Meetings.

Key overall points

• A mix of approvals, deferrals, and conditional approvals across multiple zoning dockets (081–096-26). Several items advanced toward final Council action, while others were deferred for neighborhood input or further staff review. Notable deferrals include 082-26 (to Oct 27), 085-26 (to Oct 13), 091-26 (to Oct 13), and 088-26 (deferred for additional neighborhood discussions).
• Ratification of six subdivisions was approved via a motion by Mr. Jackson.

Docket-by-docket highlights (decisions, actions, and notable inputs)

• 081-26: Compromise to down-zone Café Malou site to HURD2 while preserving conditional restaurant use was adopted; staff-supported HUB1A approach was not adopted. Outcome: compromise approved; plan to move toward Council presentation/final determination. Notable speaker: Claire Bien (proponent) spoke on behalf of Café Malou and Octavia Books describing the negotiated compromise.
• 082-26: Docket deferred to Oct 27 to allow staff time and reflect public input. Notable inputs included Eleanor Graham supporting deferral; Alan Johnson seeking clarifications; Erin Holmes and Nicole Weber speaking on data concerns about lodging impacts.
• 083-26: Text amendment to set a maximum height of 35 feet for Square 26 in the 1st Municipal District; staff-supported to align with CBD parks and protect open space. Outcome: approved; no public cards.
• 084-26: CUP for a commercial short-term rental at 2407 Gravier Street (MU2; within Transient Lodging IZD). Staff recommended denial; Commission denied the CUP despite staff’s recommendation after neighbors/opponents spoke in opposition and others spoke in support (adaptive reuse and neighborhood character). Notable neighbors who spoke against: Lyle Montgomery, Julia Zuckerman, Frank Southall; other speakers (Halstead, Gregor) also opposed.
• 085-26: CUP for a CBD5 STR at a motor-vehicle dealership site. Staff found consistency with the master plan but proposed two provisos. After discussion, the item was deferred to Oct 13 to allow more neighborhood discussion. Notable inputs from neighbors Wade Halstead and Julia Zuckerman expressed concerns about parking and character; applicant described operations and neighbor engagement plan.
• 086-26: CUP for outdoor seating in HU-RD1 for a neighborhood coffee shop. Approved with two provisos; no opposition recorded.
• 087-26: CUP for a live performance venue in MU1 with a waiver of eight parking spaces. Approved with three provisos and one waiver; concerns about parking and neighborhood intensity discussed; applicant emphasized community engagement.
• 088-26: CUP for a neighborhood commercial establishment at 814 Poland Avenue. Staff recommended denial due to residential origins and lack of non-residential history; commissioners considered a path to C1 (with deferral for further neighborhood discussion) and approved a modified use to C1 with deferral. Notable inputs included neighbor concerns during discussion.
• 090-26: CUP for a commercial STR at 2404 St. Claude Avenue (HMC2; Transient Lodging IZD). Two provisos recommended; applicant spoke about engagement; opponents raised concerns about housing stock. Outcome: approved with two provisos.
• 091-26: West Wrigley’s Lighthouse replica and two fishing camps proposed as STRs; deferral to Oct 13 for revised submittals focused on temporary lodging components. Deferral approved; applicant to resubmit.
• 092-26: CUP for a commercial STR on St. Claude Avenue in an MMU district. Eight provisos; strong public opposition on density and character noted. Outcome: approved with provisos.
• 093-26: CUP to expand St. Augustine School with a baseball facility (6,767 sq ft) plus a weight room, offices, and batting cages (in HURD2). Staff recommended eight provisos; updated plans addressed provisos (including landscape plans). Unanimous approval with eight provisos.
• 094-26: CUP for a commercial STR at 24855 Chef Menteur Highway (MMU Youth District; Transient Lodging IZD). Approved with provisos.
• 095-26: CUP for a minor motor vehicle service/repair shop in SB1 on Downman Road (gas station with tire shop conversion). Approved with two provisos; one neighbor spoke against potential traffic increases.
• 096-26: CUP for a commercial STR in MMU along Lake St. Catherine (raised single-family dwelling with limited improvements). Approved with two provisos; supportive testimony from applicant and neighbor partners.

Notable speakers and inputs (by docket)

• 081-26: Claire Bien (proponent) spoke on behalf of Café Malou and Octavia Books; described compromise.
• 082-26: Eleanor Graham (support deferral); Alan Johnson (clarifications); Erin Holmes and Nicole Weber (data concerns about lodging impacts).
• 084-26, 085-26, 087-26, 090-26, 092-26, 094-26, 095-26, 096-26: Various neighbors and community members expressed support or concerns (parking, traffic, neighborhood character, engagement). 093-26: School representatives supported expansion; staff provisos addressed in updated plans.
• 086-26: No public cards in opposition.

Actions taken (summary)

• 081-26: Adopted compromise; down-zone to HURD2; retain conditional restaurant use; plan to proceed toward final Council action.
• 082-26: Deferred to Oct 27.
• 083-26: Approved (text amendment; staff-supported).
• 084-26: Denied CUP (staff recommendation not followed).
• 085-26: Deferred to Oct 13 for neighborhood discussion (two provisos still pertinent).
• 086-26: Approved with two provisos.
• 087-26: Approved with three provisos and one waiver.
• 088-26: Deferred; explored path to C1; approved modified use to C1 with deferral.
• 090-26: Approved with two provisos.
• 091-26: Deferred to Oct 13 for revised submittals.
• 092-26: Approved with eight provisos.
• 093-26: Unanimous approval with eight provisos.
• 094-26: Approved with provisos.
• 095-26: Approved with two provisos.
• 096-26: Approved with two provisos.
• Ratification: Mr. Jackson moved to ratify six subdivisions; motion passed.

Unresolved or follow-up items

• 082-26: Still needs staff time/public input integration; next hearing Oct 27.
• 085-26: Further neighborhood discussion required; reconsideration set for Oct 13.
• 088-26: Neighborhood discussions required; possible move to C1; deferral in place.
• 091-26: Revised submittals focused on temporary lodging components anticipated by Oct 13.
• 081-26: Plan proceeds toward Council; final determination to be made by Council after the adopted compromise.

Adjournment

• After ratifying six subdivisions, the Clerk conducted roll call; meeting adjourned.

City Council meeting on 2026-09-03 — Context and flow

• The council amended a bill to posture for public comment; amendment read, briefly debated, and approved 6-1 in favor.
• A series of public comments followed on sanitation/garbage-collection fee and related issues; no final council vote on the fee is shown in this excerpt.
• The council moved forward with a Hazard Mitigation Plan update and considered a related resolution.
• A motion suspended the rules for first reading of an ordinance; Ordinance 35,544 (sponsored by Harris and others) was introduced.
• Consent agenda items referenced (items 7 and 17) included public remarks during the consent portion.
• The meeting closed with remarks from council members and supporters of programs (e.g., opportunities programs and cost-burden concerns).

Key votes and decisions (clear in the transcript)

• Amendment to posture for public comment: Passed 6-1 (amendment adopted).
• Hazard Mitigation Plan update: Resolution adopting the plan passed 7-0.
• Suspension of rules for ordinance on first reading: Approved; Ordinance 35,544 introduced (noted as “All in favor? Aye” indicating passage of the suspension and first-reading move).
• Sanitation/garbage-fee increase: No final vote documented in this excerpt; many public comments opposed or questioned the increase.
• Contract-renegotiation question: Raised during public comment (Chris Lang asked why waste contracts can’t be renegotiated). Response stated: under the City Charter, the Council cannot renegotiate or amend contracts (presented as a factual explanation, not a vote).

Speakers and gist of their comments (when clear)

• Bob Murray (address provided): Opposed the sanitation-fee increase; argued taxation is too high, service poor; asked where savings from a one-day pickup would show in audits; urged tabling the measure and considering alternatives (even if it means keeping one-day-a-week pickup).
• Emma Sheehan (Lower Ninth Ward Home Ownership Association): Described hardship from rising charges (including sanitation fees in water bills); cited SNAP cuts and broader financial pressures; urged alternatives and cautioned against rushing the measure during a financial crisis.
• Unnamed conscientious objector to price increase: Argued increases unfair to residents on fixed incomes; highlighted Bourbon Street waste; urged equity across neighborhoods and protection for seniors/smaller generators.
• Chris Lang: Questioned why waste contracts seem untouchable until 2029/2031; claimed contractors are paid 100% of recycling value despite only 42% participation; asked if contracts could be amended to reflect actual work (42% participation).
• Unnamed supporter of sanitation fee (with conditions): Expressed willingness to support funding sanitation with conditions (preserve/expand recycling, communicate proper recycling, ensure availability of recycling cans, possibility to request more).
• Liz Feldbaum: Updated on the five-year Hazard Mitigation Plan; described stakeholder involvement and FEMA coordination; urged formal adoption.
• Council Member Morrell: Acknowledged the plan and process; supported adoption (7-yes vote).
• Monique Blossom (Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center): Participated during consent item 7 (no further detail in excerpt).
• Dan Feliciano and Morgan Clevenger (consent item 17): Spoke during consent; Feliciano thanked for programs benefiting students (e.g., free bus rides); Clevenger supported the item and referenced cost-burden discussions, urging attention to affordability for families.
• Council Member Green: Thanked Ry for the presentation and context; highlighted Transportation Committee background and framed the program as a successful example.

Unresolved issues and notable open questions in this excerpt

• Sanitation/garbage-fee increase: Public comments opposed or questioned; no final vote recorded here; calls to table or pursue alternatives remain unresolved in this excerpt.
• Recycling funds/contracts: While staff noted charter limitations on renegotiating contracts, debate about contract terms, profitability, and recycling effectiveness remains open for future discussion.
• Recycling communications/programs: Calls for broader recycling communications and expansion (e.g., glass) without a concrete action in this excerpt.
• Consent agenda items 7 and 17: Specific outcomes for these items are not enumerated here.

Notes

• The material is excerpted; some remarks are cut off or not fully closed in this transcript.
• Primary formal actions documented: amendment passage (6-1), Hazard Mitigation Plan adoption (7-0), and introduction of Ordinance 35,544 after suspending the rules. Public commentary centered on sanitation fees, recycling, and contract governance; no final sanitation-fee decision appears in this excerpt.

Context and overall flow

• The council discussed youth-program funding, adopted the consent agenda, handled a suspension communication, and approved amendments to the EMS Classified Pay Plan to hire additional EMS staff. All reported votes in this portion were 7 in favor, 0 opposed.

Speakers and notable comments

• Councilmember Green spoke in praise of the youth program and urged ongoing funding with city, state, and other funders.
• Other speakers are named in connection with motions, but no substantive remarks beyond the motions are recorded in the provided text. Names tied to motions include Councilmember McCarron, Councilmember Harris, Councilmember Willard, Council President Morrell, Councilmember Morrell, Councilmember McCarran, and Councilmember King.

Actions and votes

• 1) Consent agenda
• Motion: Adopt the consent agenda (moved and seconded by Councilmember McCarron).
• Vote: 7 in favor, 0 against.
• Note: This followed Councilmember Green’s remarks on the youth program.

• 2) Suspension communication – Joseph I. Jerusale III
• Vote to receive the communication:
• Motion: Received (moved and seconded by Councilmember Harris).
• Vote: 7 in favor, 0 against.
• Vote to add to the agenda:
• Motion: Added to the agenda (moved and seconded by Councilmember Harris).
• Vote: 7 in favor, 0 against.

• 3) Motion under suspension – M26198 (EMS Classified Pay Plan amendments)
• Description: M26198, sponsored by Harris, Willard, Morrell, McCarran, and King, seeks council approval of amendments to the Classified Pay Plan for Health/EMS positions (EMT, EMT-Advanced, EMT Paramedic, EMS Coordinator Assistant, EMS Coordinator) as adopted by the Civil Service Commission on May 8, 2026. Effective date proposed: September 3, 2026. Citing authority: Article 10, Section 10 of the Louisiana Constitution.
• Votes and actions:
• Vote to receive the item:
• Motion: Received (moved by Councilmember Willard).
• Vote: 7 in favor, 0 against.
• Vote to add the item:
• Motion: Added (moved by Councilmember McCarran).
• Vote: 7 in favor, 0 against.
• Discussion note: “We talked about this in budget. This just approves some additional EMS workers so that we can get off of using Acadian Ambulance and actually staff up our own EMS. This should increase the budget in the general fund.”
• Final motion to approve (EMS staffing and pay plan amendments):
• Motion: Move to approve (moved by Council President Morrell; seconded by the presiding member for the vote).
• Vote: 7 in favor, 0 against.
• Outcome and rationale: The council approved amendments to the Classified Pay Plan to add EMS workers, enabling the city to staff its own EMS more fully and reduce reliance on Acadian Ambulance; noted to impact the general fund budget (i.e., an increase).

Unresolved issues

• None explicitly identified in this excerpt.

Next steps / implementation notes

• Implement the EMS staffing and pay plan changes as approved, with an effective date of September 3, 2026, and reflect the general-fund budget impact accordingly.

Key items/terms to know

• M26198: EMS Classified Pay Plan amendments.
• EMS positions affected: EMT, EMT-Advanced, EMT Paramedic, EMS Coordinator Assistant, EMS Coordinator.
• Effective date: September 3, 2026.
• Budget note: Changes increase the general fund to staff EMS in-house and reduce reliance on third-party ambulance service.

RDNI Municipal EDD Meeting (New Orleans)

Date/time: 2026-09-03, 9:31 AM start, duration 7 minutes

Attendees and quorum

• Named members: Councilmember King, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Hughes
• The body states five members total and a quorum
• Note: The material presents a potential inconsistency, as the vote tallies indicate six yays, while only three members are named and a five-member body is stated

Agenda item

• Resolution R-2026-1 by District Member Harris
• Purpose: Consider a resolution to authorize the release of certain affordable housing funds to finance a portion of the Rivianna project within the district
• Attachments noted: A-RD&I Sub-District Approval Resolution 2026.3; Exhibit B, Loan Agreement; Exhibit C, Rivianna Fund Cooperative Endeavor Agreement

Context and rationale

• Item is a required step under the five-party CEA governing River District financing
• To use funds from the dedicated trust account, RD&I must submit funding proposals to this sub-district and the RD&I Municipal District
• Proposals must satisfy RD&I priorities, with affordable housing as the first priority (the purpose of today’s action)
• The chair referenced the sub-district meeting and expressed excitement for the Rivianna development

Discussion and questions

• The chair asked if there were any questions for Providence; no questions were raised

Action and votes

• Motion to move the resolution: seconded by Councilmember King
• Vote on the resolution: Six yays
• Adjournment motion: seconded by Councilmember King
• Adjournment vote: Six yays, no nays

Outcome

• Resolution R-2026-1 approved; authorization to release the specified affordable housing funds for the Rivianna project
• Meeting adjourned

Unresolved issues

• None stated in the material

Summary of the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission meeting – Sept 2, 2026 — Date, time, attendance

• Date/time: September 2, 2026; 1:11 PM to ~2:51 PM

Quorum: 7 members present; Absent: 5

• Present: Jenny Green, Jenny West (corrected from Jennifer West), Adara Lewis, Ross Carson, Annie Clark, Greg Hackenberg, Alan Hardin (new Commissioner for the Garden District)
• Absent: Jason King, Tim Lupin, Annie Irvin, Jim Ashby, Shawanda Poray
• Location: City Hall, 7th floor, One-Stop Shop
• Purpose: Regular meeting to consider nominations, consent items, demolition/alteration requests, and installation details within historic districts/landmarks
• Welcome: New Commissioner Hardin acknowledged

Minutes

• August 12, 2026 minutes approved by unanimous vote (motion: Commissioner Carson; second: Commissioner Green)

Item: Nomination of 8133 Spruce Street (Carrollton Local/National Register Historic District)

• Property: 8133 Spruce Street; contributing structure in Carrollton district; built 1911; largely intact; nearby H. Jordan McKenzie designs
• Staff finding: Qualifies under criteria four (recognized architect); recommended nomination for study as a landmark

Applicants/speakers

• Applicant: Peter Kernian, Head of School, Stewart Hall
• Comments: School wants to incorporate property into campus; seeking historic tax credits; concerned about delays
• Architect: Jack Sawyer (stated nomination is unnecessary/premature at present)
• Support: Peyton Bowman; Rochelle Julek urged landmarking for extra protection; Susan Johnson; Mary Nell Nolan-Wheatley (PRC) described features and urged moving forward
• Staff explanation: Landmark designation interacts with historic tax credit review; context on process/timing
• Commission action: Approved motion to nominate the building for study as a landmark; Unanimous in favor
• Unresolved issues: Timing and interaction with historic tax credits; timeline for formal landmark designation/study status not finalized

Consent agenda (general notes)

• Process: Item G required removal from consent for public comment; special motion to remove Item G passed; rules suspended, Item G removed, rules reinstated; consent agenda approved
• Note: Commissioner Carson stated that, without quorum, Item G would be deferred to the next meeting

Substantive items discussed under consent (actions noted) — Corner enclosure / balcony option (contextual discussion)

• Rationale for corner enclosure to improve usability; ARC/staff review ongoing since January
• Proposal discussed: Option three with a 4'7" balcony depth
• Final vote: Not recorded in the excerpt

Demolition to grade / partial restoration (multiple properties)

• 1) 720 Henry Clay – general context noted; public comment cards acknowledged
• 2) 813 Spruce Street – already addressed under Nomination (not a separate consent item)
• 3) Perrier Street – demolition to grade
• Context: Camelback style; non-contributing status
• Staff explanation provided
• Applicant intent: Salvage certain elements
• Action: Approved demolition to grade
• 4) 802 3rd Street & 2613 Annunciation Street (CA Galvez)
• Non-contributing; outside period of significance
• Staff position: No objection to demolition to grade if new construction permits are approved prior to demolition
• Action: Approved demolition to grade with proviso that new construction plans be reviewed beforehand
• 5) E338-340 Elmira Avenue
• Withdrawn from agenda; applicant did not appear
• Action: No action taken

Installation details (gate, ridge tiles, ridge vent, windows)

• Context: Gate added for security; porch gates typically prohibited
• Staff recommendations: Reinstall ridge tiles; remove continuous ridge vent; refine window details
• Action: Motion to allow retention of full demolition and not levy a fine (unanimous)

Uptown partial district case (exterior wall framing)

• Owner proposed retention of full demolition with minimal reframing of roof/isolated areas
• Staff recommendation: Approve retention with a Tier 1 fine
• Owner testimony: Emotional remarks regarding contractor guidance/oversight
• Action: Approved retention with a minimal Tier 1 fine

Anniversary and closing — HDLC’s 50th anniversary

• Exhibition of archival material at the New Orleans Public Library (Main Branch)
• Anniversary ceremony scheduled for September 30; invitations to follow
• Meeting adjourned

Unresolved issues and notable points

• Timing/timeline for the 8133 Spruce Street landmark study remains unresolved, particularly in relation to historic tax credits.
• Consent item G: Specifics not detailed in this summary; item removed from consent and handled per the above notes.
• Several demolition-to-grade approvals were granted with conditions (where applicable) or tied to future permits/new construction plans; long-term development details remain contingent on future approvals.

Integrated summary of the New Orleans public meeting materials (HDLC CBD Historic District) – 2026-09-02 — Overall context

• Meeting focused on routine HDLC business (minutes, consent items) and a New Business item about mortar repairs at 1111 South Peter Street (Bakery Condominiums HOA, multiple owners) with attention to historic mortar standards and approvals coordination among HDLC, PRC, and the building owner/contractor.

Items and outcomes — 1) Minutes – August 12, 2026

• Action/Decision: Motion to approve minutes; approved unanimously.
• Discussion notes: Commentary on last month’s retention discussion, concerns about precedent and purpose of retention decisions; support for ongoing discourse, process, and upcoming appeals/next steps.
• Speakers: A participant (name appears as Wynton/Whitten in transcript) moved to approve; another member seconded; follow-up remarks on retention discussion during the item.

2) Consent Agenda

• Item: 750 Carondelet Street
• Applicant: Melissa Rome
• Public comment: None
• Action/Decision: Consent agenda approved unanimously.
• Speakers: None from the public.

3) New Business

• Item: 1111 South Peter Street (Bakery Condominiums HOA, multiple owners)

Presenter/Applicant details

• Applicant contact: Troy Dupuis
• Presenting staff: Dennis Murphy
• Description of proposal: Retention of inappropriate mortar repairs on a contributing four-story building in the Full Control Warehouse District, in deviation from the Certificate of Appropriateness.

Background (summarized)

• 2023 application allowed limited tuck pointing, masonry cleaning, and a water-repellent coating.
• Approved documents required mortar to match historic composition, color, texture, and joint tooling; required HDLC and PRC review/approval for materials/methods.
• Preservation guidelines emphasize historic mortar matching and that repointing is labor-intensive; limited repairs preferred.

Staff findings

• Current mortar repairs do not align with approved documents or best practices.
• Repairs are visually incompatible with surrounding historic masonry, obscuring joints.
• Areas of tuck pointing expanded beyond approved scope without prior HDLC/PRC approval.
• Repairs cannot be approved for staff-level acceptance; PRC notes do not meet expectations/approved documents.

Staff recommendation/position

• Given cost/difficulty of full removal/replacement, staff does not object to addressing the issue, provided that all future mortar repairs match historic mortar in composition, color, texture, joint profile, and tooling (i.e., future work must align with historic standards).

Applicant/owner input

• Explanation that current work addresses leaks; parapet work has reduced leaks; future work would address remaining areas when feasible; past practice did not always require color-matching or specific detailing; communication with HDLC and PRC on scope/approvals.

Questions/Discussion

• Questions about visibility and consistency of mortar color and joint details; clarified that older mortar is worn and past practice did not enforce color requirements.
• Confirmed involvement of HDLC and PRC in approvals and scope changes over the years.

Current status and unresolved issues (as documented in the excerpt)

• No final vote recorded in this excerpt.
• Unresolved questions:
• Whether the Commission will approve the current repairs as-is or require modifications to fully match historic mortar.
• Any specific conditions or timelines to remedy deviations.
• Whether to permit ongoing/future work with accompanying approvals.
• Applicant intent: to continue addressing remaining areas (e.g., other corner) and complete work when feasible.

Key speakers (clearly identifiable in the material)

• Dennis Murphy (staff presenter)
• Troy Dupuis (applicant)
• A participant commenting on the August retention discussion (name noted as Wynton/Whitten)
• Commissioners engaging in dialogue about color consistency and approvals (HDLC/PRC involvement noted)

Notes on outcome and next steps (as described in the materials)

• The transcript ends with staff position and applicant explanations; no formal vote or final decision documented in this excerpt.
• The stated path is to proceed with future mortar repairs that align with historic mortar standards; further action or a vote would occur in a follow-up session.

Additional context from the provided material

• the excerpt (separate summary) indicates: staff recommended approving retention of the current mortar work only if all future repairs match historic mortar; a roll-call vote resulted in a 3-3 tie, with the chair presiding, and a suspension to discuss further. Unresolved: how to break the tie, whether a formal test patch/mortar mock-up should be required before more work, penalties/enforcement questions, and the pre-approval process for future work.
• the excerpt provides a different sequence of outcomes (retention motion reportedly passed; ARC ratification; HGLC anniversary announcements; adjournment) that conflicts with the tie and unresolved-status notes in the excerpt. The materials as provided contain inconsistent accounts of the final outcome for the 1111 South Peter Street item; no single, definitive post-meeting decision is documented within these excerpts.

Decisions, votes, and actions (summary of what’s documented across excerpts)

• Minutes and Consent Agenda: approved unanimously.

New Business (1111 South Peter Street)

• Documented staff position and applicant input; no final decision in these excerpts.
• Conflicting reports in the provided material regarding the final vote/outcome:
• One section notes no final vote; another describes a 3-3 tie with a suspension.
• A separate summary claims a retention motion passed and includes ARC ratification and announcements, but these accounts conflict with the tie result.

Speakers (clear attributions)

• Dennis Murphy (HDLC staff)
• Troy Dupuis (Applicant)
• A participant referenced as Wynton/Whitten in transcript
• Commissioners referenced by name in certain excerpts: Eleanor (Commissioner), Wendy (Commissioner)
• Chair mentioned in one excerpt as Brad Whitten
• Other named participants appear in the third excerpt (e.g., Bradley, John, Witton Payne, Darryl DeMestri) but their roles are not consistently tied to the core 1111 South Peter Street item across all excerpts.

Unresolved issues and watch-items

• Final decision on 1111 South Peter Street: whether to approve as-is or with modifications to require full historic-mortar matching; any conditions, timelines, and monitoring requirements.
• How (or whether) to break a 3-3 tie and proceed to a final vote.
• Whether a formal mortar mock-up or test patch should be required before expanding work.
• Enforcement/penalties framework for non-compliance, and the precise process for pre-approval of all future work.
• Coordination and approvals flow among HDLC, PRC, and the owner/contractor for ongoing and future work.

Executive overview of the meeting

• Date/time: 2026-08-31; Criminal Justice Committee meeting (New Orleans) with a focus on crime trends, Mardi Gras funding/fees, contract approvals, and drone policy/data governance.

Key themes

• Replacing National Guard presence with enhanced police staffing and interagency coordination (post-Guard plan and gap-filling).
• Consideration of an expanded, transparent fee structure for Mardi Gras parading groups.
• Formal contract actions that were approved.
• Substantive concerns about the drone program, data quality/availability, governance, transparency, and public participation; ongoing questions and requests for information.

Item 1. Crime trends and National Guard departure plan — What was presented

• Crime-trend data showed reductions in homicides, nonfatal shootings, carjackings, and armed robberies.
• National Guard described as a presence/deterrent, not possessing police powers; historical context provided (post-Katrina, major events) and a current withdrawal plan.
• Guard departure scheduled to extend through August; post-Guard plan to rely on NOPD and LSU Police.
• NOPD follow-up planned to discuss post-Guard gaps.

Actions/staffing/operational measures

• Added staffing in the 8th District: 16 officers from the latest graduating class.
• Bourbon Promenade staffing increased from 10 to 15 officers.
• Reinforcement platoons in the 8th, plus 1st and 6th Districts.
• Downtown Enhancement Unit highlighted; Captain Palumbo to lead and integrate with other patrols.
• Focused resource priorities: Canal Street, lower quarter, Jackson Square; continued collaboration with LSU Police/Louisiana State Police; greater use of nearly 100 reserve officers; more academy graduates deployed to the 8th District; maintain 8th District as a tourist hub priority.

Unresolved issues

• Concrete post-Guard deployment plan and gap-filling measures beyond August; details to be discussed with NOPD and LSU Police.

Item 2. Mardi Gras expenditures vs city receipts; fee discussions — What was presented

• Background on Mardi Gras expenditures; study-based 2023 direct-expenditure model.
• Proposed three-tier gap-fee system for carnival crews; example revenue around $265,000; per-rider fees vary by crew size (average about $6.64).
• Mardi Gras costs about $4 million to stage; emphasis on not placing the entire burden on riders.
• Feedback noted from Mardi Gras crews and council members; public commentary summarized; discussion included route changes (e.g., Magazine Street) to boost revenue/tax capture.

Discussion outcomes

• Consideration of across-the-board permit-fee increases; CPI indexing proposed.
• Broader discussion of hotel-motel tax shares and state revenue; calls for a broader, fairer, transparent approach.

Unresolved issues

• Whether to implement across-the-board permit-fee increases and how to structure CPI indexing.
• How fees should apply across all parading groups; whether route changes should be used to maximize revenue.
• Transparency and revenue-distribution details still unsettled.

Item 3. Contracts and approvals (Item five) — Leeds Online amendment (Council Bill 57, Amendment 3)

• Action: Amendment to the agency agreement for Leeds Online electronic reporting/criminal-investigation software.
• Outcome: Passed; vote 4 in favor, 0 against.

MOU with state for statewide rapid response search team for endangered persons and critical incidents

• Action: MOU enabling police participation in the statewide rapid response search team.
• Outcome: Passed; vote 4 in favor, 0 against.
• Status: Item five completed; chair moved on to item six.

Item 4. Drone policy discussion and public accountability (ACLU presentation) — What was presented

• ACLU data-scientist analysis highlighting data gaps, extrapolation risks, and calls for questions to NOPD about the drone program.
• Emphasized that NOPD was not present to respond in this session; concerns about drone surveillance being an asymmetric, highly visible form of public observation.
• Drone specifics cited: eight Skydio X10 models cited (military lineage noted); features include thermal imaging, ~40-minute flight times, 4K video, license-plate reading at 800 feet; DFR model referenced.
• Policy history: 2024 drone policy required COE/MOU, supervisor approvals, flight logs, checklists, and data review; quarterly reporting and an annual public report were mandated.
• 2026 policy changes described as reducing those data-reporting requirements; concern raised about lack of public notice/comment and about data governance, transparency, and public accountability.

Unresolved issues (as documented)

• Details of the 2026 drone-policy changes and whether they include public notice/comment.
• How flight logs, usage reasons, effectiveness, ongoing investigations, demographic data, safety concerns will be published or reviewed.
• Specific questions the council should pose to NOPD about data governance, data storage, access, and third-party sharing.

Overall status

• No formal votes or decisions recorded on this item; focus on presenting findings, concerns, and questions to guide future policy discussions.

Overall status, gaps, and cross-cutting themes

• Approved items (Council five): Leeds Online amendment (Council Bill 57, Amendment 3) and MOU for statewide rapid response search team passed 4-0.
• Staffing/enforcement strategy: There is an ongoing plan to replace Guard presence with enhanced police staffing and interagency coordination (8th District emphasis, Downtown Enhancement Unit, Canal Street/lower quarter/Jackson Square focus, use of reserves, and leveraging new recruit graduates). The post-Guard plan and any gaps require follow-up with NOPD and LSU Police.
• Drone policy and transparency: ACLU and Ion Surveillance-focused discussions identified substantial data-quality gaps, governance concerns, and potential privacy/constitutional issues. There is strong advocacy for a public-process approach, robust data reporting, and public access to data and policy documentation.

Unresolved, ongoing items across excerpts

• Concrete post-Guard deployment plan specifics and gap-filling beyond August; follow-up with NOPD/LSU Police.
• Structure and timing of any across-the-board Mardi Gras permit-fee increases and CPI indexing; full revenue-distribution details.
• Public process, public-records access, training documents, flight logs, drone-sighting/reporting mechanisms, and docking-station location details for the drone program.
• 2026 drone policy specifics, public notice/comment processes, data retention/sharing policies, and oversight mechanisms.

Speaker references and notable names (as clearly identified in the material)

• Crime-trend and enforcement discussion: Mr. Gordon-Etching (crime-trend data, Guard partnership/deterrent), Mr. Ghionichi (Guard not police powers, presence/deterrent), Chief Lebrano (NOPD leadership at table), Assistant Superintendent Hans Gantier, Captain Palumbo (8th District, Downtown Enhancement Unit), Council Member Turner (Mardi Gras expenditures/fee context), Council Member Greene (seconding contract items), Council President Morrell (seconding MOU item), Edith Romero (Ion Surveillance) representing ACLU analysis, ACLU/VOTE group (drone policy concerns).
• Drone policy concerns: ION Surveillance presenter (public-comment representative); references to Willard (Council Vice President Willard) and proposed ordinance language.

Unresolved issues and next steps (high-level)

• Post-Guard plan: finalize concrete staffing and resource-gap strategy with NOPD and LSU Police; confirm timelines after August.
• Mardi Gras fees: finalize whether to implement across-the-board permit-fee increases; determine CPI indexing and route/policy adjustments; ensure transparency in revenue sharing.
• Drone program governance: establish robust public-process mechanisms; reinstate or implement 2024-like data-reporting requirements (quarterly reviews, public dashboard, annual report); publish raw data and flight logs; confirm training materials for pilots; disclose docking-station locations and data-sharing frameworks; address privacy/safety concerns and ensure constitutional safeguards.
• Public access: enable public reporting of drone sightings and comparison with flight logs; require clear data ownership and access controls (including any third-party data sharing).

Consolidated, accurate briefing of the New Orleans public meeting material (combining content from the excerpt) — Overview

• The meeting covered budget reporting, civil-service/merit-pay topics, data reconciliation for sanitation billing, proposed sanitation fee restructuring, a centralized adjudication/billing framework, and operational plans to improve sanitation services (including a strike team for illegal dumping). Several items had votes or unanimous support; many items were discussed with follow-up actions and unresolved issues. Public input was mixed, focusing on transparency, timing, and operational impacts.

Key attendees and speakers (where identified)

• Councilmembers: Harris, McCarran, Morrell (Council President), Hughes, Willard (Council Vice President), Green, and others named in various excerpts.
• City staff and officials: CAO staff (Alyssa), Budget Director Brandy, EMS Chief, Civil Service representatives, LLA staff (Matt Tory, Chris McGee, Roy McDougal), Department of Sanitation leadership, and other city administrators.
• Notable points from speakers are embedded in the topic sections below (speakers frequently referenced issues, asked questions, or supported specific actions).

1) Budget presentation and June 2026 YTD financials

• Quorum and attendees confirmed; Alyssa (CAO staff) presented; Budget Director Brandy to discuss expenditures in detail.

Key numbers (YTD through June 30)

• Revenue: Actual ~ $458 million vs $419 million budget; variance +$38.7 million; YoY revenue +$14 million.
• Financial position: YTD revenues exceeded expenditures by about $103 million; net fund balance change of about $48 million YTD.
• Major revenue variances: Property taxes +$3.3m; Other taxes +$6.3m; Licenses/permits +$7m; Other revenue +$23.5m (not all recurring); Sales tax above budget but below prior year.
• Expenditures (YTD): Total personnel and other operating ~ $354 million (≈44.3% of operating budget); Personnel $215.1m; Other operating $139.3m; both below budget benchmarks due to controls, vacancy savings, hiring freeze, timing.
• Overtime: ~$2.1m in June; ~ $1.3m below projection and below June 2025.
• Staffing: ~4,500 filled of 4,700 budgeted; 214 vacancies (airports noted as a larger vacancy source).
• Fund balance context: 2025 audited GF consolidated balance ~ $67.3m; 2026 unaudited balance as of June 30 ~ $211m reported (implying $278m consolidated balance across multiple funds, unaudited and not unrestricted). Caution: do not project year-end balance from partial-year activity.

