On the agenda: New Orleans City Council — Data Center (Aug 20)

THE COUNCIL
City of New Orleans
MATTHEW WILLARD
Councilmember-At-Large

JP MORRELL
Councilmember-At-Large

AIMEE McCARRON
LESLI D. HARRIS
Councilmember District A
Councilmember District B

FREDDIE KING III
Councilmember District C

EUGENE J. GREEN, JR.
Councilmember District D

JASON HUGHES
Councilmember District E

AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the City Council
to be held in City Hall Council Chamber
on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

PRESIDENT
JP MORRELL
Councilmember-At-Large

VICE PRESIDENT
MATTHEW WILLARD
Councilmember-At-Large

ROLL CALL
AISHA R. COLLIER
CLERK OF COUNCIL
INVOCATION
DR. TORIN T. SANDERS, PASTOR
SIXTH BAPTIST CHURCH
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
JASON HUGHES
COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT "E"
PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORMS, RULES AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT
https://council.nola.gov/home/

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PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
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CONSENT AGENDA
1.

COMMUNICATION - FROM ERIN SPEARS - CHIEF OF STAFF & COUNSEL, COUNCIL
UTILITIES REGULATORY OFFICE
Brief:
Submitting the transmittal document for communications related to electric and gas utility matters to be
received by the Council of the City of New Orleans at its meeting on August 20, 2026:
Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC
1. 2026 Second Quarter New Orleans Power Station Usage Report, pursuant to Resolution R-21153
2. 2026 Second Quarter Accelerated Resilience Program Monitoring Report and Grid Resilience
and Innovative Partnerships (GRIP) Progress Report, UD-21-03
Other Communications
1. Advisors’ Report, submitted by Dentons US LLP, UD-24-02
2. Comments, submitted by Neighborhood Sun Solar, UD-18-03
3. Comments, submitted by Air Products and Chemicals Inc., UD-18-03
4. Comments, submitted by Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association, UD-8-03
5. Comments, submitted by Alliance for Affordable Energy, UD-18-03
Annotation:
MAY BE RECEIVED.
Attachments:

Entergy - Erin Spears, Chief of Staff & Counsel - CURO Memo
Entergy - Sharonda Williams - Vice President, Regulatory & Public Affairs - 2nd
Qtr 2026 NOPS Usage Report Filing
Entergy - Shronda Williams, VP, Regulatory & Public Affairs - Quarterly
Accelerated Resilience Program Monitoring and GRIP Report public redacted
Entergy Other - Carrie R. Tournillon, Partner - Air Products Opposition to
Redlines - UD-18-03
Entergy Other - Gary Skulnik, CEO-Founder Sun Comments to NOLA Council
Entergy Other - Jay Beatmann, Denton - Advisors-Consultant Report UD-24-02
Entergy Other - Monika Gerhart, Executive Director - UD-18-03 - R-26-275 Comment
Entergy Other - Jesse S. George, New Orleans Policy Director - AAE

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2.

COMMUNICATION - FROM JENNIFER AVEGNO, MD, DEPUTY MAYOR OF HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Brief:
Submitting the July 2026 documentation of all encampment clean-up efforts as required by Section
82-703.
Annotation:
MAY BE RECEIVED.
Attachments:

3.

Jennifer Avegno, MD, Encampment Report (July 2026)

COMMUNICATION - FROM HON. CHELSEY RICHARD NAPOLEON, CLERK OF COURT,
ORLEANS PARISH
Brief:
Submitting the Polling location changes recommended to the City Council and an explanation why
several schools will no longer be able to serve as an election day polling sites.
Annotation:
MAY BE RECEIVED.
Attachments:

4.

Honorable Chelsey Richard Napoleon, Clerk of Court - Polling Place Location
Changes Cm. Harris - Cm. Hughes

COMMUNICATION - FROM BRENNA MACNAMARA, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY,
LAW DEPARTMENT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Brief:
Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and Canales-Rojas Law, PLLC, and
a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57.
Annotation:
MAY BE RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE.
Attachments:

5.

Brenna Macnamara, Assistant City Attorney - Contract - Canales-Rojas Law, PLLC

COMMUNICATION - FROM CHARLES ANDERSON
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of denial of the retention
of the unpainted front porch columns and uplighting for the property located at 906 Philip Street.
Annotation:
MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 9/3/26).
Attachments:

Charles Anderson - HDLC - 906 Philip Street
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6.

COMMUNICATION - FROM HANNAH E. CHAFETZ, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY, CITY
OF NEW ORLEANS
Brief:
Submitting June 27, 2026, proposition election results for the Garden District Security District and Lake
Forest Estates Improvement District.
Annotation:
MAY BE RECEIVED.
Attachments:

7.

Hannah E. Chafetz, Assistant City Attorney - Props election results 6-27-2026

COMMUNICATION - FROM CIARA GREEN
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission's decision of denial for the retention
of painting masonry that was previously unpainted at a Contributing rated, four-story, commercial
building without a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 111 Tchoupitoulas Street.
Annotation:
MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 8/20/26).
Attachments:

8.

Ciara Green - Appeal of 111 Tchoupitoulas Street

REPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING
COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Brief:
Transmitting Zoning Docket Number 73/26 - Cm. McCarron; Cn. Deadline 10/19/26.
Annotation:
MAY BE RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 9/3/26).
Attachments:

9.

CPC Transmittal Letter

REPORT - OF CASSANDRA B. ROBERT, MBA, FINANCE MANAGER, ORLEANS PARISH
COMMUNICATION DISTRICT
Brief:
Submitting the July 31, 2026 Orleans Parish Communication District Monthly Budget Report as
required.
Annotation:
MAY BE RECEIVED.
Attachments:

Cassandra B. Robert, MBA, Finance Manager OPCD Monthly CAO Report

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10.

REPORT - OF DANNIELLE BERGER, DEPUTY CHIEF DEFENDER, CAO, ORLEANS
PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE
Brief:
Submitting the Orleans Public Defender’s Office January - June 30, 2026 Budget report pursuant to City
Code § 2-63.
Annotation:
MAY BE RECEIVED.
Attachments:

11.

Dannielle Berger, Deputy Chief Defender, CAO - Budget 6.30.26

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 New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission’s
denial of the retention of unpainted front porch columns and uplighting at a Contributing rated, one
story, single-family residential building without a Certificate of Appropriateness in full control Irish
Channel for the property located at 906 Philip Street.
Annotation:
MAY BE RECEIVED.
Attachments:

12.

Yvette Jett, Principal Architechtural Historian - 906 Philip Street Report

REPORT - OF ELEANOR BURKE, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC
DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION | CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT HISTORIC
DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION
Brief:
Submitting a report regarding an appeal of the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission’s
denial of the retention of painting previously unpainted masonry on a Contributing rated structure for the
property located at 111 Tchoupitoulas Street.
Annotation:
MAY BE RECEIVED.
Attachments:

Eleanor Burke, Deputy Director - 111 Tchoupitoulas Street - Report

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13.

CAL. NO. 35,512 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND HUGHES
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Article 19 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance
No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to create a
new Interim Zoning District to be named the Data Center Interim Zoning District, the intent of which is
prohibit the issuance of an occupational license or otherwise permit the operation of data centers
citywide; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ZONING DOCKET NO. 37/26
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).
(Technical correction needed adding the word "to").
Attachments:

14.

35512

CAL. NO. 35,513 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Articles 20 and 26 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 add a new definition “Park Concession Facility” and to add new on-site development
standards for “Park Concession Facilities”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ZONING
DOCKET NO. 48/26
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).
Attachments:

15.

35513

CAL. NO. 35,514 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS
Brief:
An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a standard restaurant in an HU-B1 Historic Urban
Neighborhood Business District, the CPC Character Preservation Corridor Design Overlay District and
the Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District, on Square 236, Lot 14 and part of Lot 15, in the
Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Magazine Street, Bordeaux Street, Camp Street, and Lyons Street
(Municipal Address: 4807 Magazine Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ZONING
DOCKET NO. 52/26
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).
Attachments:

35514

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16.

CAL. NO. 35,516 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON
Brief:
An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a commercial use (office) over 5,000 square feet in
floor area in an S-LB2 Lake Area Neighborhood Business District, on Square 22, Lots 11 through 13,
Homedale Park Annex, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Canal Street, Greenwood Street,
Vicksburg Street, and Weiblen Street (Municipal Address: 5325 Canal Boulevard); and otherwise to
provide with respect thereto. ZONING DOCKET NO. 54/26
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).
Attachments:

17.

