Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee
TL;DR
The Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee met to discuss air pollution control and review two ordinances related to trees and waste management. The meeting was relatively uneventful, with no major legislative actions taken.
Key Decisions
- Air Pollution Control District Presentation Discussed
- Public Trees and Environmental Infrastructure Ordinance Tabled
- Waste Management Code Amendment Died in Committee
Agenda
- Call to Order
Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m.
- Roll Call
Chair Person Fowler introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established.
- Special Discussion
- 1. Air Pollution Control District (APCD) - Keith H. Talley, Sr., DirectorDiscussion Item
Keith H. Talley and Rachael Hamilton, Air Pollution Control District, gave a presentation and answered questions. Matt King, Air Pollution Control District, also spoke to the item.
- Pending Legislation
- 2. AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW SUBCHAPTER OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC TREES, TREE CANOPY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE (AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTION) (AS AMENDED).Ordinance
This item remained Tabled.
- 3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 51.105, 51.201(B), AND 51.507(A) OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING WASTE MANAGEMENT.Ordinance
This item died in committee due to Councilwoman Denton withdrawing her sponsorship.
- Adjournment
Without objection, Chair Person Fowler adjourned the meeting at 4:05 p.m.
- Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
- Non-Committee Members
Council Member Jessica Green (D-1), Council Member Barbara Sexton-Smith (D-4), Council Member Cheri Bryant Hamilton (D-5), and Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9)
- Page Break
- Clerk
Mary Whitlock, CKMC