Key takeaways (as stated for the dais)

• 1) Revenue collections are $38.7 million above the adopted budget.
• 2) The $278 million general fund consolidated balance must be viewed in context of multiple funds, transfers, restrictions, and one-time activity; not as unrestricted, ongoing resources.
• 3) June 30 unaudited balance is a point-in-time measure; ongoing monitoring of revenue mix and fund-balance sustainability is required.
• Follow-up question (brief): Confirm that the $278 million is not cash available for immediate spending and is not unrestricted resources.

2) Civil service / EMS pay actions — 3N, M2640 — Health EMS revised special rates of pay

• Presenter: EMS Chief.
• Change: Adds Advanced Practice Paramedic to the list eligible for the $1,500 annual stipend; expands 5% premium to EMTs, Advanced EMTs, and Emergency Medical Coordinator Assistants (the captain) in the Rescue Division; previously limited to paramedics.
• Budget impact: Budget-neutral.
• Status: Motion to approve; second; no nays; passed (Ayes all).
• Supporting remarks: EMS staffing and public-safety impact cited by Councilmember Hughes.

3U, M26355 — Amendment to Civil Service Rules Annual Merit-Based Payments

• Presenter: Civil Service/Administration.
• Change: Introduces intermediate merit categories beyond the current exceeds/meets/doesn’t meet framework to allow more nuanced performance ratings and pay adjustments.
• Status: Approved by Civil Service; administration supports.
• Council discussion: Councilmember Hughes asked a question; no final vote/result provided in this excerpt; status described as under discussion or consideration.

Other context

• Councilmembers expressed support (Hughes on EMS staffing; McCarron on competitiveness and an annual salary study).
• Council Vice President Willard voted in favor of the EMS items (implied by “All in favor? Aye” for EMS items).

3) Data governance, Central Adjudication Bureau (CAB) and related items (the excerpt; the excerpt) — CAB/M2644

• Issue: Creation/appointment of the Central Adjudication Bureau Administrator; CAB to handle adjudication across departments, funded by CAB-generated revenue (not strictly revenue-neutral).
• Council member Hughes asked for benchmarks/real revenue targets and meaningful structural change within a year; CAO committed accountability.
• Outcome: Motion to approve M2644 passed unanimously.

Civil Service motions A–M, O–R, T

• Status: Deferred to October 22; no votes today.

Senate/LLA context (from the excerpt)

• The session included merit-pay policy discussions and related budget questions; a joint Budget Committee session was planned with public comment.

4) Sanitation data reconciliation, LLA report, and address-billing framework — LLA findings (Louisiana Legislative Auditor)

• Sanitation fee hasn’t increased since 2011; current structure does not align with 2026 service costs.
• Address/address-data accuracy needs updating; multiple datasets intersect, causing mis-billing risk.

Proposed/ongoing actions

• Enact an ordinance to align fees with costs; pursue a central, reconciled database mapping billing addresses to service locations; standardize data governance and automated processes.
• Central data mechanism: aim for a single, reconciled database by March 2027; semi-annual updates to contractors (Oct/Nov) to remove ineligible locations.
• SWB billing system: RFP process underway to replace legacy billing; collaboration with SWB for vendor selection and implementation.
• Ongoing manual review: some addresses require manual validation (corner-lot situations, etc.); approximately 8,000 addresses targeted for manual review in addition to the 12,915 sent to contractors for validation.
• Accountability: establish policies for ongoing review and a “one-to-one” address-to-service-location mapping.

Unresolved issues

• Final determination of which addresses are eligible vs ineligible; completion and integration of the central database; timing and impact of SWB system changes; extent of automatic vs manual validation; final policy language for the ordinance and data governance.

Near-term milestones

• September 30: Contractors to confirm deletions/concerns with supporting documentation.
• March 2027: Target date for unified database and policy framework.
• October/November: Semi-annual contractor updates to remove ineligible service locations.

5) Second cart program, communications, furloughs, strike team — Uptake of second cart (Areas 1–4)

• Uptake is very low (about 3%); awareness is likely limited; Areas 2/3 have had access since Nov 2022; Areas 1/4 since Apr 2024.
• Action: ramp communications across channels (social media, newsletters, public meetings) to raise awareness; no precise start date given.

Fee increase and timing

• The sanitation fee increase is scheduled to take effect Oct 1 if the ordinance passes; residents will see the increase on water bills starting Oct 1.

Furloughs

• Lifting furloughs is tied to passing the fee and related measures; other steps (CAV, EMS, sales tax amnesty) were noted in the broader strategy.

Strike team for illegal dumping

• Scope: 10-person strike team, about $575k annual fully loaded; funded if the ordinance passes; hiring would begin in September; operations by end of September/early October.
• Goal: rapid response to illegal dumping, reduce 311 wait times (current SLA ~ five business days for carts; dumps addressed within 24–48 hours with strike team support).

Public outreach

• September communications rollout for extra carts; town halls planned for community input (Lower Ninth Ward and New Orleans East).

Cost review and oversight

• Costs broken into five service areas (collection, disposal, SWB admin fees, strike team) plus CPI adjustments; weekly contractor performance meetings inform oversight and potential adjustments.

Unresolved issues

• Whether the ordinance will pass next week; exact launch date for communications; sequencing of furlough lift with other revenue and reform measures; full cost structure beyond described categories.

6) Other sanitation enforcement, recycling, and cost-context discussions — Strike-team governance and enforcement

• Call for district-directed deployment, annual audit/evaluation of strike-team effectiveness, and potential adjustments based on performance and neighborhood needs.
• Enforcement enhancements for illegal dumping discussed; coordination with DA’s office and state task forces.

Recycling program and cost pressures

• Baton Rouge comparisons used to illustrate cost differences (tonnage, tipping distances, delivery model); discussions on expanding recycling (including Glass Half Full) and possibly adding capacity; consideration of grants to support expansion.
• Discussion of costs attributed to the French Quarter and other area-specific services, and potential offset strategies.

Legislative Auditor input

• Emphasized data-driven evaluation and transparency in annual fee reviews; performance metrics for strike team and contract management; need for district-focused planning.

7) Public input and resident concerns — Council member Green

• Expressed frustration with post-Ida service issues and pressure for transparent explanation of costs (notably the $1.2 million S&WB-related charge and related billing).
• Requested simple explanations of the fee components and alignment with service costs.

Staff response on S&WB fee and billing

• S&WB includes the sanitation fee and related charges; around $140k monthly.
• Ongoing work to assess whether the $1.2M charge matches services provided; address-billing gaps for properties without meters; exploring in-house tracking.

Public comments

• Chris Lang: supported fee increases in principle but criticized contract inefficiencies, emphasized recycling inefficiencies (impacting costs), and urged expanding recycling carts and improving public communications.
• Lynn Clevenger: urged more public engagement before a planned Oct 1 increase; requested transparency on contractor profits and contract terms; cautioned against rushing the Oct 1 date without more information.

Procedural note

• The hearing adjourned with a motion to adjourn; matter moved to the September 3 regular agenda for consideration.

8) Unresolved issues and next steps (overall themes across excerpts) — Fee structure and funding

• Whether the Oct 1 sanitation fee increase will pass; desired transparency about cost components; alignment of fees with actual service costs; potential offsets for high-cost areas (French Quarter, tourism-related costs).

Data, billing, and automation

• Completion of the central address-to-service-location database; reconciliation of addresses with or without S&WB meters; integration with SWB billing; accuracy of counts for per-home charges; manual review backlog (~8,000 addresses).

Strike team and enforcement

• How to measure annual effectiveness; district-directed deployments; financing and sustainability of the strike team; enforcement enhancements and penalties for illegal dumping.

Recycling and cost efficiency

• Expanding recycling capacity, including glass recycling; cost-benefit for offering optional recycling; addressing contract inefficiencies and data accuracy in recycling programs.

Public engagement and transparency

• When and how to present rate changes; how to communicate complex cost structures to residents; timing of votes and implementation; balancing budget needs with public reaction.

Bottom-line conclusions (what’s known from the material)

• Several items have clear votes or unanimous approvals (e.g., EMS pay adjustments M2640; CAB M2644; the merit-pay policy item), while many other items are proceeding with next-step actions or deferred votes (e.g., Civil Service items A–M, O–R, T; broader fee/ordinance items).
• A central theme across excerpts is the push for greater data integrity, transparency, and accountability in billing and service costs, paired with targeted operational improvements (strike team, new equipment, better data systems) to stabilize finances and improve service quality.
• Multiple unresolved issues require follow-up: finalizing the ordinance language and vote, completing the centralized data system, aligning SWB billing with updated service mappings, and clarifying cost recovery for area-specific services.

Transportation and Airport Committee meeting (New Orleans) — Meeting basics

• Title/committee: Transportation and Airport Committee
• Date: 2026-08-27
• Start: 10:01 AM; Duration: 2 hours 8 minutes
• Key speakers: Steve Nelson (Director of Public Works, Deputy CAO for Infrastructure); Delicia Creighton (GTB Administrator); Yolanda Brownfield (GTB Assistant Administrator)
• Public testimony: Evan Alford (Need a Ride Pedicabs owner) mentioned
• Votes: No votes documented in the material

Decisions, actions, and current status

• GTB structure and recent changes
• Parking enforcement and towing moved to NOPD earlier this year.
• CPNC reviews/approvals/renewals remain with DPW for now.
• GTB activities and backlog highlighted as a priority.
• Year-to-date GTB activity
• Permits: >3,200 issued or renewed
• Driver/tour guide permits: >2,000 issued or renewed
• Special events permits: a handful issued
• Inspections: 3,000–4,000 completed
• Tour guide tests: 71 tests completed this year
• Backlog: Essentially cleared; no significant delay expected for CPNC renewals going forward
• Contact: gtb@nola.gov
• Staffing and fiscal implications
• Staffing shortages: three office staff handle driver permits, tour guide permits, and company licenses for the for-hire industry
• Workload: ~3,400 drivers and 2,000 CPNCs; hundreds of school buses require six-month inspections
• School bus inspections: ~400 outstanding; each requires three investigators; 30-minute per inspection target
• Vacancies: office assistant, administrative support supervisor, two investigators needed; one investigator unavailable
• Proposed hires and cost: five new positions (two office staff, three investigators) ≈ $170,000
• Revenue/fees: proposing a 5–10% fee increase to cover staffing and reduce furloughs
• Furloughs: vacancies and furloughs cited as a key issue; pursuing ways to reduce/finalize furloughs
• Facilities and centralized location
• Bond-funded plan for centralized GTB location at the former break tank station on Old Gentilly Road (New Orleans East)
• Status: Bond funds required upfront; project delayed; longest wait through 2028 (pending bond sale); savings could accelerate timeline
• Rationale: Centralizing GTB to improve efficiency and reduce renewal/inspection turnaround (including school buses)
• Process overview for CPNC
• Applicants submit documents electronically
• GTB staff search multiple emails to locate documents; can cause delays
• Questions: email gtb@nola.gov for prompt responses
• Recommended/foreseen solutions
• Review/adjust fee structure (5–10% increase) to fund staffing
• Hire five new positions; reduce furloughs
• Move toward centralized GTB location
• Improve document intake to reduce back-and-forth
• Focus on school bus inspections and staffing to meet rolling targets
• Consider regional parity in fees relative to surrounding parishes
• Market considerations and license approvals
• Caution about issuing new licenses to avoid market saturation
• Parishes parity: CAO considering regional parity for fees
• Licenses issued: ~150 new limousine licenses this year; expansion readiness contingent on avoiding market oversaturation
• Centralized GTB location timeline and budget notes
• Gentilly Road site preferred; bond funding already allocated
• Short-term delay due to bond fund allocation; potential completion as early as 2028 unless savings accelerate progress
• Public/constituent communications
• Councilmember Green asked about regional parity and fee alignment
• Stakeholders urged to email GTB for status updates
• Other public testimony and concerns
• Evan Alford (Need a Ride Pedicabs) testified:
• 45 licensed pedicabs across three companies; ~250 local jobs
• During major events, demand surges; illegal/unlicensed pedicabs and other vehicles flood the market
• Consequences: safety/traffic issues, harm licensed operators and legitimate jobs
• Unresolved issues needing follow-up
• Whether and how much to adjust GTB fees; exact fee structure
• Final staffing plan and budget alignment with furlough timelines
• Decision on centralized GTB facility timing and funding
• Market/reg licensing policy and regional parity studies
• Backlog/turnaround remain under monitoring
• Pedicab regulation and enforcement actions during events; coordination with GTB and NOPD
• Key takeaways for follow-up
• Consider fee changes and staffing to reduce furloughs and speed processing
• Assess central GTB location feasibility and timeline
• Await further guidance on licensing policy and regional fee parity
• Explore enforcement policies for pedicabs during events to protect licensed operators

Public meeting material (multiple topics) — Topics covered

• Rogue pedicabs and licensing/enforcement
• Ride New Orleans Opportunity Path Pilot Program (free transit for youth)
• Safe Streets/eco-mobility and e-bike/e-moto policy
• DPW 780 Connecting New Orleans East project

1) Rogue pedicabs and licensing/enforcement — Speakers and points

• PJ Lynch (pedicab manager/operator)
• Licensed operators have followed rules; rogue operators threaten legitimate businesses and event profitability
• Wants faster, fair licensing to protect legitimate drivers; notes rogue operators advertise without required credentials (CPNC, exams, physicals, drug tests, background checks, insurance)
• Criticizes lengthy licensing timelines (weeks); urges not to expand CPNCs until baseline laws enforced
• Timothy Huft
• Recommends market study and proactive enforcement to prevent safety/congestion issues; supports timely, data-driven regulatory actions
• Rob Lynch
• Highlights bottlenecks: weeks-long permit processing; two review steps extend timelines
• Rogue operators recruit via social media, operate without plates, background checks, or insurance
• Argues for capping/re-evaluating CPNCs; rogue operators use high-wattage motors (>750W); legitimate operators are human-powered, pay fees/insurance/vet staff
• Conclusion: do not expand CPNCs until baseline illegal-operator laws are enforced

Actions and unresolved issues

• Action requested: stronger enforcement of existing laws; faster, streamlined licensing; crackdown on rogue operators on social media
• Unresolved issue: whether to expand CPNCs now; balancing enforcement, licensing speed, and market saturation

2) Ride New Orleans Opportunity Path Pilot Program (free transit for youth) — Speakers and points

• Courtney Jackson (Executive Director, Ride New Orleans)
• Overview: free transit for Orleans Parish youth ages 16–24 on all regional transit services
• Background: ARPA-funded pilot; launched Sep 2024
• Impact: expands access to school, work, opportunities; cites youth experiences
• Bob Danton (Policy Manager, Ride New Orleans)
• Data: funded by $2.5 million ARPA; >11,500 youth enrolled; demand for 24-hour passes and school/work access
• Funding ends in 2026; plan to seek additional funding beyond 2026
• Operating cost: about $850,000 annually (including admin)
• Data accessibility: QR codes provide program data
• Ciara Gaines (Youth Transit Ambassador, Ride New Orleans)
• Emphasizes youth empowerment and urges ongoing support/funding

Decisions, actions, unresolved issues

• Decision/action: City Council Transportation Committee supported Opportunity Path via a resolution; ARPA funding approved/allocated
• Action: Ride New Orleans to pursue additional funding beyond 2026
• Unresolved issue: long-term funding strategy beyond 2026; expansion plans and scaling mechanisms still to be defined

3) Safe Streets, e-bikes/e-motos, and related policy — Speakers and points

• Jeannie Donovan (NO Health Department)
• Update on Safe Streets for All action plan; Safe Partnership Task Force; fatality-reduction goals (2031 target; 2041 overall)
• Notes federal funding efforts and project identification
• Will Johnson (NO Health Department)
• Explains Louisiana e-bike classifications and wattage rules (Class 1: pedal assist up to 20 mph; Class 2: throttle up to 20 mph; Class 3: pedal assist up to 28 mph)
• E-bikes treated as bicycles by state policy; local ordinances lag; calls for policy alignment, enforcement, and education
• Jennifer Ruhle (DPW)
• Emphasizes safety for micro-mobility; signage and education critical
• Grants: e-bike rebate program later this year; Blue Bike expansion to ~2,000 bicycles by next Mardi Gras
• Plans: helmets/safety gear at hubs; safety training tied to vouchers; coordinate with Ride New Orleans and Health Department
• Andrew Logan (Safety and Mobility Team)
• DPW 780 Connecting New Orleans East update context
• Virginia Brisley (Connecting New Orleans East)
• DPW 780 project update

Unresolved issues

• Policy alignment between state/local rules for e-bikes (Classes 2 and 3); helmet rules and enforcement
• How to implement signage, education, and safety programs; cross-agency coordination
• Rollout timing/funding for e-bike rebates and Blue Bike expansion; ensuring safety resources accompany expansion

