Public Works Committee

Agenda

1. Call to Order

   Chair George called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m.

2. Roll Call

   Chair George introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members present attended in Chambers, except Committee Member Dorsey, who attended virtually.

3. Pending Legislation
4. 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 119 REGARDING THE REGISTRATION OF RENTAL HOUSING TO INCLUDE AND ASSIGN THE DIRECTOR OF LOUISVILLE METRO CODES AND REGULATIONS, OR DESIGNEE, FURTHER ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT DUTIES REGARDING THE REGISTRY OF RENTAL HOUSING UNITS (AS AMENDED).
   Ordinance
   Action: held

   This item was held in committee.

5. 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 50.57 TO DEFINE CONDOMINIUMS IN THE COMPREHENSIVE STORM WATER DRAINAGE AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
   Ordinance
   Action: held

   This item was held in committee.

6. 3. AN ORDINANCE IN SUPPORT OF LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT ADOPTING A TRAFFIC SAFETY INITIATIVE KNOWN AS VISION ZERO (AS AMENDED).
   Ordinance
   Action: untabled

   A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by Vice Chair Benson, that this Ordinance be untabled. Amanda Deatherage, Public Works, gave a presentation (see attached). The following spoke to this item: - Chair George - Amanda Deatherage - Committee Member Piagentini - Dirk Gowin, Public Works - Committee Member Ackerson - Committee Member Hollander - Committee Member Dorsey The following was discussed: - Vision Zero sets a goal of zero traffic fatalities by 2050 - Vision Zero updates the existing reports and creates an action plan - Vision Zero establishes reporting requirements - Question about whether an Ordinance is needed to initiate action - The primary factor is the availability of federal funding - A commitment from elected leaders is also necessaary - Question about how much funding is available through the Safe Streets and Roads grant - The minimum federal grant funds are $5 million with a local match of $1.25 million - The minimum grant application will show $6.25 million for safety improvements - Grants are available for planning and implementation - Implementation grants are used to build actual projects - Planning grants are intended to help develop the plans - Louisville Metro is the only jurisdiction in Kentucky that is eligible to apply for the implementation grant

7. Adjournment

   Without objection, Chair George adjourned the meeting at 4:37 p.m.

8. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on June 23, 2022.
9. 3. AN ORDINANCE IN SUPPORT OF LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT ADOPTING A TRAFFIC SAFETY INITIATIVE KNOWN AS VISION ZERO (AS AMENDED).
   Ordinance
   Action: recommended for approval

   The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

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11. Clerk(s)

    Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk

12. Support Staff

    Jason Fowler, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

13. 3. AN ORDINANCE IN SUPPORT OF LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT ADOPTING A TRAFFIC SAFETY INITIATIVE KNOWN AS VISION ZERO (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Dorsey, seconded by Chair George, that this Ordinance be amended as shown in the attached document titled "O-178-22 V.2 CAM 061422 Adopting Vision Zero Traffic Safety Initiative.pdf". The motion to amend carried by a voice vote. The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business: