Joint Governmental Affairs and Public Works, Sanitation and Environment and Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee

September 10, 2026 11:00 AM

City Council Chamber

1. Roll Call

2. Approval of the Minutes

(a) Governmental Affairs Committee meeting on August 13, 2026

(b) Public Works Committee meeting on June 9, 2026

(c) Joint meeting of Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology & Public Works Committees meeting on July 22, 2026

(d) Joint meeting of Climate Change and Sustainability & Public Works Committees meeting on July 30, 2026 

(e) Joint meeting of Budget and Public Works Committees meeting on August 27, 2026

3. Boards and Commissions Appointments — For Discussion and Vote

(a) Ethics Review Board ­- Jay Marks

(b) Audubon Commission - Elaina Boutte

(c) New Orleans Aviation Board - Barry Ranshi

(d) New Orleans Redevelopment Authority

i. Sandy Duet

ii. Travis Phipps

iii. Adam Stumpf

(e) Sewerage and Water Board-Board of Directors - Ariane Greenidge

(f) Alcoholic Beverage Control Board - LaTanja Silvester

4. Section 4-106 Confirmation Hearing — For Discussion and Vote — A hearing conducted pursuant to Home Rule Charter Sec. 4-106(4) to consider the confirmation of Austin Wilty as the Director of the Department of Property Management. The deadline for Council action is January 9, 2027.

5. Ord. Cal. No. 35,559 By: Councilmember Morrell — For Discussion and Vote — An ordinance to amend and reordain section 34-7 of Chapter 34 of the Code of the City of New Orleans relative to the regulation of carnival to prohibit the solicitation for membership by carnival organizations during the carnival parade season; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

6. Motion No. M-26-374 By: Councilmembers Morrell and Harris (By Request — For Discussion and Vote — A motion to waive the requirements of Section 2-905 of the City Code prohibiting the acquisition of passenger vehicles powered by fossil-fuel-burning internal combustion engines.

7. Department of Public Works Updates

(a) Morrison Road Project Updates

(b) Status of Crowder Bridge Repair

(c) Presentation on the Status of Repairs, 311 Requests per District since January 2026

8. Sewerage and Water Board Updates

(a) Monthly Report

(b) Update on Dwyer Canal

(c) Operational Updates  

(d) Update on Power Station “Co-generation” Plans

(e) Report Regarding Recent Water Main Break on Killdeer Street

9. Public Utility Modernization Process (PUMPS) Update

10. Adjourn

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