City Council on 2026-05-21 10:00 AM

THE COUNCIL City of New Orleans MATTHEW WILLARD JP MORRELL Councilmember-At-Large Councilmember-At-Large AIMEE McCARRON LESLI D. HARRIS FREDDIE KING III EUGENE J. GREEN, JR. JASON HUGHES Councilmember District A Councilmember District B Councilmember District C Councilmember District D Councilmember District E MINUTES Regular Meeting of the City Council held in City Hall Council Chamber on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT JP MORRELL MATTHEW WILLARD Councilmember-At-Large Councilmember-At-Large ROLL CALL AISHA R. COLLIER CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESENT: Harris Green Hughes Morrell Willard - 5 ABSENT: McCarron King - 2 UPON CALLING THE ROLL FIVE MEMBERS ANSWERED TO THEIR NAMES. CONSTUTITING A QOURUM. CM. MCCARRON ARRIVED LATER AND TOOK PART IN THE CONTINUATION OF THE MEETING. INVOCATION BISHOP TYRONNE JEFFERSON ABUNDANT LIFE TABERNACLE Page 1 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE JP MORRELL COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORMS, RULES AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT https://council.nola.gov/home/ 1. PUBLIC E-COMMENT FORM E-Public Comment Form Page 2 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 _____________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SILENCE DEVICES DURING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. _____________________________________________________________________ CONSENT AGENDA 1. COMMUNICATION - FROM ERIN SPEARS - CHIEF OF STAFF & COUNSEL, COUNCIL UTILITIES REGULATORY OFFICE Brief: Submitting the transmittal document for communications related to electric and gas utility matters to be received by the Council of the City of New Orleans at its meeting on May 21, 2026: Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC 1. Post-Testimony Brief, UD-18-03 2. Twelfth Annual Post-Miso-Integration Monitoring Report, UD-11-01 3. Second Quarter 2026 Accelerated Resilience Program Report, submitted pursuant to Resolution R- 24-625, UD-21-03 Other Communications 1. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by Alliance for Affordable Energy, UD-18-03 2. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by Together New Orleans, UD-18-03 3. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by SunConnect, UD-18-03 4. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by Air Products and Chemicals Inc., UD-18-03 5. Post-Testimony Brief, submitted by Dentons US LLP, UD-18-03 6. Petition for Intervention, submitted by Grid Alternatives, UD-24-02 Annotation: RECEIVED. Entergy - Memo - Erin Spears, Chief of Staff & Counsel, CURO Entergy No. 1. Edward R. Wicker, Jr., Assistant General Counsel - ENO Post-Testimony Brief Re Consol Billing UD-18-03 Entergy No. 2. Sharonda Williams, VP, Regulatory & Public Affairs, _ENOs_Twelfth_Post-MISO_Integration_Report Entergy No. 3. Sharonda Williams, VP - Regulatory & Public Affairs - Quarterly Accelerated Resilience Program Monitoring Report Entergy Other Nos. 1-3. Jesse George, New Orleans Policy Director, Alliance for Affordable Energy - UD-18-03 Entergy Other No. 4. Carrie R. Tournillon, Partner , Air Products Initial Brief - UD-18-03 Entergy Other No. 5. Jay Beatmann, Post Testimony Brief UD-18-03 Entergy Other No. 6. Alexandra M. Wyatt, National Policy Counsel - 2026-05-05 GRID Alternatives Petition for Intervention in CNO Docket UD-24-02 Page 3 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 2. COMMUNICATION - FROM JENNIFER AVEGNO, MD, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting the April 2026 documentation of all encampment clean-up efforts as required by Section 82-703. Annotation: RECEIVED. Communication - Jennifer Avegno, MD, Director of Health, CNO - 04. April 2026 Encampment Report 3. COMMUNICATION - FROM AMY B. TREPAGNIER, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting for Council approval: Amendment to the Classified Pay Plan (Health-EMS) Hiring Rates: Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Coordinator, Assistant, Emergency Medical Coordinator in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its meeting of May 8, 2026. Annotation: RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE. Communication - Amy B. Trepagnier, Director of Personnel - CouncilEMS 4. COMMUNICATION - FROM RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH CONSULTING & DESIGN Brief: Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision of a de-facto denial, for property located at 1537-1539 Euterpe Street. Annotation: RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 6/4/26). Communication - HDLC APPEAL - 1537-1539 Euterpe St. - Ron Loesel, Governmental Affairs, Lead Consultant Page 4 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 5. COMMUNICATION - FROM ABIGAIL VIENNE, CHIEF PERFORMANCE OFFICER, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and Wexford Health Sources, Inc., and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57. Annotation: RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE. (See Motion No. M-26-199). Communication - Abigial Vienne, Chief Performance Officer, Wexford Contract 6. COMMUNICATION - FROM KIA WILSON, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PERMITS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting a proposed agreement between the City of New Orleans and Granicus, LLC and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57. Annotation: RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. Communication - Kia Wilson, Department of Safety & Permits - Granicus 7. REPORT - OF CASSANDRA B. ROBERT, MBA, FINANCE MANAGER, ORLEANS PARISH COMMUNICATION DISTRICT (OPCD) Brief: Submitting the Orleans Parish Communication District’s report for April 30, 2026, in accordance with Section 2-63 of the City Code. Annotation: RECEIVED. Report - Cassandra B. Robert, MBA, Finance Manager - 04.30.2026 OPCD Cover Letter Page 5 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 8. REPORT - OF KIAH HOWARD, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST, OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT POLICE MONITOR Brief: Submitting a report for the month of April 2026, providing the Council with the data in compliance with Ordinance No. 29130 (Calendar No. 33,818). Annotation: RECEIVED. Report - Kiah Howard, Community Engagement Specialist - OIPM Report April 2026 9. 