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Metro Council

Thursday, October 27, 2022 · 6:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtural

TL;DR

The Metro Council met to approve several neighborhood development fund allocations to local organizations and hear community addresses. Council members considered funding for youth programs, a pride festival, and various community projects, with most proposals being amended and then approved.

Key Decisions

  • Social Justice Youth Development Program with University of Louisville Passed
  • Louisville Pride Foundation Operational Costs Passed
  • Junior Achievement Curriculum Materials Funding Passed
  • Jewish Community Center Playground Capital Expenses Passed
  • Zoning Changes for Southside Drive and Steedly Drive Properties Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

    Council President James called the meeting to order at 6:02 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 Shanklin - Council Member Dorsey - Council Member Mulvihill - Council Member Fowler - Council Member Flood

  2. Members Roll Call

    A quorum was established.

  3. Special Recognitions and Proclamations
  4. 1. Council Member Fox recognized Mary Duncan of District 13 for being awarded the Clean Lou Citizen Award.
    Discussion Item

    The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Fox - Robert Lush, Clean Collaborative - Mary Duncan - Council Member Holton Stewart

  5. Addresses to the Council
  6. 2. Addresses to Council - October 27, 2022
    Discussion Item

    The Clerk called forward the following speakers: - Pony Morris - Samuel Avery - Jackie Floyd - Adam Hall - Marcellus Mays - Antonio Brown - Chaunda Lee

  7. Council Minutes
  8. 3. Regular: Metro Council - October 13, 2022
    Minutes
    Action: approved

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

  9. 9 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.

  10. 4. Regular: Committee of the Whole - October 13, 2022
    Minutes
  11. 5. Regular: Planning and Zoning Committee - October 18, 2022
    Minutes
  12. 6. Regular: Labor and Economic Development Committee - October 18, 2022.
    Minutes
  13. 7. Regular: Public Works Committee - October 18, 2022
    Minutes
  14. 8. Regular: Government Oversight and Audit Committee - October 18, 2022.
    Discussion Item
  15. 9. Regular: Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee - October 19, 2022.
    Minutes
  16. 10. Regular: Public Safety Committee Meeting - October 19, 2022
    Minutes
  17. 11. Regular: Appropriations Committee - October 19, 2022
    Minutes
  18. 12. Special: Public Safety Committee Meeting - October 20, 2022
    Minutes
  19. 13. Regular: Parks and Sustainability Committee - October 20, 2022
    Minutes
  20. 14. Regular: Committee on Equity and Inclusion - October 20, 2022
    Minutes
  21. 15. Regular: Budget Committee Meeting - October 20, 2022
    Minutes
  22. 16. Regular: Committee on Committees - October 25, 2022
    Minutes
  23. 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.

  24. 17. Commission on Public Art (COPA) Board - Tyler Blackwell (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
  25. 75. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE OFFICE OF RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES SAFE AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A SOCIAL JUSTICE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND A YOUTH EQUITY DATA REPORT - (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - $100,000.00) (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Resolution be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Dorsey - Council Member George - Council Member Ackerson - Council Member Chambers Armstrong stated that she would be abstaining due to her employment with the University of Louisville. - Council Member Kramer A motion was made by Council Member George, seconded by Council Member Winkler, that this Resolution be amended as shown in the attached document titled "R-146-22 V.3 FAM 102722 Contract for RCS RE creation of a Social Justice Youth Development Certificate Program and Youth Equity Data Report.pdf." The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  26. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk

  27. Moment of Silence

    Council President James spoke to this item.

  28. Unedited Captioning Transcript of Meeting
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  30. 75. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE OFFICE OF RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES SAFE AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A SOCIAL JUSTICE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND A YOUTH EQUITY DATA REPORT - (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - $100,000.00) (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

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

  31. 73. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 6101-6107 SOUTHSIDE DRIVE AND 101-111 STEEDLY DRIVE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 7.14 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 21ZONE0161). (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

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

  32. 72. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$10,000] [$17,166] $22,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 21; $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 10; AND $2,166 FROM DISTRICT 2; $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 23 AND 24; $500 FROM DISTRICT 4; AND $334 FROM DISTRICT 22, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO PRESTON AREA BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR PERSONNEL COSTS AND FUNDING FOR A MURAL RESTORATION (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

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

  33. 72. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$10,000] [$17,166] $22,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 21; $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 10; AND $2,166 FROM DISTRICT 2; $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 23 AND 24; $500 FROM DISTRICT 4; AND $334 FROM DISTRICT 22, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO PRESTON AREA BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR PERSONNEL COSTS AND FUNDING FOR A MURAL RESTORATION (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Blackwell - Council Member George A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Arthur, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - add $2,000 each from Districts 23 and 24 - add $500 from District 4 - add $334 from District 22 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated amount of $22,000.

