Public Safety Committee

Agenda

1. Call to Order

   Chair Fox called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m.

2. Roll Call

   Chair Fox introduced the committee and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee and non-committee members present attended virtually, except for Chair Fox, Committee Vice Chair Peden, and Council Member Chambers Armstrong, who attended in Chambers.

3. Pending Legislation
4. 1. A RESOLUTION CALLING ON LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO PRODUCE A REPORT DETAILING BEST PRACTICES TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY FOR LATE NIGHT BUSINESSES. (AS AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTION)
   Resolution
   Action: recommended for approval Passed

   A motion was made by Vice Chair Peden, seconded by Committee Member McCraney, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Chambers Armstrong - Committee Member Peden - Committee Member McCraney The following was discussed: - There was a discussion regarding the overall scope and intent of the legislation. - The legislation would require Louisville Metro and Metro businesses to produce a document demonstrating how they will promote public safety during late night hours. - There was a discussion regarding Louisville Forward and Louisville Metro Alcohol and Beverage Control agencies to monitor/track late night businesses public safety practices. - There were several questions regarding why this legislation does not require these practices from all businesses with liquor licenses. - There were several questions regarding how Louisville Metro plans to keep strict oversight when enforces the legislation. - There was a discussion regarding drafting legislation that either mandates or recommends the actions of another Louisville Metro department. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

5. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR AND, UPON APPROVAL, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY (KOHS), TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE DEEMED NECESSARY BY KOHS TO FACILITATE AND ADMINISTER THE PROJECT AND TO ACT AS THE AUTHORIZED CORRESPONDENT FOR THIS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $277,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A REHAB AND RESPONSE VEHICLE TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.
   Resolution
   Action: recommended for approval

   A motion was made by Vice Chair Peden, seconded by Chair Person Fox, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Officer Todd Richardson, Louisville Metro Police Department - Vice Chair Peden The following was discussed: - There was a discussion regarding precautions/preventative measures for Louisville Metro Police Officers' that experience heat related injuries. - There was a discussion regarding the mobile unit being utilized as both a resource for the public, as well as Louisville Metro Police Officers. - There were several questions regarding Homeland Security being primary funding source. - There were several questions regarding why this mobile unit is necessary rather than utilizing Louisville Metro Fire. - There were several questions regarding whether the Louisville Metro Police Department could not utilize another Metro department's mobile unit as needed. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

6. Adjournment

   Without objection, Chair Fox adjourned the meeting at 4:25 p.m.

7. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
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9. Support Staff

   Alice Lyon, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

10. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8)

11. Clerk(s)

    Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk