Meetings.

Attendance and overall context

• Roll call: Councilmembers Willard, Morrell, McCarran, Harris, King, Green were present; Councilmember Hughes was not present. Quorum established.
• The meeting featured two proclamations, followed by a budget/trust fund briefing and a public safety update, with related discussion and questions. No broad policy votes were described for the proclamations themselves, though a formal votes occurred later on a separate item (see below).

Two proclamations presented and recognized — 1) Proclamation honoring Dwayne Prince Holmes Jr. (Youth Rebuilding New Orleans, YRNO)

• Context: Holmes spoke about his work and his views on accountability related to misidentification and facial recognition practices connected to Caesars Casino and the NOPD.
• Key points from Holmes’ remarks (summarized): Harm from misidentification and flawed investigations; call for accountability and change; ensure investigations and solid evidence precede public sharing of facial images; shift resources toward youth, neighborhood programs, education, and violence prevention rather than surveillance tech.
• Attendees/speakers: Holmes, his family and supporters, United Fellowship Church members, Elise Williams, and others; presentations by Holmes and supporters; a photo opportunity was planned with Holmes centered.
• Accompanying actions: Proclamation presented; photo opportunity; ongoing discussion/agenda item related to “the discussion.”
• Status: Proclaimed by the City Council; no separate policy vote attached to this proclamation in the material.

2) Proclamation recognizing Transcend Louisiana leadership cohort and Crescent Care/Louisiana Trans Advocates collaboration

• Context: Proclamation recognizing Transcend Louisiana (a six-month advocacy/leadership program for trans+ individuals) and its collaboration with Crescent Care, Forum for Equality, and Louisiana Trans Advocates.
• Presenters/speakers: Crescent Care (Sarah Jane Guidry, Director of Policy and Advocacy) and Transcend cohort members (including Nola); Britton Forsyth and Monique Blossom spoke on related advocacy matters; Council Members Green and Harris offered remarks; Willard as Council Vice President participated in remarks.
• Content of proclamation/remarks: Transcend described as equipping trans+ individuals to advocate for equity and systemic change; appreciation expressed for Crescent Care and partner organizations.
• Accompanying actions: Group photo with the proclamation requested and taken.
• Status: Proclaimed by the City Council; no formal policy votes described in this portion of the material.

Speakers and participants (highlights across excerpts)

• Prince Holmes and family/friends; Elise Williams and UFC supporters.
• Crescent Care: Sarah Jane Guidry and Transcend cohort members (Nola); Britton Forsyth; Monique Blossom.
• Transcend Louisiana leadership cohort and Crescent Care/Forum for Equality/Louisiana Trans Advocates collaborators.
• City Council members involved in remarks: Green; Harris; Willard (Vice President Willard referenced during the Transcend proclamation portion).

Formal actions, votes, and decisions

• Proclamations: Two proclamations issued/presented (Holmes; Transcend Louisiana and Crescent Care partners). No policy votes described for these proclamations.
• Photo opportunities: Planned for both proclamations.

Additional action: A separate, formal council action occurred

• M-20-26-02 (Housekeeping): Proposer Freddie King III; to reappoint King III and Councilmember Leslie Harris as authorized representatives of the French Quarter Economic Development District (FQEDD) to execute future legislative instruments, CEAs, and other governance documents.
• Second: Councilmember Harris.
• Outcome: Approved unanimously (all in favor; no nays); reappointment valid for the current term.
• Public presentation: Second quarter report on the French Quarter EDD Trust Fund presented by Michelle Corso (Executive Director, French Quarter Management District) and Christine Bondo (Board Chair).
• Content highlights: Quarterly financials; year-to-date revenues at 56% of forecast; expenses at 35% (timing of projects); programs include supplemental public safety patrols and homelessness initiatives; KPIs for patrols exceeded expectations; homeless outreach via Covenant House; planned “tag team” approach with Office of Homeless Services around August 1; budget planning for 2027 with input sought from DPW, NOPD, and Dr. Vegno’s team; anticipation of future budget discussions.
• Safety/crime updates (Captain Palumbo): Overall crime down ~26% YTD; violent crime down ~17%; property crime down ~24%; aggravated assaults up from 18 to 22 but all 22 cases solved; declines in shoplifting/thefts; business burglaries down year-over-year but residential burglaries up; auto theft/burglary trends mixed with recent arrests improving short-term trajectory.
• Follow-ups requested: Ongoing 2027 budget process with department input; start of homelessness “tag team” around August 1 with progress reporting at next meetings; continued monitoring of crime trends with updates at future sessions.
• Adjournment: Adjourned after a motion to adjourn seconded by Council Vice President Willow; six ayes.

Unresolved issues and next steps

• Accountability and policy reform requested by Prince Holmes: He called for concrete accountability measures and policy changes to prevent misidentification and improper sharing of facial images; no formal city response or corrective actions are recorded in the material.
• Responses from Caesars Casino and the NOPD: Holmes noted a lack of acknowledgment/apology/correction from these entities; no resolution or statement recorded in the materials.
• 2027 budget priorities: Ongoing process; awaiting input from DPW, NOPD, and Dr. Vegno’s homelessness team; next steps and timelines to be determined.
• Homelessness outreach: The “tag team” approach to start around August 1; progress reporting expected next month.
• Ongoing crime metrics: Monitoring and reporting to inform future meetings.

Overall takeaway

• The meeting combined symbolic public recognitions (two proclamations) with substantive municipal business: a formal reappointment to the FQEDD, a quarterly financial/safety briefing for the French Quarter, and a departmental update on homelessness and public safety. It also highlighted ongoing concerns about accountability for misidentification and facial recognition practices, with no recorded resolution to those concerns within this meeting.

Quorum status

• the excerpt: No quorum; no votes taken. Plan was to hear presentations first and vote later once quorum existed.
• Later excerpts (notably the excerpt) record votes on several items, indicating a different account of action.

Formal decisions, votes, and adopted items (per the minutes that show votes) — Mercy Hospital redevelopment / lease with Mercy Partners, LLC

• Motion to adopt the lease
• Move: an unnamed speaker; Second: Councilmember Green
• Vote: three yeas, zero nays
• Result: Lease adopted

Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting

• Motion to approve the minutes
• Move: Councilmember Green; Second: (implied by text)
• Vote: three yeas, zero nays
• Result: Minutes adopted

Contract between the City and H&O Investments for lot abatement services

• Motion to adopt the contract
• Move: an unnamed speaker; Second: Councilmember King
• Vote: three yeas, zero nays
• Result: Contract adopted

Final motion, M26270, establishing a task force

• Motion to adopt
• Move: an unnamed speaker; Second: Councilmember Green
• Vote: three yeas, zero nays
• Result: M26270 adopted

Procedural note

• A request to place M26270 on consent was approved.

Adjournment

• Meeting adjourned after these items.

Speakers and roles (where clear in the material) — Mercy/adjacent redevelopment and related items

• Councilmember Green (seconding the lease vote)
• An unnamed speaker moved the motions

Minutes item

• Councilmember Green moved; second by the meeting (implied)

H&O lot-abatement contract

• Unnamed speaker moved; Second: Councilmember King

Task force item (M26270)

• Unnamed speaker moved; Second: Councilmember Green

Other named participants appearing in the broader material

• Jeannie Donovan (Director of Public Health and Policy), Sarah Baker (public health expert)
• Council Members Willard, Green (and Green is the same as Meredith Green in public-comment segments)
• Public commenters: Meredith Green; Morgan Clevenger
• Directors: Davis; Schwartz
• Deputy Mayor Jeff (in health-climate discussion sections)

Key topics and context from earlier excerpts (non-voting discussion and background) — Lot abatement / grass-cutting contract (H&O)

• Purpose: backdate a contract amendment aligning with a $100,000 state-funded lot-abatement budget; three months of spendable activity with potential rollover into a broader grass-consolidation plan.
• Payment: H&O has not been paid yet; payment upon performance with state reimbursement later.
• Use of funds beyond the $100,000: additional funding on an earlier Purchase Order to address other lots.
• Questions/uncertainties: exact contract duration (full year vs backdated period), interpretation of spendable window, final pricing and scope beyond the $100,000, outreach to property owners.

Health Department climate task force for families

• Purpose: address climate resilience as a public health issue focused on mothers, infants, and toddlers; multi-agency collaboration; nine members; public meetings; start within 30 days of motion passage.
• Structure/process: inclusion of families with lived experience; opportunities for public input; expanded outreach as the task force progresses.
• Start and next steps: first meeting within 30 days of passage, with ongoing community engagement.
• Public input: call for including seniors in planning and for clarity on Adjudicated Property Task Force interactions; response noted dedicated focus on mothers/children up to age three but acknowledged adjacent needs.

Adjudicated Property Task Force

• Background: separate from the code-enforcement contract; established via executive order by the Mayor; first meeting anticipated July 21.
• Issues raised: need for a clear target parcel list, cost estimates, and potential alignment or separation from the $100,000 code-enforcement contract; SB 505 (Act 774) referenced as an alternate approach for adjudicated properties.

Mercy/Lindy Boggs redevelopment; broader context

• Scope: about $16 million total project (land value, demolition, stormwater retention).
• City contribution: roughly $11.5 million funded by infrastructure and drainage bonds.
• Stormwater: 4 million-gallon retention, integrated with the city system.
• Public-comment concerns: private-property accountability and cost recovery; questions about who pays for demolition/remediation (developers vs taxpayers); consideration of state-level remedies for title/ownership issues.

Unresolved issues to watch (across excerpts)

• Whether the city will treat the $100,000 H&O contract as aligned with or separate from the Adjudicated Property Task Force, and how that affects funding and scope.
• Exact contract duration and spend-eligibility: interpretation of “backdated” periods vs a standard full-year term; how August 31 spending deadline interacts with the contract’s effective window.
• Finalization of the Adjudicated Property Task Force: membership, representation (including families with lived experience), governance, timeline, and measurable outcomes.
• Public engagement plan for climate/health initiatives, including whether seniors’ needs will be incorporated into related efforts.
• How private-property ownership, notices, and cost-recovery will be pursued, including legal barriers, bankruptcies, title research, and potential state-level action.
• The Mercy redevelopment financial plan’s balance between blight remediation, private property accountability, and public costs; potential state tools for title transfer or recovery in adjudicated properties.

Overall meeting context

• A New Orleans board conducted ABO appeals hearings. Four board members were present, establishing a quorum. The session included a pledge led by Molly Palm.

Two main matters occurred in the first excerpt, with broader context threading through the later excerpts

• 1) Ann Fawn / Nugton Corner Market (1600 Newton Street) – continuance requested.
• 2) Shamrock Bar & Grill – renewal denial/open questions about non-conforming use and related life-safety/permitting issues, with ongoing consideration and no final decision recorded in the excerpts.

Agenda item 1: ABO appeal – Ann Fawn, Nugton Corner Market (1600 Newton Street)

• Appellee/speaker: Ann Fawn spoke first (as filer and burden of proof).

Background notes documented

• The ABO permit in question is a 90-day temporary permit expiring Sept. 9.
• Outstanding real estate and business personal property taxes; applicant indicated appeals could be made via ABC boards for the annual ABO.
• A continuance was requested due to tax issues and the temporary nature of the current ABO.

Board action

• A motion to continue the matter to the next docket (text references July 24, 2026; discussion also mentioned July 29) was made, seconded, and passed.
• The board ordered that a judgment be prepared and sent to the parties.

Notes

• There is a record inconsistency about the exact next docket date (July 24 vs. July 29).

Agenda item 2: ABO appeal – Brian Colvey, Shamrock Bar & Grill

• Appellee/speaker: Brian Colvey spoke, introducing himself and presenting photos about renovation work.

Key background points raised

• September 2024 city inspection shut Shamrock Bar & Grill for code violations (examples: extension cords, exit signs, hood system, fire alarm, etc.).
• Since shutdown, Colvey has addressed violations and renewed permits as due (health, occupational, liquor license, etc.). The 2024 ABO renewal expired May 31; renewal denial occurred about 5–6 weeks before the hearing; renewal in 2025 had previously occurred without issue.
• He provided receipts showing renovation activity; described the bar’s size (approximately 16,000 sq ft) and the challenges of a small crew.
• The 2026 ABO renewal was not approved; he requested clarity and a right to be heard, and asked for copies of the decision not to renew the 2026 ABO. City Attorney offered to print journal notes for the file.
• He estimated two more months to complete required repairs, with a noted setback from the State Fire Marshal over hood-system inspection coordination and additional issues raised by phone.

