Louisville Metro Government

 

 

 

 

Action Summary Final

 

 

 

Thursday, December 14, 2023

 

6:00 PM

THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD VIA VIDEO TELECONFERENCE

 

Council Chambers/Virtual

 

Metro Council

 

Tammy Hawkins (D-1), Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3),

Jecorey Arthur (I-4), Donna L. Purvis (D-5), Phillip T. Baker (D-6),

Paula McCraney (D-7), Ben Reno-Weber (D-8),

Andrew Owen (D-9), Pat Mulvihill (D-10), Kevin Kramer (R-11),

Rick Blackwell (D-12), Dan Seum, Jr. (R-13), Cindi Fowler (D-14),

Jennifer Chappell (D-15), Scott Reed (R-16), Markus Winkler (D-17),

Marilyn Parker (R-18), Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Stuart Benson (R-20),

Betsy Ruhe (D-21), Robin Engel (R-22), Jeff Hudson (R-23), Madonna Flood (D-24),

Khalil Batshon (R-25), Brent Ackerson (D-26)

 

 

 

President: Markus Winkler (D-17)

President Pro-Tem: Paula McCraney (D-7)

 

 

 

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

 

Council President Winkler called the meeting to order at 6:29 p.m.

 

This meeting was held pursuant to KRS 61.826 and Council Rule 5A.  All Council Members attended the meeting in Chambers, except for Council Member Shanklin, who attended virtually via Webex.

 

Member Roll Call

 

A quorum was established.

 

       Present:

24 –

Council Member Tammy Hawkins (D-1), Council Member Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Council Member Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3), Council Member Jecorey Arthur (I-4), Council Member Donna L. Purvis (D-5), Council Member Phillip Baker (D-6), Council Member Paula McCraney (D-7), Council Member Ben Reno-Weber (D-8), Council Member Andrew Owen (D-9), Council Member Pat Mulvihill (D-10), Council Member Kevin Kramer (R-11), Council Member Rick Blackwell (D-12), Council Member Dan Seum, Jr. (R-13), Council Member Cindi Fowler (D-14), Council Member Jennifer Chappell (D-15), Council Member Scott Reed (R-16), Council President Markus Winkler (D-17), Council Member Marilyn Parker (R-18), Council Member Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Council Member Stuart Benson (R-20), Council Member Robin Engel (R-22), Council Member Jeff Hudson (R-23), Council Member Khalil Batshon (R-25), Council Member Brent Ackerson (D-26)

Excused:

2 – 

 Council Member Betsy Ruhe (D-21), Council Member Madonna Flood (D-24)

 

Support Staff

 

Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office

Laura Ferguson, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office

Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office

Kathryn Meador, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office

Robert Tinsley, Metro Technology Services

 

Clerk(s)

 

Sonya Harward, Clerk

Justin Soforo, Assistant Clerk

Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk

 

* Council President Winkler took a point of personal privilege to recognize Council Member Chappell’s birthday and to congratulate Council Member McCraney on completing her doctoral defense. 

 

Introduction of Page(s)

 

1.

ID 23-0421     Council Member Fowler introduced the Page for District 14, Elayiah Williams. 

 

2.

ID 23-0429     Council Member Seum introduced the Page for District 13, Alex Rediker.  

 

Special Recognitions and Proclamations

 

3.

ID 23-0415     President Markus Winkler recognized the Association of Community Ministries (ACM) and the Kroger Company (Louisville Division) while announcing the final number of Metro Council Food Drive donations supporting ACM.

 

     * Council President Winkler relinquished the chair to President Pro-Tem McCraney at 6:34 p.m.

 

The following also spoke to this item:

- Clare Wallace, Association of Community Ministries

- Jessica Sharpe, Kroger Company

- Council Member Mulvihill

 

    * Council President Winkler resumed the chair at 6:44 p.m. 

 

4.

ID 23-0409     Council Member Purvis recognized Colonel John Aubrey and Major Steve Hilton for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office’s availability and support of the first Juice Bowl Parade on Thanksgiving Day 2023.

 

5.

ID 23-0422     Recognition by Council Member Fowler. 

 

Council Member Fowler recognized Cindy Thieneman, District 14 Legislative Aide, who is retiring.

 

Cindy Thieneman also spoke.

 

6.

ID 23-0430     Council Member Reed recognized Nikhil Deo for the 10th Anniversary of the Louisville Cricket Club.

 

Nikhil Deo also spoke to this item. 

 

* Council Member Chappell asked for a personal point of privilege to speak about the Women’s Caucus and their toy drive. 

 

Addresses to the Council

 

7.

ID 23-0425     Addresses to Council – December 14, 2023

 

The Clerk called forward the following speakers:

- Bill Smith

- Martina Kunnecke

- Ann Ramser

- Tina Burnell

- David Heath

- Romiltia Prince

- Michael Geoghgan

- Zack Bayne

- Attica Scott

 

 

Council Minutes

 

8.

ID 23-0426     Regular:  Metro Council – November 30, 2023

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Seum, that the Council Minutes be approved.  The motion carried by a voice vote.

 

Committee Minutes

 

A motion was made by Council Member Batshon, seconded by Council Member Baker, that the Committee Minutes be approved.  The motion carried by a voice vote.

 

9.

ID 23-0427     Regular:  Committee of the Whole – November 30, 2023

 

10.

ID 23-0411     Regular:  Planning and Zoning Committee – December 5, 2023

 

11.

ID 23-0343     Regular:  Labor and Economic Development Committee – December 5, 2023

 

12.

ID 23-0412     Regular:  Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee – December 6, 2023

 

13.

ID 23-0414     Regular: Government Oversight/Audit & Appointments Committee – December 6, 2023

 

14.

ID 23-0413     Regular:  Parks and Sustainability Committee – December 7, 2023

 

15.

ID 23-0325     Regular:  Budget and Appropriations Committee – December 7, 2023

 

16.

ID 23-0428     Regular:  Committee on Committees – December 12, 2023

 

Communications to the Council

 

The Clerk read the appointments into the record.  

 

17.

ID 23-0416     Brightside Board of Directors – Adam Caperton, Sheryl Day (New Appointments). Metro Council approval is not required.

 

18.

ID 23-0417     Criminal Justice Commission Board – Judge Tanisha Hickerson (Reappointment). Metro Council approval is not required.

 

Consent Calendar

 

Item 31 (AP120623GW) was moved to Old Business.

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Fowler, that the Consent Calendar be approved.

 

Council Member Arthur spoke to item 32 (RP120623MH) and item 45 (R-151-23).

 

The motion carried by the following vote and all items on the Consent Calendar were approved:

 

 

Yes: 24 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), ), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Arthur (I-4), Purvis (D-5), Baker (D-6), McCraney (D-7), Reno-Weber (D-8), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

Legislation forwarded from BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

 

19.

O-229-23     AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE GARVIN GATE ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR LIGHTING, SOUND, AND STAGE COSTS FOR THE 2023 GARVIN GATE BLUES FESTIVAL.

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 175, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Phillip T. Baker (D-6)

 

This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Calendar.

 

20.

O-261-23     AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 079, SERIES 2023, AND ORDINANCE NO. 080, SERIES 2023, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY, BY TRANSFERRING $50,000.00 FROM THE DISTRICT 20 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND TO THE DISTRICT 20 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND.

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 176, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Stuart Benson (R-20)

 

This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Calendar.

 

21.

R-153-23     A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK’S 2024 BUDGET.

 

Enactment #:  Resolution No. 100, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Rick Blackwell (D-12)

 

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

 

22.

R-155-23     A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S 2024 BUDGET.

 

Enactment #:  Resolution No. 101, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Rick Blackwell (D-12)

 

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legislation forwarded from COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES

 

23.

R-149-23     A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND AN ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH HR ALLIANCE FOR WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.00.

 

Enactment #:  Resolution No. 102, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Markus Winkler (D-17)

 

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

 

Legislation forwarded from EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE

 

24.

