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Public Safety Committee

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 · 3:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Public Safety Committee met to discuss an ordinance related to nuisance properties and recurring crime in neighborhoods. After extensive discussion about the potential impacts on property owners and tenants, the committee ultimately decided to table the proposed legislation without taking a final vote.

Key Decisions

  • Ordinance on Nuisance Properties Tabled
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Fox called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Fox introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee and non-committee members present attended virtually, except for Chair Fox, Vice Chair Peden, Council President James, Council Member George and Council Member Hollander, who attended in chambers.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 149 AND REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 156 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO OWNERS OF PROPERTY ON WHICH REOCCURRING CRIME IS NEGATIVELY IMPACTING SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
    Ordinance

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Peden, seconded by Committee Member Flood, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Council President James - Robbie Howard, Jefferson County Attorney's Office - Council Member Hollander - Council Member George - Vice Chair Peden - Chair Fox The following was discussed: - There was a discussion regarding nuisance locations that take away the quality of life in Louisville neighborhoods and what should be updated regarding the pending legislation. - There was an explanation from the Jefferson County Attorney's Office on what updates were made for the pending legislation. - There was a discussion regarding several articles that have been written on victims of crime who were evicted over this amended legislation. - There were several questions and discussion regarding the wording and clauses of the pending legislation. - There were discussions regarding the amendments made to the legislation and what it would mean for properties and residents in the nuisance locations. - There was a discussion regarding what steps the Committee and sponsors of the pending legislation should take in regards to the changes made in the pending legislation. - There was a discussion regarding what protocols police officers follow in regards to ordinances and Kentucky Revised Statutes. - There was a discussion regarding tenants in the previously discussed nuisance locations and the pending legislation intentions.

  5. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Fox adjourned the meeting at 4:05 p.m.

  6. 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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  8. Clerk(s)

    Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Metro Council Clerk

  9. Support Staff

    Robbie Howard, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  10. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council President David James (D-6); Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9) and Council Member Nicole George (D-21)

  11. 1. AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 149 AND REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 156 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO OWNERS OF PROPERTY ON WHICH REOCCURRING CRIME IS NEGATIVELY IMPACTING SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
    Ordinance
    Action: tabled

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Peden, seconded by Committee Member Flood, that this Ordinance be tabled. This motion to table carried by the following voice vote and the Ordinance was tabled.