Jefferson County public meetings in 2023

Charging Committee - This is Considered a Special Meeting

The Charging Committee is holding a special meeting with a call to order, roll call, a closed session, and committee business. The only listed item is documentation filed with the Clerk's Office (ID 23-0420). The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Closed session
• Committee business
• Documentation filed with the Clerk's Office (ID 23-0420)

The Charging Committee met in a special session, entered a closed session under KRS 61.810(f), and reconvened in open session. Chair Fowler read a statement titled 'Statement of Charging Committee [Ready to Proceed]' into the record. The committee filed documents (ID 23-0420) with the Clerk's Office and scheduled its next meeting for January 9, 2024. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Entered closed session under KRS 61.810(f) (voice vote)
• Reconvened in open session (voice vote)
• Read 'Statement of Charging Committee [Ready to Proceed]' into record
• Filed documents ID 23-0420 with Clerk's Office
• Scheduled next meeting for January 9, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Jefferson County Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting, vote on a resolution regarding factory-built housing, and discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan demographic analysis. The body will also hear public testimony on multiple zoning amendments and a major subdivision proposal, including height waivers for lighting and floodplain-related concerns.

• Factory Built Housing Resolution (vote)
• Amendment to Binding Elements for Clover Trace (6430 Clover Trace Cir)
• Amendment to Binding Elements for Springdale Road Apartments (5217 Springdale Road)
• Waiver for Kroger Ballardsville Road lighting height (10010 Ballardsville Road)
• Major Preliminary Subdivision for 1614 Johnson Road

The Louisville Metro Planning Commission approved a resolution to modernize and reduce regulatory barriers to modular home construction. It also accepted the Comprehensive Plan Demographic Analysis Update and directed staff to bring a resolution to reauthorize Plan 2040 at the January 4th meeting. The commission approved an amendment to binding elements for the Clover Trace subdivision, continued the Springdale Road Apartments case due to improper noticing, and approved a lighting waiver for a Kroger store.

• Approved Factory Built Housing Resolution (6-0)
• Accepted Comprehensive Plan Demographic Analysis Update (6-0)
• Approved Clover Trace Binding Element Amendments (4-1-1)
• Continued Springdale Road Apartments case to January 18, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Kroger Ballardsville Road lighting waiver (5-1)
• Continued 1614 Johnson Road Subdivision case to a date uncertain (6-0)

NuLu Review Overlay District Committee

The NuLu Review Overlay District Committee is holding a special meeting to review a conceptual proposal for the Rabbit Hole Distillery site expansion, which includes demolition and new construction. The committee will also approve minutes from a prior meeting. This is a review item, not a final decision.

• Conceptual review of distillery site expansion with demolition and new construction (23-OVERLAY-0080)
• Project: Rabbit Hole Distillery at 707, 711, 727, 733, 747 E. Jefferson Street; 223, 225 S. Clay Street; 218 S. Shelby Street
• Applicant: Patrick Nall, DKN Architects; Representative: Jon Baker, Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs
• Owner: Rabbit Hole Spirits, LLC; Council District 4 (Jecorey Arthur)

The NuLu Review Overlay District Committee held a conceptual review of Rabbit Hole Distillery's proposed expansion at 707-747 E. Jefferson Street and adjacent properties. The committee provided preliminary comments on design, pedestrian access, and building height, but no formal action or vote was taken. The project remains in early review, with staff not yet completing a formal report.

• Conceptual review of Rabbit Hole Distillery expansion (Case 23-OVERLAY-0080) — no vote taken
• Committee provided preliminary design comments on massing, pedestrian experience, and corner presence
• Applicant to explore adding height at southeast corner and improving storefronts along Jefferson
• Applicant to consider maintaining or replacing corner building at Shelby for active use
• No formal action taken; staff report pending

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will meet to consider several development-related items, including a withdrawn plat amendment, a continued plat amendment, signage review, and revised development plans. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• 23-MPLAT-0110: Withdrawn record plat amendment to remove build-limit line at 2202 Edgehill Road
• 23-MPLAT-0144: Continued to Jan 3, 2024, record plat amendment to create 2 tracts at 9900 Corporate Campus Drive
• 22-DDP-0058: Review of attached signage for Fairfield Inn at 10304 Brookridge Village Boulevard
• 23-DDP-0084: Revised Detailed District Development Plan with waiver for Derby City Motorcycle Museum at 10203 Taylorsville Road
• 23-DDP-0091: Revised Detailed District Development Plan for Terra View Trail at 13600 Terra View Trail

The Development Review Committee recommended the City of Jeffersontown deny a waiver for the Derby City Motorcycle Museum at 10203 Taylorsville Road that would have allowed the site to skip a required vehicular connection to an adjacent property. The committee also recommended approval of the museum's revised development plan, but only on the condition that the connection to the adjacent property be shown on the plan. In other business, the committee approved signage for the Fairfield Inn, approved a revised plan for Terra View Trail, continued a plat amendment for 9900 Corporate Campus Drive, and withdrew a plat amendment for Edgehill Road.

• Recommended denial of waiver 23-WAIVER-0180 for Derby City Motorcycle Museum (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Derby City Motorcycle Museum revised plan, conditioned on showing connection to adjacent property (3-0)
• Approved Fairfield Inn signage review at 10304 Brookridge Village Boulevard (3-0)
• Approved Terra View Trail revised detailed district development plan with conditions (3-0)
• Continued 9900 Corporate Campus Dr plat amendment to January 3, 2024 (3-0)
• Withdrew Edgehill Minor Plat amendment at 2202 Edgehill Road
• Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0, 1 abstention)

Bardstown Road/Baxter Avenue Review Overlay District Committee

The Bardstown Road/Baxter Avenue Review Overlay District Committee will meet to consider a request to construct an 8-unit residential building at 1127 Bardstown Road. The project, named The Hensley Club, involves a 3,872 sq ft building to be located towards the rear of the property. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• 8-unit residential building (3,872 sq ft) at 1127 Bardstown Road
• Project name: The Hensley Club
• Owner: Dustin Hensley, Utopia Ventures, LLC
• Applicant: Jeff Rawlins, Architectural Artisans

The Committee approved the construction of The Hensley Club, an 8-unit, 3,872 sq ft residential building. The approval is subject to eight specific conditions regarding materials, lighting, and public art.

• Approved new construction for Case No. 23-OVERLAY-0071 (8-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting

The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Adjustment meets to decide on 13 zoning cases, including variances for private yards, setbacks, and parking, as well as conditional use permits for accessory dwelling units, short-term rentals, and transitional housing. One case is continued to January 8, 2024. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Variance for private yard area at 1402 Cherokee Road
• Conditional Use Permit for ADU at 9808 Lancewood Road (continued to Jan 8, 2024)
• Variance for attached business signs over 25 ft at 3939 Shelbyville Road
• Variance for garage replacement at 13500 Oliver Station Court
• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 8006 Watterson Trail

The Louisville Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment approved six variances, including a reduced private yard at 1402 Cherokee Road, a sign height variance at 3939 Shelbyville Road, a garage setback encroachment at 13500 Oliver Station Court, a parking setback reduction for 7 Brew Coffee at 4217 Shelbyville Road, and two variances at 721 East Jacob Street and 1732 Fernwood Avenue. The board also continued five cases to later dates, including two ADU permits and a transitional housing permit, due to lack of quorum after Commissioner Horton left. The December 4, 2023 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved variance for reduced private yard at 1402 Cherokee Road (4-0)
• Approved sign height variance at 3939 Shelbyville Road (4-0)
• Approved garage setback encroachment at 13500 Oliver Station Court (4-0)
• Approved parking setback reduction for 7 Brew Coffee at 4217 Shelbyville Road (4-0)
• Approved two variances at 721 East Jacob Street (4-0)
• Approved private yard variance at 1732 Fernwood Avenue with condition (4-0)
• Continued ADU permit at 2500 Emil Avenue to Feb 5, 2024 (4-0)
• Continued ADU permit at 9808 Lancewood Road to Jan 8, 2024 (4-0)

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Jefferson County Code Enforcement Board meets to hear 12 appeals filed by property owners, including animal-related violations, street racing, smoking, and building enforcement. The board will review evidence and decide whether to uphold or overturn citations issued under Louisville Metro’s code.

• ENF-ABC-23-06092: Tow appeal at 5501 Fern Valley Road
• ENF-BRD-23-07702: Animal appeal at 733 Heywood Avenue
• ENF-BRD-23-07852: Street racing appeal at 11605 Locust View Court
• ENF-ZON-21-000304-4: Building enforcement at 320 College Street
• ENF-BRD-23-08111: Animal appeal at 4014 Serene Way

The minutes list 11 appeal cases under Old Business and New Business, including ABC-tow, animal, street racing, smoking, and building enforcement matters, but record no votes, outcomes, or motions. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions being documented.

• No decisions recorded; 11 appeals listed for hearing

Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council is meeting to vote on a consent calendar of items recommended by committees, including approving the 2024 budgets for the Jefferson County Clerk and Sheriff, accepting grant funds, and various neighborhood development fund appropriations. They will also consider old business items, including a temporary moratorium on development in the Floyds Fork Special District and reallocations of American Rescue Plan funds. The agenda includes several recognitions and proclamations, as well as appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Approve Jefferson County Clerk's 2024 budget (R-153-23)
• Approve Jefferson County Sheriff's 2024 budget (R-155-23)
• Accept $400,000 U.S. DOE grant for building upgrades (R-156-23)
• Approve $144,500 Humana Foundation grant for food delivery (R-152-23)
• Consider temporary moratorium on development in Floyds Fork Special District (O-126-23)

The Louisville Metro Council approved several major items, including the establishment of the One Park development area with a TIF agreement, reallocation of American Rescue Plan funds, and year-end budget transfers. It also passed multiple neighborhood development fund appropriations and zoning changes, and adopted rules for council removal hearings.

• Approved One Park development area ordinance (17-7)
• Approved ARP fund reallocation for healthcare workforce (21-1)
• Approved year-end budget transfers ordinance (24-0)
• Approved council removal hearing rules (23-0)
• Approved $10,500 for injured officer's medical bills (24-0)
• Approved $12,000 for Exodus Community Resource Center (22-0)
• Approved $10,000 for Celebrate Recovery Fairdale (24-0)
• Tabled Floyds Fork development moratorium

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole convened via video teleconference to review the December 14, 2023 Metro Council agenda and addresses to council. No substantive decisions or ordinances were listed for action; the meeting followed standard procedural steps including a call to order, roll call, presidential updates, and closed session before adjournment.