City administration handling

• City Attorney offered to provide copies of the decision not to renew the 2026 ABO by printing journal notes.

Additional input and supporters

• Colvey requested to be heard and to receive the records.
• Support from the landlord (Clark Hebe, 4 Penn Standing) testified to Shamrock’s value and tenancy; emphasized Shamrock’s large footprint and potential negative impact on the center if Shamrock closes.
• Yasmin, owner of another business in the strip mall, spoke on behalf of six tenants, noting sales declines post-shutdown and safety concerns.

Unresolved issues and next steps (as of these excerpts)

• The board had not yet issued a final decision on Shamrock’s ABO renewal; hearing proceedings appear ongoing.
• The City Attorney would provide journal notes or related records about the non-renewal decision.
• Outstanding questions included whether/when the 2026 ABO renewal would be granted, a realistic timeline for closing remaining code violations, and any additional conditions the board might impose.
• Parties indicated willingness to continue inspections and enforcement as needed to move toward reopening.

Additional thematic context from later excerpts (non-conforming use / 180-day rule)

• Several excerpts elaborate on non-conforming-use implications for Shamrock (under MU1 zoning) and the 180-day “active operation” rule.

Core issues discussed in those portions

• What constitutes “in operation” and how activity evidence (e.g., sales/tax data) supports non-conforming-use status.
• NOFD life-safety violations and cease-and-desist orders, and how these interact with the non-conforming-use determination.
• Questions about whether notices were properly given, how the 180-day clock is started, and whether it can be restarted in certain circumstances.
• Debates over whether a license can be issued or extended under a conditional framework while repairs and inspections proceed.
• The image of two entities involved (Reverb LLC / Shamrock; Mid-City SRLLC) and how their statuses interact with non-conforming-use determinations.
• Decisions or votes were not recorded in these excerpts; the material shows ongoing legal/administrative analysis, with some reference to potential conditional licensing or continuances and not-yet-ratified resolutions.

Key speakers and roles noted across the materials

• Brian Colvey – applicant/appellant for Shamrock, describing repairs and timeline, requesting records and hearing.
• Clark Hebe – landlord, testified in support of Shamrock’s significance as a major tenant.
• Yasmin – tenant/owner in the same strip mall, testified about safety concerns and impact on tenancies.
• City representatives (e.g., Phillip Hampton, NOFD-related testimony; City Attorney) provided life-safety context, CZO/non-conforming-use framing, and procedural guidance.
• Ann Fawn – appellant in the other matter (Nugton Corner Market); her matter was continued.
• NOFD inspector and other safety officials described violations and inspection timelines.
• Other named participants referenced in related excerpts (e.g., a city official discussing CZO definitions and the non-conforming-use framework) but not all appear in every excerpt.

Unresolved issues to monitor — For Shamrock

• Whether the 2026 ABO renewal will be granted and under what conditions.
• Precise timeline to cure life-safety/code violations (hood system, fire suppression/alarm, inspections).
• Whether a conditional or two-month extension approach will be adopted, and what specific work must be completed to qualify.
• How notice and the 180-day non-conforming-use clock are documented and applied, including whether a restart is permissible.

For Ann Fawn

• The next docket date (July 24, 2026 or July 29, 2026) and corresponding judgments to be issued.

Next scheduled actions and dates

• The materials indicate a follow-up docket for the Shamrock matters on or around August 24, 2026, with a plan to continue progress reviews and possible conditional licensing. For the Nugton Corner Market matter, the next docket referenced is July 24, 2026 (though there is a date inconsistency noted in the record).

Bottom line — The meeting excerpts show two primary ABO appeal tracks

• Ann Fawn / Nugton Corner Market: continuance granted to the next docket; judgment to be prepared.
• Shamrock Bar & Grill: no final decision recorded in these excerpts; ongoing discussions about non-conforming-use, life-safety compliance, and potential conditional licensing; a follow-up date and provisions for records were noted, with substantial testimony from landlords, tenants, and city officials about the impact of reopening and the status of code violations.
• Across the materials, unresolved issues include start dates and documentation for the 180-day non-conforming-use clock, completion timelines for safety repairs, and the exact form of any conditional license or continued consideration. A follow-up hearing and/or vote appears planned, with August 24, 2026 cited as a key future date.

Overall context

• The meeting covered ABO/permit matters, delinquent-fines cases, dismissals, continuances, and judgments. Several matters were continued for settlement or further action; a number of judgments were issued with specific payment terms. Service issues and entity-history questions were recurrent themes.

Unnumbered opening matter (consent judgment – Rendon)

• Action/decision: Consent judgment granted; party to pay $3,000 within 60 days.
• Details: Service waived because consent judgment signed May 29.
• Speaker(s): Not named in excerpt.

026-26: Anthony Pierre dba Tony’s Hierarchy Bar Lounge

• Action: Continuance granted.
• New date: July 29, 2026.
• Speaker(s): Not named in excerpt.

027-26: Common House Nola LLC dba Common House

• Service: Served by detective on 6/16/26 (Chelsea Reed) and by certified mail on 6/22/26.
• Amount requested: $1,100 total (11 months at $100/month).
• Revenue/filings status: Revenue supervisor stated no filed returns or payments for the last 11 months.
• Decision: Judgment for $1,100 due within 45 days.
• Speaker(s): Vin Bouie (Revenue Collection Supervisor); Ms. Bond.
• Unresolved: None beyond payment deadline; no prior filings/payments.

028-26: Island (TX Committee Bar and Grill LLC) dba The Island

• Service: Not served via detective; certified mail received in Atlanta (addressed to New Orleans location).
• Amount requested: $600 total ($50/month for 12 months) for operating without ABO license and for non-payment of sales taxes for 10 months.
• Status: Respondent reportedly paid up to date; some service-record confusion.
• Action: Continued to July docket for appearance in New Orleans.
• Speaker(s): Not named.

029-26: Good Times Club LLC dba Good Times Club

• Service: No detective service; certified mail left to a street address (6/27).
• Amount: $1,100 total ($100/month for 11 months).
• Status: Continuance requested; no final determination stated.
• Action: Continued to August docket (Aug. 24, 2026 referenced).
• Speaker(s): Not specified.

030-26: The Super Pearl LLC dba The Super Pro

• Service: No detective service; certified mail served (left with an individual) at 2117 Iberville Street.
• Amount: $1,200 total ($100/month for 12 months) for non-payment of sales tax.
• Status: Hearing indicates the business reported not having filed for the last 12 years; judgment granted.
• Action: Judgment granted; $1,200 due within 45 days.
• Speaker(s): Not specified.

031-26: Avenue Incorporated dba The Avenue

• Service: Certified mail left with an individual on 6/17; Gretna address (2100 Belchase Highway).
• Amount: $500 total ($50/month for 10 months) for expired occupational license and non-payment of sales tax for seven months; noted as paid up to date but behind on 10 periods.
• Action: 50 per month for 10 months; due within 45 days.
• Speaker(s): Not specified.

032-26: Kno Brothers LLC dba DNM Discount Store

• Background: Convenience store; owners appeared (Muhammad Nasar and Tony Lee).
• Facts discussed: Operated without ABO license for portions of 2022–2025; 2024 remodeling; 2025 reopening in May but no license yet; city indicated 2022–2023 sales existed; 2023–2024 periods amended due to remodeling.

Amended terms

• Original request: $300/month for 48 months.
• Amended: Reduced to 28 months; revised monthly amount discussed as $150 (dialog also shows $158 in places); total stated as $4,200.
• Payment status: Presenter asked for time to pay; respondent willing to pay immediately.
• Action: Amendment to 28 months with total $4,200; payment offered immediately.
• Speaker(s): Muhammad Nasar (owner); Tony Lee (co-owner); judge not named in excerpt.

Unresolved or notable points across docket 026-32 group

• 028-26 Island: Service issues; continued to July for resolution; attendee from New Orleans requested.
• 029-26 Good Times Club: Continuance to August docket; no final determination stated.
• 032-26 Kno Brothers: Amended to 28 months; total $4,200; monthly figure contested in transcript; party offered immediate payment.

Other cases referenced in the excerpt (context for the same meeting) — 004-26: Dayoung, LLC dba Tsunami

• Status: Service not completed; bankruptcy; matter to be dismissed per city action.

007-26: Soul of the Lion LLC dba Voodoo Chicken and Daiquiris

• Service: Served; operating without ABO for 10 months.
• Request: $300/month.
• Decision: Total due $3,000; judgment at $300/month; 120 days to pay.

009-26: Joel Catering and Special Events, LLC dba El Mercado

• Service: Not physically served; certified mail; counsel requested continuance.
• Decision: Continuance granted.
• New date: August 24, 2026.

016-26: Jump-Off Lounge LLC dba Jump-Off Lounge Restaurant Grill

• Service: Waived due to consent judgment.
• Consent judgment: Signed June 29 for $450 to be paid within 30 days.

020-26: Twisted Waffles NOLA, LLC dba Twisted Waffles NOLA

• Service: Not yet perfected.
• Decision: Continued to August 24, 2026 to perfect service.

025-26: Rendon NLLC

• Status: Not detailed in excerpt.

Additional items in the excerpt (cross-checks and outcomes) — Judgment for delinquent fines

• Action/decision: Judgment of $4,200 (for 28 months of delinquency) not a consent order; pay within 30 days.
• Actions: Staff would obtain the judgment sign; payment to follow in the next couple of days.
• Speaker(s): Not named.
• Unresolved: None beyond the 30-day payment deadline.

03-26TX: Permittee 2901 Bar and Lounge (2901 Bar and Lounge)

• Background: Continuance requested; eviction; business evicted and no longer operating.
• Documentation: Court judgment showing eviction received that morning.
• Actions: Continuance discussed; no final action recorded.
• Speaker(s): Not named.
• Unresolved: Whether to grant a continuance given eviction; status unclear; the section ends mid-sentence.

1) Consolidated billing for community solar – New Orleans City Council meeting segments (Joint Climate Change & Sustainability Committee with Public Works) — Context and purpose

• Agenda item: Discussion of a resolution directing Entergy New Orleans (ENO) to implement net‑credited consolidated billing as part of the community solar program.
• Stated purpose: finalize the docket and move toward a streamlined, single-bill, transparent billing arrangement for community solar participants.

Key points of the resolution (as presented)

• Net‑credited consolidated billing: one bill showing savings; no separate subscription fee; ENO would make direct payment for power to the subscriber organization.
• Public interest: council contends consolidated billing is in the public interest.
• Accountability: council reserves the right to enforce the resolution to the full extent of the law.
• Deadlines/timeline:
• If ENO does not implement by the specified deadline, a final deadline of March 30, 2027 to implement consolidated billing.
• 90 days after that to transition any pre‑existing online subscriber organizations to consolidated billing.
• ENO would need about eight months from the date of an ordering resolution to finalize requirements and implement.
• Reporting/oversight: ENO must submit monthly status reports starting with the implementation plan in September; ENO should present regularly before the committee.

Public comment highlights and speakers

• Sonia Norsworthy (Together New Orleans & Sisters of the Holy Family): stressed consolidated billing for the Sisters’ community solar project; argued against delaying beyond December 2026 due to tax credit timing and project viability.
• Deborah Salvador (advocating for low- and middle-income households): notes many eligible participants are low/mid income and face barriers (banking/transportation); without consolidated billing, dual bills/payments hinder participation; supports consolidated billing to meet LI/MI subscription goals.
• Daniel Weil (software developer): argued the eight‑month window is excessive; suggested faster technical feasibility (weeks or a month) with existing data capabilities.
• Mary Ellen Burns: urged timely implementation to avoid financial harm to the Sisters project.
• Harold John (Together New Orleans): framed consolidation as a “win” for residents; urged no delay.
• Barrington Gidney (Lubber Ground Church / Together New Orleans): said consolidated billing has been the right thing for eight years; urged prompt action; emphasized resident burden.
• Calvin Lawrence: statement began but transcript cut off before content shown.