35516

CAL. NO. 35,517 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING
Brief:
An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a reception facility in an HU-B1 Historic Urban
Neighborhood Business District, on Square 766, Lot 1, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by
Saint Bernard Avenue, North Derbigny Street, London Avenue, New Orleans Street, and North Roman
Street (Municipal Address: 1701 St. Bernard Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
ZONING DOCKET NO. 55/26
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).
Attachments:

18.

35517

CAL. NO. 35,519 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Article 24, Section 24.13.G.3.d Retail Facilities in the VCS and
VCS-1 Districts 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 alter the signage regulations for retail
centers owned or controlled by a single entity, not anchored by a major department store, unified by a
specific architectural theme and consisting of a major public or private space, with more than 55,000
square feet of enclosed gross leasable area devoted primarily to diverse retail, food, and entertainment
facilities; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ZONING DOCKET NO. 57/26
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).
Attachments:

35519

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19.

MOTION - NO. M-26-326 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Cressida L. Rhodes-Polk (vice Dana
Henry) as a member of the New Orleans Public Library, effective upon approval by the Council of the
City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2035.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

20.

M-26-326 w-Questionnaire

MOTION - NO. M-26-327 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Arkebia Matthews (vice Robert H.
Tucker) to the board of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority to serve as the representative for the
New Orleans City Council District “D”, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New
Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2031.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

21.

M-26-327 w-Questionnaire

MOTION - NO. M-26-328 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Jennifer Duhe (fulfilling the unexpired
term of Todd C. James) as a member of the Board of Zoning Adjustments, upon approval by the Council
of the City of New Orleans, for a term ending on June 30, 2027.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

M-26-328 w-Questionnaire

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22.

MOTION - NO. M-26-329 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Allain Hardin (vice Anne Redd)
representing the Garden District Historic District as a member of the New Orleans Historic District
Landmarks Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term
ending on June 30, 2027.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

23.

M-26-329 w-Questionnaire

MOTION - NO. M-26-330 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Dwight Jarrett (vice Arthur Johnson)
to the board of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority to serve as the At-Large representative,
effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June
30, 2031.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

24.

M-26-330 w-Questionnaire

MOTION - NO. M-26-331 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Corrine Villavaso (vice Courtney Scrubbs) as a member of the
Sewerage and Water Board Board of Directors for a four-year term beginning on the date this instrument
is adopted and ending on June 30, 2030, in accordance with City Code § 159-3.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

M-26-331 w-Questionnaire

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25.

MOTION - NO. M-26-332 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Leslie Bouie (vice Tyler Antrup) as a member of the Sewerage
and Water Board Board of Directors for a four-year term beginning on the date this instrument is
adopted and ending on June 30, 2030, in accordance with City Code § 159-3.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

26.

M-26-332 w-Questionnaire

MOTION - NO. M-26-333 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Confirming the Mayor’s appointment of David Gallo (vice Joseph Peychaud) as a member of the
Sewerage and Water Board Board of Directors for a four-year term beginning on the date this instrument
is adopted and ending on June 30, 2030, in accordance with City Code § 159-3.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

27.

M-26-333 w-Questionnaire

MOTION - NO. M-26-334 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Jonathan Stewart (vice Janet Howard) as a member of the
Sewerage and Water Board Board of Directors for a four-year term beginning on the date this instrument
is adopted and ending on June 30, 2030, in accordance with City Code § 159-3.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

M-26-334 w-Questionnaire

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28.

MOTION - NO. M-26-335 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Kimberly Thomas (vice Maurice Scholas) as a member of the
Sewerage and Water Board Board of Directors for a four-year term beginning on the date this instrument
is adopted and ending on June 30, 2030, in accordance with City Code § 159-3.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

29.

M-26-335 w-Questionnaire

MOTION - NO. M-26-336 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Chadrick Kennedy, representing the Board of Liquidation, as a
member of the Sewerage and Water Board Board of Directors for a four-year term beginning on the date
this instrument is adopted and ending on June 30, 2030, in accordance with City Code § 159-3 .
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

30.

M-26-336 w-Questionnaire

MOTION - NO. M-26-337 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Kathryn Walmsley (vice H. Davis Cole) as a member of the
Sewerage and Water Board Board of Directors for a four-year term beginning on the date this instrument
is adopted and ending on June 30, 2030, in accordance with City Code § 159-3.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

M-26-337 w-Questionnaire

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31.