4) DPW 780 Connecting New Orleans East — Speakers and points

• Andrew Logan (Safety and Mobility, DPW)
• Update: DOT grant of $62 million in 2024 for shared-use paths along I-10 service roads; most funds rescinded; remaining $2.2 million for preliminary design/community engagement
• Plan: 11 miles of shared-use paths with lighting and canal-crossing infrastructure
• Stakeholder/ Public engagement: 4 stakeholder meetings, 2 large public meetings, 300 surveys, 150 attendees
• Priority areas: Crowder Boulevard and Bullard Avenue; Morrison Road interchanges require further DOTD review
• Phase I: TIP funding in 2030; estimated cost ~ $6.25 million (federal $5M, city match $1.25M)
• Exploring phasing to maintain momentum
• Virginia Brisley (Connecting New Orleans East)
• reiterates project status

Actions and unresolved issues

• Actions: Proceed with preliminary design/community engagement using remaining funds; plan Phase I work for 2030 TIP funding; pursue phased implementation
• Unresolved issues: Availability/timing of additional funding; DOTD outcome on Morrison Road; canal crossing specifics at Bullard; precise phasing strategy amid fluctuating funds

Overall takeaway for the excerpt

• The material shows program updates and public testimony rather than formal votes; there is an implicit nod of support for the Opportunity Path and ongoing development of the DPW 780 projects, with funding and implementation timelines being the primary uncertainties

Engagement overview and key decisions (as provided) — Engagement overview

• Four stakeholder meetings and two large public meetings
• 25 stakeholders participated; 300 survey responses

Key decisions

• Priorities: Crowder Boulevard and interconnectors identified as high priority
• Morrison Road: requires DOTD input before adding pedestrian facilities
• Proposed concepts to pursue: shared-use paths, canal crossings, and lighting
• Landscaping included as a proposed feature

Funding and costs

• Shared-use paths: $12.3 million
• Lighting: $5.0 million
• Landscaping: $2.5 million
• Canal crossings: $0.6 million per crossing × 6 crossings = $3.6 million
• Phase I funding (2030): $5.0 million federal + $1.25 million city match = $6.25 million

Financial/implementation approach

• Near-term improvements to be advanced using bond funding and ongoing engagement

Actions/next steps

• Obtain DOTD input for Morrison Road feasibility
• Proceed with planning/implementation of high-priority items (shared-use paths, canal crossings, lighting) within Phase I as feasible
• Maintain bond funding strategy and continue stakeholder engagement

Speakers

• No speakers listed in this excerpt

Overall what to take away

• Most material centers on staffing/financing/funding, regulatory enforcement, and planned/ongoing infrastructure and mobility programs (Opportunity Path, e-bikes, Safe Streets, DPW 780).
• There are several unresolved items, notably: how to structure GTB fees and staffing; timing and funding for a centralized GTB facility; enforcement and licensing policies for pedicabs; long-term funding for the Opportunity Path beyond ARPA; alignment of e-bike regulations; and funding/timing for DPW 780 phases.
• Public testimony highlighted safety and market-competitiveness concerns (pedicabs), along with calls for faster processing and data-driven policy.

Meeting basics

• Climate Change and Sustainability Committee, date 2026-08-26
• Start 12:42 PM, duration 1h27m

Decisions, votes, and actions

• 1) Approval of minutes
• Item: Approve minutes of the March 11, 2026 climate change meeting
• Action: Minutes approved
• Vote: All in favor; no oppositions indicated
• Speaker(s): Not specified
• 2) Agenda Item 3 — IRP Rulemaking Resolution
• Item: Resolution to modernize/update IRP rules for DERs, customer-sited generation, storage, etc.
• Purpose: Ensure 2027 IRP fairly/effectively evaluates distributed energy resources
• Action: Resolution approved
• Vote: All in favor; no oppositions indicated
• Speaker(s): Not specified beyond staff explanation
• Note: Seconded by Council Member Harris
• 3) Agenda Item 4 — Initiate the 2027 IRP Process (procedural schedule)
• Item: Resolution to set procedural schedule for the 2027 IRP
• Purpose: Formalize triennial IRP process with transparency/public participation/meetings
• Action: Resolution approved
• Vote: All in favor; no oppositions indicated
• Speaker(s): Not specified beyond staff explanation
• Note: Seconded by Council Member Harris
• 4) Agenda Item 5 — Entergy New Orleans outage update (Aug 21–22)
• Item: Update on widespread outages from Friday thunderstorm
• Opening remarks/position: Unidentified speaker (likely committee leadership)
• Key points:
• Peak impact: ~14,600 customers without power
• Duration: outages over four hours for many; in Algiers some >28 hours
• Context: storm framed as climate-change–related; regulator notes recurring outages between larger events
• Compensation/credit concept: ongoing question about credits/compensation; example of Trader Joe’s food loss cited
• Policy direction: push for a mechanism to compensate outages; emphasis on accountability to residents
• Other item: mention of virtual power plant/community power plan
• Action/vote: No formal vote or resolution captured; presented as update/discussion
• Unresolved issues:
• Whether/how customers should be credited/compensated
• How to quantify/implement any compensation mechanism
• Ongoing reliability investigations and potential policy responses
• Speaker(s): Remarks attributed to a committee member/leader (name not provided)

Overall assessment

• Two IRP-related resolutions approved (modernize IRP rules; 2027 IRP procedural timetable)
• Outage update presented; compensation questions are unresolved
• Mention of virtual power plant/community power plan; no action tied to that item in the text

Context

• Purpose: City Council discussion with Entergy New Orleans on outages, reliability, resilience, grid hardening, and customer communications
• Focus: Outages (Aug 21–22) and customer communications
• Note: Speakers indicate a joint goal to improve backup power and reliability

Speakers (clear roles)

• Council/opening: Emphasized importance of battery backups and reliability improvements
• Entergy New Orleans representatives:
• Deanna Rodriguez – President/CEO
• Sharonda Williams – VP, Regulatory/Public Affairs
• Dan Calamari – VP, Reliability
• Jessica Williams – Senior Customer Service Manager
• Harry Barton – Director of Regulatory Affairs

Major topics and presentation content

• 1) Outages on Aug 21–22
• Event summary: Severe weather caused widespread outages; wind/lightning damaged equipment/trees
• Entergy data:
• ~14,000 customer interruptions
• ~9,700 customers out at once (peak)
• 144 resources deployed (line crews/contractors/vegetation crews)
• Restoration actions:
• Patrols/damage assessment when conditions allowed
• Coordination with control centers to expedite restoration
• Safety constraints: work halted if wind >30 mph or lightning within 10 miles
• Use of remote switching to de-energize lines for safety and to facilitate repairs
• Sometimes temporary repairs first, then permanent repairs (could cause later re-outages)
• District-by-district (summary):
• Districts A/B: Tree/limb damage; remote de-energization to isolate a large section; partial restorations as repairs continued
• District C (East Bank/Algiers): East Bank repairs completed before midnight; Algiers tree damage caused significant outages; ~1,700 customers energized by ~8:00 a.m. Saturday; 500–600 still out into Saturday evening
• District D (Pontchartrain Park/Downman): Friday-night restores; Saturday outage near St. Rock/7th Ward due to broken crossarm; majority restored after about an hour
• District E (Plum Orchard area): Multiple repair sites; some vegetation-related; some lightning-related; some initial night restorations followed by permanent upgrades
• Overall restoration outcome: Most customers restored; some require permanent repairs or further outages for repair work
• System observations: Emphasis on grid hardening and avoiding patchwork repairs; aim for durable/reliable service
• 2) Communications (outage notifications/accuracy)
• Issue: Some customers received inaccurate/confusing outage notifications
• Entergy response:
• Jessica Williams described notification process (initial outage text, updates with revised restoration times, final restoration text)
• Acknowledgement of a technical issue affecting only Algiers customers in this outage
• Commitment to address/correct communication issues to prevent future confusion

Decisions, votes, formal actions

• No formal votes or council actions recorded
• Actions promised/planned (per speakers):
• Develop a plan/resolution on reliability, resilience, grid hardening
• Improve outage communications/notification accuracy (details not itemized)

Unresolved issues/open questions

• Exact plan/timeline for the reliability/grid-hardening resolution
• How residual outages will be prevented/minimized in future storms
• Specific, actionable communication improvements beyond general corrections

Format note

• Material reflects plan to produce a formal resolution/plan on reliability and grid hardening, plus improved communications, but those outputs are not included here

Who spoke (and context)

• Ms. Williams (Councilmember) – pressed for clarity on Algiers outages and communications; sought reliability/preparedness details
• Councilmember Willard – asked about app use, dead trees near lines, remediation processes, reliability investments
• Chairwoman McCarran – guided discussion
• Dan (staff/engineer) – provided technical/field-repair context
• Jessica (staff) – referenced IT analysis and communications improvements
• Neighborhood mentions (Bocage, Aurora Village, Huntley Village, Aurora Gardens) indicating frustration with outage communications

Key issues discussed

• Outage notification glitch (Algiers/East)
• Technical issue limited display/sending of outage updates
• Some customers did not receive initial outage text or subsequent updates; first notification could arrive up to 11 hours late
• Restoration work proceeded using real-time data; some customers reported outages they were told they did not have
• Communications response/improvements
• Messaging updated to acknowledge reports and not deny outages
• Safeguards/partners to address notification issues
• Encouragement to report outages via mobile app, website, or 809 outage number; sign up for app-based two-way communication
• Email drafted to affected customers with hotline points for Customer Service Managers
• Storm preparedness and resilience investments
• Ongoing grid hardening and resilience investments
• Phase 1 of Resilience Plan nearly complete; Phase 2 to continue with city collaboration
• Tree-related outages and line safety
• Uptown: trees in public servitude; some outages from trees on customers’ property
• West Bank: public vs. private tree issues and removal coordination with Parks/Parkways
• Pre/post-storm processes
• Pre-storm patrols of critical circuits; vegetation trimming to improve reliability
• Post-event: outages largely due to vegetation damage; retrospective analysis discussed on pole/cross-arm condition and reliability spending
• Equipment standards/repairs
• Replacements aim to meet new resiliency standards; questions about consistency across repairs
• Customer experience/accountability
• Acknowledgment of misinformation/frustration; commitment to avoid providing incorrect information and to fix the glitch

Decisions and actions

• Immediate actions:
• IT workaround implemented to address notification issue over the weekend
• Upgraded outage messaging; safeguards with technical partners
• Outreach to affected customers via email and hotline
• Encourage app usage and two-way communication
• Ongoing/planned actions:
• Continue Phase 2 of the Resilience Plan with city collaboration
• Ongoing hardening/reliability spending review; post-event inventory analysis
• Ongoing evaluation/improvement of communications (text, app, website)
• Further analysis of Algiers/East outage root causes; formal updates expected later

Unresolved issues/open questions

• Exact root cause/scope of the Algiers outage notification glitch
• Specifics on why an 11-hour notification delay occurred and how to prevent citywide
• Inventory/asset health retrospective (pre-existing vs vegetation damage)
• Confirmation on pole replacements meeting resiliency standards
• Public communication reach and app adoption metrics

What was discussed (condensed)

• Reliability/operations discussion
• A reliability staffer described post-event checks: upright poles can still fail in a future event; one pole that did not cause an outage will be replaced with a stronger hardened version; if materials aren’t on site, the replacement will be scheduled later
• Action: design work to replace that pole with a stronger version; if the right equipment isn’t available, return for replacement
• Major Event Day designation
• Question about two-day designation; August 21 listed as a major event day in the outage report
• Major event day meaning: based on total customer minutes of outages starting that day; daily reset; IEEE standard
• Impact: designation is a transparency metric, not a safety score; last year had one major event day (low-shed event); this year one on Aug 21; tropical storms did not meet threshold
• Outage responses and communications
• Venetian Isles outage: vegetation-related outage; restoration after clearing vegetation
• Emphasis on real-time communication during the weekend outages; multi-channel outreach (email, text, app, calls)
• Algiers outage specifics: 42 linemen and 25 vegetation workers; load calculations overnight; decisions on feeder restoration to avoid re-igniting problems; ongoing resiliency work
• North Tante outage (St. Rock area): Friday night outages; broken jumper; patrol/isolation; additional damage found; prolonged restoration
• Vegetation maintenance with Parks and Parkways
• Vegetation work had been paused; a plan was developed; go-ahead to continue in coming days
• Public and staff acknowledgments
• Council members commended the communications team for timely updates
• Public comment
• Ledwina Hearst testified about lack of text notifications despite being signed up; asked for improved outreach

Decisions and actions

• Pole replacement plan: One non-outage pole identified for strengthening; design work underway; replacement scheduled if materials available
• Major Event Day designation: August 21 designated; explanation of calculation method; transparency metric
• Vegetation work: Plan with Parks and Parkways; go-ahead anticipated
• Communications approach: Multi-channel outreach; continue real-time updates; sign-ups encouraged
• Staffing in Algiers: 42 linemen and 25 vegetation workers deployed; rationale for not switching to an alternative feeder immediately
• North Tante outage: Explanation of jumper failure and subsequent restoration

Unresolved issues

• Public communications gaps: resident reported not receiving texts; need for more reliable, multi-channel outreach
• Parks and Parkways vegetation-work status/timing
• Outage transparency for affected residents beyond generic notices
• Reliability metrics follow-up beyond the major event day designation

What was discussed (administrative update, public comments)

• Context: District A quiet zone project near Children’s Hospital; Port/Law Department contract/CEA issue; ongoing district concerns
• Public comments touched on outages/data reliability and resilience generally

Administrative update: Port/Law Department on District A quiet zone

• Port status: Port unavailable during the meeting; revised CEA delivered this morning after city/administration pressure
• Next steps: Port to review HDR design; account for a $20,000 increase; contract to go to Port Board for September approval
• Law Department (Andrew Tuzolo) summary: City has done its part; bottleneck is Port; redline delivered this morning; BRASS review and related steps noted; Law Department will review redline
• Council interaction: Acknowledgments of Law Department diligence; District C concerns raised about grade crossings

Decisions, votes, and concrete actions

• No formal votes recorded
• Actions described/initiated:
• Port to review HDR design and $20k increase; Port Board approval expected in September
• Law Department to review redline once transmitted
• City/administration to continue pressuring Port to sign the CEA
• Ongoing coordination among City, Port, HDR, and Law Department; progress pending Port Board action in September

Unresolved issues/open questions

• Why the Port did not sign/move the CEA earlier; engineering-blocking issues
• Status/implications of HDR design changes and the $20k increase
• Whether Port Board will approve the revised CEA in September; any further BRASS steps required
• Public concerns about outages, data reliability, and resilience remain
• Other concerns: equity/access to outage updates (app users vs non-app users), vegetation/infrastructure concerns requiring cross-agency coordination

Context

• Neighborhood updates on Homer Plessy Way and related crossings; quiet zones in District 8; coordination across multiple departments

Speakers

• An unnamed presenter gave Homer Plessy Way update and crossing-related coordination
• Council Members mentioned: McCarran and King; engaged with update and questions

Key points from the update

• Homer Plessy Way involves multiple crossings and requires coordination with rail infrastructure
• Plan to hold a community meeting to update residents and address misconceptions about quiet zones
• Historical context: City previously owned the railroad (City of New Orleans Railroad); now owned by Port of New Orleans; Port Board must approve actions
• Specific district issues noted: Shunting Yard near St. Claude (Port railroad); grade crossing by NSA near Poland Avenue with noise concerns
• Feasibility: Creating a quiet zone is possible (cited Metairie Road example); could be replicated with federal involvement
• Legal/administrative pathway: Process involves FRA regulatory steps and potential liability sharing if horns are not blown

Decisions and commitments

• City will pursue via Law Department and Port approval/sign-off
• Council support to assist other districts with similar projects
• September deadline to assign CEA and begin the process

Actions to be taken

• Hold a community meeting to inform residents
• Coordinate with Law Department to move matters forward
• Engage with Port of New Orleans for board approval
• In September, assign CEA and begin related processes
• Use Old Metairie quiet zone as a model reference

Unresolved issues/open questions

• Timeline and likelihood of Port Board approval and FRA involvement
• Liability/responsibility if horns are not blown (needs FRA/railroad clarification)
• Scope, funding, sequencing for extending services and implementing quiet zones across Homer Plessy Way and nearby crossings
• Status of other District 8 quiet zones

Adjournment

• Session adjourned after the update

Overall takeaways — Across the materials, two broad threads emerge

• IRP and resilience planning for Entergy outages: IRP rule modernization and procedural scheduling were approved; outage-related discussions centered on reliability, grid hardening, and communications, with several unresolved questions around compensation mechanisms, concrete resilience plans, and timely, multi-channel outage communications.
• Quiet-zone/rail crossings projects (District A and Homer Plessy Way, District 8): administrative updates involving Port, the Law Department, HDR design changes, and CEA processes, with ongoing questions about timeline, approvals, and liability, plus plans for community outreach and interagency coordination.
• Formal votes: Noted in excerpts (IRP-related items); excerpts report no formal votes in the excerpts, only ongoing actions and approvals anticipated.

Unresolved items to follow up on (examples)

• Specific compensation/credit mechanisms for outages and associated timelines
• Detailed reliability/gridding-hardening plan and milestones
• Concrete improvements to outage notification systems (coverage, timing, multi-channel reach)
• Port Board approval of the revised CEA and any collateral regulatory steps (FRA involvement)
• Status and sequencing of quiet-zone approvals, liability considerations, and community outreach plans

Overall context

• Meeting focus: 2026 HTF implementation status, program updates, and planning for 2027 allocations, plus early discussion of 2028 planning and related projects.
• Key theme: What happens to specific development sites if Prime 4 funding is not available, and how HTF programs will be deployed and financed.
• Administrative status: The HTF is moving from planning to active implementation; funds are being disbursed to fund partners, and program administration is advancing with several new/adjusted programs.

