Administrative Policy Committee — Columbia, SC
Date: 2025-12-16
Time: 11:00

ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025



The Administrative Policy Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, December
16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street,
Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public may view the meeting online at
www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045 or
cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have questions regarding the meeting.

 The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., Chair
 The Honorable Aditi Bussells, At-Large  The Honorable Peter M. Brown, District IV

 Prior to entering the meeting, please silence all electronic communication devices. All
 presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. October 28, 2025 Administrative Policy Committee Meeting Minutes

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

2. Honorary Street Naming in honor of Curtis Elkins

3. Honorary Street Naming in honor of Rosewood Elementary School

ADJOURNMENT




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ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025



The Administrative Policy Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, December
16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street,
Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public may view the meeting online at
www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045 or
cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have questions regarding the meeting.

 The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., Chair
 The Honorable Aditi Bussells, At-Large  The Honorable Peter M. Brown, District IV

 Prior to entering the meeting, please silence all electronic communication devices. All
 presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. October 28, 2025 Administrative Policy Committee Meeting Minutes

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

2. Honorary Street Naming in honor of Curtis Elkins

3. Honorary Street Naming in honor of Rosewood Elementary School

ADJOURNMENT




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MEETING DATE: December 16, 2025

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: October 28, 2025 Administrative Policy Committee
 Meeting Minutes
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
  #a: APC_MN_102825 (DOCX)




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 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025


CALL TO ORDER

The Administrative Policy Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, October 28,
2025 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South
Carolina 29201. The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., Chair called the meeting to
order at 11:04 a.m. and the following members were present:

 Attendee Name Title Status
 Edward H. McDowell Chair Present
 Aditi Bussells Member Present
 Peter M. Brown Member Present


APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. June 17, 2025 Administrative Policy Committee Meeting Minutes – Approved

Upon a motion made by Dr. Bussells and seconded by Mr. Brown, the Committee
voted unanimously to approve the June 17, 2025 Administrative Policy Committee
Meeting Minutes.

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

2. Special Event Fees - Mr. Harold Reaves, Special Events Coordinator – Endorsed
 for City Council Consideration

Mr. Harold Reeves, Special Events Coordinator presented the current fee schedule
for events and explained how the permitting process has been streamlined. He
proposed eliminating fees for events hosted by neighborhood associations, which
currently include a $25 processing fee and a $10 charge per barricade. The goal is to
encourage more community gatherings and help residents enjoy the city together as
neighbors.

There was discussion about private sector road closures for events; online
applications; when fees should apply; public safety requirements; and changes to the
fee schedule document.

There was consensus of the committee to endorse the staff recommendation to
eliminate event fees for neighborhood associations for City Council consideration.




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3. Honorary Street Naming Application in honor of Brian DeQuincey Newman –
 Endorse for City Council Consideration

Councilor McDowell reflected on the late Brian DeQuincey Newman, former City
Council member who passed away in 2023 at the age of 40. Mr. Newman was
instrumental in advancing the Bull Street Project. We have already spoken to the
applicant, Mr. Hughes, along with the Director of Public Works, Mr. Robert Anderson
and all necessary documentation has been submitted.

There was consensus of the committee to endorse the honorary street naming in
honor of Brian DeQuincey Newman for City Council consideration.

4. Honorary Site Naming Application in honor of William Fincher – Endorse for
 City Council Consideration

Councilor McDowell spoke about the dedication of a park bench at Mays Park in honor
of Mr. William P.H. Fincher, a longtime Columbia resident and contributor to the city’s
business community.

There was discussion about the successful development of Mays Park and creating a
streamlined process for sponsoring or naming features within public parks.

There was consensus of the committee to endorse the placement of the bench for
City Council consideration.

5. Honorary Site Naming Application in honor of Joyace and Don Jackson –
 Endorse for City Council Consideration

Mr. Russell Kelley, Columbia Literary and Jocular Society spoke in honor of Joyace
and Don Jackson, both longtime members of the organization. Joyace Jackson was a
Duke University dietician and Dr. Don Jackson was a respected ophthalmologist at
the Columbia Eye Clinic. He expressed that the group wished to recognize the
Jacksons for their lasting impact on the community.

There was consensus of the committee to endorse the placement of a plaque at the
base of a tree at Saluda Riverwalk Park for City Council consideration.

6. Honorary Site Naming Application in honor of Annette H. Boette – Endorse for
 City Council Consideration



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Dr. Bussells shared that honoree Annette H. Boette, who was a strong advocate for
animal rights and a supporter of the Columbia Police Department’s K-9 Team.
Recognizing the need for protective vests for CPD dogs, she launched a grassroots
initiative with friends to raise support. In partnership with the department, an
inscribed bench will be purchased and installed at the Paw Path at Rosewood Park in
her honor.

There was consensus of the committee to endorse placement of an inscribed bench
at Rosewood Park for City Council consideration.

7. Design Development Review Commission Configuration - Ms. Lucinda Statler,
 Planning Administrator / Planning & Development Services Department –
 Endorse for City Council Consideration

Ms. Lucinda Statler, Planning Administrator reported that the Downtown Strategic
Plan will take effect January 1, 2026. She explained that the plan recommends
dividing the current Design / Development Review Commission into two bodies: the
Urban Design Review Commission and the Historic Preservation Review Commission,
to better manage workload and align with member expertise. Current members may
apply to either board and continue their existing terms.

There was discussion about board composition; mutual exclusivity for case
assignments; eligibility of terms; meeting dates; and term lengths.

There was consensus of the committee to endorse staff’s recommendation to
establish the two new commissions, advertise the positions, and forward to City
Council for consideration.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 11:41 a.m.

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM
City Clerk




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MEETING DATE: December 16, 2025

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Honorary Street Naming in honor of Curtis Elkins
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
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MEETING DATE: December 16, 2025

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Honorary Street Naming in honor of Rosewood
 Elementary School
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
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