RICHLAND COUNTY DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA Tuesday, MARCH 26, 2019 5:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1 of 237 The Honorable Gwen Kennedy, Chair County Council District 7 The Honorable Allison Terracio County Council District 5 The Honorable Jim Manning County Council District 8 The Honorable Chip Jackson County Council District 9 The Honorable Chakisse Newton County Council District 11 2 of 237 RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL 2019 Bill Malinowski Joyce Dickerson Yvonne McBride District 1 District 2 District 3 Blythewood 2018-2022 2016-2020 2016-2020 White Rock Dutch Fork Ballentine Irmo Dentsville Pontiac St. Andrews Arcadia Lakes Paul Livingston Allison Terracio Joe Walker, III Forest Acres District 4 District 5 District 6 Columbia 2018-2022 2018-2022 2018-2022 Horrell Hill Eastover Hopkins Gwendolyn Kennedy Jim Manning Calvin “Chip” Jackson Gadsden District 7 District 8 District 9 2016-2020 2016-2020 2016-2020 Dalhi Myers Chakisse Newton District 10 District 11 2016-2020 2018-2022 Richland County Development & Services Committee March 26, 2019 - 5:00 PM Council Chambers 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29204 1. CALL TO ORDER The Honorable Gwen Kennedy 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Honorable Gwen Kennedy a. February 26, 2019 [PAGES 8-12] 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA The Honorable Gwen Kennedy 4. ITEMS FOR ACTION a. I move that all RC contracts must be reviewed & approved by the Office of the County Attorney & that notices under or modifications to RC contracts must be sent to the County Attorney, but may be copied to external counsel, as desired [MYERS] [PAGES 13-14] b. Rural Zoning vs. Open Space Provision – Rural minimum lot size is 0.76 acre lots. Open space provision will allow high density lots with green space set aside. The uses for housing are similar but the capacity is different; therefore, there should be a zoning change from any current zoning to another defined use [N. JACKSON] [PAGES 15-49] c. I move to amend Richland County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 16, Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations by adding Section 16-23, Health Massage, Bodywork Therapists, and Massage Establishments [MANNING] [PAGES 50-58] d. Bulk Item Collection Procedure [PAGES 59-60] 4 of 237 e. Petition to Close Portion of Old Percival Rd/Spears Creek Rd [PAGES 61-65] 5. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/INFORMATION a. Determine if there is any state/federal law that prohibits a county from creating an ordinance that will address the use of plastic bags by commercial entities. If not, create an ordinance that would prohibit the use of plastic bags for use in putting product purchases, with certain exceptions if deemed necessary. Example: many products already come prepackaged in plastic and could not come under these restrictions [MALINOWSKI and N. JACKSON] [PAGES 66-237] 6. ITEMS PENDING ANALYSIS: NO ACTION REQUIRED a. I move to direct the County Administrator to solicit proposals for a survey to residents of Richland County. The purpose of the survey will be to help the County strategically plan for the future as they continue to grow and meet new challenges. The survey will also assist elected officials, as well as County administrators, in making critical decisions about prioritizing resources and helping set the direction for the future of the County. The survey will gather and analyze input and data from residents on service quality, priorities and overall performance and satisfaction with County services. [WALKER] b. I move that Richland County Council secure the services of a public relations firm to, among other things, assist Council as a whole and its individual members in informing the media and general public of the body’s collective work and activities and community engagements of individual members. A public relations contractor will complement the work of the Clerk’s Office, as well as the Public Information Office, which promotes activities of the entire County organization; while a public relations firm will focus solely on Council and its members. The assistance of a contractor will ensure Council abides by state law in its interactions with staff, as the nature of public relations assistance can involve individual requests or directives to staff, which falls outside the authority of individual members. [DICKERSON] c. Request staff to consider a public/private partnership for ambulance services in Richland County. Private ambulance companies could be utilized at various sporting events or in response to situations that are not 5 of 237 life and death with where immediate qualified EMT personnel are not needed. This would reduce the current incident responses for Richland County personnel. [MALINOWSKI] d. Revisit the bed and breakfast ordinance to increase the number of rooms up to 20, so the business can be profitable and flourish. This would be in line with keeping the rural character and allow opportunities for small businesses [N. JACKSON\ 7. ADJOURNMENT 6 of 237 Special Accommodations and Interpreter Services Citizens may be present during any of the County’s meetings. If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), as amended and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may request such modification, accommodation, aid or service by contacting the Clerk of Council’s office either in person at 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC, by telephone at (803) 576-2061, or TDD at 803-576-2045 no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. 7 of 237 Richland County Council DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES COMMITTEE February 26, 2019 – 5:00 PM Council Chambers 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29204 COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Gwen Kennedy, Chair, Allison Terracio, Jim Manning, Calvin Jackson and Chakisse Newton OTHERS PRESENT: Michelle Onley, Trenia Bowers, Sandra Yudice, Kimberly Williams-Roberts, Larry Smith, Stacey Hamm, Edward Gomeau, Ashiya Myers, Ashley Powell 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mr. Manning called the meeting to order at approximately 5:00 PM. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. December 18, 2018 – Mr. C. Jackson moved, seconded by Ms. Kennedy, to approve the minutes as submitted. In Favor: C. Jackson, Manning and Kennedy The vote in favor was unanimous. 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA – Mr. Jackson moved, seconded by Ms. Kennedy, to adopt the agenda as published. In Favor: C. Jackson, Manning and Kennedy The vote in favor was unanimous. 4. ELECTION OF CHAIR – Mr. Jackson nominated Mr. Manning for the position of Chair. Mr. Manning declined the nomination. Mr. Manning moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, to nominate Ms. Kennedy for the position of Chair. The vote was in favor. 5. ITEMS FOR ACTION a. I move that all RC contracts must be reviewed & approved by the Office of the County Attorney & that notices under of modifications to RC contracts must be sent to the County Attorney, but may be copied to external counsel, as desired [MYERS] – Mr. Smith stated the Legal Department concurred that contract and amendments could come through its office; however, if those 8 of 237 documents would include work orders, or similar documents, given the contract level of Richland County, they would not have the staff to review those kinds of documents. Mr. Manning moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, to defer this to the March Committee meeting, and have Legal give the committee a listing of what they would and examples of what they feel like they would not be able to do, or would have costs associated with it. In Favor: Jackson, Kennedy and Manning The vote in favor was unanimous. b. I move that Richland County establish an Ordinance and/or Ordinance language revision to mirror or replicate that of the City of Columbia to reduce or eliminated the public safety concerns particularly with regard to those businesses that have had shootings on their business premises…[MANNING and KENNEDY] – Mr. Manning stated it is his understanding there may be some language in the ordinance that we may want to change or remove, but given the nature of this, he would move that we approve this item to go to Council for First, Second and Third Reading and a Public Hearing. There will be opportunities, as the ordinance moves along, to take those amendments up. Mr. Manning moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, to forward to Council with a recommendation to adopt the nuisance ordinance in its proposed form, with any amendments Council may desire. Mr. Jackson inquired if this ordinance will enable the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to enforce with the degree of permanency that they have told him they do not currently have. Mr. Manning responded in the affirmative. Mr. Jackson inquired if this is different than what we currently have, and if so, how is it different. Mr. Manning stated it is different in that the Sheriff does not currently have the ability to go in and close down a business. They do not just go in and make the decision. It has to meet the listed criteria. The listed criteria are what the City of Columbia instituted. You are protected under this safety if you live in the City of Columbia, but not if you live in unincorporated Richland County. Mr. Malinowski inquired, if there are violations against Federal and State law, do we need to repeat them in the ordinance because it is a violation of the law. Mr. Manning stated that is an example of the language they may need to be amended. He would like for Legal to give us an opinion on this.