Community Development Committee

June 08, 2021 10:00 AM

City Council Chamber

1. Roll Call

2. Approval of the minutes from the May 4, 2021 meeting

3. COVID 19 Vaccinations Updates. Presenter: Jennifer Avegno, M.D., Director of the New Orleans Health Department

4. Rental Assistance Program Updates. Presenters: Marjorianna Willman, Director of Housing Policy and Community Development; Tyra Brown, Director of Housing for the Office of Community Development

5. Public Right of Way Ordinance. Brief: Ordinance No. 33,302 – Amendments to Chapter 26 of the City Code requiring contractors to document the conditions of the ROW prior to and post construction to reduce the likelihood that public assets are damaged during construction. Presenter: Cheryn Robles, Acting Chief of Staff for the Department of Public Works 

6. ricRack, Inc. Brief: A Presentation on programs that work with local youth, offering sewing classes, textile recycling resources, mentorship, and opportunities to gain employment utilizing sewing skills. Presenter: Alison Parker, Executive Director/Founder of ricRACK, Inc. 

7. Zydeco Fest. Brief: A Presentation on the 2021 NOLA Zydeco Fest, honoring South Louisiana music, food, and culture. Presenter: Gabrielle Deculus, Founder of Saint Josephine Marketing

8. Adjournment

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