Metro Council

Thursday, June 23, 2022 · 6:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtural

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Agenda

  1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

    Council President James called the meeting to order at 6:05 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 the following who attended virtually via WebEx: - Council Member Bowens - Council Member Shanklin - Council Member Dorsey - Council Member Arthur - Council Member Mulvihill - Council Member Fowler - Council Member Flood

  2. Members Roll Call

    A quorum was established.

  3. Addresses to the Council
  4. 1. Addresses to Council - June 23, 2022
    Discussion Item

    The Clerk called forward the following speakers: - Samuel Avery - Lenore Slawsky

  5. Council Minutes
  6. 2. Regular: Metro Council - June 9, 2022
    Minutes
    Action: approved

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

  7. 7 Committee Minutes
    Action: approved

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

  8. 3. Regular: Committee of the Whole - June 9, 2022
    Minutes
  9. 4. Regular: Planning and Zoning Committee - June 14, 2022
    Minutes
  10. 5. Regular: Labor and Economic Development Committee - June 14, 2022
    Minutes
  11. 6. Regular: Public Works Committee - June 14, 2022
    Minutes
  12. 7. Regular: Government Oversight and Audit Committee - June 14, 2022
    Minutes
  13. 8. Regular: Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee - June 15, 2022
    Minutes
  14. 9. Regular: Public Safety Committee - June 15, 2022
    Minutes
  15. 10. Regular: Appropriations Committee - June 15, 2022
    Discussion Item
  16. 11. Regular: Parks and Sustainability Committee - June 16, 2022
    Minutes
  17. 12. Regular: Committee on Equity and Inclusion - June 16, 2022
    Minutes
  18. 13. Regular: Budget Committee - June 16, 2022
    Minutes
  19. 14. Special - Budget Committee - June 21, 2022
    Minutes
  20. Communications to the Council

    The Clerk read the appointments into the record. Those appointments requiring Council approval were assigned to the Government Oversight and Audit Committee. * Council President James relinquished the chair to President Pro-Tem Winkler at 6:18 p.m.

  21. 15. Kentuckiana Works - Greater Louisville Workforce Development Board - Kim Blanding, Stacey Wade, Chris Schremser, and Dr. Ty Handy (Reappointment(s).
    Discussion Item
  22. 16. Ethics Board - Kelli Morris, Delores Pregliasco, Robert Boyd and Michael Oyler (Reappointment(s).
    Discussion Item
  23. 17. Jeffersontown Fire Protection District Board - Lesley Graff-Vincent (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
  24. 18. Cemetery Board - Gina Schodrowski (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
  25. 19. Nulu Review Overlay District Committee - Andrea Lauago (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
  26. 20. Tax Appeals Board - Dino Johnson, Denise Pusateri, Linda English, Jessica Zaring, Lori O'Koon, Clem Russell, Darlene Lovely (Temporary/ Metro Council Appointment(s). Metro Council Approval is not required.
    Discussion Item
  27. 21. Community Action Partnership - T. Gonzales (New Appointment). Metro Council Approval is not required.
    Discussion Item
  28. 28 Consent Calendar
    Action: approved Passed

    * Council President James resumed the chair at 6:21 p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Winkler, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote and all items on the Consent Calendar were approved:

  29. Legislation forwarded from APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
  30. 22. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,800 FROM DISTRICT 21 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH PUBLIC WORKS, TO INTEGRATED SERVICES, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT THE SOUTH THIRD STREET AND SOUTHERN PARKWAY INTERCHANGE RAMP.
    Ordinance
    Action: passed

    This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Calendar.

  31. 23. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000.00 FROM DISTRICT 2 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, INC. FOR READING, ART, COOKING, GARDENING, TORCH, AND YOUTH OF THE MONTH CLUB PROGRAMS AT THE NEWBURG CLUB.
    Ordinance
    Action: passed

    This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Calendar.

  32. 24. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,000 FROM DISTRICT 21 AND $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; TO DEVELOP LOUISVILLE FOR THE CENTER FOR NEIGHBORHOODS’ PAINT PROJECT ON TAYLOR BOULEVARD.
    Ordinance
    Action: passed

    This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Calendar.

  33. Moment of Silence

    Council President James stated that Louisville was still in the Orange Zone for COVID. He noted that there was an approved vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years old, and stated that more information could be found at vaccines.gov or by calling the Metro Help Line at 502-912-8598. He asked that everyone keep those families touched by COVID in their thoughts and prayers. Council President James also spoke about the passing of former Alderman Lawrence Montgomery on June 6, 2022, and commemorated his life. Council President James asked that everyone join him in a moment of silence.

  34. 38. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT INCLUDING APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS OF FUNDS FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES AND ASSETS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY AND OTHER LOUISVILLE METRO-SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved. Council Member Hollander spoke to this item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:

  35. 40. A RESOLUTION CALLING ON LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO PRODUCE A REPORT DETAILING BEST PRACTICES TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY FOR LATE NIGHT BUSINESSES. (AS AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTION)
    Resolution

    A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Fox, that this Ordinance be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Fox - Council Member Chambers Armstrong

  36. 44. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10410 AND 10414 OLD PRESTON HIGHWAY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 9.93 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 21ZONE0104). (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

    Council Member Flood spoke to the amended Ordinance. *During the vote, Council Member Fowler explained her vote. The motion to approved carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:

  37. 43. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$5,000] $14,100 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 21; $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 15, AND 25; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3 AND 14; $600 FROM DISTRICT 13; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 6; TO DEVELOP LOUISVILLE FOR THE SOUTHWEST DREAM TEAM TO PRINT SOUTH POINTS SCENIC AREA MAP CARDS, SOUTH POINTS SCENIC AREA SIGNAGE, ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR THE FACILITATION OF THE TAYLOR/NEW CUT NETWORK, AND THE HIRING OF A CONSULTANT FOR CORRIDOR BRANDING OF THE TAYLOR/NEW CUT NETWORK (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

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

  38. ID 22-0937 Unedited Transcript of Metro Council Meeting - June 23, 2022 NOTE: The attached closed captioning script is produced by an outside company and has not been edited.
    Discussion Item
  39. Point of Personal Privilege

    Council Member Hollander thanked the Council staff that helped with this year's budget.

  40. Support Staff

    LaTonya Bell, Council Financial Analyst Beth Stenberg, Council Financial Analyst Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Alice Lyon, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Jason Fowler, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Kathryn Meador, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Robert Tinsley, Civic Innovation and Technology

  41. Point of Personal Privilege

    Council President James spoke about this being the last budget cycle that Council Member Hollander would be a part of since he is leaving the Council next year and thanked him for his service. Council Member Hollander also spoke briefly.

  42. Unedited Transcript of Meeting
  43. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk

  44. 45. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING AND FORM DISTRICT OF, AND REVISED DETAILED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR, PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3200 AND 3201 DUPIN DRIVE AND 5400 MINOR LANE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 2.63 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 21ZONE0162). (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

    The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Flood - Council Member Fox The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed: