Public Safety Committee
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · August 5, 2015
Minutes
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville Metro Government Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary - Final
Public Safety Committee
Chair Person David Yates (D-25)
Vice Chair James Peden (R-23)
Council Member Jessica Green (D-1)
Council Member David James (D-6)
Council Member Julie Denton (R-19)
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 2:30 PM Council Chambers
THIS MEETING IS CONSIDERED SPECIAL
Call to Order
In accordance with Metro Council Rule 4.01, (b), In the absence of both the
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, the Committee members present shall
elect a Chair Pro-tem. Therefore, in the absence of Chairperson David Yates
and Vice Chairperson James Peden, the Clerk called the meeting to order at
2:38pm.
By Voice Vote the Committee Members elected Councilman David James as
the Chair Pro-tem.
Chair Pro-tem James introduced the members and non-members that were
present. A quorum was established.
Roll Call
Chairperson David Yates arrived at 3:07pm and Vice Chairperson James Peden
arrived at 3:01pm.
Chair Pro-tem David James relenquished the Chair to Chairperson David Yates
at 3:10pm.
Present: 6- Council Member Jessica Green (D-1), Committee Member Jessica Green (D-1),
Council Member David James (D-6), Committee Member Julie Denton (R-19),
Vice Chair James Peden (R-23), and Chair Person David Yates (D-25)
Non-Committee Members
Council Member Bill Hollander
Supporting Staff
Paul Whitty, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
Clerk
H. Stephen Ott, CKMC
Special Discussion
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Public Safety Committee Action Summary - Final August 5, 2015
1. ID 15-751
Video Conference: Short Term Rentals – Nashville Zoning Administrator, Bill Herbert
Chair Pro-tem David James began the Special Discussion by calling on Mr. Bill
Herbert, Zoning Administrator for Metro Nashville and Davidson County of
Tennessee.
Mr. Herbert introduced John Michael, Zoning Chief and Clint Harper, Zoning
Examiner who joined him on the teleconference.
Chair Pro-tem David James opened the floor to the Committee Members for
discussion.
Pending Legislation
2. O-131-15
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 115 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF
ORDINANCES RELATING TO SHORT TERM RENTALS (as amended) (Action Required
By: November 2015)
Sponsors:James Peden (R-23), Tom Owen (D-8), Bill Hollander (D-9) and David James (D-6)
Attachments: 07-22-15 Short Term Rental Discussion
08-05-15 SPECIAL Pub Safety Mtg - REDACT Speakers List
08-05-15 SPECIAL Pub Safety Mtg - Krebs Transcript
08-05-15 SPECIAL Pub Safety Mtg - Rosenberg Transcript
08-05-15 SPECIAL Pub Safety Mtg - Seim Transcript
08-05-15 SPECIAL Pub Safety Mtg - Timmons Transcript
08-05-15 SPECIAL Pub Safety Mtg - Warren Transcript
This item remained Tabled.
Adjournment
Without objection the meeting adjourned at 3:30pm.
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Agenda
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville Metro Government Louisville, KY 40202
Meeting Agenda - Final
Public Safety Committee
Chair Person David Yates (D-25)
Vice Chair James Peden (R-23)
Council Member Jessica Green (D-1)
Council Member David James (D-6)
Council Member Julie Denton (R-19)
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 2:30 PM Council Chambers
THIS MEETING IS CONSIDERED SPECIAL
Call to Order
Roll Call
Special Discussion
1. ID 15-751 Video Conference: Short Term Rentals – Nashville Zoning
Administrator, Bill Herbert
Pending Legislation
2. O-131-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 115 OF THE LOUISVILLE
METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO SHORT TERM
RENTALS (as amended) (Action Required By: November 2015)
Sponsors: James Peden (R-23), Tom Owen (D-8), Bill Hollander (D-9) and David James (D-6)
Attachments: 07-22-15 Short Term Rental Discussion
Legislative History
6/19/15 Public Safety Committee recommended for approval
6/19/15 Public Safety Committee tabled
6/19/15 Public Safety Committee amended
6/19/15 Public Safety Committee amended
6/19/15 Public Safety Committee amended
7/22/15 Public Safety Committee untable
7/22/15 Public Safety Committee amended
7/22/15 Public Safety Committee tabled
Adjournment
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.
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