R-152-23     A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A $144,500 AWARD FROM THE HUMANA FOUNDATION AS PART OF ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROGRAM TO BE USED FOR A FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE FOR UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS ADMINISTERED BY THE LOUISVILLE METRO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

 

Enactment #:  Resolution No. 103, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Phillip T. Baker (D-6)

 

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

 

Legislation forwarded from GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE

 

25.

RP120623CB     REAPPOINTMENT OF CARL BRAZLEY TO THE WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 109 BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 22, 2025)

 

This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

26.

AP120623JM     APPOINTMENT OF DR. JOHN MILLER TO THE COMMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 12, 2027)

 

This Appointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

27.

RP120623DA     REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID ALLGOOD TO THE COMMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 12, 2027)

 

This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

28.

RP120623LM     REAPPOINTMENT OF LAUREN MOUNTZ TO THE COMMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 12, 2027)

 

This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

 

 

29.

RP120623DE     REAPPOINTMENT OF DIA ERPENBECK TO THE COMMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 12, 2027)

 

This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

30.

RP120623DT     REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. DESTINY ETHERIDGE TO THE COMMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 12, 2027)

 

This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

31.

AP120623GW     APPOINTMENT OF GARTH WILLIAMS TO THE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 23, 2025)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council Member Baker, that this Appointment be approved.

 

The following spoke to this item:

 

- Council Member Fowler

- Council Member Arthur stated that he was abstaining because he is on the Downtown Management District Board.

- Council Member Baker stated that he was abstaining because he is on the Downtown Management District Board as an ex officio member.

 

The motion carried by the following vote and the Appointment was approved:

 

Yes: 22 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Purvis (D-5), McCraney (D-7), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Reno-Weber (D-8) 

Abstain: 2 – Arthur (I-4), Baker (D-6)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

32.

RP120623MH     REAPPOINTMENT OF MARILYN HARRIS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2026)

 

This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

33.

AP120623LJ     APPOINTMENT OF LABRAVIA JENKINS TO THE POLICE MERIT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 1, 2027)

 

This Appointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

34.

AP120623LM     APPOINTMENT OF LATONYA MCNEAL TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2025)

 

This Appointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

35.

RP120623KM     REAPPOINTMENT OF KURT MASON TO THE EXTENSION BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2026)

 

This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

36.

AP120623CS     APPOINTMENT OF CATHERINE SHAKE TO THE EXTENSION BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2026)

 

This Appointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

37.

AP120623NB     APPOINTMENT OF NUCHELLE BECK TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 15, 2025)

 

This Appointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

38.

RP120623KR     REAPPOINTMENT OF KEITH RUNYON TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025)

 

This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

39.

AP120623CG     APPOINTMENT OF CHARITY GARNETT TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2026)

 

This Appointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

40.

AP120623DS     APPOINTMENT OF DEMICHE SEWELL TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2026)

 

This Appointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

41.

AP120623AH     APPOINTMENT OF ANITA HALL TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2026)

 

This Appointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

42.

AP120623SS     APPOINTMENT OF SHAVONDA DAVIS STONER TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ADVOCACY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025)

 

This Appointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

43.

AP120623WE     APPOINTMENT OF WAYMEN EDDINGS TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ADVOCACY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025)

 

This Appointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

44.

AP120623MS     APPOINTMENT OF MAURICE SWEENEY TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ENFORCEMENT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025)

 

This Appointment was approved on the Consent Calendar. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legislation forwarded from PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

 

45.

R-151-23     A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF METRO GOVERNMENT TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON PROPERTY OWNED BY WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KENTUCKY, LLC, LOCATED AT 9005 BROWN AUSTIN ROAD IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY.

 

Enactment #:  Resolution No. 104, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Dan Seum, Jr. (R-13), Jecorey Arthur (I-4), Phillip T. Baker (D-6), Betsy Ruhe (D-21)

 

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

 

46.

R-156-23     A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $400,000 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE (BTO) THROUGH THE BUILDINGS UP GRANTS PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY.

