Committee on Committees
TL;DR
The Metro Council's Committee on Committees met to review and assign various legislative items across multiple city districts, focusing on budget allocations, neighborhood development, and city infrastructure improvements. The meeting included emergency resolutions, budget transfers, and appointments to various city boards and commissions.
Key Decisions
- Neighborhood Development Fund Allocations Passed
- Police and Public Safety Funding Passed
- Public Infrastructure Improvements Passed
- Emergency Development Plan Reviews Initiated
- New Appointments to City Boards Discussed
Agenda
- Call to Order
Council President James called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
- Roll Call
Council President James introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members present attended virtually, except for Committee Member Piagentini who attended in Chambers
- New Business
Council President James asked the Clerk to read the following committee assignments into the record:
- Legislation assigned to METRO COUNCIL (SPECIAL LEGISLATION)
- 1. AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION INITIATING A REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE REVISED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSED IN CASE NO. 22-DDP-0098 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13905 AIKEN ROAD.Resolution
Committee Member Reed asked why these two Resolutions were emergencies, and Council President James and Sonya Harward, Clerk, both explained that this was due to the limited time allotted to complete the reviews.
- 2. AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION INITIATING A REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE A REVISED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT PARCEL IDS 004702390000 AND 004702940000 ON OLD HEADY ROAD IN LOUISVILLE METRO.Resolution
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- Legislation assigned to APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
- 3. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$12,500] $17,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $12,500 FROM DISTRICT 8; AND $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 9, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HIGHLAND COMMERCE GUILD FOR MATERIALS AND LABOR COSTS FOR ITS GRAFFITI ABATEMENT AND CLEAN UP PROGRAM (AS AMENDED).Ordinance
- 4. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 083, SERIES 2022, AND ORDINANCE NO. 084, SERIES 2022, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY, BY TRANSFERRING [$78,821] $85,350.16 FROM THE DISTRICT 25 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND TO THE DISTRICT 25 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND. (AS AMENDED)Ordinance
- 5. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $82,401 FROM DISTRICT 23 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS THROUGHOUT DISTRICT 23, AND A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY.Ordinance
- 6. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$33,458.32] $38,665.62 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO AUDUBON PARK FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN POLICE RADIOS TO BE USED BY AUDUBON PARK POLICE TO COMMUNICATE WITH LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS (AS AMENDED).Ordinance
- 7. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 26 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT (“LMPD”) TO FUND ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR LMPD OFFICERS TO PROVIDE SPEEDING AND CRIME PREVENTION IN DISTRICT 26 DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.Ordinance
- 8. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $75,570.60 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL LIGHTING THROUGHOUT DISTRICT 3 TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY, AND A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY.Ordinance
- 9. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 21, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO APPALSHOP, INCORPORATED FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF PROGRAMMING AND ENTERTAINMENT COSTS FOR ITS KENTUCKY RURAL-URBAN EXCHANGE LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY INTENSIVE WEEKEND.Ordinance
- 10. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $15,000 FROM DISTRICT 8 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FRIENDS OF BEECHWOOD PARK, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM IN BEECHWOOD PARK.Ordinance
- 11. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $15,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH DEVELOP LOUISVILLE, TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO OFFICE OF HOUSING FOR EMERGENCY WINTER REPAIRS FOR QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS IN DISTRICT 4.Ordinance
- Legislation assigned to BUDGET COMMITTEE
- 12. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 168, SERIES 2021 RELATING TO THE SECOND ROUND OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY BY TRANSFERRING A PORTION OF THE FUNDS RELATING TO COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING (LAT-0059) TO PREMIUM PAY (LAT-0056) TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 090, SERIES 2021 RELATING TO THE FIRST HUNDRED DAYS OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY BY TRANSFERRING A PORTION OF THE FUNDS RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION (LAT-0004) TO WINTER 2022 CRISIS MITIGATION PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).Ordinance
- 13. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S 2023 BUDGET.Resolution
- 14. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK’S 2023 BUDGET.Resolution
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- Legislation assigned to COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES
- 15. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SCHEDULE OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (“COUNCIL”) FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023.Resolution
- 16. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SECTION 28 REGARDING MEMBER OFFICE SELECTION.Resolution
- Legislation assigned to COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
- 17. A RESOLUTION HONORING GEORGE E. FISCHER BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF EAST WITHERSPOON STREET AND NORTH FLOYD STREET AS “GEORGE E. FISCHER WAY” IN HIS HONOR.Resolution
- 18. A RESOLUTION HONORING GOVERNOR PAUL E. PATTON FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE KENTUCKY CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE.Resolution
- Legislation assigned to GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
- 19. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S COMPLIANCE WITH RECORDS RETENTION REQUIREMENTS.Resolution
- 20. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR A MERGER REVIEW STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED ON BEHALF OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW COMMISSION CREATED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 201 OF THE 2022 KENTUCKY ACTS - UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - ($100,000.00).Resolution
Committee Member Dorsey asked why this item was assigned to Government Oversight and Council President James explained.
- 21. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) SECTIONS 36.82 AND 36.83 REGARDING THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.Ordinance
[It was noted that this legislation was approved for late submission and was added to the agenda the day of the meeting.] Committee Member Piagentini asked about the legislation since the Ordinance was not attached and Council President James explained. Sonya Harward, the Clerk, also explained that the Ordinance would be available to the public after the meeting.
- 22. Bardstown Road Overlay District - Brian Davis (New Appointment).Discussion Item
- 23. Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinating Council - Latosha Perry (New Appointment).Discussion Item
- 24. Louisville Downtown Management District Board - David Hobbs (Reappointment).Discussion Item
- 25. Planning Commission - William Fischer (New Appointment).Discussion Item
- 26. Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board - Yolanda Carter (New Appointment), JD Carey, Katharine Dobbins, Kimberly Sickles (Reappointment(s).Discussion Item
- 27. Downtown Development Review Overlay District - Rebecca Fleischaker (New Appointment).Discussion Item
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- Support Staff
Alice Lyon, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
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- Clerk(s)
Sonya Harward, Clerk
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