Committee of the Whole

Louisville Metro Government 601 W. Jefferson Street Louisville, KY 40202 Action Summary - Final Thursday, June 11, 2020 5:15 PM Council Chambers Committee of the Whole Jessica Green (D-1), Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Donna L. Purvis (D-5), David James (D-6)*, Paula McCraney (R-7), Brandon Coan (D-8), Bill Hollander (D-9), Pat Mulvihill (D-10), Kevin Kramer (R-11), Rick Blackwell (D-12), Mark H. Fox (D-13), Cindi Fowler (D-14), Kevin Triplett (D-15), Scott Reed (R-16), Markus B. Winkler (R-17), Marilyn Parker (R-18), Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Stuart Benson (R-20), Nicole George (D-21), Robin Engel (R-22), James Peden (R-23), Madonna Flood (D-24), David Yates (D-25), Brent Ackerson (D-26) * Denotes the Committee Chair(s) Committee of the Whole Action Summary - Final June 11, 2020 Call to Order Council President James called the meeting to order at 5:18 p.m. Council President stated that the meeting was being conducted by video teleconference, pursuant to KRS 61.826 and in accordance with Senate Bill 150. He also spoke about provisions regarding any disruptions in remote access for Council Members, which would require a temporary suspension of the meeting, and the time allotted to regain remote access before the meeting resumes. Council Members attended the meeting remotely, except for the following who were present in Chambers: Council President James Council Member Sexton Smith Council Member Purvis Council Member Kramer Council Member Winkler Council Member Piagentini Roll Call Present: 26 - Jessica Green (D-1), Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Donna L. Purvis (D-5), David James (D-6), Paula McCraney (D-7), Brandon Coan (D-8), Bill Hollander (D-9), Pat Mulvihill (D-10), Kevin Kramer (R-11), Rick Blackwell (D-12), Mark H. Fox (D-13), Cindi Fowler (D-14), Kevin Triplett (D-15), Scott Reed (R-16), Markus Winkler (D-17), Marilyn Parker (R-18), Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Stuart Benson (R-20), Nicole George (D-21), Robin Engel (R-22), James Peden (R-23), Madonna Flood (D-24), David Yates (D-25), and Brent Ackerson (D-26) Support Staff LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance Staff Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Clerk(s) Sonya Harward, Clerk Lisa Franklin-Gray, Assistant Clerk Note: Genevieve First, Executive Assistant, managed the WebEx component of the virtual meeting. Announcements Council President James wished Council Member Yates a happy birthday. Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Committee of the Whole Action Summary - Final June 11, 2020 Review of Metro Council Agenda Council President James reviewed the Metro Council agenda. Council Member Yates spoke about a letter to Bobbie Holsclaw, Jefferson County Clerk, that was initially going to be done in the form of a Resolution regarding opening more polling locations in the upcoming election and some options to assist in achieving that so that the city is not dealing with voter suppression issues. He stated that he now thinks a letter signed by all of the Council Members offering their assistance would be a better and stronger option. He stated that adding polling sites at such a late date was not an option and that one issue concerned ballots already being printed. He also wants to send the letter to companies like Uber and Lyft requesting their assistance in providing rides to the polls. He also acknowledged the work of Council Member Dorsey and Brian Powell on this issue. Council President James spoke about the Council resolving into the Committee of the Whole during the Council meeting, pursuant to Council Rule 3.04, for the purpose of allowing Breonna Taylor's mother to address the Council. Council Member Green spoke about the Breonna's Law legislation and thanked all that worked on it, and stated that there would be an amendment by substitution proposed that bans all no-knock warrants and makes a few other changes as well. ID 20-0739 Metro Council Agenda - June 11, 2020 Attachments: Metro Council Agenda for June 11, 2020.pdf ID 20-0738 Addresses to Council - June 11, 2020 Attachments: Addresses to Council 6-11-20.pdf Adjournment Without objection, Council President James adjourned the meeting at 5:28 p.m. Louisville Metro Government Page 2