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Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Community Affairs Committee held a meeting focusing on several community-related resolutions, with two key resolutions moving forward to the full Council. The meeting discussed environmental justice near highways and honored a local pastor by dedicating a street in his name.

Key Decisions

  • Environmental Justice Resolution for Highway Areas Recommended for Approval
  • Street Naming Resolution for Pastor Robert L. Crittenden Recommended for Approval
  • Lead Hazard Ordinance for Rental Housing Held (No Action)
  • Property Fine Reduction Ordinance Tabled
  • Public Housing Management Resolution Held (No Action)
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Shanklin called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Shanklin introduced the committee and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Note: All committee and non-committee members present attended virtually, except for Council President James and Council Member George, who attended in chambers.

  3. Special Discussion

    [See the "Captioning Transcript of Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee Meeting - October 5, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]

  4. ID 22-1338 King Louis XVI Update
    Discussion Item

    Jessica Kincaid, Develop Louisville, gave a presentation. (See Attached). The following spoke to this item: - Chair Shanklin - Jessica Kincaid - Committee Member Benson - Council Member George - Council President James - Committee Member Parker - Council Member Arthur

  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 1. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 3. A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BETTER PUBLIC HOUSING MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE.
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item remained held.

  9. 4. A RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR OF KENTUCKY AND THE KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE TO THOSE WHO LIVE NEAR HIGHWAY AND INTERSTATE RAMPS, ESPECIALLY IN LOUISVILLE METRO.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Benson, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Shanklin - Council Member George - Council President James The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  10. 5. A RESOLUTION HONORING PASTOR EMERITUS REVEREND DR. ROBERT L. CRITTENDEN BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF EAST INDIAN TRAIL AND PETERSBURG ROAD AS “ROBERT L. CRITTENDEN WAY” IN HIS HONOR.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Benson, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Shanklin - Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  11. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Shanklin adjourned the meeting at 2:05 p.m.

  12. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on October 13, 2022.
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  14. ID 22-1360 Captioning Transcript of Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee Meeting - October 5, 2022
    Discussion Item
  15. Clerk(s)

    Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Metro Council Clerk

  16. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Jecorey Arthur (D-4), Council President David James (D-6) and Council Member Nicole George (D-21).