Metro Council

Thursday, December 1, 2022 · 6:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtural

TL;DR

The Metro Council held a meeting focused on several important ordinances affecting rental housing and property development. Key discussions centered on lead hazard remediation in rental properties and changes to rental housing registration requirements. The council also approved budget transfers and made decisions on neighborhood development funds.

Key Decisions

Lead Hazard Remediation for Rental Properties Passed
Rental Housing Registration Ordinance Recommitted to Committee
Year-End Budget Transfers Passed
District Development Plan for Preston Highway Properties Passed
Neighborhood Development Funds for Winter Wonderland Event Passed

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

Council President James called the meeting to order at 6:13 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 Arthur - Council Member Purvis - Council Member Flood
Members Roll Call

A quorum was established.
Introduction of Page(s)
Council Member George introduced Hazel Goetz, the Page from District 21.
Special Recognitions and Proclamations
President James and Council Members recognized the University of Louisville Interns and Dr. David Imbroscio.
Addresses to the Council
52. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REVISED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10501 AND 10511 PRESTON HIGHWAY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 0.79 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22DDP0054). (AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
Action: amended

A motion was made by Council Member Peden, seconded by Council Member Fowler, that this Ordinance be approved. A motion was made by Council Member Flood, seconded by Council Member Peden, that this Ordinance be amended as shown in the attached document titled "O-317-22 V.2 FAM 120122 Revised District Development Plan for 10501 and 10511 Preston Highway.pdf." The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.
60. 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: free form

A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Engel, that this Resolution be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Dorsey - Council Member Chambers Armstrong stated that she would be abstaining due to her employment with the University of Louisville A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Triplett, that items 60 (R-159-22) and 61 (R-160-22) be considered at the same time. The motion carried by a voice vote.
53. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING YEAR-END OPERATING BUDGET TRANSFERS BETWEEN VARIOUS AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AND TO PROVIDE VARIOUS TRANSFERS AS DETAILED HEREIN (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
Ordinance
Action: Question Called

The discussion continued and the following spoke to this item: - Council Member Piagentini - Council Member Reed - Council Member Kramer - Council Member Fowler A motion was made by Council Member Fowler, seconded by Council Member Dorsey, to call the question. The motion to call the question carried by a voice vote.
55. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 119 REGARDING THE REGISTRATION OF RENTAL HOUSING TO INCLUDE AND ASSIGN THE DIRECTOR OF LOUISVILLE METRO CODES AND REGULATIONS, OR DESIGNEE, FURTHER ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT DUTIES REGARDING THE REGISTRY OF RENTAL HOUSING UNITS (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
Action: Limit Debate

A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Reed, that this Ordinance be approved. A motion was made by Council Member Fowler, seconded by Council Member Fox, to limit debate. The motion to limit debate carried by a voice vote.
55. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 119 REGARDING THE REGISTRATION OF RENTAL HOUSING TO INCLUDE AND ASSIGN THE DIRECTOR OF LOUISVILLE METRO CODES AND REGULATIONS, OR DESIGNEE, FURTHER ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT DUTIES REGARDING THE REGISTRY OF RENTAL HOUSING UNITS (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
Action: Table - Failed Failed

A motion was made by Council Member McCraney, seconded by Council Member George, that this Ordinance be tabled. The motion to table failed by the following vote:
56. AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 167 OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES REQUIRING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REMEDY LEAD HAZARDS LEAD ABATEMENT OF IN ALL RENTAL HOUSING UNITS IN LOUISVILLE METRO. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)(AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
Action: amended

A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Reed, that this Ordinance be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Shanklin - Council Member Chambers Armstrong A motion was made by Council Member Chambers Armstrong, seconded by Council Member Winkler, that this Ordinance be amended as shown in the attached document titled "O-134-22 V.3 FAM 120122 Amend Chapter 119 and creating Chapter 167 of the LMCO.pdf." The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.
56. AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 167 OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES REQUIRING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REMEDY LEAD HAZARDS LEAD ABATEMENT OF IN ALL RENTAL HOUSING UNITS IN LOUISVILLE METRO. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)(AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
Action: passed Passed

The discussion continued and the following spoke to this item: - Council Member Winkler - Council Member Hollander - Council Member Piagentini The motion carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance passed:
For Reconsideration
52. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REVISED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10501 AND 10511 PRESTON HIGHWAY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 0.79 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22DDP0054). (AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
Action: passed Passed

The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance passed:
17 Motion to Challenge the Chair

Action: free form Failed

Council Member Blackwell asked for a point of privilege to question the holding of item 55 (O-182-22) without a decision by the Council to do so. A motion was made by Council Member Blackwell, seconded by Council Member Fowler, to appeal the decision of the Chair regarding the decision to hold item 55 (O-182-22). * Council President James relinquished the chair to President Pro-Tem Winkler. President Pro-Tem Winkler explained that the question was whether the decision of the President would stand as the decision of the Council. The motion failed by the following vote and the decision of the President was overturned: * After the vote, Council President James resumed the chair and it was decided that item 55 (O-182-22) would be heard at the end of Old Business.
81. 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
Action: assigned
Clerk(s)

Sonya Harward, Clerk Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk
Unedited Captioning Transcript of Meeting
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53. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING YEAR-END OPERATING BUDGET TRANSFERS BETWEEN VARIOUS AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AND TO PROVIDE VARIOUS TRANSFERS AS DETAILED HEREIN (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
Ordinance
Action: amended

