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Louisville Metro Government 601 W. Jefferson Street Louisville, KY 40202 Action Summary - Final Monday, January 4, 2021 4:00 PM Council Chambers Metro Council Jessica Green (D-1), Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Jecorey Arthur (D-4), Donna L. Purvis (D-5), David James (D-6), Paula McCraney (D-7), Cassie Chambers Armstrong (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), Amy Holton Stewart (D-25), Brent Ackerson (D-26) President: David James (D-6) President Pro-Tem: Markus Winkler (D-17) Metro Council Action Summary - Final January 4, 2021 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Council President James called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. and asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. Support Staff Genevieve First, Executive Assistant Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Alice Lyon, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Joan Sheffer, Department of Information Technology Clerk(s) Sonya Harward, Clerk Lisa Franklin-Gray, Assistant Clerk Moment of Silence Council President James spoke about Louisville being in the critical stage of the pandemic and the expectation that the rate of COVID-19 cases will rise over the next few weeks. He spoke about First Responders beginning to receive the vaccine and stated that he hoped the citizens would receive it soon as well. He noted the number of people who have died (670) as of that morning and tested positive (54,121) as of the previous day in Louisville. He asked that everyone join him in a moment of silence. Reading of Certificates of Election The Clerk read the Certificates of Election, attached hereto, into the record. ID 21-0004 Certificates of Election for Louisville Metro Council Attachments: Certificates of Election.pdf Ceremonial Oath of Office by Honorable Judge Denise Brown The Honorable Judge Denise Brown provided the Oath of Office to the elected Council Members. Statement Regarding Virtual Attendance by Council Members Council President James 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 Arthur Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Metro Council Action Summary - Final January 4, 2021 - Council Member Chambers Armstrong - Council Member Kramer - Council Member Winkler - Council Member Piagentini - Council Member George - Council Member Ackerson Welcome to the Newly-Elected Council Members Council President James introduced and welcomed the new Council Members, Jecorey Arthur (D-4) and Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8), and each made a brief statement. Members Roll Call A quorum was established. [Council Member David Yates (D-25) tendered his resignation on January 3, 2021, and per Council Rule 10.01, the vacancy in District 25 became effective as of January 4, 2021.] Present: 25 - Council Member Jessica Green (D-1), Council Member Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Council Member Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Council Member Jecorey Arthur (D-4), Council Member Donna L. Purvis (D-5), Council Member David James (D-6), Council Member Paula McCraney (D-7), Council Member Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8), Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9), Council Member Pat Mulvihill (D-10), Council Member Kevin Kramer (R-11), Council Member Rick Blackwell (D-12), Council Member Mark H. Fox (D-13), Council Member Cindi Fowler (D-14), Council Member Kevin Triplett (D-15), Council Member Scott Reed (R-16), Council Member Markus Winkler (D-17), Council Member Marilyn Parker (R-18), Council Member Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Council Member Stuart Benson (R-20), Council Member Nicole George (D-21), Council Member Robin Engel (R-22), Council Member James Peden (R-23), Council Member Madonna Flood (D-24) and Council Member Brent Ackerson (D-26) Special Recognitions and Proclamations 1. ID 20-1747 Council President James recognized outgoing Council Member David Yates. *Council President James relinquished the chair to President Pro-Tem Winkler at 4:16 p.m. Council President James presented Senator David Yates with a proclamation. Wanda Mitchell Smith also presented him with a proclamation from the Mayor. President Pro-Tem Winkler, Council Member Piagentini, and Council Member Fowler (a little later in the meeting) made brief comments to Senator David Yates as well. Election of Metro Council President Nomination and Vote President Pro-Tem Winkler reviewed the rules that govern the election of the Metro Council President. Louisville Metro Government Page 2 Metro Council Action Summary - Final January 4, 2021 President Pro-Tem Winkler asked for nominations for Metro Council President. Council Member Shanklin nominated Council Member David James. Hearing no further nominations, President Pro-Tem Winkler closed the nominations. The Clerk called the roll and the vote was as follows: Council Member Jessica Green - DAVID JAMES Council Member Barbara Shanklin - DAVID JAMES Council Member Kiesha Dorsey - DAVID JAMES Council Member Jecorey Arthur - DAVID JAMES Council Member Donna Purvis - DAVID JAMES Council Member David James - DAVID JAMES Council Member Paula McCraney - DAVID JAMES Council Member Cassie Chambers Armstrong - DAVID JAMES Council Member Bill Hollander - DAVID JAMES Council Member Pat Mulvihill - DAVID JAMES Council Member Kevin Kramer - DAVID JAMES Council Member Rick Blackwell - DAVID JAMES Council Member Mark Fox - DAVID JAMES Council Member Cindi Fowler - DAVID JAMES Council Member Kevin Triplett - DAVID JAMES Council Member Scott Reed - DAVID JAMES Council Member Markus Winkler – DAVID JAMES Council Member Marilyn Parker - DAVID JAMES Council Member Anthony Piagentini - DAVID JAMES Council Member Stuart Benson - DAVID JAMES Council Member Nicole George - DAVID JAMES Council Member Robin Engel - DAVID JAMES Council Member James Peden – DAVID JAMES Council Member Madonna Flood - DAVID JAMES Council Member Brent Ackerson - DAVID JAMES Council Member James received 25 votes and was elected 2021 Metro Council President. *Council President James resumed the chair at 4:32 p.m. Council President James asked Council Member Winkler and Council Member Piagentini to inform Mayor Greg Fischer at the conclusion of this meeting that the 2021 Metro Council had been organized and was in session. Prayer by Rev. Angela Johnson Election and Swearing in of Metro Council Clerk Nomination and Vote Council President James reviewed the rules that govern the election of the Metro Council Clerk. Council President James asked for nominations for Metro Council Clerk. Louisville Metro Government Page 3 Metro Council Action Summary - Final January 4, 2021 Council Member Flood nominated Sonya Harward. Hearing no further nominations, Council President James closed the nominations. By voice vote, Sonya Harward was elected as the 2021 Metro Council Clerk. Swearing In of the Metro Council Clerk The Honorable Judge Denise Brown administered the Oath of Office to the Clerk. Council Minutes 2. ID 20-1750 Regular: Metro Council - December 10, 2020 Attachments: Action Summary for Metro Council 12-10-20.pdf Unedited Transcript of Metro Council Meeting - December 10, 2020.pdf A motion was made by Council Member Triplett, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote. Committee Minutes A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that the Committee Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote. 3. ID 20-1749 Regular: Committee of the Whole - December 10, 2020 Attachments: Action Summary for Committee of the Whole 12-10-20.pdf 4. ID 20-1751 Special: Budget Committee - December 30, 2020 Attachments: Action Summary for Special Budget Committee 12-30-20.pdf Special Legislation [See the "Unedited Transcript of Metro Council Meeting - January 4, 2021.pdf" attached at the end of this Action Summary for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.] Council President James requested that the Council invoke Rule 7.01(b) to deem item 5 as an administration act or function of the Council and allow for it to be passed at the same meeting at which they are introduced. A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Winkler, that Council Rule 7.01(b) be invoked. The motion carried by a voice vote. Louisville Metro Government Page 4 Metro Council Action Summary - Final January 4, 2021 5. R-169-20 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE METRO COUNCIL’S RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE MAYOR FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE CIVILIAN REVIEW & ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD. Sponsors:Primary Paula McCraney (D-7), Primary Bill Hollander (D-9), Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11) and Primary David James (D-6) Attachments: R-169-20 V.1 010421 CRAB Recommendations.pdf RES 001 2021.pdf A motion was made by Council Member Kramer, seconded by Council Member Purvis, that this Resolution be approved. Council Member McCraney and Council Member Hollander spoke to this item. During the vote, Council Member Green explained that she was abstaining because one of the nominees listed in the Resolution is a member of her family, and she stated that she had not spoken to any other Council Member about this and did not participate in this process, nor was the nominee's resume submitted through