The City Council Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation approved the nomination of Erin Harkey as the new head of the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Aldermen unanimously approved a measure to beef up city worker protections. The City Council Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved four ordinances related to city land transactions. And a follow-up report from the city’s Office of Inspector General found that public health officials are making progress on improving security around the COVID-19 contract tracing program.