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 no action vote regarding an appeal of ARC recommendations for the renovation of a Contributing rated, two-story, multi-family residential building including infilling the rear galleries for the property located at 1537-1539 Euterpe Street. Annotation: RECEIVED. Report - Eleanore Burke, Deputy Director -1537-39 Euterpe Street 10. REPORT - OF KAITLIN TYMRAK, P.E., INTERIM GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting the Sewerage and Water Board legislative storm report for the two severe thunderstorm warnings and one flash flood warning that was issued during May 8-9, 2026, pursuant to La. R.S. § 33.4091, Section F. Annotation: RECEIVED. Report - Kaitlin Tymrak, P.E., Interim General Superintendent - Legislative Storm Report Page 6 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 11. REPORT - OF ROBERT D. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Transmitting Zoning Docket Numbers 22/26 - Cm. McCarron; 23/26 - Cm. McCarron; 37/26 - All Cms.; 43/26 - Cm. Harris; 44/26 - Cm. Harris; 45/26 - Cm. Green; Cn. Deadline 7/20/26. Annotation: RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 6/4/26). Report - CPC Transmittal 4-28-26 12. MOTION - NO. M-26-200 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON, HARRIS, GREEN AND HUGHES (BY REQUEST) Brief: Confirming Susannah Kirby as the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits, in accordance with Section 4-106 of the Home Rule Charter. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-200 w-CS - LS - Questionnaire 13. MOTION - NO. M-26-201 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON, HARRIS, GREEN AND HUGHES (BY REQUEST) Brief: Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No.3 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Hammerman & Gainer, LLC; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign Amendment No. 3 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Hammerman & Gainer, LLC (Exhibit A). Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-201w-Agreement Page 7 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 14. MOTION - NO. M-26-202 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON, HARRIS, GREEN AND HUGHES (BY REQUEST) Brief: Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to Amendment No.5 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign Amendment No. 5 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Exhibit A). Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-202 w-Agreement 15. MOTION - NO. M-26-204 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Ayame Dinkler, (vice Lisa Mazique), nominee of the District B councilmember, as a member of the Industrial Development Board, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term ending January 1, 2029. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-204 w-Questionnaire Speaker Card 16. MOTION - NO. M-26-205 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the reappointment of Ryan King, nominee of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, 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, 2030. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-205 w-Questionnaire Page 8 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 17. MOTION - NO. M-26-206 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the reappointment of Kenneth Rubenstein, nominee of State Representative Alonzo Knox, 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, 2030. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-206 w-Questionnaire 18. MOTION - NO. M-26-207 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Michael DiSimone, nominee of the Louisiana Restaurant Association, fulfilling the unexpired term of Miles Tully, 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, 2028. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-207 w-Questionnaire 19. MOTION - NO. M-26-208 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Margaret Washington as a member of the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council (community representative for victims and survivors), effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on December 31, 2026. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-208 w-LS - Questionnaire Page 9 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 20. MOTION - NO. M-26-209 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING (BY REQUEST) AND MORRELL Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s the appointment of Pike Howard (vice Elizabeth Boh) (representing the New Orleans Business Council), as a member of the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on December 31, 2026. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-209 w-LS - Questionnaire 21. MOTION - NO. M-26-210 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING (BY REQUEST) AND MORRELL Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor's appointment of Renard Thomas (vice Troy Glover) as a member of the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council (citizen representative-reentry), effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on December 31, 2026. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-210 w-LS - Questionnaire 22. MOTION - NO. M-26-211 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Austin Lavin (vice Andrea Neighbours) 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, 2034. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-211 w-LS - Questionnaire Page 10 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 23. MOTION - NO. M-26-212 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Joseph Wilson (vice Xavier Angel) as a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2030. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-212 w-LS - Qustionnaire 24. MOTION - NO. M-26-213 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Adrian Bruneau (vice Sophia Harris Vorhoff) as a member of the Regional Planning Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2030. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-213 w-Questionnaire 25. MOTION - NO. M-26-214 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING (BY REQUEST) AND MORRELL Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Dernell Johnson (vice Vonda Flentroy-Rice) 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, 2033. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-214 w-Questionnaire Page 11 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 26. MOTION - NO. M-26-215 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Richard Freeman (vice Victor Jones) as a member of the Audubon Commission effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2031. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-215 w-LS - Questionnaire 27. MOTION - NO. M-26-216 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Amanda Berger (vice Frances Fayard) as a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2031. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-216 w-LS - Questionnaire 28. MOTION - NO. M-26-217 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING (BY REQUEST) AND MORRELL Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Thelma French (representing community TCA) as a member of the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on December 31, 2026. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-217 w-LS - Questionnaire Page 12 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 29. MOTION - NO. M-26-223 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Tracie Haydel Griffin (vice Minh Thanh Ngyuen) as a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2030. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED. M-26-223 w-LS - Questionnaire MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA AND REFER OTHER MATTERS TO THE PROPER AGENCY. AND THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED. ADOPTED MOVED BY: Hughes SECONDED BY: McCarron ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. Page 13 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT RULES All public comment shall comply with the following Council Rules: • Each commenter must personally submit a comment card to the Clerk. • All commenters must state their names and addresses and whether they are being paid to appear. • One comment per speaker, per item. • Each comment must be entirely germane to the agenda item. • Comments may not exceed two minutes. • Ceding of time is not permitted. • Each item is limited to 30 minutes of public comment. DEFERRAL RULES Any annotation of a request to defer an agenda item is purely tentative until confirmed during the meeting. A request to defer an agenda item may be withdrawn or overruled pursuant to Council Rules. POSTPONEMENT RULES Unless subject to an earlier deadline or deferred to a specific date, legislative instruments will be postponed indefinitely and removed from future agendas if not acted upon within 120 days of first reading or appearance on a Council agenda. 1. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - COMMUNICATION - FROM WINSTON FIORE, CHIEF OF STAFF, LAND USE, COUNCILMEMBER FREDDIE KING III, DISTRICT “C” Brief: Transmitting the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development’s recommendation of approval, and requesting the scheduling of a public hearing, for the following Restoration Tax Abatement Application: RTA Application #20250130, 1419-1421 Dauphine Street, 1419-1421 Dauphine Street, LLC. Annotation: (Communication received on 4/9/26). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 12/17/26. RTA - 1419-1421 Dauphine Street 2. b. RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) - NO. R-26-168 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING Brief: A resolution granting the RTA Application #20250130, 1419-1421 Dauphine Street. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 4/23/26). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 12/17/26. LO R-26-168 Page 14 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 3. 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 defer action on the application to a future Commission meeting to allow the applicant additional time to meet with surrounding neighbors and community stakeholders to discuss the overall redevelopment proposal details further for property located at 6309-6311 S. Claiborne Avenue. Annotation: (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 6/7/26). (Communication received on 4/23/26). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. Ron Loesel - HDLC Appeal 6309-6311 S Claiborne Ave Eleanor S. Burke - HDLC Report - Teds Frostop - on Calhoun St - South Miro St and South Claiborne Ave 4. HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN Brief: Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to defer action on the application to a future Commission meeting to allow the applicant additional time to meet with surrounding neighbors and community stakeholders to discuss the overall redevelopment proposal details further for property located at 6307-6309 S. Miro Street. Annotation: (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 6/7/26). (Communication received on 4/23/26). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. Ron Loesel - HDLC Appeal 6307-6309 S Miro St Eleanor S. Burke - HDLC Report - Teds Frostop - on Calhoun St - South Miro St and South Claiborne Ave Page 15 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 5. 