 

Enactment #:  Resolution No. 105, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Jeff Hudson (R-23), Jecorey Arthur (I-4)

 

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

 

Old Business

 

47.

ID 23-0406     LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL REMOVAL HEARING RULES AND PROCEDURES (AS AMENDED).

 

A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council Member Arthur, that the Council Hearing Rules and Procedures be approved.

 

The following spoke to this Ordinance:

 

- Council Member Fowler

- Council Member Piagentini explained that he was abstaining in case there is a perceived conflict of interest since he is being charged by Members of the Council and these rules pertain to the removal hearing. 

 

The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:

 

Yes: 23 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Arthur (I-4), Purvis (D-5), Baker (D-6), McCraney (D-7), Reno-Weber (D-8), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26)

Abstain: 1 – Piagentini (R-19)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

 

 

 

 

48.

O-250-23     AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 182, SERIES 2022, RELATING TO THE SIXTH ROUND OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (“ARP”) LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDING TO VARIOUS LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS TO ADDRESS THE CONTINUED IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE ECONOMY, PUBLIC HEALTH, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, INDIVIDUALS, AND BUSINESSES BY REALLOCATING FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE INNOVATION COALITION PROJECT (LAT-0096) TO VARIOUS LOUISVILLE METRO DEPARTMENTS (AS AMENDED).

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 177, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Jecorey Arthur (I-4), Robin Engel (R-22), Paula McCraney (D-7), Markus Winkler (D-17)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Arthur, seconded by Council Member Baker, that this Ordinance be approved.

 

       * Council President Winkler relinquished the chair to President Pro-Tem McCraney at 7:52 p.m.

 

 The following spoke to this item:

 

- Council Member Blackwell

       * Council President Winkler resumed the chair at 7:56 p.m. 

- Council Member Arthur

- Council Member Piagentini stated that he would be abstaining because he has a business relationship with the Louisville Healthcare CEO Council, a sub-awardee of the Healthcare Workforce Innovation Coalition (a written copy is attached to the record).

- Council Member Reno-Weber stated that he would be abstaining because of his employment with the University of Louisville

- Council Member Chappell

- Council Member Engel

- Council Member Hawkins

- Council Member Reed

​​​​​​​- Council Member Owen

​​​​​​​- Council Member Arthur

​​​​​​​- Council Member Baker

​​​​​​​- Council Member Parrish-Wright

 

The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:

 

Yes: 21 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), , Parrish-Wright (D-3), Arthur (I-4), Purvis (D-5), Baker (D-6), McCraney (D-7), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26)

No: 1 – Chappell (D-15)

Abstain: 2 – Reno-Weber (D-8), Piagentini (R-19)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

49.

O-274-23     AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 079, SERIES 2023 AND ORDINANCE 080, SERIES 2023 RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY, ORDINANCE 143, SERIES 2022, PERTAINING TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (“ARP”) RECONCILIATION ACCOUNT AND AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING YEAR-END OPERATING BUDGET TRANSFERS BETWEEN VARIOUS AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND TO PROVIDE VARIOUS TRANSFERS AS DETAILED HEREIN. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION) (AS AMENDED)

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 178, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Rick Blackwell (D-12)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Engel, that this Ordinance be approved.

 

Council Member Blackwell spoke to this item. 

 

The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:

 

Yes: 24 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Arthur (I-4), Purvis (D-5), Baker (D-6), McCraney (D-7), Reno-Weber (D-8), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26),

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

* After the vote, Council President Winkler took a point of personal privilege to thank those that worked on item 48 (O-250-23) and item 49 (O-274-23).

 

50.

NDF111623LIBA04     APPROPRIATING $750 $1,750 $2,750 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER:  $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3 AND 8; AND $750 FROM DISTRICT 4, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE LOUISVILLE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC FOR THE WEST LOUISVILLE BUY LOCAL BLOCK PARTY (AS AMENDED).

 

Sponsors: Jecorey Arthur (I-4), Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Arthur, that this item be reconsidered.  

 

The motion to reconsider carried by a voice vote. 

 

A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.

 

The following spoke to this item:

 

- Council Member Blackwell

- Council Member Reno-Weber

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Blackwell, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be amended by adding $1,000 from District 8.

 

The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of $2,750.

 

The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the amended Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

 

51.

O-263-23     AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $42,000 $60,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $12,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9, 13, 15, AND 17; AND $6,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8 AND 16; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION, INC. FOR THE PUBLIC DISPLAY OF GALLOPALOOZA HORSE STATUES IN DISTRICTS 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, AND 17 (AS AMENDED).

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 179, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Dan Seum, Jr. (R-13), Ben Reno-Weber (D-8), Jennifer Chappell (D-15), Markus Winkler (D-17), Andrew Owen (D-9), Scott Reed (R-16)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Reno-Weber, seconded by Council Member Seum, that this Ordinance be approved.

 

Council Member Blackwell spoke to this item. 

 

The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:

 

Yes: 24 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Arthur (I-4), Purvis (D-5), Baker (D-6), McCraney (D-7), Reno-Weber (D-8), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

52.

O-266-23     AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $30,000 $60,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $30,000 $35,000 FROM DISTRICT 23; $20,000 FROM DISTRICT 24; AND $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2024 FRIDAYFEST AT HIGHVIEW PARK CONCERT SERIES (AS AMENDED).

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 180, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Jeff Hudson (R-23), Madonna Flood (D-24), Dan Seum, Jr. (R-13)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Parrish-Wright, that this Ordinance be approved.

 

Council Member Blackwell spoke to this item. 

 

The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:

 

Yes: 24 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Arthur (I-4), Purvis (D-5), Baker (D-6), McCraney (D-7), Reno-Weber (D-8), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

53.

O-267-23     AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,000 $7,500 $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 20; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 8, 9, 10, AND 14, AND 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO CELEBRATE RECOVERY FAIRDALE CORP. FOR THE COST OF MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, AND PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR CELEBRATE RECOVERY (AS AMENDED).

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 181, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Dan Seum, Jr. (R-13), Rick Blackwell (D-12), Tammy Hawkins (D-1), Andrew Owen (D-9), Cindi Fowler (D-14), Stuart Benson (R-20), Ben Reno-Weber (D-8), Pat Mulvihill (D-10). Khalil Batshon (R-25)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Parrish-Wright, seconded by Council Member Arthur, that this Ordinance be approved.

 

The following spoke to this Ordinance:

 

- Council Member Blackwell

- Council Member Seum

 

A motion was made by Council Member Owen, seconded by Council Member Batshon, that this Ordinance be amended as follows:

 

- add $1,000 from District 20

- add $500 each from Districts 8, 10, and 25

 

The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of $10,000.

 

The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance passed:

 

Yes: 24 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Arthur (I-4), Purvis (D-5), Baker (D-6), McCraney (D-7), Reno-Weber (D-8), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

54.

O-272-23     AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,000 $7,500 $12,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 1; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7, 8, AND 13; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 3, 9, 10,  12, AND 14, 17, AND 19; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTHWEST FAMILY MINISTRIES, INC. FOR A PART-TIME MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, AND ELECTRICITY COSTS FOR THE EXODUS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER (AS AMENDED).

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 182, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Tammy Hawkins (D-1), Ben Reno-Weber (D-8), Andrew Owen (D-9), Rick Blackwell (D-12), Cindi Fowler (D-14), Paula McCraney (D-7), Dan Seum, Jr. (R-13), Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3), Pat Mulvihill (D-10), Markus Winkler (D-17), Anthony Piagentini (R-19) 

 

A motion was made by Council Member Fowler, seconded by Council Member Seum, that this Ordinance be approved.

 

The following spoke to this Ordinance:

 

- Council Member Blackwell

- Council Member Batshon stated that he would be abstaining because he does business with this organization. 

 

A motion was made by Council Member Fowler, seconded by Council Member Baker, that this Ordinance be amended as follows:

 

- add $1,000 each from Districts 7 and 13

- add $500 each from Districts 2, 3, 10, 17, and 19

 

The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of $12,000.

 

The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance passed:

 

Yes: 22 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Arthur (I-4), Purvis (D-5), Baker (D-6), McCraney (D-7), Reno-Weber (D-8), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Ackerson (D-26)

Abstain: 1 – Batshon (R-25)

Absent: 1 – Hudson (R-23)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

55.

O-275-23     AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,000 $10,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 22; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, AND 20;THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE FOUNDATION FOR THE DOCTOR BILLS AND INCIDENTAL COSTS OF OFFICER GERTRUDE SCHAFTLEIN, WHO WAS CRITICALLY INJURED WHILE WORKING AS A TRAFFIC GUARD (AS AMENDED).

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 183, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Cindi Fowler (D-14) Anthony Piagentini (R-19). Robin Engel (R-22), Tammy Hawkins (D-1), Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3), Andrew Owen (D-8), Pat Mulvihill (D-10), Dan Seum, Jr. (R-13), Scott Reed (R-16), Markus Winkler (D-17), Stuart Benson (R-20)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Baker, that this Ordinance be approved.

 

The following spoke to this Ordinance:

 

- Council Member Blackwell

- Council Member Fowler

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Fowler, that this Ordinance be amended as follows:

 

- add $2,000 from District 19

- add $1,000 from District 22

- add $500 each from Districts 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, and 20

 

The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of $10,500.

 

The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance passed:

 

Yes: 24 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Arthur (I-4), Purvis (D-5), Baker (D-6), McCraney (D-7), Reno-Weber (D-8), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

56.

R-147-23     A RESOLUTION HONORING BISHOP WALTER A. JONES BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF 16TH STREET AND CHESTNUT STREET AS “BISHOP WALTER A. JONES WAY” IN HIS HONOR

 

Enactment #:  Resolution No. 106, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Phillip T. Baker (D-6)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Seum, that this Resolution be approved.

 

The following spoke to this item:

 

- Council Member Benson

- Council Member Baker

 

The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was adopted.

 

57.

R-150-23     A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONCERNING THE RETENTION OF AN ACADEMIC HEALTH COORDINATOR - UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - $110,955.20.

 

Enactment #:  Resolution No. 107, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Marilyn Parker (R-18)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Fowler, that this Resolution be approved.

 

The following spoke to this item:

 

- Council Member Benson

- Council Member Reno-Weber stated that he would be abstaining due to his employment with the University of Louisville.

 

The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the Resolution was adopted:

 

Yes: 23 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Arthur (I-4), Purvis (D-5), Baker (D-6), McCraney (D-7), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26)

Abstain: 1 – Reno-Weber (D-8)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

58.

AP120623SD     APPOINTMENT OF SIMON DEVINE TO THE EXTENSION BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2026)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Seum, that this Appointment be approved.

 

Council Member Fowler spoke to this item.

 

The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was approved.

 

59.

O-276-23     AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT AREA PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF KRS 65.7041- 65.7083 TO BE KNOWN AS THE ONE PARK DEVELOPMENT AREA, DESIGNATING THE METRO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. AS AN "AGENCY", ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN, APPROVING ENTERING INTO A LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE "RELEASED AMOUNT" PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF REGULAR REPORTS TO LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THIS ORDINANCE (AS AMENDED).

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 184, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Markus Winkler (D-17)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Fowler, that this Ordinance be approved.

 

       * Council President Winkler relinquished the chair to President Pro-Tem McCraney at 8:36 p.m.

 

Council Member Mulvihill spoke to this Ordinance. 

 

 A motion was made by Council Member Mulvihill, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be amended as shown in attached documents titled “O-276-23 V.2 FAM 121423 Establishing One Park Development Area.pdf” and “O-276-23 FAM 121423 ATTACH Exhibit A - One Park TIF Development Plan.pdf.”

 

Laura Ferguson, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office, read the proposed amendment into the record.

