Public Safety Committee
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · October 28, 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, October 28, 2015 3:30 PM Council Chambers
Call to Order
Chair Person Yates called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m.
Roll Call
Chair Person Yates introduced the members and non-members that were
present. A quorum was established.
Council Member Jessica Green arrived at 3:36 p.m.
Present: 5- Council Member Jessica Green (D-1), Council Member David James (D-6),
Council 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 (D-9) and Council Member Kelly Downard (R-16)
Supporting Staff
Paul Whitty, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
Clerks
Jess Helton, CKMC
David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk
Pending Legislation
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Public Safety Committee Action Summary - Final October 28, 2015
1. O-329-15
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A OF CHAPTER 91 OF THE LOUISVILLE
METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE METRO ANIMAL SERVICES FEE
SCHEDULE. (Action Required By: April 2016)
Sponsors:Stuart Benson (R-20)
A motion was made by Council Member James, seconded by Vice Chair
Peden, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.
Jessica Montgomery, Animal Services, spoke to this item.
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the
Consent Calendar:
Yes: 5- Green, James, Denton, Peden, and Yates
2. R-203-15
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT OF $50,000 FROM
THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY (“KOHS”) TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY EMERGENCY SERVICES’ EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. (Action Required By:
April 2016)
Sponsors:David Yates (D-25)
Attachments: KOHS Award Ltr EMS 9-25-15
A motion was made by Council Member James, seconded by Vice Chair
Peden, that this Resolution be recommended for approval.
Jim McKinney, Emergency Services, spoke to this item.
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent
Calendar.
3. R-202-15
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT OF $112,200 FROM
THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY (“KOHS”) TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY EMERGENCY SERVICES’ EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. (Action Required
By: April 2016)
Sponsors:David Yates (D-25)
Attachments: KOHS award ltr 9-25-15
A motion was made by Council Member James, seconded by Vice Chair
Peden, that this Resolution be recommended for approval.
Jim McKinney, Emergency Services, spoke to this item.
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent
Calendar.
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4. R-204-15
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD OF $10,000
FROM THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
TO BE USED BY METRO ANIMAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT A MEGA MATCH-A-THON
EVENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY. (Action Required
By: April 2016)
Sponsors:Kelly Downard (R-16)
A motion was made by Vice Chair Peden, seconded by Council Member
James, that this Resolution be recommended for approval.
Stephanie Moore, Animal Services, spoke to this item.
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent
Calendar.
5. 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: Proposed Amdmt by Substitution ORDINANCE NO O-131-15
8.19.15 Short Term Retnal E-mails
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
A motion was made by Council Member Green, seconded by Council Member
James, that this Ordinance be untabled. Without objection, the item was
opened for discussion.
Council Member Denton spoke to this item regarding a proposed Amendment
by Substitution.
Emily Liu, Planning and Design Services, spoke to this item.
A motion was made by Council Member James, seconded by Council Member
Denton, that this Ordinance be tabled. The motion carried by a voice vote and
the Ordinance was tabled.
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Adjournment
Without objection the meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
*NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard
before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on November 5, 2015.
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Agenda
Louisville Metro Government
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
3:30 PM
Council Chambers
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)
Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Final October 28, 2015
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pending Legislation
1. O-329-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A OF CHAPTER 91 OF THE
LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE
METRO ANIMAL SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE.
Sponsors: Stuart Benson (R-20)
2. R-203-15 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT
OF $50,000 FROM THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (“KOHS”) TO BE ADMINISTERED BY EMERGENCY
SERVICES’ EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Sponsors: David Yates (D-25)
Attachments: KOHS Award Ltr EMS 9-25-15
3. R-202-15 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT
OF $112,200 FROM THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (“KOHS”) TO BE ADMINISTERED BY EMERGENCY
SERVICES’ EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Sponsors: David Yates (D-25)
Attachments: KOHS award ltr 9-25-15
4. R-204-15 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT
AWARD OF $10,000 FROM THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TO BE USED BY METRO
ANIMAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT A MEGA MATCH-A-THON EVENT
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY.
Sponsors: Kelly Downard (R-16)
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5. O-131-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 115 OF THE LOUISVILLE
METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO SHORT TERM
RENTALS (as amended)
Sponsors: James Peden (R-23), Tom Owen (D-8), Bill Hollander (D-9) and David James (D-6)
Attachments: Proposed Amdmt by Substitution ORDINANCE NO O-131-15
8.19.15 Short Term Retnal E-mails
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
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
CM Peden - discussion and PowerPoint
19/25
Dwelling unit
Strike less than 7 days and ?
annual license required - strike and permit requirement
19/23 - withdrawn
7/22/15 Public Safety Committee amended
7/22/15 Public Safety Committee tabled
8/5/15 Public Safety Committee untable
8/19/15 Public Safety Committee tabled
9/2/15 Public Safety Committee tabled
9/16/15 Public Safety Committee tabled
9/30/15 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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