Public Works Committee

Agenda

1. Call to Order

   Chair George called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.

2. Roll Call

   Chair George introduced the committee and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee and non-committee members present attended in Chambers, except Council Member Purvis, Council Member McCraney, Council Member Blackwell and Council Member Holton Stewart, who attended virtually.

3. Special Discussion
4. 1. Updates on Metro's Garbage/Recycling Cart and Large Item Pickup - Antonio Baldon Sr and Karen Maynard, Solid Waste Management Services
   Discussion Item

   Antonio Baldon and Dave Miller, Solid Waste Management Services, gave a presentation (see attached). The following spoke to this item: - Committee Member Ackerson - Antonio Baldon - Chair George - Committee Member Hollander - Dave Miller The following was discussed: - The budget for carts for Solid Waste Management Services last year was $450,000, but $553,000 was spent - Questions and concerns about the policy for pick-ups - Question and concerns about the challenges when calling for the pick-ups - Policy violations will be handled by Code Enforcement department - Education will be provided to citizens so they can adapt to the policy - Questions about the graphics and information that should be shared with the public - Metro Call will assist Solid Waste Management Services with the calls - Questions about getting established with the routing software - Appointments will start on March 6, 2023 - Question about whether Metro Government schedules pick-ups for scrap metal - Revenue is generated by converting scrap metal

5. Pending Legislation
6. 2. 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

   A motion was made by Committee Member Ackerson,, seconded by Committee Member Hollander, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Blackwell - Natalie Harris, Coalition for the Homeless - Chair George - Committee Member Piagentini - Council Member Purvis - Committee Member Hollander The following was discussed: - The Rental Registry does not allow for Council Members to log into it - Questions and concerns about the availability of more data - Questions and concerns about the registration process being complicated - The short-term rental process now includes random inspections - The Code Enforcement unit will issue citations to those violating the policy - Question about whether the transparency provisions would increase the compliance Technical difficulties at 4:37 p.m. - Questions about the possibility of coordinating with the rental rehab program so landlords can update their properties - Tenants are required to be inspected under this Ordinance - Question regarding whether the Louisville Apartment Association has been contacted - Council Member Purvis requested to be added as a co-sponsor - Question about whether a landlord with multiple homes would have to register each one separately - Question about whether each registrant has to pay only $100 regardless of the number of homes they own - Question about the difference between a rental housing unit and a multi-unit rental housing facility

7. 3. 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 remained held in committee.

8. Adjournment

   Without objection, Chair George adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

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12. Clerk(s)

    Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk

13. Support Staff

    Jason Fowler, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

14. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Donna Purvis (D-5), Council Member Paula McCraney (D-7), Council Member Rick Blackwell (D-12), and Council Member Amy Holton Stewart (D-25)

15. 2. 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: tabled

    A motion was made by Committee Member Hollander, seconded by Committee Member Dorsey, that this Ordinance be tabled. The motion carried without objection.