Housekeeping item

• Item 3 (Lincoln Beach Project) deferred to July 14.

Unresolved issues evident in this segment

• Speed vs. process: Should the council push for faster implementation than eight months?
• Budgeting/tax credits: How delays affect tax credits and project viability (e.g., Sisters project).
• Equity targets: How the 50% low-/middle-income subscriptions will be achieved and enforced with consolidated billing.
• Enforcement/remedies: How the council will monitor ENO’s progress and what remedies exist if milestones are missed.
• Formal decision/vote: No final vote documented in this segment; further discussion anticipated.

Overall status

• Discussion ongoing; broad stakeholder support for consolidated billing; a formal decision/vote had not been recorded in the excerpt. A long‑term deadline was set (March 30, 2027) if delays occur, with ongoing reporting and oversight.

Related material (for context)

• Additional speaker notes and a separate, more detailed set of comments in the excerpt expand on implementation timeline, rulemaking, and ENO’s readiness, including the timing of eight‑to‑twelve‑plus month estimates depending on rule alignment; no documented vote in that segment either.

2) Community solar, consolidated billing, and Entergy – Additional public comments and ENO testimony — Speakers and positions (highlights)

• Calvin (no last name): urged timely action, criticizing stall tactics that would hurt residents and raise costs.
• John Christopher Brown: homeowner; emphasized three city‑level reasons to implement consolidated billing (resilience, aiding low-income residents with bills, climate action); criticized Entergy’s claim of technical impossibility.
• Becky Merriweather: warned Entergy may undermine council direction; urged immediate action to bring Sisters’ Community Solar online; warned delays harm ratepayers and projects.
• Reverend Jeff Conner: argued Entergy has stalled despite council orders; urged a stop to delays, easy enrollment, transparent billing, and protection of Sisters project from rising costs due to delays.
• Wendy Beck (Deep South Center for Environmental Justice): supports consolidated billing; advocated for speedy adoption and affordable participation for low-income renters and others.
• Jose Adun: pressed for attention to climate realities and just representation.

Dais interaction and Entergy testimony

• Entergy representative Keith Wood (Director of Resource Planning): explained that a summer 2024 council order directed an implementation plan, but rules to enable concrete implementation were not adopted yet; new rules issued recently; eight‑month timeline assumed if rules align with ENO proposal, 12–14 months if not; backlog in projects (approx. 15 projects; only one in construction—the Sisters site 5 MW); to hit eight months, IT, back‑office, and rate‑schedule coordination needed; rulemaking began roughly four years ago.

Unresolved issues and next steps (as of meeting)

• How newly issued rules will affect timeline and costs.
• Whether to act on consolidated billing before rule adoption or wait for full rule adoption.
• Exact timeline and budget for implementing consolidated billing given current rule environment and project backlog.
• Ongoing monitoring of ENO’s readiness (IT, back office, rate schedules) and impact on Sisters project and other community solar efforts.

Actions noted

• Council invited ENO to explain status and respond to questions about consolidated billing.
• ENO provided a status update on rulemaking, scheduling, and steps required to implement consolidated billing (eight to fourteen months contingent on rule alignment).

Unresolved issues (summary)

• The interaction between newly issued rules and the practical implementation timeline.
• Whether to proceed before final rule adoption; exact costs and milestones.

Overall impression

• Strong public support for consolidated billing; emphasis on holding ENO to timelines and avoiding ratepayer harm from delays; no final council vote recorded in this excerpt.

3) Public comments on consolidated billing (summary excerpt) and related issues

• Context: Discussion of a 60‑day window to file an implementation plan after resolution adoption; no vote occurred yet.

Key speakers and positions

• Jesse George (Alliance for Affordable Energy): supports consolidated billing; cautions against AI‑driven acceleration; calls for cost controls and ratepayer protection; intends to move quickly with a stable, ratepayer‑friendly outcome.
• Monica Gerhart (GESREA): acknowledges long docket processes; emphasizes accelerating implementation to benefit ratepayers and address market signals like tax credits.
• Beverly Wright (Deep South Center for Environmental Justice): endorses consolidated billing; urges timely and cost-conscious implementation for broad participation.
• Council member (Pierce or similar): acknowledged community frustration; urged progress ahead of an eight‑month deadline; committed to working with all parties and possibly weekly meetings to finish the work.
• Online comment (Dr. Beverly Wright): reiterated support and asked for timely, cost-conscious adoption to expand equitable access.

Actions/decisions stated or implied

• Council discussed public sentiment and set expectations for progress; no vote on the resolution at this meeting; planned to vote at the next council meeting to allow amendments.

Unresolved issues

• Whether the posted resolution content is accessible at the meeting or online was unclear.
• Details of cost controls and use of AI for acceleration remained undetermined.
• Exact timeline and cost framework beyond the referenced eight‑month window were not finalized.

Relevance to other excerpts

• This excerpt reinforces themes from the excerpt: demand for faster action, concerns about cost and equity, and ongoing consideration of implementing consolidated billing before rule adoption.

4) District E reliability, outages, and Entergy reliability program — Context and topics

• District E outages and reliability program: June outages in District E (82 outages in June; 25 tied to Tropical Storm Arthur; specific Kenilworth incidents) and a broad reliability plan across all districts.
• Actions described: facility inspections, design packages, on‑system work, hardened poles, self‑healing networks, vegetation management, arrester replacements, and increased substation security; a map showing District E work was referenced.
• Real‑time outage notifications: planned updates to real‑time outage notifications (email) for outages affecting fewer than 500 households; weekly outage reports with causation data; consideration to add text alerts for small outages.
• Attribution of outages: ongoing discussion about whether outages are due to vegetation, lightning, latent equipment issues; attempt to avoid misattribution.

Public and council interactions

• Council members pressed for accountability, clarified data, and clearer schedules and milestones.
• Entergy staff described ongoing modernization efforts and the need to tie them to concrete timelines and budgets.

Unresolved issues

• Timelines and budgets for completing District E work beyond a broad plan.
• How Arthur‑specific outages will be addressed in a joint plan with Sewage and Water Board (Arthur discussion referenced but not fully detailed in excerpts).
• Data accuracy: distinguishing Kenilworth vs. North Kenilworth outages; ensuring incident data align with neighborhood maps.
• Policy decisions on resilience vs reliability funding: whether to use resilience funds to cover ongoing reliability work is still contested.

Notable actions

• Entergy provided a status update on rulemaking, current project queue, and timeline variability (eight to fourteen months depending on rule alignment).
• Council signaled monthly appearances by Entergy until District E issues are resolved; Entergy expressed willingness to comply.
• Public engagement efforts: quarterly public meetings planned; district engagements and newsletters; a community walkthrough with AT&T coordination discussed.

5) Voltage sag, island mode, and the Sewage and Water Board (S&WB) power system after Arthur — Core topic

• Voltage sags and reliability: discussion of voltage sag events (May 20 incident attributed to transmission line issue; June 18 event discussed; a sag lasting less than a second is the standard; plans to lower trip thresholds further; consideration of island mode for resilience during storms).
• Third‑party review: PCS 2000 (electrical engineering firm, LSU professor) to study power quality and coordinate with S&WB and Entergy; initial direction expected within about a month.
• Frequency changers and island mode: current system uses 60 Hz to 25 Hz via frequency changers for drainage pumps; backup includes Turbines 6 and 7 and older equipment; island mode under consideration with grid coordination (MISO).
• May 20 incident specifics: transmission line issue; Sullivan substation reportedly did not lose power; a voltage sag of around 64 ms discussed; thresholds lowered from 80% to 70% after Arthur; potential further lowering to as low as 40% discussed with caution about downstream impacts.

Actions and ongoing work

• Third‑party evaluation to determine safe, effective voltage thresholds and whether to implement island mode; ongoing manufacturer discussions about lower trip thresholds; testing planned to evaluate downstream impacts on pumps.
• Public communication: emphasis on transparency about incidents and third‑party review timeline; planned monthly coordination with Entergy and SB; public explanations of thresholds and storm readiness.
• Gas agreements: revising gas agreements with Delta Utilities to reflect reduced current use and ensure adequate reserve capacity for storms (Arthur not gas-driven; turbines not required for Arthur).

Unresolved issues

• Exact voltage‑sag thresholds that can be safely used (70% currently; discussion of potentially going as low as 40%).
• When and how island mode would be activated; sufficient data to justify rapid turbine activation in storms (hours rather than days).
• Final findings and recommendations of PCS 2000; concrete attribution of responsibility for the May 20 pumps outage remains unresolved in the excerpts.
• Precise dates for substation commissioning and when the new substation became the primary power source for S&WB; need for exact dates.
• Public-facing timetable and thresholds for turbine activation and island mode, and how these will be communicated.

Notable procedural points

• No formal votes or new ordinances were recorded in these excerpts; a pattern of ongoing oversight, monthly council appearances, and ongoing public engagement was emphasized.
• Several items repeatedly highlighted the need for clear, timely public information and avoidance of post hoc explanations.

6) Street construction and sewer/water issues excerpt — Street construction (Decatur/French Quarter/Winchester area) context

• Archaeological finding encountered; initial description of significance; extended timeline by about one month.
• Forecast: as of 2026, river/tide issues not a current factor; target completion mid to late September; work began in August.
• Acceleration discussions: options to speed up (more crews, longer hours) were discussed; expedited work may not be reimbursable by FEMA once schedules are fixed; rough rough daily expediting cost was cited ($5,000–$10,000/day) with exact figures to be confirmed.

Public works water/sewer discussion (Chateau Carmel / Lake Carmel)

• Permanent repair of the water main near the apartment complex: date for permanent repair to be determined; repairs could be completed in one day if parts are available; if not, timeline uncertain.
• Notification plan: households affected to be notified 3–5 days in advance; seven-day lead time preferred; door-knock campaign planned.
• Winchester drain issue: CCTV inspection to confirm sewer line integrity; if sewer line undamaged, fix drain line immediately; if sewer line damaged, escalate with schedule and costs; liability is handled through standard risk management processes.
• Public accountability: staff expressed willingness to appear before the council weekly if repairs are not completed promptly.

Public comments and resident concerns

• Morgan Clevenger: emphasized past expenditures and ongoing storm vulnerability; called for concrete, accountable actions rather than “lessons learned” language.

Unresolved items

• Final per-day expedited cost for street work and contractor capacity.
• Date for permanent water main repair; parts availability; final notification date.
• Results of CCTV inspection for Winchester drain and potential sewer damage timeline; liability outcomes.
• Archaeological findings: any additional findings or restrictions affecting schedule.

Administrative note

• No formal votes were described for these items; the discussion focused on timelines, feasibility, and follow-up information.

Overall takeaway across excerpts

• There is broad public support for accelerating initiatives (consolidated billing, improved reliability/resilience, faster storm readiness, public transparency), but the excerpts show ongoing debates about:
• Timelines and enforceability (how fast vs. careful implementation should proceed; eight months vs shorter periods; whether rule changes permit earlier action).
• Financial and equity considerations (cost controls, ratepayer protections, how subsidies or resilience funds should be used).
• Operational details (exact thresholds for voltage sag and island-mode activation; commissioning dates for new assets; IT/back-office readiness for billing).
• Accountability mechanisms (monthly appearances by Entergy, quarterly public meetings, real-time data sharing, clearly defined milestones).
• Votes: No formal votes are recorded in these excerpts. Several items await further consideration, amendments, or next‑meeting votes.

Overall context and structure

• The material comprises multiple agenda items across several public-safety and governance domains (Criminal District Court, juvenile justice, law enforcement operations, coroner’s office, inspector/monitor oversight, clerk’s office, and interagency initiatives). Several items included concrete staff or budget requests and updates; formal votes were limited and appear in specific segments only.

Where explicit votes occurred

• Calendar items 35481 and 35482 (Ordinance 3530 MCS, Operating Budget of Revenues/Expenditures) were approved 3 ayes, 0 nays.
• An adjournment vote is noted in the excerpt for a JJSC/JJIC segment (3 ayes, no opposed).
• Many segments presented status updates, planned actions, and unresolved questions rather than formal decisions.