The Committee of the Whole met to review the upcoming Metro Council agenda and discuss two items: moving Item 31 from the consent calendar to old business, and an update on Item 59 regarding additional negotiations by the Mayor's Office with a developer. The committee entered a closed session (per KRS 61.810) and reconvened, with no final action taken during the closed session. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Entered closed session per KRS 61.810 (voice vote)
• Reconvened in open session after closed session (voice vote)
• Agenda item 31 moved from Consent Calendar to Old Business (discussed)
• Item 59 update on Mayor's Office negotiations with developer (discussed)

Land Development & Transportation Committee

The Land Development & Transportation Committee will meet to review and vote on several zoning and street closure requests. The meeting includes approval of past minutes and decisions on new business, such as a street closure for a residential project and zoning changes for commercial developments at four locations.

• Street and alley closure for Jefferson Court, LaRue Avenue, Nelson Court and associated alleys (Jefferson Court project)
• Zoning change from R-7 multifamily to CR Commercial for 1130 S 8th St restaurant project
• Zoning change from R-4/R-5 single-family to C-1 Commercial for Buechel Train Depot outdoor event space
• Zoning change from R-4 to C-2 for Debs Auto at 4525 Cane Run Road
• Zoning change from OR-3 to OTF for 700 Stone Creek Parkway Hotel

The Land Development and Transportation Committee approved minutes from two prior meetings and scheduled five new business cases for Planning Commission public hearings. No final decisions on zoning or street closures were made; all cases were forwarded to future hearings.

• Approved November 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, Carlson absent)
• Approved revised June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, Carlson absent)
• Scheduled street/alley closure case 23-STRCLOSURE-0014 for January 18, 2024 hearing
• Scheduled zoning case 23-ZONE-0123 (1130 S 8th St) for January 4, 2024 hearing
• Scheduled zoning case 23-ZONE-0128 (Buechel Train Depot) for January 4, 2024 hearing
• Scheduled zoning case 23-ZONE-0096 (Debs Auto) for January 18, 2024 hearing
• Scheduled zoning case 23-ZONE-00145 (700 Stone Creek Parkway Hotel) for January 18, 2024 hearing

Charging Committee - THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

The Jefferson County, KY Charging Committee meeting scheduled for December 13, 2023, at 4:30 PM in Council Chambers has been canceled. The agenda included routine procedural items such as a call to order, roll call, committee business, closed session, and documentation filing.

Committee on Committees

The Louisville Metro Government Committee on Committees met to assign new legislation and pending items to various council committees. The agenda includes proposed appropriations, grant acceptances for public health and safety, zoning changes, and a collective bargaining agreement for traffic guards.

• O-277-23: Appropriating $15,000 from District 8 Neighborhood Development Funds to Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Inc. for a concrete patio on Eastern Parkway
• R-160-23: Authorizing the Mayor to accept $12,000 from the Kentucky Department for Public Health for naloxone storage boxes
• R-167-23: Authorizing the Mayor to accept $170,000 from the Kentucky Department for Public Health for the Overdose Data to Action Grant Program
• R-163-23: Approving a collective bargaining agreement from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028, with the Louisville Metro Traffic Guards Association
• R-158-23: Authorizing the Mayor to accept $1,834,829 from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative

The Committee on Committees assigned 14 pieces of legislation to committees covering budget, public safety, zoning, and other areas. The committee also recommended approval for a workplace investigation contract and updated removal hearing rules.

• Assigned 14 legislative items to specialized committees
• Recommended approval of R-149-23 for HR Alliance workplace investigation services up to $20,000 (Voice vote)
• Recommended approval of ID 23-0406 regarding Council removal hearing rules and procedures (Voice vote; Member Piagentini abstained)

Charging Committee - This is Considered a Special Meeting

The Louisville Metro Charging Committee is holding a special meeting with a largely procedural agenda: call to order, roll call, committee business, a closed session, and documents filed with the clerk's office. The only listed document is ID 23-0420, filed on behalf of the committee. No specific decisions or substantive items are detailed in the agenda.

• Closed session scheduled
• Document ID 23-0420 filed on behalf of the Charging Committee

The Charging Committee met and, after roll call, scheduled a special meeting for December 13, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. The committee then entered a closed session under KRS 61.810(f) and reconvened in open session about an hour later. Chair Fowler stated that no final action was taken during the closed session, and the meeting adjourned without substantive decisions.

• Scheduled special meeting for December 13, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
• Entered closed session under KRS 61.810(f) (voice vote)
• Reconvened in open session (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:09 p.m.

VAPStat Joint Meeting

The Louisville and Jefferson County Landbank Authority meets to discuss property dispositions, including the sale of 2211 Cleveland Avenue for $1.00 and 1328 Sale Avenue for $1,000.00 for new single-family construction. The agenda also includes a lease request for parcels at 1853 Baird Street and 1846 Portland Avenue for a community garden, plus approval of meeting minutes and the 2023 annual report. Additionally, the Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency of Louisville scheduled an election of officers and approval of previous minutes.

• Resolution 22: Sale of 2211 Cleveland Avenue to Timothy L. Embry for $1.00 via My New Side Yard program
• Resolution 23: Sale of 1328 Sale Avenue to Moen Z. DuGla and Ali DuGla for $1,000.00 for a single-family residence
• Resolution 24: Lease of 1853 Baird Street and 1846 Portland Avenue to Baird St Community Garden, Inc. for $2.00 per year

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Louisville Metro Code Enforcement Board will meet to consider property maintenance violations at 40 addresses across the city, plus two appeals related to street racing at the same location. The agenda includes approval of minutes and new business, with all cases listed under property maintenance or street racing appeals.

