Labor and Economic Development Committee

601 W. Jefferson Street Louisville Metro Government Louisville, KY 40202 Action Summary - Final Labor and Economic Development Committee Chair David Yates (D-25) Vice Chair Anthony Piagentini (R-19) Committee Member Keisha Dorsey (D-3) Committee Member Donna Purvis (D-5) Committee Member Paula McCraney (D-7) Committee Member Markus Winkler (D-17) Committee Member Robin Engel (R-22) Monday, November 2, 2020 3:00 PM Council Chambers THIS IS CONSIDERED A SPECIAL MEETING Call to Order Chair Person Yates called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. Roll Call Chair Person Yates introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. NOTE: All committee members and non-committee members attended the meeting virtually, except Chair Person Yates and Council Member Coan, who attended in Chambers. Present: 7- Chair David Yates (D-25), Vice Chair Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Committee Member Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Committee Member Donna L. Purvis (D-5), Committee Member Paula McCraney (D-7), Committee Member Markus Winkler (D-17), and Committee Member Robin Engel (R-22) Non-Committee Member(s) Council Member Jessica Green (D-1), Council Member Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Council Member Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Council President David James (D-6), Council Member Brandon Coan (D-8), Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9), Council Member Kevin Kramer (R-11), Council Member Cindi Fowler (D-14), Council Member Kevin Triplett (D-15), Council Member Scott Reed (R-16), Council Member Nicole George (D-21), Council Member Brent Ackerson (D-26) Support Staff Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Clerk(s) Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Labor and Economic Development Action Summary - Final November 2, 2020 Committee Pending Legislation 1. R-125-20 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021) RELATING TO WAGES, BENEFITS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND THE RIVER CITY FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #614, POLICE OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS. Sponsors:Primary David Yates (D-25) and Primary Anthony Piagentini (R-19) Attachments: R-125-20 V.1 100820 Collective Bargaining Agreement for FOP 614.pdf Collective Bargaining Agreement for FOP Police Offc and Sgt - 10-2-2020 thru 6-30-2021.pdf 1. FOP CBA Council responses 10-26-20.pdf 2. Item #28 Supplemental Document.pdf 3. FOP Summary of Changes for Metro Council.pdf 4. Side-by-Side CBA Comparison.pdf 5. Follow-up Council Question from 11-2-20.pdf 6. Follow-up questions on CBA from Special LED Meeting - combined - final.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Engel, seconded by Vice Chair Piagentini, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to the item: - Chair Person Yates - Vice Chair Piagentini - Committee Member McCraney - Committee Member Dorsey - Committee Member Purvis - Council Member Sexton Smith - Council Member Hollander - Council Member Coan - Council Member Ackerson - Committee Member Winkler - Council President James - Chief Yvette Gentry, Louisville Metro Police Department - Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office - Daniel Frockt, Office of Management and Budget - Ryan Nichols, River City FOP - Penny Bland, Metro Human Resources - Mike Carrell, University of Northern Kentucky The following was discussed: - The present contract will expire on December 31, 2020. - New contract negotiations will begin January 2021. Louisville Metro Government Page 2 Labor and Economic Development Action Summary - Final November 2, 2020 Committee - There was a discussion on the processes going forward with if the Committee would vote yes/no. - There was a discussion on comments made during the public hearing. - There was a discussion on provisions in the present contract. - There was a discussion on provisions and reform for a new contract. - There was a discussion on police recruitment and attrition. - There was a discussion regarding the Campaign Zero Initiative. - There was a discussion on local law agreeing with State law. - There was a discussion on systemic racism in an oppressive system and the resulting protests. - There was a discussion on future measures to take to address issues within the justice system while also recruiting/retaining ideal officers and candidates. - There was a discussion on further contract reform. - There was a discussion on restoring public trust and community interaction. - There was a discussion on prior negotiations without Metro Council input. - There was a discussion on the Police Bill of Rights and how it shapes the content of police procedures. - Several questions regarding impacts and outcomes, if no contract is reached by June 20, 2021; it is possible to extend contracts until an agreement is reached. - There was a discussion on recruiting and retaining credible and ideal police officers and recruits. - There was a discussion on the implementation of all the reforms given in the Breonna Taylor settlement. - There was a discussion on shared responsibility by Louisville Metro, Metro Council, Louisville Metro Police Department, and River City FOP for the police reform and procedures. - Several questions regarding STEP increases awarded during a contract extension. - Several questions regarding certain revisions for reform will be addressed in future FOP contracts. - Several questions regarding officer pay during suspension/disciplinary action according to State law. - There was a discussion on the terms and concessions within this contract. - There was a discussion on the necessary measures needed to have/build a successful police force. - There was a discussion on officer respect and systematic inequities. - Several questions regarding felonious or outrageous conduct by police mentioned in a side letter of the contract. - Several questions regarding language of particular articles within the contract. - Several questions regarding drug and alcohol testing of officers involved in a fatal shooting. - There was a discussion on current measures to discipline officers. - There was a discussion on accountability and transparency within Louisville Metro Police Department. - Several questions regarding whether letter agreements within a Collective Bargaining Agreement have previously come before the Metro Council. - Several questions regarding the officer appeal process during disciplinary actions. - Several questions regarding contract notice clauses. - Several questions regarding present and future negotiations. - Several questions regarding any impacts from the No Confidence Vote on the Louisville Metro Government Page 3 Labor and Economic Development Action Summary - Final November 2, 2020 Committee present Collective Bargaining Agreement. - Several questions regarding the number of officer candidate classes and fluctuations in recruitment in the past several years. - Several questions regarding purging police officer supervisory files. - Several questions regarding corrective action. The motion carried by the following vote and the Resolution was sent to Old Business: Yes: 4- Yates, Piagentini, Winkler, and Engel No: 3- Dorsey, Purvis, and McCraney Adjournment Without objection, Chair Person Yates adjourned the meeting at 5:04 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on November 5, 2020. Louisville Metro Government Page 4