 

The following spoke to the proposed amendment:

 

- Council President Winkler

- Council Member Parker

 

       * Council President Winkler resumed the chair at 8:46 p.m.

- Council Member Owen

- Council Member Fowler

- Council Member Ackerson

 

The motion to amend carried by a voice vote. 

 

The final vote was halted and the following spoke:

 

- Council Member Shanklin

- Council Member McCraney

- Council Member Parrish-Wright

 

The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance passed:

 

Yes: 17 – Parrish-Wright (D-3), Baker (D-6), McCraney (D-7), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26)

No: 7 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Arthur (I-4), Purvis (D-5), Reno-Weber (D-8), Owen (D-9), Chappell (D-15)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

60.

O-126-23     AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT LOCATED WITHIN THE FLOYDS FORK SPECIAL DISTRICT.

 

Sponsors: Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Stuart Benson (R-20)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Engel, that this Ordinance be approved.

 

Council Member Piagentini spoke to this item. 

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Seum, that this Ordinance be tabled.  

 

[Clerk’s Note:  This item expires at the end of December 2023.]

 

61.

O-247-23     AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REVISED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6001 OUTER LOOP CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 15.16 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 23DDP0078). (AS AMENDED)

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 186, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Madonna Flood (D-24)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Seum, that this Ordinance be approved.

 

Council Member Reed spoke to this item. 

 

The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:

 

Yes: 22 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Arthur (I-4), McCraney (D-7), Reno-Weber (D-8), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26)

Absent: 2 – Purvis (D-5), Baker (D-6)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

62.

O-265-23     AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CLIFTON AND CRESCENT HILL AREA PLAN AND APPROVING ITS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (CASE NO. 23-AREA-0003).

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 187, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Madonna Flood (D-24)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Fowler, that this Ordinance be approved.

 

The following spoke to this Ordinance:

 

- Council Member Reed

- Council Member Owen

 

The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:

 

Yes: 20 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Arthur (I-4), McCraney (D-7), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26)

Absent: 4 – Purvis (D-5), Baker (D-6), Reno-Weber (D-8), Kramer (R-11)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

63.

O-268-23     AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6604 BARDSTOWN ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 0.63 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 23ZONE0113). (AS AMENDED)

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 188, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Madonna Flood (D-24)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Fowler, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved.

 

The following spoke to this Ordinance:

 

- Council Member Reed

- Council Member Engel

 

The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:

 

Yes: 21 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Arthur (I-4), Baker (D-6), McCraney (D-7), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26)

Absent: 3 – Purvis (D-5), Reno-Weber (D-8), Kramer (R-11)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

64.

O-269-23     AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3560 BASHFORD AVENUE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 2.02 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 23ZON0107).

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 189, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Madonna Flood (D-24)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Engel, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved.

 

The following spoke to this Ordinance:

 

- Council Member Reed

- Council Member Mulvihill

 

The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:

 

Yes: 22 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Parrish-Wright (D-3), Arthur (I-4), Baker (D-6), McCraney (D-7), Owen (D-9), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26)

Absent: 2 – Purvis (D-5), Reno-Weber (D-8)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

65.

O-273-23     AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE REVISED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSED IN CASE NO. 23DDP0034 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4516 CANE RUN ROAD. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)

 

Enactment #:  Ordinance No. 185, Series 2023

 

Sponsors: Tammy Hawkins (D-1)

 

A motion was made by Council Member Engel, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved.

 

The following spoke to this Ordinance:

 

- Council Member Reed

- Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office

- Council Member Hawkins

- Council Member Parrish-Wright

- Council Member McCraney

- Council Member Fowler

 

The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:

 

Yes: 20 – Hawkins (D-1), Shanklin (D-2), Arthur (I-4), Purvis (D-5), Baker (D-6), Mulvihill (D-10), Kramer (R-11), Blackwell (D-12), Seum, Jr. (R-13), Fowler (D-14), Chappell (D-15), Reed (R-16), Winkler (D-17), Parker (R-18), Piagentini (R-19), Benson (R-20), Engel (R-22), Hudson (R-23), Batshon (R-25), Ackerson (D-26) 

No: 4 – Parrish-Wright (D-3), McCraney (D-7), Reno-Weber (D-8), Owen (D-9)

Excused: 2 – Ruhe (D-21), Flood (D-24)

 

New Business

 

* Council President Winkler took a point of personal privilege.

