto .
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 7/9/26).
CAL. NO. 35,503 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans (the “City”), and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (“S&WB”), relative to the administration, planning and construction of the Monticello Canal Culverts State Capital Outlay Project (FP&C #50-ML2-22-03) as set forth more fully in the CEA form Exhibit “1” and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 7/9/26).
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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).
(Budget/Audit, Board of Review Committee made "No Recommendation").
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-242 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS
Brief:
Submitting for Council approval the amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Fire) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its May 21, 2026 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective June 21, 2026.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 6/18/26).
(Budget/Audit, Board of Review Committee made "No Recommendation").
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-272 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON
Brief:
A MOTION directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to implement, with the certain modifications, the Commission’s recommendations as reported in its Cannabis, Tobacco, and Nicotine Study.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/9/26).
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RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-275 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MCCARRON, MORRELL, HARRIS AND GREEN
Brief:
IN RE: RULEMAKING PROCEEDING TO ESTABLISH RULES
FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECTS
DOCKET NO. UD-18-03
RESOLUTION AND ORDER DIRECTING ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, LLC TO IMPLEMENT A CONSOLIDATED BILLING PROGRAM FOR THE COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAM
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/9/26).
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 8/6/26.
MOTION - NO. M-26-284 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL
Brief:
Directing 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, regarding fence and wall regulations to add the neighborhoods of Lake Terrace and Lake Oaks to Section 21.6.N.2.a and to delete Section 21.6.N.4.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).
MOTION - NO. M-26-285 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, WILLARD, MCCARRON, HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND HUGHES
Brief:
A MOTION recognizing the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the worst man-made disasters in our nation's history that caused inconceivable devastation and immense hardship and heartbreak here in New Orleans and throughout the Gulf Coast region.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).
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MOTION - NO. M-26-287 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Damien Lebouef (vice Edward Levert, Jr.) as a member of the Delgado Albania Plantation Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term ending on June 30, 2029.
Annotation:
(Questionnaire received).
(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).
MOTION - NO. M-26-288 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Michael Kerrigan (vice Marc Kullman) as a member of the Delgado Albania Plantation Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term ending on June 30, 2030.
Annotation:
(Questionnaire received).
(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).
MOTION - NO. M-26-289 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Charley Richard as a member of the Delgado Albania Plantation Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term ending on June 30, 2031.
Annotation:
(Questionnaire received).
(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).
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MOTION - NO. M-26-294 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the subrecipient agreement between the City of New Orleans and Community Foundation Realty, Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the subrecipient agreement between the City of New Orleans and Community Foundation Realty, Inc., (Exhibit A).
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).
MOTION - NO. M-26-295 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL
Brief:
Requesting and authorizing the President of the Council (a) to execute a sixth amendment to the professional services agreement between the City Council of New Orleans and Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. (K-26-505), extending the term for one year and increasing the maximum compensation payable under the agreement by $65,000 and (b) to execute a third amendment to the professional services agreement between the City Council of New Orleans and Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. (K-26-461), extending the term for one year and increasing the maximum compensation payable under the agreement by $275,000. In addition to the foregoing, any amendment authorized herein may contain such other provisions as may be necessary or desirable to accomplish the purposes of this Motion and to ensure the continuity of services.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 7/23/26).
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
CALENDAR NUMBERS 35,504 THRU 35,524
INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - JOHN ANDERSON, 9th CALVARY AND 25th INFANTRY REGIMENTS, BUFFALO SOLDIERS OF LOUISIANA
Brief:
Recognizing the 160th anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers.
Annotation:
(Cm. Green).
APPEARED.
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - DR. KEITH FERDINAND
Brief:
Recognizing local physician Dr. Keith Ferdinand who was named National Physician of the Year by the American Heart Association.
Annotation:
(Cm. Green).
APPEARED.
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MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING.
MOTION TO SUSPEND RULE 57
(Cm. Hughes arrived later into the meeting).
SUS/R TO ADD
M-/R-26-298
M-/R-26-299
MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: @ 12:17 p.m.
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MOTION TO RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
REPORT
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
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