• Property maintenance cases at 2928 Finn Avenue, 727 Burton Avenue, 121 N. 42nd Street, 2312 W. Broadway, and 823 S. Jackson Street
• Property maintenance cases at 2148 W. Lee Street, 3438 W. Jefferson Street, 2530 Rowan Street, 1534 S. 9th Street, and 2225 Bank Street
• Property maintenance cases at 4918 Wellsworth Avenue, 1823 S. 24th Street, 619 S. 41st Street, 640 Emily Road, and 3330 Bank Street
• Property maintenance cases at 1901 Ramser Court #7, 1413 Shingo Avenue, 1137 Rogers Street, 7601 Columbine Drive, and 824 Louis Coleman Jr Drive
• Street racing appeals at 7206 Kosene Court (two cases)

The Code Enforcement Board convened and approved the minutes of the previous meeting. The agenda listed 40 property maintenance cases and two street racing appeals, but the minutes do not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes for these items. No substantive actions were taken or recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

The Louisville Metro Planning Commission will meet to consider a binding element violation appeal for 13013 Dixie Highway, a plat amendment to create 63 lots for Park Springs Section 2, and an alley closure for Tolle Unnamed Alley. The agenda also includes a binding element appeal for 8014 National Turnpike and a zoning change from R-4 to R-5A for Regency Park II at 8816 W Manslick Road. Additionally, a KIPDA training session is scheduled during the business session.

• Binding Element Violation Appeal for Cardinal Transportation at 13013 Dixie Highway
• Park Springs Section 2 plat amendment to create 63 lots and dedicate right-of-way involving Habitat for Humanity
• Closure of a 13.5’ alley bounded by Drescher Bridge Ave, Bertie Ave, Thompson Ave, and Delmont Ave
• Binding Element Appeal for 8014 National Turnpike
• Zoning change from R-4 to R-5A with Detailed District Development Plan for Regency Park II at 8816 W Manslick Road

The Louisville Metro Planning Commission approved an amendment to a record plat for Park Springs Section 2, creating 63 lots for Habitat for Humanity, and recommended approval of a zoning change from R-4 to R-5A for Regency Park II. The commission also upheld a $4,000 fine for a property violation at 8014 National Turnpike and recommended closure of an alley on Tolle property. All votes were unanimous among present members, with some abstentions.

• Approved amendment to record plat for Park Springs Section 2, creating 63 lots (6-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from R-4 to R-5A for Regency Park II (5-0-1 abstention)
• Approved Detailed District Development Plan for Regency Park II with binding elements (5-0-1 abstention)
• Upheld citation and imposed $4,000 fine for 8014 National Turnpike (6-0)
• Recommended approval of alley closure for Tolle property (6-0)
• Approved November 30, 2023 meeting minutes as corrected (5-0-1 abstention)

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The Parks and Sustainability Committee will consider two resolutions: one authorizing the mayor to accept a $400,000 U.S. Department of Energy grant for the Office of Sustainability, and another to accept a conservation easement donation from Waste Management of Kentucky on property at 9005 Brown Austin Road. Both items are pending legislation and may be discussed or acted upon.

• R-156-23: Accept $400,000 from U.S. DOE Building Technologies Office for Buildings UP Grants program
• R-151-23: Accept conservation easement donation on Waste Management property at 9005 Brown Austin Road

The Parks and Sustainability Committee recommended approval of two resolutions. The first authorizes the mayor to accept a $400,000 U.S. Department of Energy grant for the Office of Sustainability. The second authorizes acceptance of a conservation easement on Waste Management property at 9005 Brown Austin Road. Both items were sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council meeting on December 14, 2023.

• Recommended approval of R-156-23, accepting $400,000 federal grant for sustainability programs (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of R-151-23, accepting conservation easement on Waste Management property at 9005 Brown Austin Road (voice vote)
• Sent both resolutions to Consent Calendar for December 14 Metro Council meeting

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Budget and Appropriations Committee reviews ordinances to allocate neighborhood development and capital infrastructure funds for community events, public safety programs, infrastructure repairs, and special projects across Louisville Metro. The meeting includes votes on recurring holiday events, youth sports upgrades, and COVID-19 recovery fund reallocations.

• $42,000 for Brightside Foundation’s Gallopalooza horse statues in Districts 8, 13, 15, and 17
• $213,906 for broadband expansion to unserved rural Jefferson County homes
• $74,990 for sidewalk repairs on Campbell, Franklin, Hale, Brook, Market, and other streets
• $90,000 for Sun Valley Park improvements in District 14
• $6,000 for Beechmont Youth Sports electrical pole replacement

The Budget and Appropriations Committee approved several neighborhood development fund appropriations, capital infrastructure projects, and ordinances, including a major reallocation of American Rescue Plan funds. It also recommended approval of the Jefferson County Clerk's and Sheriff's 2024 budgets. One item was held, and one sponsorship was withdrawn.