 

The Assistant Clerk provided a first reading of New Business and the respective Council assignments for the record.

 

Legislation assigned to BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

 

66.

O-277-23     AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $15,000 FROM DISTRICT 8 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONCRETE PATIO TO BE USED AS A PUBLIC MEETING SPACE ON EASTERN PARKWAY.

 

Sponsors: Ben Reno-Weber (D-8)

 

67.

O-287-23     AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 8; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOWING SEEDS WITH FAITH, INC., FOR SPONSORSHIP OF TWO TABLES AT THE BLOOMING GALA.

 

Sponsors: Tammy Hawkins (D-1) Ben Reno-Weber (D-8)

 

Legislation assigned to EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE

 

68.

R-160-23     A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $12,000.00 OF FUNDING FROM THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH THE PUBLIC NALOXONE STORAGE BOXES GRANT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

 

Sponsors: Barbara Shanklin (D-2)

 

69.

R-167-23     A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $170,000.00 OF FUNDING FROM THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OVERDOSE DATA TO ACTION GRANT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

 

Sponsors: Jecorey Arthur (I-4)

 

70.

R-169-23     A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $18,940.00 OF FUNDING FROM THE U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION THROUGH THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION/FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AGENCIES (“EEOC/FEPA”) ENFORCEMENT AND OUTREACH GRANT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION.

 

Sponsors: Phillip T. Baker (D-6)

 

Legislation assigned to GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE

 

71.

R-161-23     A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF JACQUELINE LEWIS AS THE CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE FOR LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT.

 

Sponsors: Cindi Fowler (D-14)

 

Legislation assigned to LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 

72.

R-163-23     AN RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028) RELATING TO WAGES, BENEFITS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND LOUISVILLE METRO TRAFFIC GUARDS ASSOCIATION CONCERNING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

 

Sponsors: Pat Mulvihill (D-10)

 

Legislation assigned to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE

 

73.

O-279-23     AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 6803 AND 6805 BEULAH CHURCH ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 86.3 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 23ZONE0030).

 

Sponsors: Madonna Flood (D-24)

 

74.

O-280-23     AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CLOSURE OF THE UNIMPROVED PORTION OF BINGHAM WAY THAT EXTENDS INTO BELKNAP PARK CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 5,037 SQUARE FEET AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 23STRCLOSURE0034).

 

Sponsors: Madonna Flood (D-24)

 

75.

O-281-23     AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2119 GRIFFITHS AVENUE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 0.45 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 23-CAT3-0020).

 

Sponsors: Madonna Flood (D-24)

 

Legislation assigned to PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

 

76.

R-157-23     A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR FIRE CONCERNING SOFTWARE FOR AUTOMATIC VEHICLE LOCATION, SCHEDULING AND CAD INTEGRATION AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (TABLET COMMAND, INC. - $175,000.00).

Sponsors: Brent Ackerson (D-26)

 

77.

R-158-23     A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $1,834,829.00 OF FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE THROUGH THE COMMUNITY BASED VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION INITATIVE GRANT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE FOR SAFE AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS.

 

Sponsors: Brent Ackerson (D-26)

 

78.

R-159-23     A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $250,000.00 OF FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE THROUGH THE YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE FOR SAFE AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS.

 

Sponsors: Brent Ackerson (D-26)

 

79.

R-164-23     A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $63,776.00 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AS PART OF THEIR STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SCAAP) TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE LOUISVILLE METRO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.

 

Sponsors: Brent Ackerson (D-26)

 

Announcements

 

Council President Winkler announced that the next meeting would be on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

 

Adjournment

 

Without objection, Council President Winkler adjourned the meeting at 9:32 p.m.