Committee on Equity and Inclusion

Agenda

1. Call to Order

   Chair Person Arthur called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.

2. Roll Call

   Chair Person Arthur introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members and non-committee members present attended virtually, except Chair Person Arthur, Vice Chair Piagentini, Committee Member Kramer, and Committee Member George, who attended in Chambers.

3. Special Discussion
4. 1. SPECIAL DISCUSSION: ANNUAL EQUITY REPORT -- - MICHAEL MEEKS, METRO GOVERNMENT CHIEF OF EQUITY - PAUL SMITH, NATIONAL NETWORK FOR SAFE COMMUNITIES AT THE JOHN JAY COLLEGE - JOI MCATEE, KENTUCKIANA WORKS - DIRECTOR VERNA GOATLEY, HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - GRETCHEN HUNT, OFFICE FOR WOMEN - T. GONZALEZ AND REBECCA HOLLENBACH, CENTER FOR HEALTH EQUITY
   Discussion Item

   Chair Person Arthur introduced the topic of discussion and guest speakers. Michael Meeks, Louisville Metro Office of Equity, gave a brief overview regarding the Office of Equity and introduced each speaker - - Paul Smith, National Network for Safe Communities at The John Jay College - Joi McAtee, Louisville Metro Office of Equity - Lean Into Louisville - Verna Goatley, Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission - Gretchen Hunt, Louisville Metro Office for Women - T. Gonzalez, Louisville Metro Center for Health Equity - Rebecca Hollenbach, Louisville Metro Center for Health Equity The following also spoke to this item: - Chair Person Arthur - Vice Chair Piagentini - Committee Member George The following was discussed: - There was a discussion regarding the purpose and mission of the Louisville Metro Office of Equity and each contributing department/office. - The Louisville Metro Office of Equity was created to improve racial equity within Louisville Metro. - There was a presentation regarding the Truth and Transformation program collaborative initiative between Louisville Metro and the National Network for Safe Communities at The John Jay College. - The initiative focuses on reconciling and rebuilding trust in the community with regard to law enforcement. (See attached) - There was a presentation regarding the Lean Into Louisville program and its mission for Louisville Metro. (See attached) - The Lean Into Louisville program seeks to build programs to address areas where inequities reside. - There was a presentation regarding the purpose and mission of the Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission. (See attached) - The Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission seeks to promote unity, opportunity, and address all forms of division and discrimination within the community. - There was a presentation regarding the goals and mission of the Louisville Metro Office for Women. (See attached) - The Louisville Metro Office for Women encourages citizens to use the Racial Equity Toolkit located on the Louisvilleky.gov web site https://louisvilleky.gov/downtown-revitalization-team/document/racial-equity-tool - The office seeks to address racial equity through policy and assessment. - There was a presentation regarding equity in contracting and procurement practices. (See attached) - The Equity Procurement Task Force addresses noted inequities in business procurements and contracting with Louisville Metro Government. - There was a presentation regarding the overall vision of the Louisville Metro Center for Health Equity. (See attached) - The Louisville Metro Center for Health Equity strives to make Louisville Metro a community where everyone and every community thrives. - The Louisville Metro Center for Health Equity seeks to achieve health equity and improve the health and well-being of all Louisville Metro residents and visitors. - There was a presentation regarding the current Louisville Metro Center for Health Equity's Health Equity Report. (See attached) - The health equity report examines health impacts by gender, race, and location. - There were several questions regarding policy suggestions/changes within the Truth and Transformation program and its comparison to the Synergy project. - There were several questions regarding how the community is notified of changes and outcomes. - There were several questions regarding how the community comes to consensus on what law enforcement policies should be. - There were several questions regarding whether housing and familial status are studied by the Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission. - There were several questions regarding how the Louisville Metro Center for Health Equity's Health Equity Report compiles mortality data and what categories are utilized, such as, race, geography, and gender. - There was a discussion regarding racial disparities in health outcomes. - There was a discussion regarding possible correlations between mental health care and parenting deficiencies. - There were several questions regarding informal social controls within the community. - There were several questions regarding what work may be done to aid community members in developing capacity to implement informal social controls. - There was a discussion regarding creating a governance and oversight committee to enlist the efforts/participation of formidable participants. - There were several questions regarding how the community is notified of these endeavors, as well as opportunities for workshops to further engage. - There were several questions regarding the disproportionate percentages of procurement support for black businesses within Louisville Metro. - There was a discussion regarding the challenges that many small businesses face in regard to required procurement guidelines.

5. Adjournment

   Without objection, Chair Person Arthur adjourned the meeting at 5:04 p.m.

6. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair. 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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8. Clerk(s)

   Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk

9. Support Staff

   Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Natalie Johnson, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

10. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council President David James (D-6) and Council Member Paula McCraney (D-7)