Key calendar and budget actions — Calendar items approved

• 35481 (Operating Budget of Revenues): Approved 3-0. Next steps: matter approved; to be discussed at the next council meeting.
• 35482 (Operating Budget of Expenditures): Approved 3-0. Next steps: matter approved; to be discussed at the next council meeting.

Minutes

• June 29, 2026 minutes approved (3-0).
• May 11, 2026 minutes approved (implicitly noted earlier in session).
• Public comment: Councilmember Green commended King on demolition efforts; framed as code-enforcement success.
• Quarterly presentation: Criminal District Court update provided by Judge Wanda Lombard, Shannon Sims, Rob Kazak, Judge Kimya Holmes.

Unresolved/ongoing items highlighted

• Budget/funding for next year (217/256 changes) and JEF governance/funding mechanics.
• Clarification on funding for clerk transfers, and whether JEF will cover core operations.
• Implementation details for juror per diem donations to CASA under the new law.

Actions and follow-ups called

• Ms. Sims to provide the Joint Judicial Expense Fund (JEF) committee list when available.
• Ongoing budget planning for next fiscal year; awaiting guidance from clerks/legislature.
• Juror donations: implementation details to be clarified.

Criminal District Court (court operations, policy, and funding) — Case-management and operations

• Case management system went live (live date stated as November 10; year not specified); BEACON integration in progress with ongoing coordination among partners.
• Jury trials: 137 last year (26 murder trials; 24% of statewide criminal trials). As of June 23 of the current year, 63 jury trials have been held.
• Specialty courts listed (DV, Mental Health, Reentry, Veterans, etc.).

Legislative/policy changes discussed

• Bench-trial reallocation (217 and related bills): bench trials may require reallocation to another judge, potentially increasing docket complexity and delay.
• By year-end, three criminal district court judges could be removed; nine judges would handle about 546 cases currently assigned to the three judges plus their own dockets.

Clerk/JEF consolidation (217/256) and funding

• 60% of clerk funds would go to the Joint Judicial Expense Fund; the remainder to be determined by final rules.
• A committee has been formed (seven sitting judges, two retired; various appointing sources). Ms. Sims to share committee list when provided.
• Funding uncertainties: state funding could cease under 217; JEF is expected to fund core operations, but next-year budgeting depends on JEF viability and legislative action.

Clerks/funding context

• Discussion comparing Orleans to other parishes that fund criminal court via civil or other channels; goal stated to ensure Orleans is adequately funded.

Public/agency speakers

• Judge Wanda Lombard; Judge Kimya Holmes; Shannon Sims; Rob Kazak.

Unresolved issues

• Exact final JEF governance structure and fund allocations.
• Final budget implications for next fiscal year given 217/256 changes.
• How bench-trial reallocation will affect docket management and timelines.
• Clarity on clerk funding distribution (60% to JEF and the rest) and implementation timeline.

Public safety updates (DOC housing, DA/OPSO, Sheriff) — DOC inmate housing and costs

• Current DOC inmate count: 48; four inmates transferred back from Angola (part of a group of 10 who had escaped); these four are pre-trial and count as non-DOC inmates.
• After transfers/movements, around 40 DOC inmates are housed at OJC; five are slated to leave that week.
• Cost estimates cited:
• $200 per day per female inmate; 40 inmates x $200 = $8,000/day; ~4 weeks = $32,000/month; ~$384,000/year.
• An annual per-inmate figure of about $73,000 was also mentioned; apparent inconsistency in totals within the same discussion.
• Strategy: transfer DOC inmates to other sheriff departments when feasible to minimize local housing and cost; acknowledged capacity constraints in other parishes.

Public comment and policy context

• Council members questioned sustainability of DOC-inmate transfers and broader state policy impacts (e.g., homelessness-related criminalization discussions, House Bill 211).
• Sheriff emphasized that transferring inmates is not always feasible due to capacity/staffing constraints elsewhere.

Ongoing/future actions

• Continued coordination with the state on inmate housing and budgeting.
• Explore faster DOC transfers; monitor housing costs and regional cooperation.

Juvenile Court presentation (OPJC)

• Vision: unified, fair juvenile justice system; mission: comprehensive programs, accountability, rehabilitation, and collaboration.
• Budget/staffing: 2025 operating budget reduced; eight critical positions cut; city hiring freeze added four vacancies.
• SEAT program (Student Engagement and Attendance Team) highlights: truancy linked to arrests; cross-agency collaboration with DOE, OPSB, Supreme Court, DA, JJIC, Health Department; initial outcomes include a central truancy approach and early intervention.
• Expungement Day and Back-to-School Bash planned for August 1, 2026.
• Security concerns: ongoing gate/security issues at juvenile facilities since December 2025.

Unresolved issues

• Budget restoration needs for juvenile services; how staffing reductions will be mitigated.
• Detailed rollout/timeline for truancy-centralization and data-sharing across schools and court.
• Permanent security-gate solution and facility security improvements.
• DOC transfer delays and their impact on juvenile and adult populations.

DNA lab and forensics — In-house DNA processing priority

• Councilwoman Harris pressed to bring DNA processing in-house to avoid outsourcing.
• Emphasis on equipment validation/testing prior to casework; floor renovations; CPC July 7 for space vetting; HVAC issues (contamination risk from HVAC), and CODIS position approvals.

Actions and next steps

• Renovate laboratory space; HVAC fixes to prevent contamination; CODIS exhibition requests awaiting approval.
• Ongoing collaboration with other departments and partners; aim to have full validation readiness.

Unresolved issues

• CODIS-space/exhibit approvals; exact renovation scope and budget; HVAC completion timeline.

NOPD/DPW updates and public safety briefings (Parking, AC, enforcement) — Downtown focus and parking enforcement

• Canals Street area focus; signage needs; parking as enforcement lever to deter illegal vending/narcotics storage/weapons storage.

District AC issues and accountability

• 6th District AC problems (partial operation; parts issues).
• 2nd District AC installed improperly; DPW involved; need accountability for improper installation costs.
• HQ AC: non-operational after hours; 24/7 operations hindered; planned cooperation with DPW and facilities to resolve.

Enforcement and outcomes

• 6th District surge, HIDTA task force at Fats Car Wash; Operation Summer Storm; multi-agency cooperation with FBI, National Guard, LSP.
• Traffic enforcement: saturation patrols; increases in citations and vehicle stops; parking citations ~5,828; revenue ~$83k–$84k; calls for more parking enforcers and tow operators.
• Crime trend: year-to-date crime down; murders down ~21% since start of period; homicide clearance described as very high; calls for DNA enhancements and DR involvement.

Recruitment and staffing

• Applications: conflicting numbers in transcripts (773 vs 1,770 vs 997); hires so far this year: 44 (vs 32 last year); background investigations and psych screening emphasized as bottlenecks.

Unresolved issues

• Final AC repair timelines; who pays for improper installations; sustainable staffing for enforcement and parking operations.
• Clarification on moving violations and overall year-to-date numbers beyond those cited due to a microphone cut.

OPIP/Independent Police Monitor (OIPM) status and JJIC/Community Court — OIPM status and leadership

• 2025 annual report released; overview of misconduct complaints, discipline, use-of-force investigations, mediation programs, and community engagement.
• IPM appointment process: four-year terms; ERB oversight; term expired; national search planned; ERB meeting July 21 for public input.
• OIPM data snapshot: 333 complaints to PIB; 132 complaints referred; 74 of those categorized as NFIM; 4 force-related investigations with credible violations; 7 force investigations heard by UFRB in 2026 so far.

JJIC and Community Court

• Community Court overview: works with low-level misdemeanors; emphasizes wraparound services; housing/job/behavioral health interventions; weekly cadence (housing Tue, job/skills Wed, behavioral health Thu); 1,200+ screened; 600+ connected to social workers; 148 current-year participants; common charges include theft, trespassing, etc.
• Funding risk: two federal grants sought to support staffing (5 social workers); potential budget gaps if grants not awarded.
• OCR update: online case resolution rollout nearing completion; ARPA-funded contract; pilot with six courts nationwide; aims for Sept/Oct rollout; full operation by year-end; invites council visit.
• Leadership transition: Chief Judge Jones to step down; leadership changes anticipated; succession planning discussed.

Public engagement and unresolved issues

• IPM leadership appointment process remains open; ERB meeting July 21 for input.
• JJIC requests for sustained support and potential state funding; calls for community engagement and expanded outreach.
• No formal votes recorded in these excerpts; updates and future steps highlighted.

Public-testimony themes and accountability requests

• Victim/family perspectives on cases (e.g., Jaislee Scott case); requests for transparency, access to videos/records; requests for joint agency meetings to discuss notifications and case handling.
• Calls for civilian oversight of policing and stronger accountability for officers and prosecutors; requests for public-records disclosures and expungement discussions; concerns about transparency and due process.

JJSC/JJIC update

• JJSC/JJIC quarterly update with detailed case-flow stats (new admits, discharges, transfers, average length of stay, demographics).
• Intensive in-home supervision (IIH) program metrics.

Health, education, and staffing

• Increased medical/mental health staffing; new hires; LEAP-related academic activities.
• Summer programs and partnerships (education, arts, STEM, etc.).

Infrastructure and maintenance challenges

• Chillers, generators, cameras, plumbing, and other systems with funding and parts needs.

Administrative and process improvements

• Paperless workflows; cross-training; triage for expungements; summer staff support; expungement day logistics (July 9-11 deadlines).

Notable leadership and budget concerns

• Leadership transition; grant funding dependency; potential budget shortfalls if grants do not come through.

Resolution status

• Adjournment approved 3-0; no other formal votes recorded in this segment.

Other items — Record storage and coroner’s office

• Urgent storage and climate-control needs; mold, humidity, and unsafe storage conditions highlighted; plan for climate-controlled facility; remediation for some items; identify relocation site.
• Public-witness concerns about victim notification, interagency coordination, and transparency; requests for joint meetings with NLPD, DA, and Coroner’s Office.
• Supreme Court reporting gaps noted; need for consistent monthly reporting.

Clerk of Court operations and data governance

• Data-entry and magistrate vs criminal case counts; how magistrate data should be counted; process for appeals (certificate, lists, exhibits) per Fourth Circuit guidance; expungement-day logistics; staffing constraints affecting elections and records; technology and data governance for a new case-management system; internal workflow corrections and interagency data-flow ownership discussed.

Community safety and accountability

• Public comments focusing on NO-DICE strategy, civilian oversight, and accountability for police and prosecutors; calls for public records and transparency in high-profile cases; NO-DICE updates and cross-agency collaboration; training and joint exercises.

Bottom-line takeaways (across excerpts)

• There is a broad, cross-departmental emphasis on funding stability, staffing, and infrastructure improvements to sustain public-safety gains and program delivery (especially in juvenile justice, court operations, and corrections).
• Several segments highlight the need for better data governance, centralized reporting, and transparent access to records (victim, family, and public trust concerns recur).
• No uniform, single-vote outcome emerged across all topics; where votes existed, they were limited to specific calendar actions and one adjournment in the JJSC/JJIC segment. Most items proceed as status updates with follow-up tasks and requests for further information, approvals, or budget actions.

Unresolved issues are concentrated in

• Budget stability and the future of state/legislative funding in the wake of 217/256 changes.
• Governance and funding for the Joint Judicial Expense Fund (JEF) and clerk-function consolidation.
• Inmate housing strategies (DOC transfers vs. local costs) and related funding.
• Juvenile services staffing and truancy centralization, plus security of juvenile facilities.
• DNA/lab modernization, CODIS approvals, HVAC/space readiness, and long-term facility planning.
• Data-flow integrity across arresting agencies, sheriff’s office, and clerk’s office; magistrate vs criminal-case counting; appeals documentation.
• Public-records access and victim-family notification processes.

Executive snapshot

• The material covers multiple threads at successive meetings, with a mix of consent items, zoning/overlay discussions (notably Omni Hotel and Cafe Malou), budget/finance actions (including airport bonds and a drone program item), and ceremonial recognitions (Delta Sigma Theta and Kappa Alpha Psi anniversaries).
• Some items show final votes and clear outcomes; others are still in process or deferred to a later meeting. Several items include public-comment periods with both supporters and opponents.

Decisions, votes, and actions (clear items) — Rescheduling of a council meeting

• Item: Motion M26265 to ratify rescheduling from June 18, 2026 to June 24, 2026.
• Action/Vote: Seconded by Council Member Harris; five yeas, zero nays; motion adopted.