MOTION - NO. M-26-338 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Julius Kimbrough, Jr., representing the Board of Liquidation, as
a member of the Sewerage and Water Board Board of Directors for a four-year term beginning on the
date this instrument is adopted and ending on June 30, 2030, in accordance with City Code § 159-3.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

32.

M-26-338 w-Questionnaire

MOTION - NO. M-26-339 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILLARD (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Kimberly Abramson as a member of
the Vieux Carre Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a
term ending on June 30, 2030.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

33.

M-26-339 w-Questionnaire

MOTION - NO. M-26-341 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON
Brief:
Ratifying, confirming and approving the reappointment of Richard Cahn, as a member of the
Fairgrounds Citizen Advisory Committee, representing District A, effective upon approval by the
Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2030.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

M-26-341 w-Questionnaire

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34.

MOTION - NO. M-26-342 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON
Brief:
Ratifying, confirming and approving the reappointment of Earl Williams as a member of the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board, representing District A, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of
New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2030.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

35.

M-26-342 w-Questionnaire

MOTION - NO. M-26-343 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Ratifying, confirming and approving the reappointment of Frank Zumbo, nominee of the Greater New
Orleans Hotel and Lodging Association, as a member of the Downtown Development District, effective
upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending August 8, 2031.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

36.

M-26-343 w-Questionnaire

MOTION - NO. M-26-345 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL
Brief:
Exempting the CURO Chief of Staff and Counsel from furlough.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
Attachments:

37.

M-26-345

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-346 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL
Brief:
RESOLUTION AND ORDER REGARDING THE APPEAL OF MARK MOELLER.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

R-26-346
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38.

RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-347 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL
Brief:
RESOLUTION AND ORDER REGARDING THE APPEAL OF SABRENA WILLIAMS.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

39.

R-26-347

MOTION - NO. M-26-348 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS
Brief:
Ratifying, confirming and approving the reappointment of Adonis Expose as a member of the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board, representing District B, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of
New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2030.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

40.

M-26-348 w-Questionaire

MOTION - NO. M-26-349 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING, MORRELL, MCCARRON,
GREEN AND HUGHES (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the professional services agreement between the
City of New Orleans and Canales-Rojas Law, PLLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to
sign the professional services agreement between the City of New Orleans and Canales-Rojas Law,
PLLC (Exhibit A).
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
Attachments:

M-26-349 w-Agreement

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

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1.

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. 235733, Sec. O, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Judge Brandon S.
Long

· 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
Annotation:
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.
1.

LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - HDLC APPEAL - OF CIARA GREEN
Brief:
Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission's decision of denial of the retention of
painting masonry that was previously unpainted at a Contributing rated, four-story, commercial building
without a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 111 Tchoupitoulas Street.
Annotation:
(Cm. Willard, Cn. Deadline 10/4/26).
(Communication received on 8/20/26).
(Report received on 8/20/26).
Attachments:

a.

Ciara Green - Appeal of 111 Tchoupitoulas Street

MOTION - NO. M-26-350 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILLARD
Brief:
Granting the applicant's request of 111 Tchoupitoulas Street and reversing the HDLC's decision.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
Attachments:

M-26-350

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2.

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).
Attachments:

3.

ZD NO. 50/26 Final Report

ZONING DOCKET NO. 59/26 - KRYSTYNA TATE
Brief:
Requesting a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental in an HU-MU zoning district, on
Square 425, Lots 15 and 16, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Toledano Street, Carondelet
Street, Louisiana Avenue and St. Charles Avenue (Municipal Address(es): 1622 Toledano Street).
The recommendation of City Planning Commission being “EFFECTIVE DENIAL FOR LACK OF
MAJORITY”.
Annotation:
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 10/5/26).
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 9/3/26.
Attachments:

ZD NO. 59/26 Granicus Final

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4.

LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - 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 9/3/26.
Attachments:

a.

ZD NO. 63/26 Final Report

MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-26-318 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS
Brief:
Approving the applicant’s request for ZD NO. 63/26.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/6/26).
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 9/3/26.
Attachments:

LO M-26-318

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5.

ZONING DOCKET NO. 66/26 - BEAU LAND CO, LLC
Brief:
Requesting a conditional use to permit a Commercial Short-Term Rental in an HMC-2 Historic
Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, on
Square 377, Lot D, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Joseph Guillaume Place, Pauger Street,
North Rampart Street, and Saint Anthony Street (Municipal Address(es): 1822 Joseph Guillaume
Place). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to
two (2) provisos.
Annotation:
(Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 10/5/26).
Attachments:

6.