• Approved $3,000 NDF for Southwick Community Center Winter Wonderland (voice vote)
• Amended and recommended O-272-23, $7,500 for Exodus Community Resource Center (10-0)
• Approved amended NDF for Metro Juice Bowl, $3,739.78 (voice vote)
• Recommended O-229-23, $10,000 for Garvin Gate Blues Festival (10-0)
• Approved $5,000 NDF for Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour (voice vote)
• Approved $5,000 NDF for Metro United Way Bikes or Bust and Boxes of Love (voice vote)
• Recommended O-263-23, $60,000 for Gallopalooza horse statues (9-0)
• Recommended O-250-23, ARP fund reallocation with amendments (8-0, 1 abstention)

Historic Landmarks & Preservation Districts Commission

The Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission is holding a special virtual meeting on December 6, 2023. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Special virtual meeting
• Approval of minutes

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider 11 items, including revised detailed district development plans and various waivers for projects such as the Derby City Motorcycle Museum, a Wawa convenience store, and a Norton Hospital parking structure. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. All items are under review; no final decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Revised Detailed District Development Plan for Derby City Motorcycle Museum at 10203 Taylorsville Road
• Waiver to reduce street frontage plantings for VisionFirst at 4202 Poplar Level Rd
• Two landscape waivers for Cawood Apartments, a 6-unit building at 4902 Cawood Drive
• Parking waiver to increase spaces from 8 to 10 for 7 Brew Coffee at 4217 Shelbyville Road
• Revised Detailed District Development Plan for Wawa at 4310 Bardstown Road

The Development Review Committee approved several development-related requests, including waivers for landscaping, parking, and building placement, as well as revised district development plans for projects like a motorcycle museum (continued), a coffee shop, a convenience store, and a Wawa. All votes were unanimous among the three present commissioners, with two absent.

• Approved continuation of Derby City Motorcycle Museum plan to Dec 20 (3-0)
• Approved VisionFirst landscape waiver (3-0)
• Approved Cawood Apartments two landscape waivers (3-0)
• Approved SKS Retail Center parking waiver (3-0)
• Recommended St. Matthews approve 7 Brew Coffee parking waiver (3-0)
• Recommended Shively approve six waivers for Dixie Hwy Convenience Store (3-0)
• Approved Norton Parking Structure revised plan (3-0)
• Approved Cooper Crossing revised plan with binding elements (2-0-1 abstention)

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee will decide on four items, including a $110,955.20 contract for a public health coordinator, a $144,500 grant for food delivery in underserved neighborhoods, and renaming a downtown street corner. The committee will also discuss an ordinance to expand paid family leave.

• $110,955.20 contract for Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness academic health coordinator
• $144,500 Humana Foundation grant for food delivery service in underserved neighborhoods
• Resolution to dedicate 16th Street and Chestnut Street as 'Bishop Walter A. Jones Way'
• Ordinance O-226-23 to amend paid family leave in Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances

The committee recommended approval of three resolutions: a $110,955.20 contract for an academic health coordinator, a $144,500 Humana Foundation award for food delivery, and a street dedication honoring Bishop Walter A. Jones. It tabled an ordinance expanding paid family leave pending a financial impact statement. All actions were by voice vote.

• Recommended approval of $110,955.20 contract for academic health coordinator (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $144,500 Humana Foundation award for food delivery service (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of street dedication as 'Bishop Walter A. Jones Way' (voice vote)
• Tabled paid family leave expansion ordinance pending financial impact statement (voice vote)

Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee

The Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee is holding a meeting to review one new business item: an after-the-fact application for replacement of a door and windows on the front facade of a property at 921 S. First Street. The committee will decide whether to approve the work, which was already completed.

• After-the-fact replacement of front facade door and windows at 921 S. First Street (case 23-COA-0301)
• Applicant and representative: Keith Hawkins
• Owner: Prototype Properties, LLC
• Council District 4 – Jecorey Arthur

The Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee denied Case #23-COA-0301, a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for door and window work at 921 S. First St. The motion to deny was made by Committee Member Rosenberg, seconded by Wilson, and passed unanimously (5-0).

• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for door and window work at 921 S. First St. (5-0)

Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee

The Jefferson County Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee is meeting to review two historic preservation cases. The committee will consider a request for a carriage house demolition, new construction, deck construction, and rear addition alterations at 2120 Cherokee Parkway. They will also consider an after-the-fact replacement of historic cedar shake siding with fiber cement shake siding at 1283 Everett Avenue.

• Carriage house demolition and new construction, deck construction, and rear addition alterations at 2120 Cherokee Parkway (Case 23-COA-0271)
• After-the-fact replacement of historic cedar shake siding with fiber cement shake siding at 1283 Everett Avenue (Case 23-COA-0290)

The Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee approved a new carriage house at 2120 Cherokee Pkwy. with conditions (5-0). A separate request for front siding replacement at 1283 Everett Ave. was continued to an uncertain date, with one abstention.

• Approved new carriage house at 2120 Cherokee Pkwy. with conditions (5-0)
• Continued front siding replacement at 1283 Everett Ave. to date uncertain (4-0-1 abstention)

Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee

The Jefferson County Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee is meeting to consider multiple pending appointments and reappointments to local boards and commissions. These include positions on the Waste Management District 109 Board, Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Downtown Management District Board, Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, Police Merit Board, Criminal Justice Commission, Extension Board, Planning Commission, Housing Authority Board, Library Advisory Commission, and Human Relations Commission Advocacy and Enforcement Boards. One appointment to the Planning Commission was withdrawn.

• Reappointment of Carl Brazley to the Waste Management District 109 Board
• Appointment of Labravia Jenkins to the Police Merit Board
• Appointment of LaTonya McNeal to the Criminal Justice Commission
• Withdrawal of Desmond Martin's appointment to the Planning Commission
• Appointments and reappointments to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee recommended approval of 21 appointments and reappointments to various Louisville Metro boards and commissions, sending them to the Consent Calendar for full Council consideration. One appointment to the Planning Commission was withdrawn by the Mayor's Office. All recommendations were approved by voice vote.

