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Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Community Affairs Committee held a brief virtual meeting focused primarily on honoring community leader Benetha Ellis by naming an intersection after her. The committee recommended a resolution to dedicate the intersection of West Main Street and South 45th Street as 'Benetha Ellis Way' in recognition of her community contributions.

Key Decisions

  • Benetha Ellis Memorial Intersection Naming Recommended for Approval
  • Lead Hazard Ordinance for Rental Housing Held (No Action)
  • Property Fine Reduction Ordinance Tabled (No Action)
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Shanklin called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Shanklin introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Note: All committee members and non-committee members present attended virtually.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. Muhammad Ali Mural on the Flood Wall near Muhammad Ali Center - Ken Herndon
    Discussion Item

    This item was not heard in committee.

  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 156 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE REDUCTION OF FINES AND COSTS FOR OWNER OCCUPIED PROPERTIES.
    Ordinance
    Action: tabled

    This item remained tabled.

  7. 3. AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 167 OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES REQUIRING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REMEDY LEAD HAZARDS LEAD ABATEMENT OF IN ALL RENTAL HOUSING UNITS IN LOUISVILLE METRO. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)(AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: held

    This item remained held.

  8. 4. A RESOLUTION HONORING BENETHA ELLIS BY DEDICATING THE INTERSECTION OF WEST MAIN STREET AND SOUTH 45TH STREET TO BE KNOWN AS BENETHA ELLIS WAY IN HER HONOR.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Purvis - Chair Shanklin The following was discussed: - Benetha Ellis passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 - Benetha Ellis was an avid member in the community - To honor Benetha Ellis' work in the community, her family, and her legacy, District 5 wants to dedicate the intersection of West Main Street and South 45th Street as "Benetha Ellis Way" The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  9. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Shanklin adjourned the meeting at 1:37 p.m.

  10. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on June 9, 2022.
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  13. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Donna Purvis (D-5)

  14. Clerk(s)

    Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk

  15. Support Staff

    Jason Fowler, Jefferson County Attorney's Office