ZD NO. 66/26 Final Packet

ZONING DOCKET NO. 67/26 - MID-CITY REDEVELOPMENT, LLC
Brief:
Requesting a conditional use to permit a car wash in an MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Used District
and EC Enhancement Corridor Design Overlay District, on Square 762, Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20,
21-A, 22-A, 23-B, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Tulane
Avenue, South Pierce Street, Ulloa Street, and South Carrollton Avenue (Municipal Address(es):
4118-4126 South Carrollton Avenue, 4036-4052 Ulloa Street, 4041-4051 Tulane Avenue). The
recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to three (3)
waivers and nine (9) provisos.
Annotation:
(Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 10/5/26).
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 9/3/26.
Attachments:

7.

ZD NO. 67/26 Final Granicus Packet

ZONING DOCKET NO. 68/26 - BD OZ CBD NOLA, 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, on Square 234, Lots B and L, in
the First Municipal District, bounded by Baronne, Girod, Carondelet and Julia Streets (Municipal
address(es): 727 Carondelet Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being
“FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos.
Annotation:
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 10/5/26).
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 9/3/26.
Attachments:

ZD NO. 68/26 FIinal w/Attachment

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8.

ZONING DOCKET NO. 69/26 - 750 CARONDELET INVESTORS, LLC
Brief:
Requesting a conditional use to permit an indoor amusement facility in a CBD-5 Urban Core
Neighborhood Lower Intensity Mixed-Use District, on Square 218, Lot A-1, in the First Municipal
District, bounded by Julia Street, Carondelet Street, Saint Charles Avenue and Girod Street (Municipal
Address: 750 Carondelet Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR
APPROVAL”, subject to three (3) provisos.
Annotation:
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 10/5/26).
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 9/3/26.
Attachments:

9.

ZD NO. 69/26 Final Granicus

ZONING DOCKET NO. 70/26 - NITETRIPPERS, LLC
Brief:
Requesting a Text Amendment to amend Article 26, Section 26.6 and Article 20, Section 20.3.JJ
to allow secondary live entertainment with service and sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site
consumption at a recording studio, only if approved via conditional use. The proposed text amendment
would affect properties within the HMC-2 District, HM-MU District, HU-MU District, S-LC District,
C-1 District, C-2 District, C-3 District, MU-1 District, MU-2 District, CBD-1 District, CBD-2 District,
CBD-3 District, and CBD-4 District. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being
“FOR APPROVAL”.
Annotation:
(All Cms., Cn. Deadline 10/5/26).
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 9/3/26.
Attachments:

ZD NO. 70/26 Final Packet

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10.

ZONING DOCKET NO. 71/26 - NITETRIPPERS, LLC
Brief:
Requesting conditional uses to permit secondary live entertainment and sale of alcoholic beverages for
onsite consumption at a recording studio in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use
District, on Square 44, Lot 4, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Jackson Avenue, Phillip
Street, Rousseau Street and Saint Thomas Street (Municipal Address: 514 Jackson Avenue). The
recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2)
provisos.
Annotation:
(Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 10/5/26).
DEFERRAL REQUESTED TO THE MEETING OF 9/3/26.
Attachments:

11.

ZD NO. 71/26 Final Packet

LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 72/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION
M-26-177
Brief:
Requesting to amend Article 5 to allow the inclusion of new structures as part of the adaptive reuse of an
existing industrial, commercial, or institutional structure within a planned development, and to make
recommendations for any other amendments deemed necessary. The proposed text amendment would
apply citywide. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being "FOR APPROVAL".
Annotation:
(All Cms., Cn. Deadline 10/5/26).
Attachments:

a.

ZD NO. 72/26 Granicus

MOTION - NO. M-26-351 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON
Brief:
Granting the applicant's request for ZD NO. 72/26.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26)
Attachments:

M-26-351

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12.

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 9/3/26.
Attachments:

a.

34385

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 9/3/26.
Attachments:

M-23-426 Lying Over

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b.

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 9/3/26.
Attachments:

13.

M-23-427 Lying Over

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 9/3/26.
Attachments:

14.

35117

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 9/3/26.
Attachments:

35384
Speaker Cards

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15.