her office. The motion carried by the following vote and the Resolution was adopted: Yes: 24 - Shanklin, Dorsey, Arthur, Purvis, James, McCraney, Chambers Armstrong, Hollander, Mulvihill, Kramer, Blackwell, Fox, Fowler, Triplett, Reed, Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, George, Engel, Peden, Flood and Ackerson Abstain: 1- Green Enactment No: Resolution 001-2021 6. R-165-20 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION URGING THE KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE KENTUCKY'S TRANSPORTATION FUNDING MECHANISMS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR ALL OF THE COMMONWEALTH’S TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. Sponsors:Primary Markus Winkler (D-17) Attachments: R-165-20 PROPOSED CAM 020221 Res RE Transportation Funding Mechanism Modernization.pdf R-165-20 V.1 121020 Emerg. Res RE Transportation Funding Mechanism Modernization.pdf A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, seconded by Council Member Kramer, that this Resolution be referred to the Public Works Committee. The motion carried by a voice vote. Old Business [See the "Unedited Transcript of Metro Council Meeting - January 4, 2021.pdf" attached at the end of this Action Summary for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.] Louisville Metro Government Page 5 Metro Council Action Summary - Final January 4, 2021 7. O-588-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 073, SERIES 2020 RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT BY APPROPRIATING [$3,533,700] $2,183,700 OF GENERAL FUND COMMITTED FUND BALANCE FROM FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary David James (D-6), Primary Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Primary Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Primary Bill Hollander (D-9) and Primary Markus Winkler (D-17) Attachments: O-588-20 V.2 123020 Ord RE Mid-Year Operating Budget Adjustments.pdf O-588-20 V.1 121020 Emergency Ord RE Mid-Year Operating Budget Adjustments.pdf ORD 001 2021.pdf A motion was made by Council Member Kramer, seconded by Council Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be approved. Council Member Hollander spoke to this item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed: Yes: 24 - Green, Shanklin, Dorsey, Purvis, James, McCraney, Chambers Armstrong, Hollander, Mulvihill, Kramer, Blackwell, Fox, Fowler, Triplett, Reed, Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, George, Engel, Peden, Flood and Ackerson Present: 1- Arthur Enactment No: Ordinance 001-2021 8. O-589-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 072, SERIES 2020 RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 CAPITAL BUDGET, FOR THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT BY INCREASING THE VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROJECT FROM $2,000,000 TO [$3,664,900] $3,754,900 FOR GENERAL FLEET PURCHASES (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary David James (D-6), Primary Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Primary Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Primary Bill Hollander (D-9) and Primary Markus Winkler (D-17) Attachments: O-589-20 V.2 123020 Ord RE Mid-Year Adjustment to Capital Budget RE Fleet Equipment.pdf O-589-20 V.1 121020 Emergency Ord RE Mid-Year Adjustment to Capital Budget RE Fleet Equipment.pdf ORD 002 2021.pdf A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, seconded by Council Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be approved. Council Member Hollander and Council Member Arthur spoke to this item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed: Louisville Metro Government Page 6 Metro Council Action Summary - Final January 4, 2021 Yes: 25 - Green, Shanklin, Dorsey, Arthur, Purvis, James, McCraney, Chambers Armstrong, Hollander, Mulvihill, Kramer, Blackwell, Fox, Fowler, Triplett, Reed, Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, George, Engel, Peden, Flood and Ackerson Enactment No: Ordinance 002-2021 New Business The Clerk provided a first reading of New Business and the respective committee assignments for the record. Legislation assigned to APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE 9. O-572-20 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 1 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO TREES LOUISVILLE, INC. TO WORK WITH PARTNERS IN THE RUBBERTOWN CORRIDOR TO PLANT 10,000 TREES IN THREE YEARS TO MAXIMIZE THE TREE CANOPY IN AND AROUND RUBBERTOWN CREATING A GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE. Sponsors:Primary Jessica Green (D-1) Attachments: O-572-20 V.1 020321 Trees Louisville NDF.pdf O-572-20 Supporting Documents