Consent Agenda

• Action: Consent Agenda items were presented as a bloc and approved by voice vote (all in favor; no opposed), per the summaries.

Zoning docket: Octavia L’Oreal, LLC (Cafe Malou) – Docket 3026

• CPC status: The docket was under consideration with a hearing date set (7-9-26). Communications were listed; some entries noted as “may be received.”
• City Council actions:
• M-26-253: Council approved the applicant’s request for Zoning Docket 3026, subject to CPC’s ten provisos plus two additional provisos added by the City Council.
• M-26-254: Council approved directing CPC to hold a public hearing to consider rezoning the entire property back to HU-RD2 from HU-B1A.
• Outcome: Zoning change approved with provisos; a rezoning step (to HU-RD2) directed for further consideration.

Omni New Orleans Exhibition/HOTEL overlay (Docket 24-26)

• CPC recommendation: Approve the overlay (CBD2-type framework) with a FAR-based height cap of 12, intended to allow a roughly 27-story, ~1,000-room hotel; staff analysis framed height in the 200–250 ft range as consistent with CBD context.
• Council action planned: M26255 to approve the applicant’s zoning request, subject to two modifications not specified in the excerpts; the item proceeded with public comment and a plan to recess for an Economic Development District (EDD) meeting before final action.
• Procedural note: There was explanation from staff about the process (motion to direct drafting of an ordinance; lie-over to allow CPC/EDD review; final adoption to follow).
• Unresolved as of excerpts: The two modifications to the docket (and the final council vote) were not shown in the provided material; the item was routed to CPC for public hearing and to an EDD session before final action.

Omni Hotel public-comment portion (various excerpts)

• Speakers included a broad mix of supporters and opponents (e.g., developers, business groups, labor voices, neighborhood advocates, and residents). Common themes cited:
• Supporters argued the project would boost city revenue, create jobs, and help New Orleans compete for major conventions/events.
• Opponents raised concerns about subsidies/tax incentives, potential worker protections, affordability, neighborhood impacts, and questions about process/transparency.
• Unresolved: No final vote on the overlay in these excerpts; public-comment periods and negotiations described as ongoing.

Data Center Interim Zoning District (Docket 3726) and related items

• Action: Interim zoning to pause data centers citywide; CPC recommended approval of an extension to allow study; further action planned.
• Status: Extension granted in the excerpt; no final policy change recorded here.

Airport financing (Bond items)

• R26256: Not to exceed $225 million in drawdown Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) for airport improvements; approved by voice vote (5 yeas, 0 nays).
• R26257: Not to exceed $350 million in refunding bonds for airport debt (refinancing); approved by voice vote (5 yeas, 0 nays).

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – New Orleans Alumni Chapter 90th Anniversary

• Action: Formal recognition of the Delta chapter’s 90-year legacy and commitment to continued public service, youth empowerment, education, civic engagement.
• Speakers: Delta leadership and City Council members offered congratulations and reflected on the chapter’s community impact.
• Unresolved: None stated; this was a ceremonial/recognition item.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – New Orleans Alumni Chapter 90th Anniversary

• Action: Ceremonial recognition of the 90-year anniversary; remarks by multiple speakers highlighted leadership, mentorship, and community service; noted the chapter’s role in hosting conventions and contributing to the local economy.
• Unresolved: None stated; ceremonial item.

Speakers and named individuals (highlights)

• Recurrent names across materials include: Gregory Lee (Reed Alumni Association president), Apostle Lionel Roberts (invocation), Council Members Morrell, Harris, Willard, McCarran, Hughes, and various other members noted in relation to specific docket items.
• Omni-related testimony featured a mix of Omni representatives, neighborhood association speakers, union voices, small-business proponents, and residents expressing both support and concerns.
• Cafe Malou docket featured speakers such as cafe supporters and neighborhood opponents, with provisos addressing hours, parking, and operation constraints.

Unresolved issues or open items (summarized)

• Omni overlay: Final council vote and the exact two modifications to the docket are not included in the excerpts; the process requires CPC hearing and an Economic Development District meeting before final adoption.
• Docket 3026 (Cafe Malou): Finalization completed at the council level in the excerpt, but any post-approval implementation details or potential further rezonings are not described here.
• Public-safety drone funding (Ordinance calendars 35450/35451): Public comments were heard; no final vote result shown in the supplied material.
• Transit/park-concession and other zoning items (referenced in later excerpts): Some items requested CPC reviews, deferrals, or future hearings; no final action listed in this set.

Next steps (as implied by the materials)

• For Omni: Await CPC public hearing outcomes and the Economic Development District discussions; expect final adoption in a subsequent meeting after those steps.
• For Cafe Malou: With council approval, proceed to implement the provisos and track rezoning steps as directed by M-26-253 and M-26-254.
• For the drone funding item: Await final council action after public-comment period and any subsequent committee review.
• For airport bonds: Monitor closing/issuance activities on the approved BANs and refunding bonds.
• For ceremonial recognitions: No further action required beyond standard ceremonial acknowledgments; these are completed items.

General meeting context

• Date/time: Public meeting with roll call; a quorum present. Commissioner Steeke recused himself from docket 04726 but later rejoined in other items.
• Rules discussion: Considered updating formal public hearing rules; a redlined in-progress version was shown.
• Minutes: June 9, 2026 minutes deferred and not adopted today.

Docket 04726 – Billboard regulation change; billboard swap (Mid-City I-10 area to 100 Poydras)

• What it is: City Council motion to allow a digital billboard swap; Mid-City digital billboard would move to the Hilton Riverside site at 100 Poydras, with a new receiving location designation.
• Context/ rationale: Aims to reduce glare into nearby residential areas by relocating to a commercial receiving site; aligns with intent of billboard regs.
• Regulatory approach: Current zoning doesn’t neatly cover this swap; staff proposed a text amendment to create a pathway for receiving-zone designations via legislative action.
• Key players: Mr. Kroll (staff) presented; Richard Cortes spoke in favor (representing billboard owner; noting Mid-City sign is properly permitted); Commissioner Steeke recused from this docket.
• Question/answer: Commissioner Poche asked if the deal would fail without the text amendment. Answer: No—the negotiated deal stands independently; the amendment would formalize the process. If the amendment fails, the billboard stays as currently permitted.

Decision/vote

• Motion: Commissioner Jordan moved for modified approvals; second by Commissioner Hebert.
• Vote: Yes from Koepper, Poche, Hebert, Josie Gupta, Wittrey, Jordan. (Steeke recused.)
• Outcome: Motion carried unanimously among voting members present.

Docket 064-26 – Conditional use for a small child care center; Forest Glen Road

• Location: 7542–7550 Forest Glen Road, within SRS (Suburban Single Family Residential) district.
• Proposal: Conditional use permit to operate a small child care center in an existing one-story residence.
• Staff analysis: Meets Article 20 use standards; impacts expected to be localized; aligns with master plan; compatible with surrounding homes.
• Parking: Staff noted a waiver but, under Article 20, Section 23S2D, child care centers in residential districts are exempt from off-street parking; waiver unnecessary. Staff recommends approval with four provisos (exact provisos not provided in excerpt).

Speakers/presenters

• Paulette Alexander-Taylor, 75628 Taylor Lane, Slidell, LA (daughter Ikea Russell would operate the center).
• Ikea Russell (intended operator).
• Nick Kendall (Agenda for Children) referenced for remarks after the presenters; not all remarks included in the excerpt.
• Status/next steps: Staff recommended approval with four provisos; testimony from applicants ongoing.

Unresolved items

• Four provisos are referenced but not enumerated in the excerpt.
• Parking waiver issue addressed; four provisos remain as part of the approval.

Docket 065-26 – Zoning; accessory bed and breakfast at 3200 Cadiz Street

• Applicant/testimony: Carrie McCaffrey, owner, seeking to convert existing non-commercial short-term rental to an accessory bed and breakfast (up to five bedrooms; up to 10 guests); on Cadiz Street near Napoleon/South Claiborne; owner to reside on-site.
• Questions/clarifications: Owner must live on-site; no changes to building footprint; site is on Cadiz Street at edge of residential area.
• Commission action: Commissioner Sieg moved for approval per staff recommendation; Commissioner Poche seconded.
• Vote: Wittrey voted No; all others voted Yes (Sieg, Jordan, Hebert, Josie Gupta, Poche, Kepper).
• Result: Approved with two provisos (as recommended by staff).

Docket 066-26 – Zoning; deferral requested for commercial short-term rental conversion on St. Claude to Rampart

• Reason: Applicant out of town and unable to attend.
• Staff/recommendation: Deferral to next meeting (July 14); deferral policy and notice timing noted.
• Commission action: Commissioner Sieg moved to defer; Commissioner Abare seconded.
• Vote: All commissioners voted in favor of deferral.
• Result: Deferral approved to July 14.

Subdivision 059-26 – Horner-Sheff endowment subdivision into three lots

• Purpose: Divide a parcel into three lots to facilitate sale; parcel over two acres requires a public hearing.
• Applicant/testimony: Mark George F. (car wash operator) spoke.
• Staff recommendation: Tentative approval with one proviso.
• Commission action: Commissioner Hebert moved for approval; Commissioner Poche seconded.
• Vote: All commissioners voted Yes.
• Result: Approved with one proviso.

Subdivision ratification

• No subdivisions to ratify today.

Adjournment

• Motion to adjourn approved; staff thanked; public urged to stay cool.

Unresolved issues or notable open items

• Docket 064-26: Four provisos are listed but not enumerated in the excerpt; parking waiver determined unnecessary.
• Docket 065-26: Provisos exist (two) but not detailed in the transcript.
• Docket 066-26: Deferral to July 14; no outstanding issues beyond the deferral.
• Subdivision ratification: No actions today.

Context and topic

• Subject: Ravonna Apartments, first phase of the River District master plan, financed with LIHTC and related incentives; discussion of PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) mechanics, affordability, and district impact.
• Location and scope (per materials): 1480 Chapatula Street, with a Riverfront For All Park retail entrance and future Convention Center Boulevard promenade. Phase 1 involves about 242,000 square feet of space, including 18,000 square feet of commercial space, and a housing component including 220 affordable/workforce units (numbers vary across sources; several materials also describe a broader River District plan of 900 total housing units with 450 affordable/workforce units).
• Context within governance: The Ravonna pilot falls under the River District sub-district and New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Economic Development District framework. Process involves sub-district term sheet, review by the City’s Office of Economic Development, a public hearing, and eventual final approval by the City Council.

Attendance, actions, and process

• Quorum/minutes: Roll call indicated several councilmembers; a quorum was established; minutes from the prior meeting were approved (4-0).
• Next steps in process: If the ED Committee approves, the proposal would move to the full City Council for final action, with a required hearing before Council consideration.

Key speakers and roles

• Jeff Schwartz, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development (City of New Orleans).
• Tracy Jackson Bush, OED incentives administrator (staff presentation).
• Emily May and Michael Meredith, Ravonna development team representatives.
• Other participants cited in the materials include council members Hughes and Morrell, and various public/private partners involved in district planning and financing.

Project details and terms (highlights) — Pilot framework and term sheet

• Pilot application fee: $300,000 to the RD&I Sub-District (paid at term signing).
• Closing fee: $5,000 to the RD&I (upon pilot lease execution).
• Annual administrative payment: $5,000 to the RD&I Sub-District, escalated 3% annually, beginning the year of conveyance.
• Pilot term: 40 years, beginning in the year of occupancy certificate (anticipated 2028).

Public funding mix (illustrative, per materials)

• LIHTC, CDBG funds, debt financing, soft debt, and developer equity.
• Notable items cited: CDBG ~$16.5 million; developer equity ~ $6.5 million tied to Convention Center financing; other capital funds ~ $6.2 million.
• Subtotal development subsidies estimated about $105 million.
• Pilot value estimated at about $33.4 million over the 40-year term.
• Land/site is owned by the Convention Center and is tax-exempt for ad valorem taxes during the pilot.