CAL. NO. 35,495 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to ordain and establish Section 34-3.1 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to impose a
Carnival Gap Adjustment for Parades Fee (“GAP Fee”), to provide relative to the collection and use of
said fee, and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 7/9/26).
Attachments:

16.

35495

CAL. NO. 35,504 - 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 145 Roosevelt Way; 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 7/23/26).
Attachments:

17.

35504

CAL. NO. 35,505 - 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 1525 Prytania 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 7/23/26).
Attachments:

35505

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18.

CAL. NO. 35,506 - 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 7/23/26).
Attachments:

19.

35506

CAL. NO. 35,507 - 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 2816 Saint Louis 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 7/23/26).
Attachments:

20.

35507

CAL. NO. 35,508 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (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 6 Newcomb Boulevard; 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 7/23/26).
Attachments:

35508
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21.

CAL. NO. 35,509 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (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 10 Newcomb Boulevard; 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 7/23/26).
Attachments:

22.

35509

CAL. NO. 35,510 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (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 1660 North Roman 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 7/23/26).
Attachments:

23.

35510

CAL. NO. 35,511 - 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 221 Royal 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 7/23/26).
Attachments:

35511

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24.

CAL. NO. 35,515 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS
Brief:
An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a commercial short term rental in a C-2
Auto-Oriented Commercial District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, on Square 359,
Lot C, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Reverend John Raphael Jr. Way, Clio Street, Earhart
Boulevard, and Freret Street (Municipal Addresses: 1131-1133 Reverend John Raphael Jr. Way);
and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ZONING DOCKET NO. 53/26
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).
(Cm. Morrell voted “NAY” on Motion No. M-26-279).
Attachments:

25.

35515

CAL. NO. 35,518 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS
Brief:
An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a commercial short term rental in a CBD-2
Historic Commercial and Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, on
Square 130, Lots 14 and 15, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Natchez Street, Magazine Street,
Poydras Street, and Tchoupitoulas Street (Municipal Address: 422 Natchez Street); and otherwise to
provide with respect thereto. ZONING DOCKET NO. 56/26
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).
(Cm. Morrell voted “NAY” on Motion No. M-26-280).
Attachments:

35518

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26.

LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL. NO. 35,520 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON
Brief:
An Ordinance to effect a zoning change from an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential
District to an HU-B1A Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District and to grant a conditional use to
permit a “Standard Restaurant” as defined in Section 26.6 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of
the City of New Orleans in the HU-B1A Use Restriction Overlay District, on Square 187, Lots 1, 2, and
3, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Octavia Street, Laurel Street, Constance Street, and
Jefferson Avenue (Municipal Addresses: 5433 Laurel Street and 509-515 Octavia Street); and
otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ZONING DOCKET NO. 30/26
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 7/23/26).
Attachments:

a.

35520

AMENDMENT TO CAL. NO. 35,520 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON
Brief:
An amendment to Cal. 35,520 to remove a legally impermissible parking proviso, and otherwise to
provide in respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
Attachments:

27.

35520 Amendment

CAL. NO. 35,528 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, WILLARD, MCCARRON,
HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND HUGHES
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 Office of Community Development for the Right to Counsel program to
provide legal counsel to residential tenants facing eviction proceedings within the City of New
Orleans and to provide housing-related advocacy for tenants in New Orleans; and otherwise to
provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/6/26).
Attachments:

35528

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28.

CAL. NO. 35,529 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, WILLARD, MCCARRON,
HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND HUGHES
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 Office of Community Development for the Right to Counsel program to provide legal counsel to
residential tenants facing eviction proceedings within the City of New Orleans and to provide housing-related
advocacy for tenants in New Orleans; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/6/26).
Attachments:
29.

35529

CAL. NO. 35,530 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 26-648 of the City Code to reduce the fee in lieu of
providing required affordable housing units and to direct these fees to the New Orleans Housing Trust
Fund, and otherwise to provide respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/6/26).
Attachments:

30.

35530

CAL. NO. 35,531 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, MCCARRON AND
HUGHES (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 to the Department of Parks and Parkways, the Department of Property
Management, the Department of Public Works, the New Orleans Fire Department, the New Orleans
Main Library, the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, the Office of Sustainability; to
appropriate funds to the Chief Administrative Office, the Department of Property Management, the
Department of Public Works, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the New Orleans Recreation
Development Commission, and the Office of Sustainability; and otherwise to provide with respect
thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/6/26).
Attachments:

35531

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31.