• Recommended Carl Brazley reappointment to Waste Management District 109 Board (voice vote)
• Recommended Dr. John Miller appointment to Commission for Persons with Disabilities (voice vote)
• Recommended David Allgood reappointment to Commission for Persons with Disabilities (voice vote)
• Recommended Lauren Mountz reappointment to Commission for Persons with Disabilities (voice vote)
• Recommended Dia Erpenbeck reappointment to Commission for Persons with Disabilities (voice vote)
• Recommended Dr. Destiny Etheridge reappointment to Commission for Persons with Disabilities (voice vote)
• Recommended Garth Williams appointment to Downtown Management District Board (voice vote)
• Recommended Marilyn Harris reappointment to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (voice vote)

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Labor and Economic Development Committee will consider Ordinance O-276-23, which would establish the One Park Development Area, designate the Metro Development Authority as the agency, adopt a development plan, and authorize a local participation agreement with a released amount payment. The ordinance requires regular reports to Louisville Metro Government and authorizes related actions by May 2024.

• Ordinance O-276-23: Establishes One Park Development Area under KRS 65.7041-65.7083
• Designates Metro Development Authority, Inc. as the agency for the development area
• Authorizes payment of the 'released amount' per the local participation agreement
• Requires submission of regular reports to Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government
• Action required by May 2024

The Labor and Economic Development Committee recommended approval of Ordinance O-276-23, which establishes the One Park Development Area and designates the Metro Development Authority, Inc. as the agency. The ordinance was approved by a 6-2 vote and will be heard by the full Metro Council on December 14, 2023.

• Recommended approval of O-276-23 establishing One Park Development Area (6-2)
• Sent O-276-23 to Old Business for full Council consideration on December 14, 2023

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will review and vote on multiple zoning ordinances and area plan amendments. Items include updates to the Clifton and Crescent Hill Area Plan, zoning changes for properties on Bardstown Road and Bashford Avenue, and revised district development plans for Outer Loop and Cane Run Road.

• Amendment to Plan 2040 Comprehensive Plan for Clifton and Crescent Hill Area Plan (O-265-23)
• Zoning change for 0.63-acre property at 6604 Bardstown Road (O-268-23)
• Zoning change for 2.02-acre property at 3560 Bashford Avenue (O-269-23)
• Revised District Development Plan for 15.16-acre property at 6001 Outer Loop (O-247-23, tabled since 10/31/23)
• Decision on revised district development plan for 4516 Cane Run Road (O-273-23)

The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval of all five ordinances on its agenda, including the Clifton and Crescent Hill Area Plan amendment, three zoning changes, and two revised district development plans. All items were sent to Old Business for consideration by the full Metro Council on December 14, 2023. Each recommendation passed with a 7-0 vote, with one member excused.

• Recommended approval of Clifton and Crescent Hill Area Plan amendment (7-0)
• Amended and recommended approval of zoning at 6604 Bardstown Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning at 3560 Bashford Avenue (7-0)
• Untabled, amended, and recommended approval of revised district development plan at 6001 Outer Loop (7-0)
• Amended by substitution and recommended approval of revised district development plan at 4516 Cane Run Road (7-0)

CANCELLED: Public Safety Committee

This meeting of the Louisville Metro Public Safety Committee has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, roll call, adjournment) and no substantive business was scheduled.

CANCELLED: Public Works Committee

The Jefferson County Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred as the meeting did not proceed.

Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting

The Louisville Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on 20 short-term rental conditional use permit revocation cases, along with several variance requests and new conditional use permits for short-term rentals, an accessory dwelling unit, and mini-warehouses. The board will also consider minutes from the previous meeting.

• 20 short-term rental permit revocation hearings (cases 18CUP1207, 19CUP1002, 19-CUP-0047, etc.)
• Variance for Talbott Ave Apartments at 201 S. Birchwood Ave (height, setbacks, waivers)
• Conditional use permit for mini-warehouses at 200 Juneau Drive (Middletown)
• Conditional use permit for ADU at 6130 Cooper Chapel Road
• Variance for accessory structure at 932 Audubon Parkway

The Louisville Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment held a lengthy session on December 4, 2023, deciding numerous zoning cases. The board approved variances for the Talbott Ave Apartments (height, setbacks, and a waiver) and a Category 3 Development Plan at 210 N. 25th St., but denied several short-term rental conditional use permits due to proximity to other rentals. The board also revoked 20 short-term rental conditional use permits for non-compliance, continued two revocation hearings to January 29, 2024, and denied a fence height variance on Birchwood Ave.

• Approved variances for Talbott Ave Apartments (height, setbacks) and waiver (5-1)
• Approved Category 3 Development Plan at 210 N. 25th St. (6-0)
• Denied short-term rental CUP at 1363 Tyler Park Dr. (4-0, 2 abstain)
• Approved short-term rental CUP at 921 S. First St. (4-0, 2 abstain)
• Denied short-term rental CUP at 152 N. Ewing Ave. (4-0, 2 abstain)
• Denied fence height variance at 201 S. Birchwood Ave. (6-0)
• Revoked 20 short-term rental conditional use permits (5-0)
• Continued two revocation hearings to Jan. 29, 2024 (5-0)

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Jefferson County Code Enforcement Board meets to review 36 properties cited for maintenance violations, including issues like property upkeep and street racing. Each case is listed under property maintenance or an appeal for street racing.