  34. 71. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,000] [$3,500] $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 8; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7, 9, 10, AND 26; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 4, 6, 15, 21, AND 25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3 AND 14, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE PRIDE FOUNDATION, INC. FOR OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOUISVILLE PRIDE FESTIVAL (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Blackwell - Council Member Chambers Armstrong A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - add $1,000 each from Districts 7, 9, and 26 - add $500 each from Districts 1, 2, 4, 6, 21, and 25 - add $250 each from Districts 3 and 14 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated amount of $10,000.

  35. 70. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$10,300] [$11,550] $21,300 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4 AND 22; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 19; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 13; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 17; $750 FROM DISTRICT 3; $550 FROM DISTRICT 11; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 20, [AND] 21, 24, AND 25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS [3,] 12[, AND 16,] AND 23, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF KENTUCKIANA, INC. FOR CURRICULUM MATERIALS FOR ITS FINANCIAL LITERACY, CAREER READINESS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Council Member Arthur, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Blackwell - Council Member Engel - Council Member Arthur - Council Member Winkler A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Winkler, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - add $4,000 from District 4 - add $1,000 from District 17 - add an additional $500 from District 3 for a new total of $750 - add an additional $250 from District 16 for a new total of $500 - add $500 each from Districts 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 14, 24, and 25 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated amount of $21,300.

  36. 69. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$5,000] [$10,000] $15,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 8; AND $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, [AND] 23, AND 24; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7 AND 21, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LOUISVILLE, INC. FOR CAPITAL EXPENSES TO BUILD A PUBLIC PLAYGROUND AT THE TRAGER FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Winkler, that this Ordinance be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Blackwell - Council Member Chambers Armstrong A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Winkler, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - add $1,000 each from Districts 2, 9, 14, and 24 - add $500 each from Districts 7 and 21 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated amount of $15,000.

  37. 71. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,000] [$3,500] $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 8; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7, 9, 10, AND 26; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 4, 6, 15, 21, AND 25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3 AND 14, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE PRIDE FOUNDATION, INC. FOR OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOUISVILLE PRIDE FESTIVAL (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

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

  38. 70. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$10,300] [$11,550] $21,300 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4 AND 22; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 19; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 13; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 17; $750 FROM DISTRICT 3; $550 FROM DISTRICT 11; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 20, [AND] 21, 24, AND 25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS [3,] 12[, AND 16,] AND 23, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF KENTUCKIANA, INC. FOR CURRICULUM MATERIALS FOR ITS FINANCIAL LITERACY, CAREER READINESS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

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

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  41. ID 22-1610 Unedited Captioning Transcript of Metro Council Meeting - October 27, 2022
    Discussion Item
  42. Support Staff

    Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Anne Scholtz, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Kathryn Meador, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Robert Tinsley, Civic Innovation and Technology

  43. 69. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$5,000] [$10,000] $15,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 8; AND $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, [AND] 23, AND 24; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7 AND 21, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LOUISVILLE, INC. FOR CAPITAL EXPENSES TO BUILD A PUBLIC PLAYGROUND AT THE TRAGER FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

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

  44. 73. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 6101-6107 SOUTHSIDE DRIVE AND 101-111 STEEDLY DRIVE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 7.14 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 21ZONE0161). (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Flood - Council Member Holton Stewart - Council Member George A motion was made by Council Member Flood, seconded by Council Member Winkler, that this Ordinance be amended by adding the following Binding Element as follows (and the current Binding Element was renumbered from 11 to 12): "11. At least once per calendar year, the owner shall send a message via mail and/or electronic mail to the office of the council district where this site is located as well as the Iroquois Neighborhood Association detailing the then-current uses/tenants on site.” The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.