Decisions and votes

• July 21, 2026 minutes: Approved by the committee (motion to approve; all in favor; no opposition).
• 2027 HTF allocations (as presented in later material): Approved as the official 2027 plan and budget recommendation for City Council. Motion by Monique Glassman; seconded by Elizabeth Holman; outcome: carried.
• November 4 meeting: Next meeting date/time set by quick audience vote (no formal motion recorded in the text, but date/time chosen: November 4 at noon).
• Adjournment: Public session adjourned by a motion from Ms. Mayes, seconded by Ms. Blossom; carried unanimously.

Actions and ongoing work — HTF implementation

• Funds disbursed to program administrators for 2026 programs; CEA fully executed; funds beginning to be disbursed to fund partners.
• Prime 4: Cancellation of Prime 4 has created potential gaps for certain multifamily projects; decisions about restarting or replacing Prime 4 were unresolved at the time of these materials.

Orleans Parish site planning (Blueberry Hill 2; District B)

• Blueberry Hill 2: Presented as a proposal in cooperation with NORA; all involved lots are public, with an option for the developer to apply; movement contingent on Prime 4 decision.
• District B: Owned by Renaissance Neighborhood Development Corporation and Zach Kupferman; multifamily project; if Prime 4 is not available, alternative paths must be determined.
• Public project list/public disclosure: There was a desire to publish which projects applied, but no published list was available at the meeting.

Finance New Orleans (FNO) program deployment

• Programs launched or ready to launch: SMART (Small Multifamily Construction Subsidy), Legacy (Fortified Legacy Renovation Loan), RE-UP (Fortified Roof). Legacy/RE-UP about $500k each; SMART about $3.3 million.
• 0% interest structure: RE-UP is a 0% loan; Legacy involves forgivable or low-interest terms; structure aims to leverage capital and recycle funds.
• Intake and processing: SMART application window opened Aug 6; info session Aug 14; applications due Sept 11; typical close/impact window ~18 months per project; overall HTF spend window ~24 months from now.
• Rainy Day Fund: Managed conservatively; funds held in temporary accounts with plans to reinvest through appropriate instruments.

New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA)

• Public-facing HTF hub page live: Centralized information for HTF programs, including links to NORA and FNO program pages.

Site-specific Orleans Parish notes (from Sectioned summaries) — Blueberry Hill 2

• Status: Presented as a NORA-coordinated proposal; all lots under public control; developer may apply; path forward depends on Prime 4 decision.

District B

• Status: Mult-family project owned by Renaissance Neighborhood Development Corporation and Zach Kupferman; not expected to become luxury condos immediately; if Prime 4 is not available, alternative financing/path must be selected.
• Public disclosure: Project-applied information not yet published at the meeting.

Public process and unresolved issues

• Public disclosure of project applications: Not published at the time of the meeting; committee and public indicated that sharing which projects applied would be helpful.
• Prime 4 decision status: Final decision on whether Prime 4 will be restarted or replaced remained unresolved; its outcome will affect financing for the two Orleans Parish sites and other projects.
• 2027 HTF total and allocations: Final 2027 general fund revenue estimate not yet produced; allocations shown as percentages; exact dollar amounts depend on the final HTF total.
• 2027-2028 planning alignment: Ongoing tension between rental expansion and homeownership goals; renter protections vs. HUD baseline; decisions about program durations (5–7 years vs. 10 years) and targets for culture bearers and other populations.

Key program updates (highlights by organization) — Office of Community Development (OCD)

• Emphasized shift to active HTF deployment; confirmed that CEA is executed and funds are being disbursed to partners.

Finance New Orleans (FNO)

• Expanded and accelerated deployment of HTF dollars; launched or prepared to launch SMART, Legacy, and RE-UP; ongoing collaboration with Nora and the City to maximize leverage and impact.

New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA)

• HTF web hub live; ongoing collaboration with OCD and FNO to provide centralized information and access to programs.

Unresolved issues and upcoming items to watch

• Prime 4: Whether it will be restarted or replaced, and implications for Blueberry Hill 2, District B, and Esplanade DeLisle (and other projects on the list).
• Public disclosure: When and how information about which projects applied will be published.
• 2027 allocations: Final general fund revenue estimate and the December budget ordinance to formalize allocations.
• 2028 planning: Data-driven planning focusing on broader mix (rental preservation, homeownership, acquisition programs; inclusion of culture bearers; program durations; and outreach/listening sessions). Target planning horizon and anticipated funding (roughly 13–15 million) were discussed; next steps include defining culture bearer, refining program durations, and expanding Fortified Roof and other homeowner programs.

Speakers and notable participants (where named)

• Jeff Schwartz (Office of Community Development): Primary updater on HTF program status and funding flow.
• Damon Burns; Sidney Shivers (FNO): Program deployment and organizational updates.
• Nora (administering Fortified NOLA Roof Rehab and Owner-Occupied Roof Rehab): Program administration notes.
• Public commenters and participants referenced across excerpts include Ms. Rose, Adrienne, Aquanet Bourne, Maxwell/Maxwell Giardullo, Monique Glassman, Elizabeth Holman, Ms. Clevenger, Taj Xavier, Ms. Borness, and others in subsequent summaries. When speaking roles were explicit, their contributions are included in the respective topic sections above.

Upcoming dates and next steps

• November 4, 2026, at noon: Next meeting time confirmed.
• Ongoing: Finalization of the 2027 budget ordinance (anticipated December City Council action), continued HTF program rollout (SMART, Legacy, RE-UP), and further updates to the public dashboard and program materials.
• 2028 planning: Data collection, listening sessions, and development of the 2028 plan with potential pilots and program refinements; staff to collect and post materials online.

What happened (overall context)

• Event: New Orleans City Planning Commission meeting focused on a data-center text amendment framework, use standards, and related regulatory considerations.
• Purpose: Define how data centers would be classified (four-category framework), where they would be allowed (conditional uses in certain districts/overlays), design/operational standards (density, sound, safety, etc.), and how they interact with existing processes (pre-review, agency reviews, and institutional master plans for certain facilities).

Key decisions, votes, and actions (as stated in the material)

• Staff recommendation: The staff proposed approving the text amendment framework and use standards for data centers.
• Public-comment/deferral context: A deferral request was raised by ENNAC (Eastern New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission) to delay full consideration for at least 60 days to allow more community input and proper notice; the meeting notes identify this as an unresolved item to be resolved by the Commission (or with staff/counsel guidance). The CPC deadline for action cited in the material is October 23.
• Final vote on the deferral and on the staff recommendation: The material provided does not include a clearly recorded final vote on the staff recommendation, nor a definitive final deferral decision within the excerpt. Some later passages (in other excerpts) describe a deferral outcome differently, but the primary excerpt with the most complete details notes the deferral request and unresolved status rather than a final recorded vote.
• Next steps outlined (if the docket proceeds or deferral is granted): Resolution of the deferral process, notification/outreach questions, and continuing review of the data-center framework (including four-category structure, conditional-use provisions, pre-review requirements, setbacks, CBD provisions, institutional master-plan options, and on-site power-generation rules beyond backups).

Speakers and positions (clear speakers and gist)

• Susan Johnson (2822 LePage Street, Town of Carrollton Watch, Historic New Orleans Neighborhoods): Supported deferral to expand outreach/input.
• Sue Mobley (3801 North Roman): Supported staff recommendations and praised the staff report; also voiced support for a comprehensive ban on large/hyperscale data centers.
• ENNAC representative: Kenya Smith (interim president) spoke via letter calling for at least a 60-day deferral to enable meaningful community input and proper notice; highlighted notification concerns under applicable law.
• Additional context from the hearing notes (in this excerpt) reflects input from other stakeholders on the general acceptability of the staff approach and on broader concerns about large-scale data-center projects, but the named public-comment speakers above are the clearest in the provided material.

Unresolved issues to watch

• Whether the CPC will defer the docket for 60 days (as requested by ENNAC) or proceed with full consideration, and how the Oct. 23 deadline would be affected (including any Council extension).
• Whether ENNAC and other community groups received proper notice, and what additional outreach is required before proceeding.
• Finalization of docket specifics if not deferred, including the four-category framework, conditional-use provisions, pre-review requirements, setback/distance rules (such as 500 feet from residential properties and 500 feet between centers in certain districts), CBD constraints (one data center per building), and the on-site power-generation policy.
• Whether and how to incorporate public input into any final recommended framework.

Notable notes about the material

• There are multiple excerpts with overlapping but sometimes conflicting details about the deferral outcome (some passages claim a 60-day deferral; others describe unresolved status or different durations). The primary excerpt with comprehensive detail states that a deferral was requested and that the outcome and related issues were unresolved at that point.
• The material also references related topics (e.g., pre-review by CURO, Entergy, and Sewage and Water Board; agency review statements; institutional master plan paths; and planning/design considerations) that would factor into a final decision if the docket moves forward.

1) Economic Development and Special Development Projects Committee meeting on amendments to the Responsible Bidder Ordinance (RBO) — Context

• Date/time referenced: 2026-08-25 (start around 9:59 AM), duration noted as about 1 hour 14 minutes in the excerpt.
• Main subject: Amendments to the RBO to strengthen enforcement against misclassification of workers and other contractor non-compliance on city projects; emphasis on holding general contractors responsible for their subcontractors and protecting workers.

Key participants and speakers (as named in the excerpt)

• Willard (Council Member) – sponsor/presenter; led discussion
• Morrell (Council President) – supportive; highlighted need for “teeth”
• McCarron (Council Member) – supportive; volunteered to co-author amendments
• Ms. Speares – staff presence noted
• Building Trades speakers: Tiger (core speaker on history and penalties), Chip (background/context and past misclassification cases), Andy (past incidents and need for enforceable amendments)
• Other impacts cited: workers’ overtime, misclassification, safety, unemployment contributions; reference to Department of Labor outcomes

Key issues and arguments (as summarized)

• Rationale: Past misclassification and other labor-law violations by subcontractors; back wages and unsafe practices have affected workers and taxpayers; general contractors should be accountable for subs
• Draft changes: Add “teeth” to the ordinance with penalties and clearer restrictions
• Transparency: Discussion about how CAO waivers will be reported; proposed approach: Bureau of Purchasing would post non-responsive/non-compliant contractors, waivers for specific projects reported to the council
• Connection to notable incidents: Hard Rock Hotel cited to illustrate risks and need for stronger contractor accountability

Decisions, votes, and actions (as described in the material)

• In the excerpt, no formal final decision or vote documented.
• In the excerpt, the material states: the public meeting resulted in the adoption of the amended RBO with broad support from labor/advocacy groups.
• Actions committed:
• McCarron offered to co-author the amendments
• Agreement among Willard, Morrell, McCarron, and Building Trades to pursue amendments with enforceable teeth
• Agreement to improve transparency around CAO waivers and public access to waiver information via the Bureau of Purchasing
• Plan to finalize the amendments and bring them forward for formal adoption/vote

Unresolved issues noted

• Exact mechanism and criteria for CAO waivers (what qualifies, conditions, public reporting)
• Specifics of the reporting framework for waivers (format, frequency, where disclosed beyond Bureau of Purchasing site)
• Final wording and any potential version differences (references to “endorsed version B” on page 13 suggest multiple drafts)
• Timeline for finalizing amendments and bringing to a vote

Next steps (inferred in material)

• Finalize amended RBO text with “teeth” (penalties, accountability, misclassification handling)
• Develop and publish a transparent waiver reporting process
• Formal adoption/vote by the full council after clarifications on waiver reporting and other outstanding items
• Formal co-authorship arrangement for Council Member McCarron

2) Additional meeting items (contract actions and New Orleans East corridor discussion) — Context

• the excerpt outlines two contract-related items and a corridor presentation (Executive Order HM 2621) with votes and consent-agenda planning

Items voted on (and outcomes)

• B. YWCA loan/contract amendment
• Summary: Amend the YWCA contract to remove CDBG COVID dollars and replace with regular entitlement money; May 1, 2026 effective date confirmed
• Vote: Approved 3 ayes, 0 nays
• Speaker cues: Morrell moved; questioned by McHeron about May 1, 2026 effective date and funding structure
• A. Consulting services agreement with Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNODF)
• Summary: GNODF to provide consulting services; referenced GNODF’s role in sending $75,000 to JobOne for a regional workforce initiative (funds to be received/obligated)
• Vote: Approved 3 ayes, 0 nays
• Speaker cues: Morrell made the motion; second provided by another speaker noted as “by me” in transcript
• Consent agenda
• All three items (the two votes above plus an additional item) to appear on the consent agenda
• Administrative note: Add Council President Morrell and Council Member McCarran to the Responsible Bidder Ordinance

Unresolved or ongoing issues noted

• Exact third item for the consent agenda is not specified in the excerpt
• GNODF-to-JobOne arrangement described in general terms; detailed administration/timing/reporting not elaborated
• HM 2621 corridor presentation introduced ongoing considerations (e.g., potential port-related legal risk) but not resolved in this segment

Corridor presentation: HM HM 2621 – New Orleans East Jobs and Innovation Corridors

• Purpose: Review progress and seek feedback for quarterly dashboards
• Key corridor focus: Michoud Innovation Corridor (MIC) and related opportunities
• Notable points: Progress toward delivering quarterly dashboards; discussions of the port, NASA Michoud assets, and aerospace/space-related tenants; anticipated SpaceX signal; potential permit and litigation considerations around Louisiana International Terminal
• Notable speakers: Deputy Mayor Swartz and Deputy Mayor Lapparoli; OED staff (Renee, Andrew, Rita, Courtney)

Notable outcomes

• Two contracts approved on 3-0 votes
• Consent agenda planning to include two contracts plus one other item
• Corridor initiative (HM 2621) framed for ongoing feedback and quarterly updates

3) New Orleans East corridor development and MIC (Michoud Innovation Corridor) progress — MIC update

• Partners: Tulane, Studio West, Moray Engineering, and other DBEs
• Benchmark: Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park cited as a national best-practice model
• Objective: Long-term plan for land use, funding, business attraction, redevelopment governance, and staffing (decades-long effort)
• Status: In the fourth/final phase of U3-led work; strategy to be released later this year
• Governance/staffing: Emphasis on establishing governance and staffing to sustain ongoing work

Certified sites and fast-site incentives

• First certified site: CSX-owned parcel in the regional business park footprint
• Second certified site: ~45 acres across from NASA Michoud (pursuing with regional business park board and GNO Inc.)
• LED Fast Site incentive: Round 1 oversubscribed; ~7 applications; substantial requests vs. ~$150M available; Round 2 has around $25M available; certified sites score more points

Regional Business Park (RBP) improvements and ARPA funding

• ARPA-funded roof replacement at the RBP enterprise center: $1.5M allocation; rapid 60-day roofing turnaround
• Ongoing work with the RBP board and Studio West on future announcements

Small business supports and program development

• Prosper in Place (pilot with National League of Cities) for Main Street businesses
• Main Street Resilience (post-IDA/CDBG-DR): planning for resilience program (solar, battery backup) with open calls for qualifying businesses
• Possible sub-recipients: Community Lighthouse Program, NO-SIM, Get Lit, Stay Lit; coordination with Louisiana efforts

Corridor geography and infrastructure

• Alce Forche Corridor; focus areas include Village de l’Est and New Orleans East
• Infrastructure updates: DPW streetlight repairs; other projects (e.g., Old Gentilly Road near NASA, Willows Apartments, 6700 Plaza Drive) progressing

Notable speakers and participants

• Deputy Mayor Swartz; Deputy Mayor Lapparoli
• Council President Morrell; Council Member McHeron; Council Member McCarran
• OED staff: Renee, Andrew, Rita, Courtney; partners from studios and agencies

Next steps and ongoing issues

• Release of MIC strategy later this year
• Progress on second certified site and fast-site scoring in future updates
• Open calls for Prosper in Place and Main Street Resilience; finalize sub-recipient agreements
• Project timelines for 6700 Plaza Drive demolition and Willows renovation
• NASA Discovery Park solicitations; ongoing business signals (Vivace, Textron, Starlab, SpaceX), branding for New Orleans East
• Ongoing need to own and communicate the East corridor narrative and workforce opportunities

4) Lincoln Beach, Bayou Phoenix, and other New Orleans East updates — Focus sectors and pipeline

• Priority sectors aligned with mayoral priorities: commercial aerospace, future energy, food manufacturing, transportation and logistics, maritime
• Noted active pipeline in New Orleans East; a full landing would imply about $0.5 billion in investment and 1,600+ jobs (hypothetical upper-bound scenario)
• Quarterly progress dashboard planned to track prospects and progress

Project updates

• Lincoln Beach: On schedule; design phase progressing; financing in place; groundbreaking targeted for year-end; Phase 1 openings by 2027; community meeting scheduled
• Bayou Phoenix: Limited specifics shared; status tied to NORA process; lease/CEA compliance discussions mentioned

Public comment highlights

• UPS investment in New Orleans East highlighted; a request to invite UPS or reps to speak
• Other community voices urged updates on Lincoln Beach, Bayou Phoenix, facade programs for Lake Forest, and corridor aesthetics
• Calls for climate adaptation, intermodal connections, signage, catch basins, sewer/water concerns, and environmental justice protections
• Emphasis on wage progression, local hire, and contractor accountability in relation to corridor investments

Administrative notes and next steps

• Public comments to inform ongoing planning, including facade program eligibility, corridor branding, intermodal investments, and climate/water studies
• Supplier diversity staff-and-department follow-up requested
• Lincoln Beach community meeting and ongoing corridor communications planned

Notable participants (examples)

• Council member Green (public-comment perspective), Edward Parker (project status inquiries), Jerry Cook (facade program and Lake Forest corridor feedback), Sage Michaels (infrastructure and climate adaptation emphasis), Osa Oga (environmental justice and watershed concerns), Chris Lane (climate adaptation and waste management), and others

Unresolved items

• Bayou Phoenix exact status and next steps
• Facade program reach/eligibility and Lake Forest corridor recognition
• Data on career paths and wage progression related to corridor developments
• Environmental justice protections, flood-watershed concerns, water and sewer infrastructure, climate adaptation plans
• Office of Supplier Diversity staffing and enforcement requests

Next steps

• Quarterly focus-sector/prospect updates and progress reporting
• Lincoln Beach schedule adhered to; community meeting held
• Public input fed into planning, including climate/water studies and facade-program outreach
• Follow-up with Deputy Mayor Schwartz on supplier diversity concerns

5) Additional environmental and adjournment items — Topics raised

• Concerns about hazardous waste at a development site and the need for environmental impact assessments
• Possible fines/enforcement against landowners for illegally or unpermitted waste not processed through LADEQ (e.g., tires, hazardous wastes, construction debris)
• Call for ongoing resource recovery infrastructure (organics processing, construction/demolition recycling)

Speakers and procedural notes

• Chris (speaker) presented environmental concerns
• Council President Morrell noted adjournment, seconded the motion to adjourn

Unresolved issues

• How environmental impact assessments will be conducted/enforced
• Specific fines/enforcement mechanisms for unpermitted waste
• Development and implementation timelines for resource recovery infrastructure

Next steps

• No further actions specified beyond adjournment in this portion; indicated as ongoing concerns and potential follow-up discussions

Bottom-line takeaway (as reflected across excerpts)

• RBO amendments: Broad consensus on tightening enforcement and holding general contractors accountable for subcontractor conduct; adoption of amended RBO reported in the excerpt; emphasis on transparency and robust enforcement; several open details remain (waiver criteria/reporting; final drafting/version control; timetable for final adoption).
• Contracts and consent items: YWCA loan/contract amendment and GNODF consulting services approved 3-0 and slated for consent agenda; one additional item on consent agenda not explicitly specified; HM 2621 corridor presentation framed as ongoing work with quarterly dashboards and public input.
• New Orleans East corridor and MIC: Active, multi-faceted effort with significant investments and projects (NASA Michoud, Space/aerospace opportunities, NORA-funded facade efforts, LED Fast Site, ARPA-supported improvements, Prosper in Place, Main Street Resilience); strategy for MIC to be released later this year; governance/staffing considerations highlighted.
• Public input: Strong participation from labor and community organizations advocating enforceable living-wage standards, misclassification controls, transparency, and fair contracting; ongoing questions about data release (ARPA labor audit results), potential Office of Labor Standards, and detailed enforcement mechanisms.

Unresolved items worth tracking

• Final wording and version control of the amended RBO
• Specific CAO waiver reporting criteria, format, and public disclosure processes
• The exact third item on the consent agenda from the GNODF discussion
• ARPA labor audit results: public release and presentation by end of 2026
• Whether to establish an Office of Labor Standards and how data collection/enforcement would be structured
• Detailed implementation timelines for Lincoln Beach, Bayou Phoenix, and other New Orleans East initiatives
• Port-related legal risk and anticipated permit/litigation issues around Louisiana International Terminal

Overall context

• The meeting covered Shamrock’s ABO license status (zoning/nonconforming-use questions) and Numbers’ deck/zoning issues, plus a set of sales-tax consent judgments. Key theme across items was separating licensing from zoning, and routing nonconforming-use matters to the appropriate zoning boards (BZA/CPC) rather than the ABO board.
• Agencies involved included Safety & Permits, the City Attorney’s Office, and planning/zoning bodies (BZA and CPC). No formal ABO-license decision was reported in the excerpt prior to procedural referrals.

Item 1: Shamrock (ABO license, nonconforming use, jurisdiction) — Issue

• Shamrock argues the ABO hearing can address license status and reopening; the city and staff emphasize zoning/nonconforming-use issues must be resolved via BZA/CPC before ABO licensing can proceed.

Decisions / votes / actions

• A motion was made to refer Shamrock to the Board of City Appeals (BCA, i.e., BZA) for a zoning/nonconforming-use determination; the motion passed (the record notes it as a formal referral, effectively transferring the matter to the zoning body).

Speakers (clear references)

• Shamrock owner/representative (Ms. Colbert) described ongoing remediation, requested reopening, and argued about past actions and renewals.
• City staff and the City Attorney discussed jurisdiction, stating the ABO board lacks authority to resolve zoning issues and that BZA/CPC is the proper venue.

Unresolved issues

• Whether BCA will grant a nonconforming-use establishment or approve a conditional-use path, and under what conditions.
• Timeline and costs for pursuing BZA review and any subsequent steps to reopen Shamrock.
• Whether the ABO license could be granted or extended after BZA action.
• Next steps hinge on BZA resolution and any subsequent ABO considerations.

Item 2: Numbers (Janika Tobias) deck expansion and zoning issues — Issue

• A deck across lot lines (permitted/permit history and subdivision/lot configuration) creates a zoning/subdivision problem that affects ABO licensing.
• Temporary ABO license for Numbers expires around Oct 28, 2026; unresolved zoning issues would affect continuing licensure.

Decisions / votes / actions

• A motion was made to move the Numbers matter to the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) under BZA jurisdiction; the motion carried.

Speakers (clear references)

• Numbers owner (Ms. Tobias) described the deck issue and past permit history; city staff explained zoning/permit mechanics and the cross-lot issue.

Unresolved issues

• How the deck issue will be rectified (BZA approval or CPC-subdivision action) and what form of subdivision/rezoning is required.
• Whether the ABO can be continued temporarily beyond the current expiry pending BZA resolution.
• The timeline and cost of pursuing BZA/CPC action; who files (landlord vs. tenant) and what documentation is needed.
• Effects of prior tenants’ approvals on current remedies and any potential compensation considerations.

Other related matters and procedural context — Safety & Permits and City Attorney input

• Safety & Permits described life-safety and permit issues contributing to the initial license denial and closure; stated that conforming-use issues must be resolved via zoning bodies before ABO consideration.
• City Attorney reiterated that zoning remedies lie with BZA/CPC, not the ABO, and that delays or non-renewal issues should have been handled through appropriate channels.

Public input

• Comment cards were acknowledged; public input opportunities differ by board (ABO vs. BZA/CPC), and stakeholders were advised of the zoning routes.

Consent judgments and related administrative actions (sales tax hearings) — Summary of consent judgments (hearing numbers, entities, amounts, due dates)

• 5826 TX: Diannexin Nolan Incorporated (Diannexin) – $3,600; paid by permittee.
• 5926 TX: Sunfood LLC (Diannexin) – $400; due Sept 18.
• 6026 TX: Miel Brewing Co. LLC – $400; due Sept 11.
• 6126 TX: Empire State Delicatessen LLC – $400; due Sept 14.
• 6226 TX: Seabrook Harbor LLC – $500; due by Sept 12.
• 6326 TX: Rue Muses LLC – $400; due Sept 12.
• 6426 TX: Beach Plum Berry LLC – continued to Oct 23 (item remains unresolved).
• 926 TX: Joel Catering LLC (El Mercado) – $3,850; due within 30 days (by Sept 23).

Ratification

• A motion to ratify the sale tax hearings was moved and seconded; it passed with four yeas.

Adjournment

• The meeting adjourned after the ratification.

Speakers

• The materials indicate no specific speakers identified by name for these items in the consent-judgment segment.

Unresolved issues across the meeting (as noted in the materials)

• For Shamrock: whether the ABO can grant relief or license reinstatement once BCA resolves zoning/nonconforming-use; exact conditions and timing depend on BCA outcomes.
• For Numbers: exact timetable and mechanism (BZA vs. CPC-subdivision) for fixing the cross-lot deck issue; impact on the temporary ABO license duration; clarity on who files the BZA appeal.
• For Beach Plum Berry: item continued to Oct 23; procedural resolution and any conditions remain pending.
• General: ongoing coordination among ABO, BZA, CPC, Safety & Permits, and the City Attorney to align licensing with zoning compliance.

Overall context

• A civil matter is ongoing; fines were not assessed today and the case will be continued to the December docket. Parties were advised to consult counsel before December.
• For at least one item, the December session (Dec 29) was identified as the date to return with updates; the matter will be paused until then.
• Several cases involved delinquent occupational licenses with board-imposed fines and typical 60-day payment deadlines. In one case, the fine was reduced contingent on payment/compliance; in another, a consent judgment was entered for a fixed amount due by a set date.

Detailed docket actions — 1) Docket 019-26 — Patio 17 LLC (Patio 17)

• Issue: Request for $2,050 (for 28 delinquent periods) plus one non-occupational license.
• Service: Certified mail/service attempted; appears delivered (left with reception).
• Board decision: Judgment granted; $2,050 due within 60 days.
• Notes: Multiple prior service efforts referenced to reduce the amount.

2) Docket 052-26 — Spot Bar & Hookah Lounge (Spot Bar and Hookah)

• Applicant: Kevin Ellis, owner.
• Issue: Recommendation of a $1,200 fine for 12 delinquent periods and lack of 2026 occupational license (ABO) as of June.
• Discussion: Owner acknowledged ABO issues and financial hardship; license status updated/One Stop records discussed.
• Board decision: Fine reduced to $800; due in 45 days; judgment entered.
• Follow-up actions: ABO status/comments to be updated in One Stop; Kevin Ellis to coordinate with One Stop staff (Philip) to correct manager/owner documentation.
• Outcome: Judgment of $800; 45 days to pay; ABO/One Stop corrections required.

3) Docket 020-26 — Anthony A. Pierre Sr. d/b/a Tony His Parakeet Bar and Lounge

• Service: Certified mail to 1966 Hope Street; physical service not confirmed, but certified mail delivered.
• Issue: $1,300 for 13 delinquent periods; no 2026 occupational license.
• Board decision: Judgment granted; $1,300 due within 60 days.

4) Docket 020-26 (Island) — Bar & Grill LLC d/b/a The Island

• Service: Certified mail to Atlanta address; local service not clearly confirmed.
• Issue: $900 for 16 delinquent periods; all periods overdue; 15 months of late tax filing.
• Current license: Active, but tax delinquency noted.
• Board decision: Judgment granted; $900 due within 60 days.
• Notes: Service at Atlanta address; ownership/details not clearly identified in transcript.

5) Docket 037-26 — “Knowledge” LLC d/b/a The 337

• Action: Consent judgment signed; date noted as the 21st of the month.
• Amount: $600; due by September 21.
• Board decision: Consent judgment granted with payment deadline.

6) Docket 040-26-301 (roll) — LLC d/b/a Curio

• Note: Transcript cuts off mid-sentence; no final decision in the excerpt.
• Board action: Item discussed, but remainder of decision not included here.

Unresolved issues and follow-ups

• December docket: Civil matter continuation and counsel advice; fines tied to that matter not assessed today.
• ABO/One Stop updates: Spot Bar & Hookah Lounge requires ABO status updates and One Stop corrections (contact Phillip).
• Curio item (040-26-301 roll LLC): No final decision recorded in the provided material.
• Service confirmations: Several items rely on certified mail at various addresses; some ownership details remain unclear.

Speakers noted

• Kevin Ellis, owner of Spot Bar & Hookah Lounge (discussed financial hardship and license status).
• Mr. Phillip (One Stop staff) identified as contact for ABO/license corrections.
• The chair and other board members are referenced; individual member names are not provided in the text.

Bottom line

• Several fines were decided with judgments ranging from $600 to $2,050; all must be paid within 60 days, except Spot Bar & Hookah Lounge, which was reduced to $800 with 45 days to pay.
• ABO/One Stop corrections were mandated for Spot Bar & Hookah Lounge.
• For Patio 17 and the other listed entities, judgments were entered based on delinquency and license status; some service and ownership data supported jurisdiction.
• The ongoing civil matter led to no fines today for that case and a December continuation.

Continuances and consent judgments — Continuances granted — By Water American Bistro (Docket 0 4 8-2 6 5 2 2)

• Speaker: Chris Young requested continuation.
• Action: Granted; continue to October 23, 2026.
• Note: No September meeting; new date is October 23, 2026.

Brassa (Karamata 365 Group LLC) (Docket 0 5 1 2 6-2 6)

• Speaker: Amanda Butler (attorney) requested another continuance to work toward a consent.
• Action: One additional final continuance granted to October 23, 2026.
• Condition: If no resolution by October 23, the board will not grant another continuance.
• Context: Attorney noted difficulty reaching Revenue; board observed lack of timely communications.

Beach Bumberry LLC (Docket 0 6 4-2 6 or 064-26)

• Action: Continuance granted to October 23, 2026.

Consent judgments entered or recognized — 1600 Basin and Companies d/b/a 1600 Basin (Docket 0 5 4-2 6)

• Consent granted; amount $250; due September 21, 2026.

Crescent City Brew House (Docket 0 5 7-2 6)

• Consent recognized; payment completed; amount $3,600; payment due within 30 days; status: paid.

JNY Food and Gas d/b/a El Mercado (Docket 0 5 5-2 6)

• Consent discussions ongoing; contingent on Elizabeth’s input; originally discussed as $1,000/month for 13 months (~$13,000); not resolved; decision postponed.
• Action: Postpone firm decision until further guidance.

October 2026 consent judgments entered and granted (payments due in Sept 2026)

• Dahan Dian, NOLA LLC d/b/a Dian Zen 2 — $400; due Sept 18, 2026.
• Sunfood LLC d/b/a Dian Zen — $400; due Sept 18, 2026.
• Meow Brewing Company LLC d/b/a Meow Brewing Taproom — $400; due Sept 11, 2026.
• NOLA Filling Station LLC d/b/a NOLA Filling Station — $400; due Sept 14, 2026.
• Seabrook Harbor LLC d/b/a Seabrook Harbor — $500; due Sept 12, 2026.
• Rue Muses LLC d/b/a Three Muses — $400; due Sept 11, 2026.

Not As Coffee LLC d/b/a Chicory House (Docket 0 5 6-2 6)

• Consent judgment entered; $4,600 due by Aug 11, 2026; nuisance docket process noted.

009-26 Joel Catering Special Events LLC d/b/a El Mercado (not originally on the agenda)

• Consent judgment entered; $3,850; due 30 days from today (Sept 23, 2026); added to record.

Other noted actions and remarks

• Crescent City Brew House: consent entered and paid; recognized as completed.
• JNY Food and Gas: Elizabeth’s input needed; unresolved consent decisions referenced.
• Adjournment: 11:22 a.m.

Unresolved issues and follow-ups — 0 5 5-2 6 Good Luck 2021 LLC (d/b/a JNY Food and Gas)

• Status: Not fully resolved; awaiting Elizabeth’s input; if unresolved by October, no additional continuances will be granted.

Not As Coffee LLC d/b/a Chicory House

• Status: Delinquent consent; nuisance docket process to be pursued.

Any items not on the docket but bearing on consent entries

• Joel Catering/Special Events LLC (El Mercado): added to record with consent; due Sept 23, 2026.

Speakers and roles

• Chris Young: Requested continuances for Beach Bumberry and other matters; sought October 23, 2026 date.
• Amanda Butler: Attorney for Brassa; requested further continuance; plan to pursue consent; warned of potential limit on continuances.
• Elizabeth: City official referenced as key contact for consent decisions (especially JNY Food and Gas).
• Ms. Antwine: Board staff member referenced in docket management discussions.
• City staff and other participants: Noted in context of consent entries and communications.

Overall impression

• The meeting advanced many 2026 consent judgments to formal entries with deadlines, largely in September/October 2026 timeframes.
• Several continuances were granted to October 23, 2026, with explicit warning that no further continuances would be granted if unresolved by then.
• Some items require further input from Elizabeth and/or other city staff (e.g., JNY Food and Gas) and a few delinquent consent items will proceed under nuisance docket processes.

1) Katrina Commemoration discussion — Purpose and context

• Acknowledging the Katrina Commemoration K-21 Committee and Hip Hop Caucus for their work in maintaining Katrina memory through a city-focused approach.
• Exploring power, forum, and potential for Katrina-themed citywide/ state observances and future national-level recognition.
• The Council prepared to continue collaboration with the Katrina group and the Hip Hop Caucus for ongoing remembrance activities.