• 115 Whitney Avenue — property maintenance
• 3832 Cliff Avenue — street racing appeal
• 4600 W. Broadway — property maintenance
• 2514 Congress Street — property maintenance
• 1367 Brook Street — property maintenance

The minutes list several property maintenance cases and one street racing appeal for consideration. However, the document does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes for these items.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will convene via video teleconference to review the November 30, 2023 Metro Council agenda and addresses to council. A special discussion on the Sister Cities Program is also scheduled, led by the Sister Cities Committee and the Office of Equity.

• ID 23-0334 Sister Cities Program discussion with Amos Izerimana, Office of Equity
• ID 23-0401 Review of Metro Council Agenda – November 30, 2023
• ID 23-0400 Addresses to Council – November 30, 2023

The Committee of the Whole met for a special discussion on the Sister Cities program and a review of the November 30 Metro Council agenda. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational only.

• No substantive decisions made; meeting was informational

Planning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning Commission is meeting in person to approve the minutes from its November 16, 2023 meeting and to conduct a training session for commissioners. No substantive zoning or development cases are on the agenda.

• Approval of 11.16.2023 minutes
• Planning Commissioner Training Session

The Louisville Metro Planning Commission held a regular meeting on November 30, 2023, and approved the minutes from its November 16, 2023 meeting as corrected. The vote was 6-0 with one abstention. The meeting also included a training session for commissioners, which counted toward their continuing education requirements.

• Approved Nov. 16, 2023 meeting minutes as corrected (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Provided 3 hours of KRS 147A continuing education training to commissioners

Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including an emergency resolution to review a development plan, a charge against Councilman Piagentini, and several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include approving a $2.25 million economic development grant for Stellar Snacks, accepting federal grants for public health, and amending the rental housing registration code. The agenda also includes numerous neighborhood development fund appropriations and board appointments.

• Emergency resolution to review Planning Commission approval of revised development plan at 4516 Cane Run Road
• Charge against District 19 Councilman Anthony Piagentini
• Ordinance amending LMCO Chapter 119: Registration of Rental Housing Units
• Resolution authorizing $2,250,000 economic development grant for Stellar Snacks, LLC
• Ordinance transferring $743,981.80 from Tax Collection System Project to various capital projects

The Louisville Metro Council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 119 on rental housing unit registration, passing 22-0 with one abstention. The council also approved a consent calendar with multiple budget transfers, bond authorizations, and grant acceptances, and passed an emergency resolution for a second review of a planning commission decision on Cane Run Road. Several neighborhood development fund appropriations were approved, including for Winter Wonderland and Shop with a Cop, and a moratorium on development in the Floyds Fork district remained held.

• Approved rental housing registration ordinance amendment (22-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent calendar with 23-0 vote, including capital budget transfers and bond authorization
• Adopted emergency resolution for second review of Cane Run Road development plan (voice vote)
• Approved $13,250 for Winter Wonderland event after amendment (23-0)
• Approved $4,750 for Kentucky Chess Ambassadors urban chess program (23-0)
• Approved $3,000 for LMPD Shop with a Cop program (voice vote)
• Approved $1,750 for West Louisville Buy Local Block Party (voice vote)
• Withdrew ordinance for LMPD overtime patrolling in District 6

Planning Committee

The Jefferson County Planning Committee will hold a virtual meeting to review new business, including a request to establish a Floyds Fork Zoning Overlay District in Louisville Metro. The committee will also adjourn the meeting.

• 22-LDC-0005: Floyds Fork Zoning Overlay District proposal

NuLu Review Overlay District Committee

The NuLu Review Overlay District Committee will meet in person to continue reviewing a ground-level pool area for the previously approved Joe Ley Hotel and consider three new construction projects: a two-story mixed-use building with parking at 221 S. Shelby Street, a 4,800 sq ft rear addition to Sake a Go-Go at 620 E. Market St., and a 15,300 sq ft four-story rear addition to the New Sunday School at 629 E. Market St. All projects fall under Louisville Metro Council District 4.

• Continued review of ground-level pool area for 7-story Joe Ley Hotel at 615–625 E. Market St. (23-OVERLAY-0012)
• Demolition and new construction of two-story building and parking at 221 S. Shelby St. (23-OVERLAY-0064)
• 4,800 sq ft rear addition to Sake a Go-Go at 620 E. Market St. (23-OVERLAY-0069)
• 15,300 sq ft four-story rear addition to New Sunday School at 629 E. Market St. (23-OVERLAY-0070)

The NuLu Review Overlay District Committee approved all four development requests on its agenda, each with conditions. The approvals include a pool area revision for the Joe Ley Hotel, a mixed-use building at 221 S. Shelby Street, a four-story addition at 629 E. Market St., and a rear addition at 620 E. Market St. All votes were unanimous among present members, with some abstentions and absences.

• Approved revised pool area for Joe Ley Hotel at 615 & 625 E. Market St. (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved demolition and new construction of mixed-use building at 221 S. Shelby St. (7-0)
• Approved four-story rear addition at 629 E. Market St. (6-0, 2 absent)
• Approved one- to two-story rear addition at 620 E. Market St. (5-0, 3 absent)

Committee on Committees

The Committee on Committees is assigning legislation to various council committees for the upcoming meeting cycle. The agenda includes a wide range of items, from budget transfers and neighborhood development fund appropriations to zoning changes, board appointments, and contract approvals. This is a procedural meeting focused on routing items to the appropriate committees for further review.