TL01.pdf 10. O-595-20 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO I WOULD RATHER BE READING FOR ASSISTANCE WITH A NON-TRADITIONAL INSTRUCTION (NTI) FOR THE FAMILIES AND STUDENTS OF DISTRICT 6. Sponsors:Primary David James (D-6) Attachments: O-595-20 V.1 010421 NDF NTI I Would Rather Be Reading.pdf O-595-20 Supporting Documents IWRBR06.pdf Legislation assigned to BUDGET COMMITTEE 11. O-594-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 082, SERIES 2019 AND ORDINANCE NO. 072, SERIES 2020 RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 AND FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 CAPITAL BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY, BY TRANSFERRING $30,000 TO A PROJECT TO BE RENAMED HERR LANE/WESTPORT ROAD TURN LANE. Sponsors:Primary Paula McCraney (D-7) Attachments: O-594-20 V.1 010421 Budget Transfer for Renamed Herr Ln-Westport Rd Turn Lane Project.pdf Louisville Metro Government Page 7 Metro Council Action Summary - Final January 4, 2021 12. O-596-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 30 TO REQUIRE AN EQUITY REVIEW FOR EACH DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET PROPOSAL THAT PROVIDES METRO COUNCIL WITH A HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT OF HOW EQUITY IS PRIORITIZED AND ADDRESSED WITHIN DEPARTMENT BUDGETS. Sponsors:Primary Keisha Dorsey (D-3) Attachments: O-596-20 V.1 010421 Amend LMCO 30.03 RE Equity Review.pdf Legislation assigned to COMMITTEE ON EQUITY AND INCLUSION 13. R-168-20 A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE OFFICE OF EQUITY CONCERNING STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE METRO GOVERNMENT’S STRATEGIES AND PLANS TO MAKE LOUISVILLE A MORE EQUITABLE CITY - NIMBUS, INC. - $48,000.00. Sponsors:Primary David James (D-6) Attachments: R-168-20 V.1 010421 PSC - NIMBUS, INC. - $48,000.00.pdf NIMBUS Inc. Agreement Office of Equity Contract Request Form NIMBUS Inc. Agreement Office Redacted.pdf Legislation assigned to LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 14. O-593-20 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW SECTION OF CHAPTER 35 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES REQUIRING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PAID PARENTAL LEAVE. Sponsors:Primary Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Primary Nicole George (D-21), Additional Jessica Green (D-1) and Additional Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8) Attachments: O-593-20 V.1 010421 Paid Parental Leave Ordinance.pdf Fiscal Impact of Proposed Parental Leave Ordinance.pdf From Previous File ID# O-512-20 V.2 120120 PARENTAL LEAVE.pdf From Previous File ID# O-512-20 V.1 110520 PARENTAL LEAVE.pdf Louisville Metro Government Page 8 Metro Council Action Summary - Final January 4, 2021 Legislation assigned to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE 15. O-592-20 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4215-4229 LAMBERT AVENUE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1.21 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 20ZONE0087). Sponsors:Primary Barbara Shanklin (D-2) Attachments: O-592-20 V.1 Zoning at 4215 4229 Lambert Ave .pdf 20-ZONE-0087_PC Min_12.03.20.pdf 20-ZONE-0087_LDT Min_11.12.20.pdf 20-ZONE-0087_staff rpts.pdf 20-ZONE-0087_appl justification stmt.pdf 20-ZONE-0087_legal desc.pdf 20-ZONE-0087_Plan_12.03.20.pdf Legislation assigned to PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 16. R-166-20 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A SOUTHEAST RECYCLING DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL GRANT AWARD TOTALING $350,000 SUPPORTING RECYCLING CART PURCHASES. Sponsors:Primary Bill Hollander (D-9) Attachments: R-166-20 V.1 010421 Southeast Recycling Development.pdf 17. R-167-20 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP GRANT AWARD TOTALING $721,000 SUPPORTING RECYCLING CART PURCHASES AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY-BASED OUTREACH INITIATIVES. Sponsors:Primary Bill Hollander (D-9) Attachments: R-167-20 V.1 010421 Recycling Parnership Grant.pdf Announcements Council President James announced that the next Metro Council meeting would be on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment Without objection, Council President James adjourned the meeting at 5:03 p.m. Louisville Metro Government Page 9 Metro Council Action Summary - Final January 4, 2021 Unedited Transcript of Meeting ID 21-0003 Unedited Transcript of Metro Council Meeting - January 4, 2021 NOTE: This script is produced by an outside company and has not been edited. Attachments: Unedited Transcript of Metro Council Meeting - January 4, 2021.pdf Louisville Metro Government Page 10