Decisions and actions

• The council formally acknowledged Seth (Ses) and his team for 21 years of work and contributed efforts; appreciation was extended for their work.
• No formal vote on any specific day-of observance or on a budget during this meeting.
• Considered the idea of Katrina as a city holiday or broader national holiday in future planning.
• Agreed to pursue ongoing collaboration with the Katrina Commemoration team and with the Hip Hop Caucus to plan and document future remembrance events.

Speakers and themes

• Council Member Green: spoke on the importance of remembering Katrina, community recovery, and ongoing northshore recovery needs; referenced Desire/9th Ward and future collaboration.
• Council President Morrell: chaired the presentation, highlighted Katrina’s national impact (FEMA, recovery practices) and the idea that the 21st anniversary is a “mature” stage of remembrance.
• Other speakers shared personal experiences and community impacts (Lower Ninth Ward; school closures; rebuilding efforts).

Unresolved issues / next steps

• No concrete decisions on the formation of a Katrina holiday (city or national) yet; more discussion and planning needed.
• Ongoing collaboration framework with Katrina Commemoration K-21 and Hip Hop Caucus to formalize events and memorial practices over coming years.

2) City Council meeting: opening, consent, public comment, and initial agenda items — Opening status

• Seven council members present; quorum confirmed.
• Invocation and pledge occurred; a note about a public-attendee photo followed.

Consent agenda and related actions (summary of pattern)

• The Consent Agenda contained numerous communications, hearings, zoning and related items. A large batch of items (motions M26-326 through M26-349 and R26346/26347, plus related zoning dockets) were listed as having been recommended for approval by the Governmental Affairs Committee; some items were moved to the regular agenda or withdrawn.

Public comment

• First speaker: Dan Feliciano, raising concerns about the Sewage and Water Board, alleged corruption linked to Katrina-era work, and calling for an external audit (advocated Legislative Auditor involvement due to open-records authority and budgeting considerations).
• Emphasized transparency and an independent review; mentioned budget constraints.

Unresolved issues

• No final votes recorded in this excerpt beyond consent actions; a substantive issue raised by Feliciano—whether to pursue an external audit of the Sewage and Water Board and how to fund it—remains under consideration or to be addressed in future meetings.

3) Deferred and regular-agenda items; public-safety/heritage zoning actions — Deferred items to 9-3

• Items 12, 13, 14, 15 (Legislative Grouping and Ordinance Calendars 34385, 35117, 35384, 35495) were deferred to the meeting of 9-3.

Suspension item

• M26354: Authorization for the Council President to sign a Professional Service Agreement with Fishman Haygood LLP (contingency-fee litigation related to antitrust actions around fire apparatus equipment).
• Vote to receive the item: Six yeas, zero nays.
• Discussion included Law Department briefings (Gwyneth O’Neill and Brenna McNamara) and explained the contingency-fee arrangement; no city out-of-pocket costs unless recovery is obtained.
• Status: Approved 6–0.

Servitudes (income-generating encroachments on public rights-of-way)

• Items 16–23: Approval of servitudes encroaching on public ROW at various addresses; revenue terms specified (annual payments, increases every five years; some amounts given).
• Vote outcomes: All items 16–23 approved with seven ayes each.

Zoning/density and CUP actions

• Items 24 and 25: Conditional-use permits for short-term rentals
• 24 (1131 Reverend John Raphael Jr. Way): Six yeas, one nay (Morrell voted nay).
• 25 (422 Natchez Street): Five yeas, one nay (Morrell voted nay).
• Items 26–27: Zoning amendments and related motions
• Item 26 (35520 – Laurel Street area): Amendment to remove impermissible parking provisos; hours and other neighbor-provided provisos retained.
• Vote on amendment: 6–0; approved.
• The amendment’s approval implies a positive step, but the status of the main ordinance beyond the amendment isn’t detailed here.
• Item 27 (35528 – Right to Council funding): Related ordinance approved 7–0 (unanimous).

Other noted items

• Deferred items 12–15 to 9-3, as above.
• Items 29–38 and first-reading ordinances (35,330; 35,531; 35,536–35,543) are described in the excerpt as moving to first reading or being acted on; some items include budget shifts, polling-place changes, energy benchmarking extension, and other administrative actions.

Speakers

• For the suspension item (M26354): Gwyneth O’Neill and Brenna McNamara presented.
• For the murals/CUPs and other items: HDLC staff Sierra Green spoke on the mural case; Ciara Green provided public commentary in support; various council members spoke in favor of the approved actions.

Unresolved issues

• Several items (12–15) deferred; outcomes on some regular-agenda items beyond the recorded votes are not shown here.
• The main disposition of some 9-3 items could affect future agenda actions.

4) Specific legislative developments — Item 26 (Legislative Grouping, Ordinance Calendar 35520)

• Zoning change related to Square 187; amendment to remove impermissible parking provisos; hours and neighbor-agreed provisos retained.
• Amendment approved 6–0; subsequent action to approve the amendment also 6–0.
• Status of the main ordinance beyond the amendment is not fully specified in this excerpt.

Item 27 (Ordinance Calendar 35528 – Right to Council funding)

• Funding for Right to Council program (eviction defense) approved 7–0.
• Outcome: Program funding for 2026 upheld; supports continued partnership with advocacy organizations.

Speakers

• Item 26: No named speaker for the amendment discussion in this excerpt; introduced by Council Member McCarran; seconded by Willard.
• Item 27: Supportive remarks from councilmembers and advocates (not all speakers named in the excerpt).

5) Post-execution details and budget-related items — Executive session and return

• Motion to return from executive session: moved by Council Member Hughes; seconded by Council Vice President Willard; outcome: five yeas, no nays.

Consent-agenda adjustments

• Reconsidered vote on consent items to move some items to the regular agenda with substitute motions.
• Substituted actions on items M26331–M26333 and M26337 (Mayor’s appointments to the Suzan Water Board) passed with multiple unanimous or near-unanimous votes (examples: five to six yeas; generally no nays recorded in the excerpts).

Regular agenda items (selected highlights)

• Item 30 (Ordinance Calendar 35,531): Budget adjustment to deallocate and reallocate funds; quick staff briefing; motion to adopt with five yeas.
• Item 31 (Ordinance Calendar 35,532): Energy benchmarking extension; approved 6–0.
• Item 32 (Ordinance Calendar 35,534): Return of unused council-office funds to general fund; approved 6–0.
• Item 33 (Ordinance Calendar 35,535): Similar to 32 but including all council members; preliminary motion to approve; transcript ends before final vote.
• Item 34 (Ordinance Calendar 35,536): Community solar consolidated billing; approved 6–0.
• Item 35 (Ordinance Calendar 35,541): Official polling-place changes; approved 5–0.
• Item 36 (Ordinance Calendar 35,542): Zoning/tax amendment public hearing directive; approved 5–0.
• Item 37 (Ordinance Calendar 35,531? or 35,? – Garden District Security District tabulation): Approved 5–0.
• Item 38 (Ordinance Calendar 35,? – Lake Forest Estates Improvement District): Approved 5–0.

Presenters and staff

• Kyle (Budget staff) explained budget adjustments.
• Megan Williams; Office of Resilience and Sustainability contributed to energy-benchmarking discussions.
• James Mays and the M-Line Foundation segments are also part of this broader meeting context (see next section).

6) M-Line Designer Kids to LA Fellowship segment; Tanya Wilson and YLC recognitions — M-Line Designer Kids to LA Fellowship presentation

• Presenter: James Mays (M-Line founder/CEO); introduced eight youth designers (Designer Kids) and described the program’s aims: access, exposure, entrepreneurship pathways; business setup assistance (LLCs, EINs, bank accounts); LA exposure to fashion houses and manufacturing; ongoing mentorship and events; culminating in a fashion show and pop-up.
• Fellows named: Italy Schaff, Akai Phoenix, Larray Celestine, Aubrey Smith, Kayden Banks, Gerard Watson, Skyler Merchant, Quintel Johnson (brief remarks by fellows about their aspirations).
• Next steps requested: continued engagement and participation by the Council; ongoing updates on events and potential support.

Council responses

• Council Member Green and Council Member Willard offered encouragement and expressed interest in developing a broader fashion ecosystem in New Orleans; emphasized keeping talent local and supporting youth entrepreneurship.

Proclamations and recognitions (also in this segment)

• Proclamation recognizing the Young Leadership Council (YLC) 40th Anniversary; remarks by YLC leadership and council members; a future October 8 event announced.
• Proclamation recognizing Tanya B. Wilson for 38 years of service in City of New Orleans revenue/finance; remarks by colleagues, Sunflowers presented, group photo planned.

Speakers identified

• James Mays; eight Designer Kids fellows; Council Members Green and Willard; YLC leaders (Executive Director Allison Hotard, Board members, etc.); Tanya Wilson and revenue team representatives.

Unresolved issues

• For the M-Line segment: ongoing coordination and dates for future events or shows; no formal council action recorded here beyond acknowledgment and intended engagement.
• For Tanya Wilson: proclamations completed and photo opportunity noted; no policy questions pending in this excerpt.

7) Additional YLC-related briefing

• Focus: 40th Anniversary of YLC; leadership development and retention of young professionals; civic engagement in New Orleans.

Speakers and contributions

• YLC leadership and board members described the organization’s mission and impact; council members (notably King) offered support and highlighted initiatives like Bridge lighting, Wednesday’s at the Square, and other civic-engagement programs.

Actions

• Proclamation planned for YLC’s 40th anniversary; a celebratory event and ongoing partnership with the city noted.

Unresolved issues

• None recorded beyond the proclamation and event planning.

Overall conclusions and notable patterns

• Katrina commemoration: Acknowledged and ongoing collaboration discussed; no firm holiday designation decided yet.
• City Council business: A substantial batch of consent items and budget-related actions were approved or moved; several items were deferred to 9-3; public-comment focus highlighted need for transparency and potential external audits of certain boards.
• Zoning and development: Several items advanced (e.g., adaptive reuse text amendment approved; mural at 111 Chappatoola Street retained) with some CUPs approved (some with a nay by Council member Morrell).
• Budget and governance: Multiple ordinances related to budget reallocation, energy benchmarking extension, and deallocation/redistribution of funds were approved; several items still to be fully voted or heard.
• Youth-focused initiatives: Strong ceremonial recognition of community initiatives (M-Line Designer Kids; YLC) with explicit calls for ongoing support and engagement from the Council.
• Speakers and roles: A recurring pattern of named speakers includes Council Members Green, Morrell, Harris, King, Hughes, McCarran, and Willard, along with staff from the Law Department, HDLC, Budget Office, and resilience/sustainability offices; notable presenters include James Mays (M-Line), Tanya Wilson (revenue accounting), and YLC leadership.

Overall context

• The meeting covered appointments to boards/commissions, waivers for reappointments, add-ons to the agenda, and related governance discussions (notably around the Fairgrounds governance and transparency). Several items drew public comment; several votes were 4-0 (four yeas, zero nays).

A. Appointments to boards/commissions — approved (4-0) and speakers where identified — Dunbow – Reappointment

• Speaker: The speaker identified as Mr. Dunbow described his role (also noted as commissioner on the French Quarter Management District and general manager of the New Orleans Marriott).
• Action/Vote: Motion to approve; second by Councillor Bray-Hughes.
• Outcome: Four in favor, zero opposed. Dunbow reappointed.

Richard Kahn – Fairgrounds Citizen Advisory Committee

• Speaker: Richard Kahn spoke about long involvement with local groups and readiness to contribute.
• Public comment: Morgan Clevenger spoke at length about concerns with transparency and public access (unresolved issues noted below).
• Action/Vote: Motion to approve; moved by Councilmember McCarron; seconded by Councillor Hughes.
• Outcome: Four in favor, zero opposed. Kahn approved.
• Note: A councilmember urged better public-facing information and disclosures about meetings/minutes.

Alain (Alan) Hardin – Historic Districts Landmarks Commission (HDLC)

• Speaker: Alain Hardin described background and rationale to serve; support from Garden District Association; legal perspective.
• Action/Vote: Motion to approve; second by Councilmember Hughes.
• Outcome: Four in favor, zero opposed. Hardin approved.

Dwight Jarrett – New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA)

• Speaker: Dwight Jarrett described residency and desire to contribute; background in insurance underwriting.
• Action/Vote: Move to approve; second by Councillor Hughes.
• Outcome: Four in favor, zero opposed. Jarrett approved.

Corinne Villavaso – New Orleans Sewage and Water Board

• Speaker: Corinne Villavaso gave background on public service, urban planning, transparency, and community engagement.
• Action/Vote: Move to approve; second by Councillor Karen (and reiterated by Councillor Hughes).
• Outcome: Four in favor, zero opposed. Villavaso approved.

Leslie Bowie – Sewage and Water Board

• Speaker: Bowie spoke about bringing organizational design and accountability; praised by Mr. Green and others.
• Action/Vote: Motion to approve; second by Councillor Hughes.
• Outcome: Four in favor, zero opposed. Bowie approved.
• Note: Positive public commentary from supporters occurred prior to the vote.

B. Waivers for reappointments — approved (4-0) where shown — David Gallo

• Status: Documents in order; waiver timely received.
• Action/Vote: Move to approve; second by Councillor Hughes.
• Outcome: Four in favor, zero opposed. Waiver approved.

Jonathan Stewart

• Status: Reappointment; waiver timely received.
• Action/Vote: Move to approve; second by Councillor Hughes.
• Outcome: Four in favor, zero opposed. Waiver approved.

Kimberly Thomas

• Status: Reappointment; waiver timely received.
• Action/Vote: Move to approve; second (explicit second by Councilmember Hughes noted).
• Outcome: The transcript excerpt cut after the motion; final vote not shown in the provided text.

• Kimberly Thomas note on items in excerpts: The provided material does not clearly give a final vote result for this Thomas waiver; its outcome is unresolved in the supplied excerpts.

C. Other items reflected in the material (from the excerpt) — Katherine Walmsley

• Status: Waiver status discussed; not on the list; to be checked; decision to revisit later.
• Outcome: Unresolved in the provided excerpt.

Chadrick Kennedy

• Waiver status: Timely waiver received.
• Action/Vote: Motion to approve; second.
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays.
• Outcome: Approved.

• Julius Kimbrough, Jr.
• Statement: Introduced as a candidate with background and interest in serving on the Sewage and Water Board.
• Public/peer comments: Acknowledgments of experience and commitment.
• Action/Vote: Motion to appoint; second.
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays.
• Outcome: Approved.

Catherine Walmsley (Walms/Walz) – spelling note

• Action: Pass over to a future meeting.
• Outcome: Deferred/unresolved.

Vieux Carre Commission – Kimberly Abramson

• Waiver: Waiver disclosed; all documents in order.
• Action/Vote: Motion to approve; second (Councilmember Hughes).
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays.
• Outcome: Approved.

Adonis Exposé ABO

• Process: Motion to add item to agenda (not on original agenda); unanimous vote to add.
• Waiver: Late due to technical errors; noted.
• Action: After addition, discussion and motion to proceed; four yeas, no nays.
• Outcome: Added to the ABO; approved for discussion/consideration per added agenda.

Sewage and Water Board Arbitration Appeals — discussion and votes (Item 4)

• Context: Arbitration appeals related to the Sewage and Water Board.
• Consent agenda note: All boards/appointments would go on the consent agenda, including suspended items.
• Sabrina Williams
• Status: Appeal dismissed as untimely.
• Resolution terms: Restoration of service if Williams pays $700, waives penalties/fees, and enrolls in a two-year payment plan for the remaining balance.
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays.
• Outcome: Approved.
• Mark Mollier
• Status: Dismissed; enforcement of arbitration decision denied because credit was applied timely.
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays.
• Outcome: Approved (no enforcement sought).
• Canales Rojas Law Firm (Florida bankruptcy representation)
• Context/Justification: City needed Florida-qualified bankruptcy counsel due to related litigation; urgent basis; potential cost recovery discussed.
• City Attorney remarks: Explanation of urgency and jurisdiction; cost recovery consideration noted.
• Public comments: Acknowledgement; support for rapid securing of specialized counsel; discussion about potential recovery of legal costs due to venue issues/delay.
• Status: No final vote documented in the provided text; discussion ongoing; outcome unresolved in this excerpt.

D. Unresolved or noteworthy issues raised — Fairgrounds governance and transparency

• Public commenter Morgan Clevenger raised concerns about public access to meetings/minutes and compliance with public meeting laws; described meetings as occurring in an executive setting with minutes handled by a fairgrounds employee.
• The council acknowledged concerns; Richard Kahn’s appointment proceeded, with a call to improve public visibility of the committee’s role and meeting records.

Kimberly Thomas waiver (final vote)

• Final outcome not visible in the provided material.

Katherine Walmsley waiver

• Still unresolved in the provided material; to be revisited.

Canales Rojas Law Firm contract (Florida bankruptcy counsel)

• Final decision not documented in the provided excerpt; ongoing discussion about costs and potential recovery.

Criminal blight vs. civil blight enforcement (from the excerpt)

• Discussion distinguished between civil penalties (blight-related) and potential criminal statutes, noting that if a criminal statute exists it would be outside municipal reach and involve the District Attorney. A specific property and DA involvement were described as future considerations; no final decision at this meeting.

Speakers and key participants noted across excerpts

• Councilmembers mentioned: Green, Hughes, King (referenced by chair), McCarron, Bray-Hughes, Karen (for Villavaso), and others.
• City Attorney: Ms. Gibson (provided rationale on Florida bankruptcy counsel and related questions).
• Other named individuals: Morgan Clevenger (public commenter); Bruno/Grineo LLC referenced in the Florida matter; Mr. Green and Mr. Hughes frequently spoke in favor of motions.

Overview

• Context: Public session of HDLC; topics included leadership elections, ARC appointments, landmark nominations, and a landmark designation item.

Item 1 (Opening/intro discussion)

• Decisions/Votes/Actions: A motion to move this portion forward was made and carried unanimously.
• Speakers: Commissioner King (motion), Commissioner Akenberg (second); chair acknowledged participants.
• Unresolved: Exact item this motion addressed isn’t clearly stated in the excerpt.

Item 2 (Election of chair and vice chair)

• Chair: Jenny West nominated; nomination accepted; motion approved.
• Vice chair: Jason King nominated; nomination accepted; motion approved.
• Speakers: Commissioners involved in nominations; commissioners thanked for continued leadership.
• Unresolved: None reported; leadership elected.

Item 3 (Appointment of ARC members)

• Action: Recommendation to reappoint the same ARC members as designated by staff.
• Motion: Move to reappoint ARC members (Lupin); seconded (Hackenberg).
• Vote: Unanimous.
• Speakers: Lupin, Hackenberg (motioning/seconding).
• Unresolved: None noted.

Item 4 (Landmark nomination — 1737 New Orleans Street)

• Basics: 1737 New Orleans Street (Municipal Square 767; District 3). Not in National Register Historic District; appears on 1895 Sanborn map. Significance linked to Isidore Barbaran family; eligibility per criteria two (association with an important local musical heritage figure).
• Applicant: Nominated by Barbaran family to protect under HDLC.
• Speakers: Gail Baptiste (Barbaran rep) spoke in support; Sandra Stokes (Louisiana Landmark Society) spoke in support.
• Staff/Commission input: Staff supported nomination for study as a landmark.
• Motion/Vote: Hackenberg moved to nominate structure for landmark designation; King seconded; explicit roll-call or unanimous vote not stated, but “project moved forward for landmark nomination” indicated.
• Unresolved: Formal vote tally not explicitly stated; outcome described as advancing to study rather than final designation.

Item 5 (Landmark designation — 2025 Constance Street)

• Status: Introduced; description of 2025 Constance Street (NR-listed; Lower Garden District; designed by Louis Long; built by Mulligan; cost $100,000).
• Action: Not recorded in excerpt; no final decision/vote documented.

Speakers of note

• Gail Baptiste (Barbaran family)
• Sandra Stokes (Louisiana Landmark Society)
• Commissioner Hackenberg (motion to nominate)
• Commissioner King (second)
• Commissioner West (chair nomination noted elsewhere)

Overall for the excerpt

• Decisions: Chair and vice chair elected; ARC reappointments unanimous; 1737 New Orleans Street nominated for study (landmark nomination advanced); 2025 Constance Street action pending.
• Votes: Unanimous on leadership and ARC items; no explicit vote tallies for the 1737 nomination or 2025 Constance item in the excerpt.
• Unresolved: Final designation/vote for 1737 New Orleans Street; final decision on 2025 Constance Street not recorded.

Public hearing: St. Alphonsus Church landmark nomination

• Speakers: Cheryl Caprera (Friends of St. Alphonsus) with Joanna Caprera and Elise Brunier; Sandra Stokes (Louisiana Landmark Society); Mary Nell Nolan-Wheatley (Preservation Resource Center). Mr. Batiste referenced as having a project approved but did not speak.
• Context/background: 1857 building; NR listing 1973; National Historic Landmark 1996; 1996 NPS survey cited Criteria 1 and 3; ownership: Redemptorist Order; not affiliated with New Orleans Archdiocese; on endangered lists (Louisiana Trust, Louisiana Landmark Society).
• Staff/Commission input: Staff supported local landmark nomination for St. Alphonsus.
• Public comment: Supportive comments noted.
• Action/Decision: HDLC staff support for local landmark nomination; motion by Ashby to move the nomination forward; seconded; Vote: Unanimous approval to move forward.
• Consent agenda: Items A–M listed; moved forward unanimously (no public comment on items).

July New Business: Demolition A (1215-17 Constantinople Street) and B (917 Dupasat Street)

• Both items: Staff did not object or recommended partial demolition, with camelback additions and preservation of certain front elements; public comment: none.
• Decisions: Motions to accept staff recommendations; both passed unanimously.

August New Business: Demolition A (3110 St. Anne Street)

• Details: Esplanade Ridge Partial Control; partial demolition with camelback setback; staff not object; district commissioner absent.
• Action/Decision: Lupin moved to accept staff recommendation; Ashby seconded; vote not stated in excerpt.

Speakers

• Cheryl Caprera; Mary Nell Nolan-Wheatley; Sandra Stokes; Commissioner Ashby; Commissioner Lupin; Commissioner King (in later items); Staff presenters.

Unresolved

• August 3110 St. Anne Street: Final vote not recorded in excerpt.
• St. Alphonsus: While nomination moving forward, no final designation decision presented here.

Item-by-item (B, C, D, F; Old business A 906 Phillips Street)

• Pattern: Staff recommendations accepted via unanimous votes for B, C, D, F; Old Business A remains unresolved due to no applicant present.

Item B (920 Cadiz Street)

• Applicant: Corbett Scott
• Proposal: Demolition >50% roof/exterior; camelback addition; preserve front façade/walls/footprint; front camelback setback.
• Staff: No objection to demolition under guidelines.
• Public: None.
• Action: Motion to accept staff recommendation; moved by Lupin; seconded by Ashby; Vote: Unanimous.
• Outcome: Demolition to proceed with camelback addition allowed.

Item C (616-618 Jenna Street)

• Applicant: Eric McCutcheon
• Proposal: Demolition of non-contributing duplex to grade (Uptown Partial Control)
• Staff: Building non-contributing (built 1970s/80s); front façade not primary; interior not inspected; recommended demolition to grade.
• Public: None.
• Action: Motion to accept staff recommendation; second; Vote: Unanimous.
• Outcome: Demolition to grade approved.

Item D (935-37 Adams Street and 7636 Barrett Street)

• Applicant: Lacey Watering
• Proposal: Partial demolition of >50% roof for dormer/rear addition (Carrollton Partial Control)
• Staff: Options A/B (heavy roof demolition) not acceptable; Option C preserves more historic fabric.
• Applicant: Supports Option C; cites life-safety/ceiling height constraints.
• Public: None.
• Action: Motion to follow staff: deny A and B, permit C; Moved by Irvin; Seconded by Poirier; Vote: Unanimous.
• Outcome: Option C approved; project proceeds with corrected approach.

Item E

• Status: Removed from agenda.

Item F (906-08 Dante Street)

• Applicant: David Merlin (Maid Design)
• Proposal: Demolition through elevation; partial exterior wall demolition; relocation to separate property to enable subdivision.
• Findings: Building likely 1909–1951; fair to good exterior; basement height short; proposed changes aim to preserve fabric; not raised to base flood elevation; methods described.
• Staff: No objection to demolition through elevation or partial exterior wall demolition if done as described.
• Public: None.
• Action: Motion to approve demolition with staff-recommended means/methods; Moved by Urban; Seconded by Hackenberg; Vote: Unanimous.
• Outcome: Demolition approved with staff guidance.

Item G

• Status: Removed from agenda.

Old Business – Retention A (906 Phillips Street)

• Applicant: Not present.
• Context: Retention of unpainted front porch columns and uplighting on a contributing property in Irish Channel without a COA.
• Staff findings: History clarified; permits for Camelback project; 311 complaint; zoning violation; guidelines require opaque painting of exterior woodwork; uplighting not approved (alters perception; too bright); recommended painting columns and removing/adjusting uplighting; recessed lighting behind decorative soffit bins suggested.
• Public: None.
• Action/Decisions: No final action recorded in excerpt; staff recommended denial of retention as-is and urged staff-assisted remedy. Applicant absent.
• Unresolved: Final motion/vote not recorded in excerpt.

Speakers

• Notable: Commissioner Irvin participated in discussion; staff provided detailed rationale.

Unresolved/open items across excerpts

• Several items (noted in the excerpt) show staff recommendations and motions with unanimous votes, but a few final votes or post-decision follow-ups are not fully captured in the excerpts.
• Item E (Dauphine Street gallery / E item) in the excerpt appears unresolved in that excerpt; staff ARC recommendations exist, but no final vote recorded there.

Decisions, votes, and actions (focus on specific motion outcomes) — Item: Unpainted columns and uplighting

• Motion: Commissioner Hackenberg moved to deny the unpainted columns and uplighting.
• Second: Commissioner Lewis.
• Vote: Unanimous in favor of denial.
• Action: 10-day appeal window to City Council in writing; staff to provide appeal process details.

Item: July new business retention (725–727 Mandeville Street)

• Applicant: Simone Sifuente, 727 Mandeville Street.
• Issue: Retention of two new street-facing dormers in a Full Control district; deviations from approved CAO drawings; multiple non-conformities noted (trim, siding, fascia, gaps, unpainted dormers, etc.).
• Staff findings: Numerous construction discrepancies from approved drawings; corrective work proposed (wood trim, corner boards, cheek wall fascia, sills; paint all wood/FC materials).
• Applicant: Expressed intent to comply; contractor not currently engaged; cost concerns.
• Staff recommendation: Deny retention of dormers as-built; require corrective work per staff concepts (illustrative).
• Documentation: Corrective-drawing images provided; communications via email.
• Public: None.
• Action/Decisions: Staff recommended denial; applicant and staff dialogue ongoing; no final motion recorded in excerpt.
• Speakers: Commissioner Hackenberg (lead on the item), Commissioner Lewis (second), applicant testimony, staff dialogue.

Item: August new business retention (3110 St. Anne Street)

• Applicant: Ty Nguyen.
• District: Esplanade Ridge Partial Control.
• Issue: Demolition of portions of roof and walls; camelback addition; modifications to primary façade within CC limits.
• Staff findings: Partial demolition allowed; camelback setback defined; Esplanade Ridge district context.
• Public: None.
• Action/Decision: Commissioner Lupin moved to accept staff’s recommendation to allow partial demolition; Commissioner Ashby seconded; Vote: Not stated in excerpt.
• Unresolved: For the Mandeville item, final motion/vote not captured; for St. Anne item, vote not captured here.

Speakers

• Hackenberg, Lewis (support/seconding)
• Ty Nguyen (applicant)
• Staff presenter (HDLC)

Unresolved/open items

• Final disposition for July Mandeville and August St. Anne items not fully recorded in this excerpt.
• The Tremé items (railings/shutters) and the Homer Street windows items are continued in the excerpt.

Concise item-by-item timeline and decisions — Item A (8616 Hickory Street) – Retention denial with remedy directive

• Motion: Deny retention as-is; direct staff to work with owner and carpenter to craft a remedy.
• Second: Commissioner Irvin.
• Vote: Unanimous.
• Appeal: 10 days to City Council; process details to be provided.
• Noted remarks: Pastor Darrell Lewis provided context about financial strain; HDLC staff and chair emphasized oversight and process.
• Outcome: Retention denial; staff to assist with remedy planning; appeal window opened.

Item B (8616 Hickory Street) – Retention with a financial penalty

• Motion: Retain the demolition work and levy a $5,000 fine.
• Second: Commissioner Pori.
• Vote: Noted as passed with all in favor except one opposed in the text.
• Appeal: 10 days to City Council.
• Outcome: Retention with $5,000 fine approved; option to appeal or pay the fine.

Item C (1200 Ursuline Ave / 1039 Henriette DeLille St) – Retention of decorative railings and tiered shutters (no COA)

• Issue: Retaining after-work railings replacing wood; replacement railings must match historic features; shutter changes; guidelines unclear for some alterations.
• Applicant: Judson Scott and Carolina Scott.
• Staff: Working with staff to address violations; current railings do not reproduce historic features.
• Public: Noted; none.
• Status: No final decision in this excerpt; discussion ongoing; recommendations to be presented.
• Unresolved: For Item C, no final disposition captured here; process continues with staff recommendations.

Speakers

• Applicant: Wendola McInnis (Homer Street windows in this excerpt? Inconsistent naming in excerpt; this excerpt lists 1200 Ursuline reps as well as staff and ARC references)
• Commissioner involvement: Poirier, King, others not fully enumerated
• Public: None documented here

Item-by-item: Tremé (HDLC Full Control) / Homer Street (Algiers / Algiers point) – Two items — Item 1: Decorative railings and shutters — Tremé (HDLC Full Control District)

• Staff recommendation: Deny retention of modified shutters; railings not consistent with guidelines.
• Applicant: Apologized for not seeking preapproval; argued for salvaging existing elements.
• Public: None.
• Commission discussion: Questioned material history (wood vs. metal) and whether tiered/shutter design is permitted; staff noted guidelines do not specifically address this alteration but preserved approach.
• Decision/Vote: Motion to deny both railings and shutters; Seconded; Vote: Unanimous in favor.
• Outcome: Retention denied; 10-day appeal window; options for appeal or future work; staff offered to discuss security concerns after the meeting.

Item 2: Retention of windows — 301-303 Homer Street (Algiers; contributed-rated; no COA)

• Applicant: Wendola McInnis (representing 301-303 Homer Street)
• Background: Prior stop-work order (2016) for window replacements without COA; prior approvals included recessed installation and full wood screens; expired COA; left-hand side and rear windows replaced similarly.
• Status: Discussion ongoing; no final vote recorded here.
• Unresolved: Whether to retain current windows, require replacement, or issue new COA; further HDLC review pending.

Speakers

• Applicant: Wendola McInnis
• HDLC staff: Provided background on approvals and current status
• Commissioners: Unnamed in this excerpt

Item-by-item: C, D, E (Retention/Modification) — Item C – Retention of Brooklyn Avenue side windows (June meeting context)

• Issue: Retain existing inappropriate side windows; staff recommended denial for retention; allow replacement with recessed vinyl windows per guidelines; hardship argument presented by applicant.
• Applicant: Presented hardship and desire to stay compliant.
• Staff: Reiterated denial of retention; considered hardship; clarified no retroactive enforcement beyond current discussion.
• Motion/Outcome: Initial discussion moved toward allowing a limited retention under hardship; amended motion to allow retention of windows as-installed (without proviso); Seconded; Vote: Unanimous.
• Status: Retention allowed as-built due to hardship; future replacements must meet guidelines.

Item D – Retention of inappropriate windows at 737-739 Elmira Avenue (Algiers Point)

• Issue: Retention of vinyl windows installed without COA.
• Staff: Recommend recessing windows and using wood detailing (trim, screens, or shutters).
• Applicant: Agreed with recessing.
• Motion/Outcome: Move to recess the windows; Seconded; Unanimous approval.
• Status: Recessed detailing required; project proceeds with corrected detailing.

Item E – Retention of gallery modifications at 3138-3140 Dauphine Street

• Issue: Gallery/entablature and parapet altered from approved plans; ARC recommended reconstruction to restore proportions and relocate downspout.
• Applicant: Owner spoke about hardship, arson, and costs; seeks permission to leave balcony as-built but to reconstruct per ARC guidance.
• Staff/ARC: Staff recommended denial of retention; uphold ARC recommendations.
• Motion/Outcome: No final vote captured in excerpt; discussion ongoing; outcome not documented here.
• Speakers: Owner (Benjamin Purley); contractor (Todd) referenced; staff and ARC input noted.

Unresolved

• Item E (Dauphine Street) lacks final vote in this excerpt.
• Item C and D reached determinations, as noted; Item C allowed retention due to hardship; Item D approved recessing.

Gallery renovation — Bywater case

• Case context: Bywater gallery renovation; issues with alignment due to servitudes; arc review and arson incident referenced.
• Public input: ~30 comments via email; some support, some opposition.
• Decision/Action: The HDLC approved a motion to retain as-built with deviations (roof line, downspout) and to paint the downspout white; staff follow-up; reinspection not deemed necessary; matter effectively closed for now; painting downspout required; staff to follow up.
• Other notes: HDLC ratified ARC and staff actions since June 3, 2026 (unanimous).
• Next steps: Owner to proceed with painting; staff to follow up as needed; next meeting date noted as September.
• Unresolved: None stated for this item; the case appears closed in this excerpt.

Speakers

• Steven Johnson (Johnson Construction) described the gallery project and servitude constraints.
• Public: Email comments noted; neighbors generally favorable with some opposition.
• Commission: Unanimous vote to approve as-built retention with specified deviations; downspout to be painted white.

Overall observation across excerpts — The HDLC meetings repeatedly feature

• Leadership elections and ARC appointments early on.
• A mix of landmark nominations (some advancing to study) and landmark designation items (with pending outcomes in several excerpts).
• Demolition and retention items in which staff recommendations are frequently accepted unanimously.
• Appeals windows typically set at 10 calendar days for items that are decided.
• Several items show unresolved outcomes in these excerpts (final votes not captured, or decisions pending in later meetings).
• Many speakers are identified by name or organization (e.g., ARC representatives, advocates like Louisiana Landmark Society, preservation groups, church/pastor or homeowners).