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The resolution responded to last‑minute changes in enforcement that restaurant owners said were blocking renewals ahead of the May 31 deadline. Will Dubose, managing director of government affairs for the Louisiana Restaurant Association, told the council the association “strong[ly] support[s]” the resolution and asked the council to restore predictability while it considers a permanent repeal. Dubose said businesses that submitted renewals in April were told only two days ago that they now must obtain a manager’s permit before processing would continue.

Representing the administration, Mr. McNamara of the Department of Safety and Permits said the manager permit and the duty to identify an on‑site manager are established in local documents and noted a manager affidavit accompanies renewals. “Those manager’s permits are processed while the applicant waits. They happen rather quickly,” McNamara said, adding the permit provides an enforcement tool by identifying who can be cited or asked to produce management on site.

Council members who spoke sought to balance public‑safety needs with the industry’s concerns about abrupt enforcement and communication. Councilmember Thomas said the resolution is a common‑sense step to allow time for outreach and clarity. Several council members said they will follow up with Safety and Permits and the law department; Morrell said he will reintroduce an ordinance to repeal the manager‑permit requirement as a first reading later.

The resolution does not change state law; it asks local offices to process renewals while the council and administration discuss permanent changes. The measure passed on a voice vote after being read into the record and amended for a technical correction.

Action and next steps: the council added the resolution to the agenda under suspension of rules and adopted it; Morrell said he intends to introduce repeal legislation as a first reading and to meet with Safety and Permits next week to “figure out a way forward.” The administration said it will continue enforcing existing requirements while communicating with businesses on next steps.

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Vendor payments: Finance reported there are currently zero outstanding vendor invoices over 30 days. Councilmembers marked the milestone as a day to “crow” about timely payments to companies that do business with the city.

Cooperative agreements for vector control research and operations: The council approved amendments to cooperative endeavor agreements extending and increasing compensation to local partners. One agreement extends the city’s cooperative endeavor with the Louisiana SPCA for animal support in vector control work; another extends work with Louisiana State University for research under the Gulf South Collaborative. Both measures passed with unanimous votes.

Restoration tax abatements: The council approved a resolution supporting restoration tax abatements for downtown historic and economic development districts; a technical amendment to the accompanying exhibit removed language included in error. A public commenter urged the council to publish a report on the program’s fiscal effects; councilmembers said a committee meeting and an existing state report address many of his questions and staff will share materials.

Energy and utility items: The council opened comment periods and adopted resolutions related to Entergy New Orleans’ regulatory filings and pilot programs, including an extension of a battery storage demand response pilot and streamlined reporting requirements for 2025 filings. These utility docket items were adopted after procedural motions.

Travelers Aid / behavioral‑health support: The council added and approved an amendment (m25‑305) authorizing the president of the council to sign an amendment to a professional services agreement with Travelers Aid Society. The amendment funds staff to provide case management services tied to behavioral‑health needs and supports people who have contact with justice systems; councilmembers asked for performance information and noted prior committee review.

Construction materials testing contract deferred: A proposed task‑order contract with ECS Southeast LLC for construction materials testing (task‑order work tied to federal resilient infrastructure grants) was added to the agenda but then deferred to the June 12 meeting at members’ request so councilors can review selection scoring and exhibits. Staff said the selection committee finished work in December and negotiated terms in February; no work has started under the contract.

Bridges and infrastructure: The council adopted a required resolution affirming compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards and pledging parish coordination with DOTD for load postings and inspections. Council members highlighted the role of the state in owning and maintaining many bridges over navigable waterways.

Other items: The council adopted amendments to internal council rules to streamline electronic filing procedures and approved several first‑reading ordinances to be considered later. The council also recognized multiple proclamations and presentations during the meeting.

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Councilmember Thomas introduced the measure and the council adopted it, 5-0, after several residents and community leaders from New Orleans East testified in favor. Speakers described existing cultural assets — including Joe W. Brown Park, local churches that host concerts, the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center and other neighborhood festivals — and urged the council to approve the district to help attract tax credits, grants and events.

Residents told the council the district would formalize and expand local cultural programming. D’Shea Greeley said, “We deserve it in New Orleans East. We have several venues that support movie night, concert night, poetry night, music. We are ready for it.” Tanji Wall and Kimberly Burbank cited recent investments and events at Joe W. Brown Park and the role of local churches and crews in drawing artists and visitors. Community organizers said the district boundaries would run roughly west to east from Mayo Road to Mishou Boulevard and north to south from I‑10 service road to Dwyer Road, covering corridors and anchors in the Lake Forest area.

Council members emphasized the district is intended to be a planning tool to coordinate festivals, tourism, small business support and cultural preservation. Councilmember Green noted the scale of New Orleans East and framed the district as “a city within the city” that can qualify for targeted land‑use and economic tools.

The council also encouraged community outreach and coordination with the Office of Economic Development and other city offices as the application moves forward. The resolution does not itself create tax incentives; it directs the city to support the application and a liaison role for implementation.

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