Revenue and tax implications (illustrative)

• During pilot: ad valorem taxes are foregone (per the mechanic described).
• After pilot ends (roughly five years post-expiration): estimated new property tax revenue about $4.2 million across the five-year window; long-term rental income projected around $3.3 million annually.
• Assessor’s note suggests about $835,000 per year in property tax revenue after the pilot ends, totaling about $4.2 million over five years.

Housing affordability and unit mix

• housing units: Materials show 220 affordable/workforce units (per Ravonna phase summary); other sources describe a broader River District plan of 900 total units, with 450 affordable/workforce (sources differ by document).
• Affordability and term: Rents to remain affordable for the 40-year term of the PILOT.

AMI mix (approximate, per materials)

• 11 units at 20% AMI
• 19 units at 30% AMI
• 140 units at 60% AMI
• 50 units at 80% AMI (numbers vary slightly across documents)

Example rents/income noted (gross rents before utility adjustments)

• Two-bedroom example upper-income level around $55,600 (before subsidy adjustments).
• Rents generally capped at 30% of gross income for affordability calculations.
• Estimated annual residential gross income cited: about $3.3 million.

Jobs and local employment

• Construction jobs: approximately 225.
• Permanent jobs: about 10 permanent jobs from the commercial component, with additional employment as tenants open and grow businesses.
• Compliance and monitoring: RD&I will track EBO/local hiring and related requirements (living wage, DBE) via monthly reports, financial records, and site inspections.

Retail/pilot scope and questions

• Scope: Positive note that retail space is part of the project; mixed-use is intended to support neighborhood vitality.
• Pilot treatment of retail: Questions were raised about whether the PILOT would apply to retail space; responses indicated the PILOT would apply to the building as a whole, though retail tax treatment and specifics were described as a broader discussion item still under consideration.
• Equity across uses: Questions about why the pilot would not discriminate between affordable units and commercial space; some responses indicated a need for a fuller explanation, with further detail to come.

Public discussion and concerns raised

• “Skin in the game” and PILOT mechanics: Councilmember Hughes pressed for a plain-language, itemized explanation of Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) and what the City would forego, as well as what benefits would flow back to residents.
• AMI and unit mix clarity: Council members sought a straightforward breakdown of AMI categories, unit mix, and how subsidies support affordability.
• Tax implications and budget impact: Some participants highlighted city budget pressures and asked for clear justification of tax exemptions and subsidies in plain language for residents.
• Tenants and beneficiaries: Questions about who would truly benefit (residents vs. other stakeholders) and how eligibility would be defined and enforced.
• Reports and references: Mentions of HR&A studies and MIZ-related findings were noted as needed inputs to inform decisions.

Decisions, votes, and actions at this meeting

• No formal vote or binding approval occurred during the meeting excerpt.
• Key procedural outcome: The item was not on consent; it requires additional explanation and public-facing justification.

Next steps identified in materials

• Provide a plain-language fiscal breakdown to council and residents.
• Clarify unit counts and affordability terms (exact mix, income limits, long-term commitments).
• Clarify the role and treatment of retail within the PILOT.
• Present related analyses (e.g., HR&A/MIZ findings) to inform decision-making.
• Prepare for fuller Council consideration, including the July 9 full Council hearing/vote.

Unresolved issues and open questions (highlights)

• Why zero property tax for housing units within the pilot is justified and how benefits will reach residents.
• Exact mix of units for the River District phase and total program (affordable vs. market-rate; 20%/30%/60% AMI distribution inconsistencies across sources).
• The necessity and size of subsidies given high per-unit costs and federal/state funding volatility.
• The exact treatment of retail space under the PILOT and whether it will be exempt or taxed differently.
• How enterprise tenancy risk (e.g., a pharmacy) will be addressed and what guarantees exist for debt service and affordability.
• Whether the Ravonna pilot model will serve as a universal template for future Ravonna phases or if each phase will have distinct terms.

Bottom line

• The meeting centered on outlining the Ravonna River District PILOT structure, high-cost LIHTC-driven affordability, and the balance between investor risk, debt service, and neighborhood benefits (including 220 affordable/workforce units and retail components).
• No final decision was made at this meeting; the item was slated for consideration by the full City Council with a target date of July 9, accompanied by further plain-language explanations and supporting analyses.
• Several important questions remain unresolved, including exact unit mix, the precise economics of the PILOT, retail treatment, resident targeting, and long-term affordability and community impact.

Item-by-item record (including speakers, actions, votes) — 1) Minutes

• Action: Approved the minutes of the May 19, 2026 meeting.
• Vote: Unanimous in favor (all in attendance).

Suspension of rules and related actions (items handled together) — 2) M26-250: CEA between DPW and Force One for protection at DPW facilities

• Action: Suspension of the rules to receive the ordinance, and to add it to the agenda.
• Speaker: None specifically noted.
• Vote: Passed (all in favor).

3) Calendar No. 35,457: Quarterly capital budget ordinance (admitting the capital budget by appropriating grants aligning with completed projects)

• Action: Considered; budget reconciliation and grant alignment included.
• Speaker: Kyle from Finance provided context.
• Vote: Passed (all in favor).

4) Calendar Nos. 35,458 and 35,459: Transfer $300,000 in grant funds to Health Department for Healthy Start (Packard grant)

• Speaker: Dr. Vega (Health Department) presented.
• Purpose: Continue evaluation of the program; fund baby boxes (newborn essentials).
• Vote: Passed (all in favor).

5) Calendar Nos. 35,460 and 35,461: Appropriating $5,000,000 in capital outlay for the Sewage & Water Board power plant

• Action: Considered; no council member available to discuss further.
• Vote: Passed (all in favor).

6) Calendar No. 35,462: Transfer $100,000 in operating funds to personnel funds for the OIG

• Speaker: None noted.
• Vote: Passed (all in favor).

7) Calendar Nos. 35,463 and 35,464: Appropriating $250,000 for the Louisiana State Urban Search and Rescue Task Force

• Speaker: None noted.
• Vote: Passed (all in favor).

8) Calendar Nos. 35,465 and 35,466: Appropriating $75,000 in grant funds from Greater New Orleans Infrastructure Partnership to workforce development

• Speaker: None noted.
• Vote: Passed (all in favor).

9) Calendar Nos. 35,467 and 35,468: Appropriating about $47,000 in Tulsa Community Foundation grant funds to Health Department

• Speaker: Dr. Bregman (Health Department) explained re-recognition of existing funds to support community health planning and related activities.
• Vote: Passed (all in favor).

10) Calendar Nos. 35,469 and 35,470: Adds more money to two current contracts with Barrazzo Houston (Wisner litigation and general legal services)

• Speaker: Councilmember Morrell presented.
• Vote: Passed (second by Councilmember Miss Fears; vote in favor).

11) Calendar Nos. 35,469/35,470 (continuation) or 35,471? Civil service pay plan amendments

• Action: Deferred. Do not implement these amendments at this time.
• Status: Deferred.

12) CAO/Finance and Budget presentation

• Speakers: CAO Drew (and attendees); NOPD Controller Charlene Rollins in attendance to answer questions.

Key points (selected)

• Cash management fund around $65.3M; deposits to date closer to $120M; one more $8M payment from the assessor expected in July.
• Infrastructure bond sale closed; funds received; members asked to identify preferred projects.
• Bond premium: $7M premium; credit to advisors and city staff for timing and execution.
• Caesars proceeds: in a LAMP account, earning interest (over $225k accrued as of presentation).
• 2025 audit: on track; will be shared with the council when filed.
• Revenue/efficiency efforts: create a single contracting group under CAF to centralize contracting; aim to reduce furloughs as part of the 2027 budget.
• Dashboards/public transparency: request for real-time dashboards; CAO acknowledged ongoing work and potential ordinance path; requested timeline for dashboards.
• Note: Because this item exceeded the agenda deadline, items 1–11 will return on Thursday’s regular council agenda for re-voting; item 12 is a presentation, not a vote at this meeting.

Unresolved issues and follow-ups (from Item 12 context and broader discussion)

• Dashboards/timeline: Council requested real-time dashboards; timeline and delivery remain unclear; CAO referenced ongoing work and an ordinance path.
• 2025 audit: Will be shared with the council as soon as filed; no delay indicated.
• Prioritization of Infrastructure Bond proceeds: Council asked to submit top project priorities promptly.
• Additional follow-ups noted in related discussion (from the accompanying synthesis): further questions on furlough timing, cash-flow planning, and use of outside funds; need for updated outside funding/reimbursement totals; planned follow-ups on Decatur-area relief measures and related business impacts; audit and fines/forfeits updates; and the investment policy update process (see Item 12 below in the separate synthesis).

Next steps

• All items (1–11) to appear on the regular council agenda Thursday for re-vote; item 12 remains a presentation.
• Council and staff to continue work on dashboards and the contracting-centralization effort; assessment of furlough status for the 2027 budget continues.
• Staff to provide follow-ups noted in Item 12 (e.g., updated audit timing, bond narrative materials, and investment policy circulation), plus any other items requested during discussion (e.g., outside funding figures, delinquent notices).

Additional context from the broader meeting synthesis (speakers and topics)

• Who spoke (notable names): CAO Drew; Councilmember King; Councilmember Hughes; Councilmember Willer; Dr. Vega; Dr. Bregman; Morrell; Miss Fears; Mayor and central office staff; Charlene Rollins (NOPD Controller); Abby (staff); Kyle from Finance; Romy (commentator in the synthesis).
• Key topics (in addition to the items above): furloughs and cash management; potential uses and timing of outside funds; emergency reserves; revenue projections and mid-year ups/downs; public dashboards and transparency; investment policy modernization; and specific audit and tax/fees-related items.

Unspecified initial consent item

• Action: Motion moved by Council Member Harris; second by Council Member Green
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays
• Outcome: Approved
• Note: Item name not provided in transcript

Kenneth Barton Ferris

• Item: Waiver received timely; documentation in order; recommended for appointment
• Speaker: None specified beyond staff/agenda context
• Action: Motion to forward to full council; second by Council Member Harris
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays
• Outcome: Approved

Alvin L. Barrington

• Item: Nomination to the Audubon Commission
• Speaker: Barrington described qualifications and conservation goals
• Action: Motion to forward to full council; second by Council Member Harris
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays
• Outcome: Approved

Tan Chanel Washington (also referred to as T. Denise Washington)

• Item: Nomination to the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA)
• Speaker: Washington described motivation and housing/community development background
• Action: Motion to forward to full council; second by Council Member Harris
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays
• Outcome: Approved

Board of Zoning Adjustments

• Item: Appointee deferral
• Action: Appointment deferred
• Vote: Not provided in transcript

Nisan Patel

• Item: Nomination to the Regional Planning Commission
• Speaker: Patel stated local ties and commitment to infrastructure, economy, environment
• Action: Motion to forward to full council; second by Council Member Harris
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays
• Outcome: Approved

Bishop Tyrone Jefferson

• Item: Nomination to the Ethics Review Board
• Speaker: Spoke about public trust, transparency, integrity; received supportive remarks
• Action: Motion to forward to full council; second by Council Member Green
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays
• Outcome: Approved

Catherine Beaudoin

• Item: Nomination to the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORD-C)
• Speaker: Beaudoin highlighted experience with Orleans Parish School Board and education-recreation collaboration
• Action: Motion to forward to full council; second by Council Member Green (clarification of second by McCarran in transcript)
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays
• Outcome: Approved

Calendar Ordinance 35447

• Item: Updates to towing and boot fees; boot fee tied to PSC minimums and set at 75% of class minimum tow cost; boot fee for regular vehicles about $172
• Speaker: Co-authorship noted by Councilmember Hughes
• Action: Motion to forward to full council; second by Council Member Harris
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays
• Outcome: Approved

Rule 57 contracts

• HUD lead hazard abatement agreement
• Item: Acceptance of federal funds for lead hazard abatement
• Questions: None; administration present to answer questions
• Action: Motion to forward to full council; second by Council Member Harris
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays
• Outcome: Approved
• Louisiana Department of Health HIV-related services agreement
• Item: Acceptance of state funds for HIV-related services
• Questions: None
• Action: Motion to forward to full council; second by Council Member Harris
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays
• Outcome: Approved

Adjournment

• Action: Motion by Council Member Green to adjourn; second by Council Member McCarran
• Vote: Four yeas, no nays
• Outcome: Adjourned

Unresolved or noteworthy items

• Board of Zoning Adjustments appointee remains deferred; no final decision recorded.
• Naming inconsistency for the Washington/NORA nomination (Tan Chanel Washington vs. T. Denise Washington); item forwarded to the full council.