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 request for demolition to grade based on the building’s fair to good condition and minimal alterations for property located at 3100 Calhoun Street. Annotation: (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 6/7/26). (Communication received on 4/23/26). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. Ron Loesel - HDLC Appeal - 3100 Calhoun St Eleanor S. Burke - HDLC Report - Teds Frostop - on Calhoun St - South Miro St and South Claiborne Ave 6. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - 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). HEARING HELD. (The first vote was taken to exceed the time by 12 minutes to allow for public comment from the reminder of the constituents). ZD NO. 14/26 Page 16 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 7. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-196 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: Approving and modifying the applicant’s request on ZD No. 14/26. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/21/26). M-26-196 SPEAKER CARDS MOVED BY: Green SECONDED BY: Harris ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: Green ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5 NAYS: Morrell - 1 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. Page 17 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 37. MOTION - NO. M-26-199 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the Amendment No.1 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the Amendment No. 1 to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Wexford Health Sources, Inc. (Exhibit A). Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). (GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). M-26-199 w-Agreement MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: Hughes ACTION: SUSPEND RULE 57 YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: Hughes ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. Page 18 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 34. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-25-239 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, GIARRUSSO, MORENO, MORRELL, GREEN AND THOMAS Brief: Submitting for Council approval, the following amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Police) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its March 14, 2025 meeting, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana is approved to be effective April 20, 2025. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/24/25). (GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). (Technical correction needed). LO M-25-239 MOVED BY: Hughes SECONDED BY: Morrell ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: Hughes ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: McCarron ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. Page 19 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 8. ZONING DOCKET NO. 24/26 - ERNEST N. MORIAL NEW ORLEANS EXHIBITION HALL AUTHORITY Brief: Requesting a text amendment to Article 18 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish a new overlay district called the Convention Center Hotel Overlay District affecting the area generally bounded by Convention Center Boulevard, Andrew Higgins Drive, South Peters Street, and the Mississippi River Heritage Park. The overlay district would create new regulations affecting the permitted land uses, allowable building heights, floor area ration (FAR) limits, design standards, bicycle parking requirements, loading space requirements, curb cut allowances, signage restrictions, and exterior lighting requirements. The entirety of Squares 12-A, 24-A, 25, and a portion of the Public Street, situated in the First Municipal District, generally bounded by Convention Center Boulevard, Andrew Higgins Drive, South Peters Street, and the Mississippi River Heritage Park (Municipal Addresses: 1000 South Peters Street, 1001 Convention Center Boulevard, 1040 South Peters Street, John Churchill Chase Street between South Peters Street and Convention Center Boulevard). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”. Annotation: (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. ZD NO. 24/26 SPEAKER CARDS 9. a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - 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). HEARING HELD. ZD NO. 26/26 Page 20 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 10. b. MOTION - NO. M-26-222 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: Approving and modifying with additional provisos the applicant’s request on ZD No. 26/26. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/21/26). M-26-222 SPEAKER CARDS MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: Hughes ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King, Morrell - 2 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. 11. ZONING DOCKET NO. 31/26 - JOSEPH H. BABINGTON ET AL. Brief: Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a commercial short term rental in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, on Square 24, Lot 2, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Third Street, Tchoupitoulas Street, Rousseau Street, and Fourth Street (Municipal Address(es): 424-428 Third Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”. Annotation: (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. ZD NO. 31/26 12. ZONING DOCKET NO. 38/26 - MICHAEL SULLIVAN AND DANELLE SULLIVAN Brief: Requesting a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental in an M-MU Maritime Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District located on Lots 18, Lake Catherine Land Company-Three, in the Third Municipal District (Municipal Address(es): 25800 Chef Menteur Highway). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) provisos. Annotation: (Cm. Hughes, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26). REFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. ZD NO. 38/26 FR Page 21 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 13. ZONING DOCKET NO. 39/26 - ART HOUSE NOLA, INC. AND GET THE GORILLA, LLC Brief: Requesting an amendment to Ordinance No. 26,276 MCS (Zoning Docket 123/14) to permit a planned development authorizing the expansion of an indoor amusement facility, located 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 address: 636-650 North Broad Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to two (2) exceptions and five (5) provisos. Annotation: (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. ZD NO. 39/26 14. ZONING DOCKET NO. 40/26 - 2613 MARAIS, 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, located on Square 487, Lot 4, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Franklin Avenue, Marais Street, Port Street, and Iroquois Street (Municipal addresses: 2613-2615 Marais Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”. Annotation: (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26). WITHDRAWN. (At the applicants request). ZD NO. 40/26 Page 22 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 15. ZONING DOCKET NO. 41/26 - CITY COUNCIL MOTION M-26-72 Brief: Requesting a zoning change from S-RS Single-Family Residential District to any zoning designation that encourages commercial use and is compatible with the NC Neighborhood Commercial Future Land Use Map designation of the subject area, including but not limited to S-B1 Suburban Business District, S-B2 Pedestrian-Oriented Corridor Business District, and C-1 General Commercial District, located on all lots and rights-of-way currently zoned S-RS Single Family Residential District, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Behrman Place, Holiday Drive, General De Gaulle Drive, the Algiers Canal, and the former Brechtel Golf Course. The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”. Annotation: (Cm. King, Cn. Deadline 7/6/26). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. ZD NO. 41/26 16. 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). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. 34385 17. 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). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. M-23-426 Lying Over Page 23 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 18. 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). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. M-23-427 Lying Over 19. 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). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. 35117 20. 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). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. 35384 Page 24 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 21. CAL. NO. 35,432 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MCCARRON, KING, GREEN, HUGHES, MORRELL AND WILLARD Brief: An Ordinance to establish Division 56 of Chapter 70, Article III of the Code of the City of New Orleans to create the 2026 Caesars Lease Rent Strip Sale Proceeds Fund, dedicated to housing the City’s proceeds anticipated from the sale of certain future lease payments from Jazz Casino Company, L.L.C. for the Caesars New Orleans Casino, to create restrictions on expenditures; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26). (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). 35432 - 30656 M.C.S. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: Hughes ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. 22. CAL. NO. 35,434 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1 to a previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the City of New Orleans (“City”), and Ubuntu Village NOLA, relative to reducing crime and incarceration through the INSTEAD Program which focuses on youth and adults who have been arrested but not adjudicated for nonviolent offenses and have underlying behavioral health challenges, desire to modify the provisions of the CEA and extend the term thereof for an additional one year, 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 5/7/26). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. 35434 Page 25 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 23. CAL. NO. 35,435 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND MCCARRON (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate grant funds to the to promote healthy behaviors and access to high quality healthcare. The grant supports the Health Department with providing these services through community outreach staff; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26). (Technical Correction needed). ((BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). 35435 - 30657 M.C.S. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: Morrell ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King, Willard - 2 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. 24. CAL. NO. 35,436 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND MCCARRON (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate grant funds to the Health Department to promote healthy behaviors and access to high quality healthcare. The grant supports the Health Department with providing these services through community outreach staff; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26). (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). 35436 - 30658 M.C.S. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: McCarron ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Morrell, Willard - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King, Hughes - 2 Page 26 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. 25. CAL. NO. 35,437 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND MCCARRON (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 to the Health Department from the Robert Wood Johnson grant for operating expense; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26). (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). 35437 - 30659 M.C.S. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: McCarron ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Morrell, Willard - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King, Hughes - 2 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. 26. CAL. NO. 35,438 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD, AND MCCARRON (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 to the Health Department from the Robert Wood Johnson grant for operating expense; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26). (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). 35438 - 30660 M.C.S. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: McCarron ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 Page 27 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. 27. CAL. NO. 35,439 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND MCCARRON (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 to the New Orleans Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention for professional services related to violence prevention and victim support initiatives.; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26). (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). 35439 - 30661 M.C.S. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: Morrell ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. 28. CAL. NO. 35,440 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND MCCARRON (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 to the New Orleans Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention for professional services related to violence prevention and victim support initiatives; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26). (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). 35440 - 30662 M.C.S. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: Morrell ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 Page 28 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. 29. CAL. NO. 35,441 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND MCCARRON (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 transfer funds in Personal Services and Other Operating from the Department of Public Works to the Police Department for Grounds Transportation; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26). (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. 35441 30. CAL. NO. 35,442 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD AND MCCARRON (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 transfer funds within the NORDC FY 2026 budget from Personnel Services to Other Operating Expenses to correct a classification error and allow the funds to be used for operational, programmatic, and facility maintenance needs without increasing the overall budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26). (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). 35442 - 30663 M.C.S. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: McCarron ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. Page 29 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 31. CAL. NO. 35,443 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30530 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds to allow the City of New Orleans to implement components of the French Quarter Economic Development District’s 2026 adopted budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26). (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). 35443 - 30664 M.C.S. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: McCarron ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. 32. CAL. NO. 35,444 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to appropriate funds to allow the City of New Orleans to implement components of the French Quarter Economic Development District’s 2026 adopted budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26). (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). 35444 - 30665 M.C.S. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: Morrell ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. Page 30 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 33. CAL. NO. 35,445 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GREEN AND 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 and the Department of Property Management; to appropriate funds to the Chief Administrative Office; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/7/26). (BUDGET/AUDIT/BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). 35445 - 30666 M.C.S. MOVED BY: Green SECONDED BY: Harris ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. 35. MOTION - NO. M-26-197 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER WILLARD Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Arthur Morrell (vice Holly Sharp), as a member of the Parking Facilities Corporation, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on December 31, 2029. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). M-26-197 MOVED BY: Willard SECONDED BY: Hughes ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: Morrell - 1 AND THE MOTION PASSED. Page 31 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 36. MOTION - NO. M-26-198 - BY: HARRIS, WILLARD, MORRELL, MCCARRON AND KING Brief: Submitting for Council approval the following amendments to the Classified Pay Plan (Health/EMS), Hiring Rates: Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Coordinator, Assistant, Emergency Medical Coordinator as adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its meeting of May 8, 2026, in accordance with Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana, that the amendment to the Classified Pay Plan is approved to be effective May 24, 2026. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). DEFERRED TO THE MEETING OF 6/4/26. M-26-198 38. MOTION - NO. M-26-203 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Stephanie Burks (vice Scott Polakoff), nominee of the District B councilmember, as a member of the Downtown Development District, effective August 8, 2026 upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending August 8, 2031. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. M-26-203 w-LS - Questionnaire MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: Hughes ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. Page 32 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 39. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-218 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: Approving the completed Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire prepared by the Department of Finance as part of the 2025 annual audit. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). R-218 MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: McCarron ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. 40. MOTION - NO. M-26-219 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND WILLARD Brief: Appointing Councilmember Freddie King III (vice Oliver Thomas) to the district councilmember seat of the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/21/26). M-26-219 MOVED BY: Morrell SECONDED BY: Hughes ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. Page 33 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 41. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-220 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MCCARRON, MORRELL, WILLARD, HARRIS, GREEN, KING AND HUGHES Brief: RESOLUTION AND ORDER ESTABLISHING RULEMAKING TO CONSIDER REVISING THE INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN RULES WITH RESPECT TO DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES DOCKET NO. UD-26-01 Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). (UTILITY, CABLE, TELECOMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL). R-26-220 MOVED BY: McCarron SECONDED BY: Morrell ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. 42. RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-221 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND WILLARD Brief: Stating that the application deadline for Caesars New Orleans Casino Community Support Grant and the City Council/Cox Communications Louisiana’s Community Grant is Friday, July 10, 2026. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). R-26-221 MOVED BY: Morrell SECONDED BY: Hughes ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. Page 34 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 43. MOTION - NO. M-26-224 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: A RESOLUTION calling an election in the Touro Bouligny Security District for November 3, 2026. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/21/26). R-26-224 w-Attachment MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: Hughes ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: Morrell ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. MOVED BY: Harris SECONDED BY: Willard ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. Page 35 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 44. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING CALENDAR NUMBERS 35,447 THRU 35,452. INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW. 35447 35448 35449 35450 35451 35452 MOVED BY: Morrell SECONDED BY: Willard ACTION: ADOPTED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Morrell, Willard - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. Page 36 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH Speakers: Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Deputy Mayor of Health & Human Services William Johnson, Injury Prevention Manager, New Orleans Health and Human Services Department Taylor Beaudoin, Injury Prevention Senior Analyst, New Orleans Health and Human Services Department Anthony T. Davis, Director, Office of Code Enforcement Larry Barabino, CEO, New Orleans Recreation Development Commission Brief: May is National Water Safety Month and the New Orleans Health and Human Services Department, New Orleans Recreation Development Commission and Department of Code Enforcement will share updates on the City’s efforts, including Big Easy Swim Easy, to ensure water safety and prevent injury and death this summer and year-round. Big Easy Swim Easy is a water safety and drowning prevention initiative launched by the City in 2024. This important safety initiative represents a coordinated effort across City departments and partner organizations. During this session, department leadership will discuss the need for such an initiative, outline their respective roles, present mid-program outcomes, and offer recommendations for future efforts. Annotation: (Cm. Willard). APPEARED. 2. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION - ST. AUGUSTINE GYMNAST, DWAYNE JOHNSON, JR. Brief: Acknowledging St. Augustine gymnast Dwayne Johnson, Jr., who won three consecutive LHSAA state championship gold medals in gymnastics from 2024-26 and has signed a grant in aid for gymnastics at the University of Illinois in the fall. Annotation: (Cm. Green). APPEARED. MOVED BY: Willard SECONDED BY: Green ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO RECEIVE YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King, Morrell - 2 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. Page 37 of 38 City Council MINUTES May 21, 2026 MOVED BY: Willard SECONDED BY: Green ACTION: SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King, Morrell - 2 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. 3. MOTION TO ADJOURNED @ 12:22 P.M. MOVED BY: Willard SECONDED BY: Harris ACTION: ADJOURNED YEAS: McCarron, Harris, Green, Hughes, Willard - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King, Morrell - 2 ABSTAIN: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION PASSED. Page 38 of 38