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Metro Council

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 · 4:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

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Agenda

  1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

    Council President James called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. and asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

  2. Reading of Certificates of Election

    The Clerk read the Certificates of Election, attached hereto, into the record.

  3. Ceremonial Oath of Office by Honorable Judge Jessica Green

    The Honorable Judge Jessica Green provided the Oath of Office to the elected Council Members.

  4. Members Roll Call

    A quorum was established.

  5. Welcome to the Newly-Elected Council Members

    Council President James welcomed the returning and new Council Members.

  6. Election of 2023 Metro Council President

    Council President James reviewed the rules that govern the election of the Metro Council President. Council President James asked for nominations for Metro Council President. Council Member Fowler nominated Council Member Markus Winkler. Hearing no further nominations, Council President James closed the nominations. The Clerk called the roll and the vote was as follows: Council Member Tammy Hawkins - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Barbara Shanklin - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Kiesha Dorsey - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Jecorey Arthur - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Donna Purvis - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member David James - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Paula McCraney - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Cassie Chambers Armstrong - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Andrew Owen - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Pat Mulvihill - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Kevin Kramer - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Rick Blackwell - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Dan Seum, Jr. - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Cindi Fowler - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Jennifer Chappell - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Scott Reed - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Markus Winkler - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Marilyn Parker - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Anthony Piagentini - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Stuart Benson - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Betsy Ruhe - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Robin Engel - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Jeff Hudson - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Madonna Flood - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Khalil Batshon - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Brent Ackerson - MARKUS WINKLER Council Member Markus Winkler received 26 votes and was elected 2023 Metro Council President.

  7. Comments from the Newly-Elected Metro Council President

    Council President Winkler thanked the Council Members.

  8. Election and Swearing In of 2023 Metro Council Clerk

    Council President Winkler reviewed the rules that govern the election of the Metro Council Clerk. Council President Winkler asked for nominations for Metro Council Clerk. Council Member Kramer nominated Sonya Harward. Hearing no further nominations, Council President Winkler closed the nominations. By voice vote, Sonya Harward was elected as the 2023 Metro Council Clerk. The Honorable Judge Jessica Green administered the Oath of Office to the Clerk.

  9. Mayor's Address to Council

    Council President Winkler introduced Mayor Craig Greenberg. Mayor Greenberg addressed the Council.

  10. Special Recognitions and Proclamations
  11. 1. Recognition of Out-Going Council Members: Keisha Dorsey, District 3; and David James, District 6
    Discussion Item

    * Council President Winkler relinquished the chair to President Pro-Tem McCraney at 4:26 p.m. Council President Winkler recognized Council Member Dorsey and Council Member James. * Council President Winkler resumed the chair at 4:30 p.m.

  12. 2. Council Member Chambers Armstrong recognized Megan Metcalf, the Legislative Aide for District 8.
    Discussion Item
  13. Council Minutes
  14. 3. Regular: Metro Council - December 15, 2022
    Minutes
    Action: approved

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

  15. Committee Minutes
  16. 4. Regular: Committee of the Whole - December 15, 2022
    Minutes
    Action: approved

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

  17. 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.

  18. 5. Butchertown Architectural Review Committee - Lindsey Stoughton (Reappointment) and Mitchell Kersting (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
  19. 6. Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee - Carolyn Andrews (New Appointment)
    Discussion Item
  20. 7. Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee - Mary Martin and Doug Wilson (Reappointment).
    Discussion Item
  21. 8. Parkland Business Architectural Review Committee - Tamika Jackson (New Appointment)
    Discussion Item
  22. 9. Clifton Architectural Review Committee - Jessica Murphy, Phil Samuel, and Pam Vetter (Reappointments).
    Discussion Item
  23. Special Notice of Proposed Amendment to Metro Council Rules

    Council President Winkler made a statement regarding the notice of a proposed change to the Metro Council Rules as required by Rule 1.01(d).

  24. 10. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RULE 5A.02 OF THE RULES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT REGARDING THE NOTICE REQUIRED TO INITIATE A VIDEO TELECONFERENCE MEETING (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
    Resolution

    This item was read into the record.

  25. Special Legislation

    Council President Winkler requested that the Council invoke Rule 7.01(a) to deem item 11 as an emergency Resolution and allow for it to be passed at the same meeting at which it is introduced. A motion was made by Council Member James, seconded by Council Member Engel, that Council Rule 7.01(a) be invoked. The motion carried by a voice vote.

  26. 11. AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING METRO GOVERNMENT TO ENDORSE ITS HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    A motion was made by Council Member James, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Resolution be approved. Council Member James explained the purpose of this Resolution. Council Member Kramer asked why it needed to be considered as an emergency and Council Member James explained. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was adopted.

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  28. Old Business
  29. 12. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE REVISED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSED IN CASE NO. 22-DDP-0098 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13905 AIKEN ROAD. (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: passed
  30. New Business

    The Assistant Clerk provided a first reading of New Business and the respective committee assignments for the record.

  31. Legislation assigned to GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
  32. 13. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR A MERGER REVIEW STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED ON BEHALF OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW COMMISSION CREATED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 201 OF THE 2022 KENTUCKY ACTS - UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. - ([$100,000.00] $92,532.00) (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
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  34. Legislation assigned to LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  35. 14. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO CONFLUENT HEALTH, LLC AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  36. Legislation assigned to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
  37. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk

  38. ID 23-0005 Certificates of Election for Louisville Metro Council
    Discussion Item
  39. Support Staff

    Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Robert Tinsley, Civic Innovation and Technology

  40. 12. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE REVISED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSED IN CASE NO. 22-DDP-0098 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13905 AIKEN ROAD. (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Council Member Engel, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved. Council Member Piagentini spoke to this item. A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Kramer, that this Ordinance be amended as shown in the attached document titled "O-366-22 V.3 FAM 010323 Revised Detailed District Dev Plan Proposed in Case No. 22-DDP-0098.pdf." The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  41. 12. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE REVISED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSED IN CASE NO. 22-DDP-0098 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13905 AIKEN ROAD. (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

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

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  43. Untitled item

    There was a prayer provided by Archbishop Sheldon Fob.

  44. Untitled item

    Council Member Parker asked for a point of personal privilege and recognized Chris Lewis, Legislative for District 18. Council Member James asked for a point of personal privilege and recognized Ginny First, Executive Assistant, and Shalanna Taylor, Legislative Aide for District 6.