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Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Community Affairs Committee held a meeting focused on housing issues, with a notable resolution supporting better public housing management. Multiple resolutions were passed to honor local community members by naming street corners after them. Two ordinances related to housing were held in committee without immediate action.

Key Decisions

  • Resolution for Better Public Housing Management Passed
  • Lead Hazard Abatement Ordinance for Rental Housing Tabled
  • Property Fine Reduction Ordinance Tabled
  • Honoring Donnie Burton with Street Corner Dedication Passed
  • Honoring Ann Wagner with Street Corner Dedication Passed
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 Vice Chair Chambers Armstrong, Committee Member Bowens, Council Member Arthur, Council Member Purvis and Council President David James, who attended in Chambers.

  3. Pending Legislation

    [See the "Captioning Transcript of Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee Meeting - October 19, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]

  4. 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 in committee.

  5. 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: held

    This item remained held in committee.

  6. 3. A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BETTER PUBLIC HOUSING MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair Chambers Armstrong, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Shanklin - Council Member Arthur - Yovanna Jones, Louisville Tenants Union - Bronwyn Hudson, Louisville Tenants Union, spoke via pre-recorded video. - Dominique Harris, Louisville Tenants Union - Jessica Reese, Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice - Laverne, Louisville Tenants Union - T.W. Foster, Louisville Tenants Union - Lisa Osanka, Louisville Metro Housing Authority - Council Member Purvis - Committee Member Triplett - Committee Member Dorsey - Vice Chair Chambers Armstrong - Council President James - Committee Member Bowens The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. 4. A RESOLUTION HONORING DONNIE BURTON BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF 2801 WEST CHESTNUT AND 28th STREET AS “DONNIE BURTON’S 100 PIPER’S WAY” IN HIS HONOR.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

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

  8. 5. A RESOLUTION HONORING ANN WAGNER BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF WEST MARKET STREET AND SOUTH SHAWNEE TERRACE AS “ANN WAGNER WAY” IN HER HONOR.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

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

  9. 6. A RESOLUTION HONORING GREG ALLEN BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF VARBLE AVENUE AND SOUTHWESTERN PARKWAY AS “GREG ALLEN WAY” IN HIS 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: - Chair Shanklin - Council Member Purvis The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  10. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Shanklin adjourned the meeting at 2:51 p.m.

  11. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on October 27, 2022.
  12. ID 22-1492 Captioning Transcript of Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee Meeting - October 19, 2022.
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  14. Clerk(s)

    Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk

  15. Support Staff

    Jason Fowler, Jefferson County Clerk's Office

  16. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Jecorey Arthur (D-4), Council Member Donna Purvis (D-5), and Council President David James (D-6)