A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Reed, that this Ordinance be approved. Council Member Hollander spoke to this item. A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be amended by substitution as shown in the attached document titled "O-338-22 V.3 FABS 120122 Year-End Budget Transfers Between Agencies.pdf." The following spoke to the proposed amendment: - Council Member Winkler - Council Member Fowler The motion to amend by substitution carried by a voice vote.
1. Council Member George introduced Hazel Goetz, the Page from District 21.
Discussion Item
55. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 119 REGARDING THE REGISTRATION OF RENTAL HOUSING TO INCLUDE AND ASSIGN THE DIRECTOR OF LOUISVILLE METRO CODES AND REGULATIONS, OR DESIGNEE, FURTHER ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT DUTIES REGARDING THE REGISTRY OF RENTAL HOUSING UNITS (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
After the vote, the following spoke to this item: - Council Member George - Council Member Piagentini
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68. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$4,000] $10,750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 5; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4 AND 7; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, AND 24; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 14, 15, 17, AND 21, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO ONEWEST CORPORATION FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WINTER WONDERLAND EVENT AT SHAWNEE PARK (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
Action: amended

A motion was made by Council Member Fox, seconded by Council Member McCraney, that this Ordinance be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Blackwell - Council Member Purvis 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 4 and 7 - add $500 each from Districts 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 24 - add $250 each from Districts 2, 14, 15, 17, and 21 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriation total of $10,750.
Support Staff

Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Kathryn Meador, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Robbie Howard, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Robert Tinsley, Civic Innovation and Technology
Moment of Silence

Council President James spoke to this item.
ID 22-1829 Unedited Captioning Transcript of Metro Council Meeting - December 1, 2022
Discussion Item
Untitled item

A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, to invoke Council Rule 7.01(a) to allow R-191-22 and R-195-22 be considered as emergency legislation. The motion carried by a voice vote.
55. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 119 REGARDING THE REGISTRATION OF RENTAL HOUSING TO INCLUDE AND ASSIGN THE DIRECTOR OF LOUISVILLE METRO CODES AND REGULATIONS, OR DESIGNEE, FURTHER ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT DUTIES REGARDING THE REGISTRY OF RENTAL HOUSING UNITS (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
Council President James stated that this item was being held. [Clerk's Note: See actions taken later in the meeting for this item.]
2. President James and Council Members recognized the University of Louisville Interns and Dr. David Imbroscio.
Discussion Item
52. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REVISED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10501 AND 10511 PRESTON HIGHWAY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 0.79 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 22DDP0054). (AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
Action: reconsidered

A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be reconsidered. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Flood - Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office The motion carried by a voice vote.
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53. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING YEAR-END OPERATING BUDGET TRANSFERS BETWEEN VARIOUS AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AND TO PROVIDE VARIOUS TRANSFERS AS DETAILED HEREIN (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
Ordinance
Action: Table - Failed Failed

Council Member Ackerson spoke to this item. A motion was made by Council Member Ackerson, seconded by Council Member Reed, that this Ordinance be tabled. The motion to table failed by the following vote:
53. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING YEAR-END OPERATING BUDGET TRANSFERS BETWEEN VARIOUS AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AND TO PROVIDE VARIOUS TRANSFERS AS DETAILED HEREIN (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
Ordinance
Action: passed Passed

The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:
55. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 119 REGARDING THE REGISTRATION OF RENTAL HOUSING TO INCLUDE AND ASSIGN THE DIRECTOR OF LOUISVILLE METRO CODES AND REGULATIONS, OR DESIGNEE, FURTHER ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT DUTIES REGARDING THE REGISTRY OF RENTAL HOUSING UNITS (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
The following spoke to this item: - Council Member George - Council Member Blackwell - Council Member Winkler A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, seconded by Council Member Fowler, that this Ordinance be amended as shown in the attached document titled "O-182-22 PROPOSED FAM 120122 Regarding Registry of Rental Houing Units.pdf." The following spoke to the proposed amendment: - Council Member Arthur - Council Member George - Council Member Piagentini - Council Member Dorsey - Council Member McCraney
55. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 119 REGARDING THE REGISTRATION OF RENTAL HOUSING TO INCLUDE AND ASSIGN THE DIRECTOR OF LOUISVILLE METRO CODES AND REGULATIONS, OR DESIGNEE, FURTHER ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT DUTIES REGARDING THE REGISTRY OF RENTAL HOUSING UNITS (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
Action: Recommitted Passed

The discussion continued and the following spoke to the proposed amendment: - Council Member McCraney - Council Member Reed A motion was made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be recommitted. The motion to recommit carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was recommitted to the Public Works Committee.
56. AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 167 OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES REQUIRING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REMEDY LEAD HAZARDS LEAD ABATEMENT OF IN ALL RENTAL HOUSING UNITS IN LOUISVILLE METRO. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)(AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
Action: Limit Debate

Council Member Fowler spoke to this item. A motion was made by Council Member Fowler, seconded by Council Member Reed, to limit debate. The motion to limit debate carried by a voice vote.
67. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$12,000] $14,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $12,000 FROM DISTRICT 23; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 10, 13, AND 16, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HIGHVIEW ARTS, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH OPERATING THE HIGHVIEW ARTS CENTER (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
Action: passed Passed

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

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