Overall outcome

• All named appointments, the ordinance, and the contracts listed were forwarded to the full council with four votes in favor and no negative votes.
• One deferral (Board of Zoning Adjustments) noted as unresolved in this meeting.

1) Autonomous vehicles (AVs) and city actions — What was decided or stated — AV levels and testing context

• Levels 4 and 5 are the highest; Level 4 requires a geofenced area with no human driver; Level 5 operates in all conditions with no driver.
• Today’s consumer vehicles are not at Level 4 or 5; AV-for-hire (AFH) operates at Level 4.

Regulation and safety framework

• NHTSA requires manufacturers to test AVs, meet federal safety standards, and certify safety; higher levels are still in testing, not consumer-purchased.
• NHTSA provides an automated-vehicle complaint form and a vehicle safety hotline.

Waymo and other AV operators in New Orleans

• Waymo operates at Level 4 with no human driver required for passenger transit; vehicles are geofenced.
• RoboTaxi (Tesla) described similarly; Zoox described as having no manual controls and face-to-face passenger seating.

State/local regulation landscape

• Louisiana regulates commercial AVs (notably large autonomous tractor-trailers); DOTD and Louisiana State Police oversee these; Texas already has AV activity.
• City regulations focus on drivers (CPNCs for traditional taxis; TNCs for rideshares). Current laws require driver’s permit, photographs, fingerprints, and photo IDs—elements not applicable to driverless vehicles.
• Other states (examples):
• California: AVs can be cited for moving violations; first-responder plans required; geofencing/safety requirements; public-portal for complaints; liability-coverage requirements.
• Texas: DMV authorization, recording devices, safety/failure requirements, first-responder plans, public-portal; cities preempted from regulating AVs.
• Tennessee, Florida: Waymo operates in specific cities.
• New York City: pilot permit expired March 2026; for-hire AVs not permitted; taxis/AV use restricted.
• Boston: city-level regulation opposed; state-law changes would be required.

Waymo in New Orleans

• Waymo is testing in New Orleans with about 12 vehicles on the road; drivers present in all vehicles during testing.
• A transition to autonomous tests is planned later in 2026; for-hire service would not begin until testing is fully completed.
• City officials have consulted with Waymo to understand plans and the regulatory landscape.

Actions and next steps — City actions

• Draft and introduce an ordinance in Q3; align with mayor’s administration for implementation by Ground Transportation Bureau and first responders.
• Develop safety protocols, liability frameworks, and fee-parity across all for-hire vehicles where feasible.
• Coordinate with Waymo for ongoing updates on testing plans, vehicle operations, and road-network data (e.g., pothole maps).
• Ongoing engagement with Waymo and other industry stakeholders; monitor practices in California, Texas, New York, etc., and adapt for New Orleans.

Implementation timeline

• Testing window for Waymo: late Q3 or early Q4 (year dependent on ordinance adoption).
• Licensed AFH rides available to the public: not before 2027, due to infrastructure and regulatory readiness.

Speakers (clear notes)

• Attorney Becknell delivered the presentation and core regulatory/background information.
• Councilmember Harrison asked questions focused on preemption, state law, and testing elsewhere.

Unresolved issues

• Preemption/state-law changes: Is new state legislation required, or can the city proceed under existing statutes? DOTD signaled no anticipated prohibitions, but it remains a live discussion.
• Road closures/construction in District B: How AV testing will handle closures; Waymo data-sharing plans (e.g., potholes) and detailed procedures not fully defined.
• Local readiness: How the city will implement safety, liability, and first-responder interaction requirements in practice; exact timing/content of the ordinance (drafting planned for Q3, not guaranteed).
• Geographic/regulatory reach: Interaction between DOTD guidance and potential local geofencing plans; broader deployment constraints/allowances.
• Testing in public environment: How Waymo will handle general traffic/construction zones and what metrics will be shared beyond pothole data.

2) Regional Transit Authority (RTA) governance, leadership, and oversight — What was discussed and actions taken — Governance and leadership changes

• A governance issue over an extension to the former CEO’s employment contract was addressed; the extension had not been properly approved, leading to separation.
• Lona Edwards-Hankins resigned; Ronald Baptiste was named interim CEO to ensure continuity.
• The board initiated a national CEO search, appointing KL2 Connects to manage the search.
• The Louisiana Legislative Auditor was engaged to conduct a forensic audit of the agency (financial matters, operations, controls, practices).

Strategic aims stated by the board

• Rebuild public trust; strengthen governance and accountability; stabilize leadership; refocus on safe, reliable, accessible transit.
• Improve rider experience, workforce relations, and responsible use of public resources.
• Maintain transparency; involve stakeholders; pursue a regional, world-class transit system.

Public safety incident update (in this segment)

• A Saturday/Sunday incident involving bicyclists and an RTA bus was discussed; investigation ongoing.
• RTA is cooperating with NOPD; internal RTA investigation underway; findings to be shared when available.

RTA litigation management update (reporting year 2025)

• Aims to improve oversight, accountability, and proactive resolution; move away from a delay-prone approach.
• Highlights: two trials occurred last year with outcomes including a verdict of $158,697 in one case and a first-day settlement on another with a $1.4 billion demand.
• 77 new suits filed; settlements reported as over 77 cases settled, with overall settlements significantly below demanded amounts (example figures cited).
• The presenter claimed improved judicial efficiency and pledged continued improvements.

Unresolved items noted

• The audit results, progress of the CEO search, and ongoing governance/operational reviews were forthcoming; specific outcomes or metrics were not detailed in the excerpt.

Actions/next steps

• Complete the forensic audit results; proceed with the CEO search; continue enhanced litigation management and oversight.

Speakers (roles/names)

• Chair/Moderator: Chair Green; Council Member Harris
• AV segment: Attorney Becknell (presenter); Ashley and Council Member Harris asked questions
• RTA governance: Anne DePlessis (Board Chair); Ronald Baptiste (Interim CEO); Eric Wright (RTA General Counsel)
• Public safety incident update: Council Member Harris; Ron Baptiste; Eric Wright
• RTA litigation management: Eric Wright (General Counsel)

Documents and access

• Public can access the presentation and materials via the City Council dash-meetings portal (Transportation meeting).

Unresolved issues

• The timing and content of the final audit results and the CEO search progress remain pending.
• Ongoing governance reforms, internal controls, and operational improvements require continued reporting.

3) Ordinance: Temporary taxi fuel surcharge (Calendar 35471) — What happened

• A temporary surcharge of $1.00 on completed taxicab trips through December 31, 2027 was approved.
• Purpose: offset rising fuel costs for drivers/operators; not intended as a permanent fix.
• Potential permanent adjustments to be considered after 2027; the council will re-evaluate.

Support and rationale

• Supported by the District D Office, IAS Chair of the Transportation Committee, and the Department of Public Works and Ground Transportation Bureau.
• Public comment: Shahzad Ahmad supported the measure and suggested a gas-price cap as a potential enhancement; staff indicated caps are challenging due to price volatility and welcomed proposals.

Process and voting details

• The item was scheduled for next week’s agenda; public comments allowed at the Council meeting.
• A break occurred to prepare for a vote; the meeting resumed with roll call and a quorum.
• Minutes approval: April 2 minutes approved (unanimous).
• Calendar 35471: Motion by Council Member Willard; second by Council Member Harris; vote: all in favor (Aye); placed on consent due to unanimous support.

Unresolved issues

• Although approved, ongoing public input and longer-term relief options (caps or alternatives) require written plans or proposals for review beyond 2027.

Actions/next steps

• The ordinance will appear on the City Council’s consent agenda; public input remains open.
• If no objections arise, it proceeds on consent; written plans or proposals addressing fuel-price volatility are encouraged for consideration.

4) Administrative notes

• April 2 minutes were approved; quorum confirmed.
• Public participation procedures reiterated; comments welcome; citizens can research and participate in City Council meetings.

Unresolved issues

• None cited in this brief administrative excerpt, though substantive items above carry their own unresolved aspects.

Bottom-line takeaway

• The meetings reflect a cautious, preparatory approach to AV regulation and RTA governance. Waymo is testing in New Orleans with drivers present; the city intends to draft a safety- and liability-focused ordinance (targeting Q3 with possible AFH licensing not before 2027). The RTA is undergoing governance reforms, leadership transition, and enhanced litigation management, with an ongoing forensic audit and CEO search. A temporary taxi fuel surcharge was approved unanimously through 12/31/2027, with potential further actions after 2027. Several specifics and detailed implementation plans remain to be developed and publicly shared.

1) Zoning Docket 056-26 — Seven-bedroom bed-and-breakfast (B&B)

• Proposal and context: Restore two bedrooms to reach seven; current recognition is five-bedroom maximum under an accessory B&B license. Staff viewed this as a zoning-change issue, not a straightforward conditional-use path.
• Applicant position: Property owners have sought seven bedrooms since 2015–2016; violations were abated; aim to restore seven bedrooms and address spot-zone/conditional-use concerns.
• Public input: Wanda Nazaritan (1725 Esplanade) spoke in opposition, describing past operation as a 2– to 4–room B&B with alleged unlicensed additions, ongoing occupancy (15–20 people), noise, yard encroachment, and ongoing complaints.
• Staff/background questions: Debate over whether the site is licensed/zoned as accessory B&B (five rooms) versus principal B&B; staff indicated the expansion would exceed the current five-room limit and recommended denial; framed as a zoning-change issue.
• Decision and vote: Denial recommended by staff; Motion to deny by Commissioner Steeke, seconded by Commissioner Josie Kufta; Vote: All listed commissioners voted “Yes” for denial (9–0).
• Outcome: Denial of the request to expand to seven bedrooms.
• Unresolved issues: Ongoing questions about accessory vs principal B&B classifications and implications for bedroom limits; no path established to permit seven bedrooms without a revised proposal addressing staff concerns and the zoning framework.

2) Zoning Docket 058-26 — Eight-bedroom hotel (conditional use) in HUMU

• Location and proposal: Convert an existing former office building into an eight-bedroom hotel in the HUMU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District (addresses 7979 Earhart and 3127 Short Street). Building >5,000 sf; needs a conditional use; planned lobby, office, laundry, kitchen, dining on first floor; guest rooms on second floor; no on-site parking; one on-street space.
• Public input: Deshaun Davenport (assistant to applicant) spoke in support; Glenn Charles (Nice Guys NOLA) voiced optimism for beautification and jobs; Danielle Britt voiced no opposition.
• Staff recommendation and conditions: Recommend approval with two provisos (per staff report).
• Commission action and vote: Motion to approve the staff recommendation (with two provisos) by Commissioner Steeg, seconded by Commissioner Jordan. Vote details in transcript show Steeg, Jordan, and Wittre voting Yes; full roll not provided in excerpt.
• Outcome: Approved per staff recommendation with two provisos (exact proviso language not listed in the excerpt).
• Unresolved issues: The precise two provisos are not stated in the provided material; no recorded dissent in the excerpt.

3) Zoning Docket 059-26 — Commercial short-term rental (STR) CUP in HUMU

• Location and proposal: Docket 059-26 at 1622 Toledano Street; convert an existing three-unit townhouse-style building (demolished former office site, redeveloped) into three units; applicant already holds a non-commercial STR license for one unit and seeks a CU to permit a commercial STR in another unit. Staff views CU compatible with HUMU and low-density area; not considered disruptive.
• Public input: Testimony from Dajon Davenport (73162 United Church Road, Covington) arguing for commercial STR licensing to support affordable housing and cover rising costs; Gregory Johnson (1622 Toledano Street) testifying as a local stakeholder with interest in quality, safe housing; no opposition mentioned from Danielle Britt.
• Staff/provisos: Staff recommended approval with two provisos (text not provided in transcript).
• Initial decision and votes: Initial motion to approve per staff recommendation failed (3 yeas: Jackson, Kepper, Hebert; 6 nays: Poche, Josie Gupta, Flick, Whitry, Jordan, Stieg/Steeg). The item then moved to a denial vote.
• Final decision and vote: Denied by commission (9–0) with a denial recommendation to City Council.
• Outcome: The docket was denied; the applicant can present to City Council as part of the denial recommendation.
• Unresolved issues: How future SCR (short-term rental) regulations will affect entitlement and reapplication; whether denial now prohibits reapplication under updated rules; need for legal interpretation on transitional/regulatory status.

