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Labor and Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Labor and Economic Development Committee met to discuss several ordinances and resolutions aimed at supporting local businesses and community development. The committee passed an ordinance supporting businesses that hire people with criminal records and approved several professional service contracts for city departments.

Key Decisions

  • Second Chance Business Support Ordinance Passed
  • Public Health Contract with University of Louisville (Health Economist) Passed
  • Public Health Contract with University of Louisville (Academic Health Coordinator) Passed
  • Department of Corrections Employer Branding Services Contract Passed
  • COVID-19 Multicultural Community Campaign Contract Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call To Order

    Chair Dorsey called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Dorsey introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members present attended virtually, except for Chair Dorsey and Vice Chair Engel who attended in Chambers.

  3. Pending Legislation

    [See the "Captioning Transcript of Labor and Economic Development Committee Meeting - November 15, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]

  4. 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 37 OF THE LOUISVILLE/ JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES WHICH HIRE PERSONS CONVICTED OF A CRIME BY REQUIRING A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO INCREASE PROCUREMENT FROM THOSE SECOND CHANCE BUSINESSES.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Ordinance be untabled. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Vice Chair Engel - Michelle James. NTC Traffic Control - Savvy Shabazz, Each One Teach One Reentry Fellowship and One or None - Shameka Parish-Wright, The Bail Project and Vocal Kentucky - Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office - Chief Michael Meeks, Office of Equity The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  5. 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) CHAPTER 39 TO REQUIRE ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING INCENTIVES, BENEFITS, OR CONTRACTS FROM LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO REPORT INSTANCES OF WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND PROHIBITING THOSE ORGANIZATIONS FROM ENTERING INTO CERTAIN TYPES OF NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS THAT ARE CONTRARY TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  6. 3. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT AREA PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF KRS 65.7041- 65.7083 TO BE KNOWN AS THE 811-823 WEST MAIN STREET 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).
    Ordinance
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  7. 4. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ESTABLISHING THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  8. 5. 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 ITS EMPLOYMENT OF A HEALTH ECONOMIST (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - $75,020).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - T. Gonzales, Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness - Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office A technical amount correction was made to the Resolution that changed the amount from $75,050 to $75,020. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  9. 6. 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 - $104,686.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - T. Gonzales, Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  10. 7. 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 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS CONCERNING EMPLOYER BRANDING SERVICES - (INCIPIO WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, LLC - $100,800).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Director Jerry Collins, Louisville Metro Police Department The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  11. 8. 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 (“LMPHW”) CONCERNING ASSISTANCE FOR LMPHW’S COVID-19 MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN - (HONING LLC - $52,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Amos Izerimana, Office for Globalization The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  12. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Dorsey adjourned the meeting at 3:44 p.m.

  13. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on December 1, 2022.
  14. ID 22-1641 Captioning Transcript of Labor and Economic Development Committee Meeting - November 15, 2022.
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  16. Clerk(s)

    Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk

  17. Support Staff

    Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office