CAL. NO. 35,532 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Ordinance No. 30,396 MC.S., regarding energy benchmarking for
nonresidential and multi-family buildings pursuant to Article XIV of Chapter 26 of the Code of the City
of New Orleans, to extend the effective date thereof for certain covered properties; to expand the
application of the effective date to additional covered properties; and otherwise to provide with respect
thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/6/26).
Attachments:

32.

35532

CAL. NO. 35,534 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND HARRIS
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance
Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to
appropriate funds from each Council office’s operating budget back to the General Fund; and
otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/6/26).
Attachments:

33.

35534

CAL. NO. 35,535 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND HARRIS
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an
Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds
from each Council office’s operating budget back to the General Fund; and otherwise to provide with
respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/6/26).

Attachments:

35535

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34.

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).
Attachments:

35.

LO R-26-275

MOTION - NO. M-26-340 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HUGHES AND HARRIS
Brief:
Establishing the official polling place changes for specific precincts in Orleans Parish for the November
3, 2026 general election.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).

Attachments:
36.

M-26-340

MOTION - NO. M-26-344 - 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 18.20.A to change the
boundaries by exempting the areas from the intersection of Magazine Street and Washington Avenue to
the intersection of Magazine Street and Napoleon Avenue and to make recommendations for any other
amendments deemed necessary.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
Attachments:

M-26-344

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37.

MOTION - NO. M-26-352 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND WILLARD
Brief:
Tabulating the votes cast in the Election held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 - GARDEN DISTRICT’S
SECURITY DISTRICT PROPOSITION:
VOTES FOR:
VOTES AGAINST:
TOTAL VOTES:
MAJORITY VOTES:

478
90
568
FOR

Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26.
Attachments:
38.

M-26-352 w-Secretary of State Return Sheet

MOTION - NO. M-26-353 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES
Brief:
Tabulating the votes cast in the Election held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 - LAKE FOREST ESTATES
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION:
VOTES FOR:
VOTES AGAINST:
TOTAL VOTES:
MAJORITY VOTES:

72
46
118
FOR

Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 8/20/26).
Attachments:
39.

M-26-353 w-Secretary of State Return Sheet

ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

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SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1.

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - YOUNG LEADERSHIP COUNCIL 40th
ANNIVERSARY
Presenters:
Allison Hotard, Executive Director
Erica S. Bergeron, Board President
Brief:
Celebrating forty years, the YLC has played a vital role in developing young civic leaders throughout the
Greater New Orleans area while creating meaningful community impact through volunteerism, public
engagement, and leadership development. Since its founding in 1986, YLC has connected thousands of
emerging leaders to opportunities that strengthen our city and region.
Annotation:
(Cm. McCarron).
TO APPEAR.

2.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - TANGA B. WILSON
Brief:
Recognizing Ms. Tanga B. Wilson for her 38 years of dedicated service to the City of New Orleans
Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue. Ms. Wilson has faithfully served the Department of
Finance, Bureau of Revenue as a Tax Collection Supervisor. Her last day of service with the City of
New Orleans will be September 1, 2026.
Annotation:
(Cm. Hughes).
TO APPEAR.

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3.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - RECOGNITION OF JAMES MAYES
AND THE EMLINE FOUNDATION'S INAUGURAL DESIGNER KIDS 2 LA FELLOWSHIP
COHORT
Speakers:
James Mayes, Founder & Creative Director, EMLINE and Founder & President, EMLINE
Foundation
Designer Kids 2 LA Fellowship Student Entrepreneurs
Italy Shief - Salmen High School
Akhai Phoenix - Edna Karr High School
L'Rae Celestine - The Willow School New Orleans
Aubrey Smith - Hebron High School
Kaiden Banks - Edna Karr High School
Jerrod Watson - McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School
Skylar Marchand - The Willow School New Orleans
Quyntrill Johnson - Edna Karr High School
Brief:
Recognizing James Mayes, Founder of the EMLINE Foundation and Creative Director of EMLINE, for
his visionary leadership and commitment to expanding opportunities for young creatives through
fashion, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. The New Orleans City Council will also
recognize the inaugural cohort of the Designer Kids 2 LA Fellowship, honoring eight outstanding
student fashion designers and creative entrepreneurs for their achievements in design, brand
development, and innovation.
Annotation:
(Cm. Willard).
TO APPEAR.

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