Committee of the Whole

Louisville Metro Government 601 W. Jefferson Street Louisville, KY 40202 Action Summary - Final Thursday, June 25, 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 25, 2020 Call to Order Council President James called the meeting to order at 5:16 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 George Council Member Ackerson Roll Call Present: 25 - Jessica Green (D-1), Barbara Shanklin, 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), and Brent Ackerson (D-26) Excused: 1- David Yates (D-25) Support Staff Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Jason Fowler, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Joan Sheffer, Department of Information Technology Clerk(s) Sonya Harward, Clerk Lisa Franklin-Gray, Assistant Clerk Connie Dearing, Assistant Clerk Note: Genevieve First, Executive Assistant, managed the WebEx component of the virtual meeting. Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Committee of the Whole Action Summary - Final June 25, 2020 Review of Metro Council Agenda ID 20-0798 Metro Council Agenda - June 25, 2020 Attachments: MC Agenda for 6-25-20.pdf Council President James reviewed the Metro Council agenda. The Clerk confirmed that there were four Addresses to Council and six letters of Communication from the Mayor. Council Member Hollander stated that there would be amendments made to item 49 (O-194-20) and item 50 (O-196-20), the Capital and Operating Budget Ordinances. He also addressed an inaccruate social media post regarding the cutting of the Louisville Free Public Library's budget and stated that it was being funded as proposed by the Mayor, which was confirmed to be sufficient during the Budget Hearing, and at the same level as last year. Council Member Coan briefly reviewed the details about item 51 (O-186-20) and item 57 (O-259-20). The following spoke to items 52-54: - Council Member Ackerson - Council Member Piagentini - Council Member Hollander - Council Member McCraney - Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office - Council Member Flood The following was discussed regarding items 52-54: - Details about each reappointment and why each was on Old Business - Request to have reappointments sent back to Committee - The possible incompatible office issue in relation to the reappointment of Bruce Blue (item 54). Council Member Flood explained that she would be requesting that item 55 (O-163-20) be sent back to Committee for further work on the binding element. Council Member Flood and Council Member Peden both spoke briefly about item 56 (O-182-20). Council Member Piagentini and Council Member Sexton Smith both spoke about item 58 (O-267-20) and provided some of the details about the development. Council Member Blackwell briefly spoke about item 59 (O-270-20). ID 20-0797 Addresses to Council - June 25, 2020 Attachments: Addresses to Council for 6-25-20.pdf Louisville Metro Government Page 2 Committee of the Whole Action Summary - Final June 25, 2020 Announcements Council President James wished Connie Dearing, Assistant Clerk, a happy birthday. Council President James stated that City Hall would be reopening when the Council returns from break and he will send an email regarding safety guidelines so that everyone understands the procedures. Adjournment Without objection, Council President James adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m. Louisville Metro Government Page 3