4) Zoning Docket 060-26 — CUP for a sushi restaurant with alcohol

• Location and proposal: Zoning docket 060-26; a sushi restaurant seeking alcohol service within a CUP framework; staff recommended approval with three provisos.
• Public input: Ron Liesel (owner-operator) spoke in support, confirmed staff provisos, and corrected a map/location detail in the staff summary.
• Staff recommendation: Approval with three provisos.
• Commission action and vote: Commissioner Jordan moved to approve with three provisos; Commissioner Flick seconded. Reported as a unanimous Yes among the participating commissioners (full roll not detailed in the excerpt).
• Outcome: Approved with three provisos.
• Unresolved issues: The exact wording of the three provisos is not provided in the excerpt; staff noted a map correction for the corridor location.

5) Zoning Docket 061-26 — Neighborhood Commercial Establishment in a historic district (new docket)

• Status: Hearing opened; description provided (139 Broadway area; former photography studio; relocation noted). No final vote recorded in the provided material.
• Outcome: No decision recorded in excerpt; unresolved.

6) Zoning Docket 139 Broadway — Neighborhood Commercial Establishment (NCE)

• Proposal and context: Reestablish or continue NCE use at 139 Broadway, maintaining existing footprint; master plan supports reinvestment and non-residential use; potential future dog grooming tenant mentioned.
• Public input and support: Several support cards filed; Nicole Weber testified on behalf of the applicant; Joe Morales (applicant/owner) spoke at length about property history and neighborhood benefit.
• Staff position: Supportive of reuse; approve subject to three staff-proposed provisos.
• Decision and vote: Motion by Commissioner Flick to approve subject to staff provisos; second by Commissioner Poche; all listed commissioners voted yes; motion carried.
• Outcome: Approved subject to staff-proposed provisos (three conditions).
• Noteworthy: Staff notes and support but provisos not enumerated in the provided material.

7) Zoning Docket 062-26 — Zoning change: HURS to HURD2 (Historic Urban Single-Family Residential to Historic Urban Two-Family Residential)

• Applicant and context: James Beard, 2657-2659 Treasury Street; requested zoning change to allow two-family development on a currently vacant parcel.
• Staff position: Recommends denial; characterized as potential spot zoning; notes lack of a historic non-residential use history.
• Public input: Opponents Desiree Washington (3122 Hill Street) and Priscilla Lapis (Edgewood Heights Association) argued against increased density, traffic, safety risks, and neighborhood character changes; noted notice issues for hearing.
• Commission action and outcome: The discussion indicates the motion to approve (counter to staff) did not carry; effectively denied by the commission, with a denial being consistent with staff’s concerns.
• Unresolved issues: Whether the change constitutes spot zoning; how it aligns with historic non-conforming-use policy; notice/participation concerns; broader density and neighborhood impact considerations.

8) Zoning Docket 063-26 — Bed-and-breakfast accessory (B&B A) at 1428 Carondelet Street

• Proposal: Convert a former two-family residence to a single-family with a bed-and-breakfast accessory use (up to four guest rooms); on-site owner-occupant; three off-street spaces required; waiver requested for one off-street space; staff recommended approval with one waiver and four provisos.
• Public input: Noted as lacking active opposition in the provided excerpt.
• Speakers: Mr. Wells (owner-operator) spoke in support; described on-site residence and B&B concept.
• Staff recommendation and conditions: Staff-supported with one waiver and four provisos.
• Decision and vote: A motion to approve with the noted waiver and provisos; unanimous vote in the excerpt (all nine listed commissioners approved).
• Outcome: Approved with one waiver and four provisos; subdivision ratifications were also approved in the session (see next item).
• Subdivision actions: Four subdivision ratifications approved, on a separate action.

Unresolved issues and notable points raised across the meeting

• Neighborhood Participation Program (NPP) and notice: Several speakers raised concerns about late or insufficient notice, especially for seniors; staff and commissioners discussed improving NPP processes and notification timelines.
• SCR/regulatory interplay: Several dockets raised questions about how upcoming commercial STR regulations (SCR) would affect current CUPs and the possibility of reapplication or grandfathering; there was a call for legal guidance on transitional rules and how a denial might affect future eligibility under new rules.
• Spot zoning and density policy: Multiple docket discussions centered on whether approving changes would constitute spot zoning and how that aligns with historic district policies and density limits (notably for HURD2).
• Process flow and docket numbering: Some transcripts show inconsistencies or typographical differences in docket numbers across excerpts (e.g., 063-26 versus 6226).

Consolidated briefing: New Orleans public meeting materials (excerpts) — Scope and context

• Materials come from multiple public meetings (Committee on Public Works, Sanitation, and the Environment; plus broader Sewage & Water Board updates) with no formal votes in most excerpts. Where a decision or vote is documented, it is noted below.
• The strongest recurring themes: ongoing water/sewer infrastructure projects, lead service line activity and funding/legislative changes, hurricane/drainage readiness, public communications and outreach, and traffic/detour impacts from major construction.
• Several items show timelines or sequencing that are still being refined, and multiple items require ongoing coordination with DPW, DOT, Entergy, the Corps of Engineers, Levee District, and community groups.

Decisions, votes, and formal actions

• June 9 Public Works Committee meeting (Agenda item 2): Minutes from the May 19 joint Quality of Life/Public Works meeting adopted. Motion by Vice President Willard; second by Councilmember McCarran; all in favor; no opposition noted.
• Other portions of the materials frequently note “no formal votes recorded” or describe ongoing actions, not final decisions.

Key actions and next steps (highlights across topics) — S&WB community engagement and communications

• Continue town halls and meetings (May outreach, two held in June, five more planned in June).
• Expand the customer portal ( >100,000 registered accounts; autopay/paperless signup progress).
• Lead service line program communications and public outreach planned for late 2026; emphasize risk awareness, process details, and contractor accountability.

Lead service line program (funding, legislative changes, accountability)

• Plan to replace entire line (public and private sides) with public funds, then reimbursement from EPA after full replacement.
• Legislative updates:
• Senate Bill 268: enables municipal access to private property for lead-line replacement with proper notice.
• Senate Bill 228: constitutional amendment requiring a November vote to allow use of public funds on private side.
• Attorney General opinion favorable on using public funds for private-property work.
• Communications and procurement: focus on customer communications, construction procurement packages, and post-restoration verification (before/after photos, flushing/testing).

French Quarter transmission main project

• Construction ongoing with emphasis on minimizing disruption.
• Block-by-block updates (900 Decatur; 600 St. Peter; 1,000 and 1,100 Decatur; overall project on track; projected completion around September 6; 1,900 block last, with 24/7 staffing to minimize disruption).

Water main repairs (selected sites)

• South Claiborne & 3rd Street: leak investigation complete; two leaking joints repaired.
• 4800 Florida (area near Florida Ave Bridge): large main leak misidentified; actual issues involve a 6-inch water line and a sewer line; Florida Avenue Bridge closure; traffic detours; aiming to restore bridge in about two weeks (coordination with DPW and DOT).
• Lake Vista: precautionary well-water advisory; 8-inch line identified for full replacement; parts ordered; repairs ongoing.
• Learn Garden District (Camp Street valve issue): discovery of an additional 12-inch valve expanded disruption; mitigation discussions ongoing with neighborhood leaders and Councilwoman Hara’s office.
• Overall: ongoing multi-block coordination; DPW/DOT coordination emphasized for detours and restoration sequencing.

Power complex, pumping reliability, and DPS 7 (engineering detail)

• Turbine 4 retired; new power equipment (static frequency changers) in use; backup arrangements described.
• Current capacity: 93 MW of 25 Hz power available; Turbine 6 (60 Hz) as backup; Turbine 5 out for repairs; some older equipment remaining as backups.
• Pump status: 87 of 93 major drainage pump stations available; several stations offline or partially offline (examples mentioned: Stations 6, 13, 14, 15, 18; Carrollton Underpass uses a temporary pump; permanent repair plans to start later this summer).
• DPS 7 discharge bells: essential upgrade; funding constrained; pursuing federal/state funding; dewatering/canal access complicates replacement; estimated cost for bell replacements cited as roughly $12–$15 million per unit (design/coordination with Corps of Engineers and Levee District noted).
• Engineering challenges: corroded discharge bells; dewatering needs; canal/structure integration; procurement and contractor accountability emphasized.

Industrial Canal and sewer infrastructure

• 54-inch sewer force main damaged on April 17; ongoing repairs involve excavation/removal and pipe repair.

Dwyer Canal, FOG/flushable wipes outreach, and public education

• Public education emphasized: do not pour fats/oils/grease down drains; flushable wipes are not truly flushable.
• New/update communications platform in development (website) to publish Dwyer Canal/Industrial Canal pilot updates; ongoing outreach at public events; materials to be made more accessible online.

Public comments and council questions (examples)

• Wilkerson Street (French Quarter area) closure: calls for explanation and faster resolution; follow-up promised via email if not available on the spot.
• Pump/bell inspection history: questions regarding prior underwater vs earlier inspections; intention to perform another detailed inspection this summer; funding constraints acknowledged; rough repair cost discussed; pursuing additional funding.
• Senate Bill 268/lead policy coordination with City; BIS/notice protocol and city coordination under discussion.
• Community concerns (examples: Coronado 4800; Charbonnet 1400 block; 3600 Desire Street meter/billing): staff commitments to investigate and report back with timelines.
• General: stress on balancing multi-project sequencing, funding constraints, and public communication.

Speakers and attributions (notable names)

• Caitlin: water main repairs (locations, status, timelines; bridge closure; traffic coordination).
• Director Heyman: lead service line program updates (funding, legislative changes, communications, procurement, accountability).
• Sage Michael: caution on microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC); offered to connect SWB with his office and share information; stressed potential cost implications if MIC is not addressed.
• Council members (identified in various sources): Green, Willard, McCarran, King, Hughes.
• Public commenters (examples): Willie Thompson; Rick Sinclair.
• Other referenced groups: Bike Easy (detour planning input), Corps of Engineers/Levee District coordination noted in context of pump/bell work.

Unresolved issues and risks to monitor

• Final funding/timeline for DPS 7 bell replacements and other pump-bell repairs; exact scope, unit cost clarifications, and funding sources needed.
• Funding and timeline for long-term repairs/inspections of underwater pump components; confirmation of inspection dates and cost estimates.
• Finalization of lead service line funding strategy and private-side access protocols; timeline for SB 268/ SB 228 actions and potential November vote.
• Public-facing timelines for major detours and project completions (e.g., Florida Avenue Bridge restoration; Wilkerson Street impacts; Wilkerson/Charters area access for businesses and residents).
• Public communications plan for lead-line work and Dwyer/Industrial Canal updates; concrete timelines for website launch and expanded outreach; coordination with retailers on FOG/wipe messaging.
• Overall prioritization framework: agreed-upon top priorities from the Water Master Plan yet to be published; plan to present top three to five priorities for funding decisions.

Suggested next steps for staff (action-oriented, based on the materials)

• Formalize and publish a single, public timeline for the top-priority items identified by the Water Master Plan, including expected start/completion dates and required funding.

Provide a concrete, published plan and timeline for

• DPS 7 discharge-bell replacements (including phases, dewatering requirements, and Corps/Levee coordination).
• Underwater pump inspections and any resulting repair actions (with cost estimates and funding plan).
• Lead service line replacement approach (scope, funding sources, and private-side access protocol), plus a clear November SB 228 milestone.
• Florida Avenue Bridge restoration timeline and updated detour signage plans; status of safety/traffic mitigation measures for residents and businesses.
• Publish a detailed, item-by-item public communications plan (FOG/flushable wipes messaging, Dwyer/Industrial Canal updates, website launch schedule) with owners and deadlines.
• Confirm and communicate specific follow-up timelines for unresolved neighborhood issues (Coronado, Charbonnet, 3600 Desire meter, Wilkerson Street access) to the respective stakeholders.