• O-261-23: Transfers $50,000 from District 20 Neighborhood Development Fund to Capital Infrastructure Fund
• O-263-23: Appropriates $42,000 for Gallopalooza horse statues in districts 8, 13, 15, 17
• O-276-23: Establishes One Park Development Area under KRS 65.7041-65.7083
• R-152-23: Accepts $144,500 Humana Foundation award for food delivery service
• R-156-23: Accepts $400,000 U.S. DOE grant for Buildings UP program

The Committee on Committees assigned 34 pieces of legislation to various committees without changes, covering budgets, zoning, and appointments. It also recommended approval of the 2024 council meeting schedule, which was sent to the Consent Calendar. No substantive decisions were made on the assigned items themselves.

• Assigned R-154-23 (Cane Run Road development plan review) to Metro Council Special Legislation
• Assigned O-261-23, O-263-23, O-266-23, O-267-23, O-270-23, O-272-23, O-274-23, O-275-23, R-153-23, R-155-23 to Budget and Appropriations Committee
• Assigned R-149-23 (HR Alliance contract) to Committee on Committees
• Assigned R-147-23, R-150-23, R-152-23 to Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee
• Assigned 12 appointments/reappointments (ID 23-0388 to 23-0399) to Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee
• Assigned O-276-23 (One Park Development Area) to Labor and Economic Development Committee
• Assigned R-151-23, R-156-23 to Parks and Sustainability Committee
• Assigned O-265-23, O-268-23, O-269-23, O-273-23 to Planning and Zoning Committee

Charging Committee - This is Considered a Special Meeting

The Charging Committee of the Louisville Metro Government is holding a special meeting on November 28, 2023. The agenda includes only standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, committee business, a closed session, and adjournment. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed, and the agenda notes that items may not be heard or acted upon.

• Closed session scheduled
• Special meeting designation
• No specific agenda items listed

The Charging Committee voted to file charges for the removal of Council Member Anthony Piagentini (District 19). The motion passed by voice vote after a closed session. The charges were provided to the Clerk.

• Approved filing charges for removal of Council Member Anthony Piagentini (voice vote)

Charging Committee - This is Considered a Special Meeting

The Jefferson County Charging Committee, led by Chair Cindi Fowler, will convene a special meeting to conduct committee business and enter a closed session. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call and adjournment, with no specific substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The Charging Committee held a special meeting on November 27, 2023, where it scheduled a special meeting for the next day and entered a closed session under KRS 61.810(f). No final action was taken during the closed session, and the meeting adjourned without substantive decisions.

• Scheduled special meeting for November 28, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
• Entered closed session under KRS 61.810(f) (voice vote)
• Reconvened in open session (voice vote)
• Adjourned at 4:16 p.m.

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Louisville Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on 19 items, including an appeal of an administrative decision, several variance requests, and multiple conditional use permits for short-term rentals. The board will also consider a modified conditional use permit for a Norton Hospital parking structure and an accessory dwelling unit. One item, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental on Watterson Trail, has been continued to December 18, 2023.

• Appeal of administrative decision regarding nonconforming rights at 4607 Atterberry Ct (22-APPEAL-0014)
• Variance for structure encroachment at 919 Schiller Avenue (23-VARIANCE-0149)
• Abandonment of Conditional Use Permit B-120-05 at 1124 Logan Street
• Modified Conditional Use Permit for off-street parking at 1 Audubon Plaza Drive (Norton Parking Structure)
• Multiple short-term rental conditional use permits and host residency hearings

The Louisville Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment approved several variances and waivers, including for properties on Schiller Avenue, Burnett Avenue, Magazine Street, St. Catherine Street, and Trevilian Way, as well as a modified conditional use permit for Norton Hospital's parking structure. The board denied a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit on Milton Street and denied two short-term rental host residency requests. Several other cases were continued due to lack of quorum or procedural issues.

• Approved variance for structure encroachment at 919 Schiller Avenue (4-0)
• Approved variance and waiver for property at 529 E Burnett Avenue (variance 4-0, waiver 3-1)
• Approved sign variances and waiver at 1939 Magazine Street (4-0)
• Approved variance for structure encroachment at 1135 E. St. Catherine Street (4-0)
• Approved variance for structure encroachment at 1913 Trevilian Way (4-0)
• Approved modified conditional use permit for Norton Hospital parking structure at 1 Audubon Plaza Drive (4-0)
• Denied conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 1104 Milton Street (4-0)
• Denied short-term rental host residency for 968 Samuel Street (4-0)

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Louisville Metro Code Enforcement Board is meeting to consider seven animal-related appeals from property owners. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting. All agenda items are appeals under the 'New Business' section.

• Animal appeal at 2432 Broadmeade Rd
• Animal appeal at 4015 Larchmont Ave
• Animal appeal at 2326 Quinn Dr
• Animal appeal at 4842 Brenda Dr
• Animal appeal at 5305 Carolina Crossings

The Code Enforcement Board met on November 17, 2023, and approved the minutes of a prior meeting. The agenda listed seven animal appeal cases under new business, but the minutes do not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes for these cases. The meeting was adjourned without substantive action noted.

• Approved prior meeting minutes
• Heard animal appeal ENF-BRD-23-06246 at 2432 Broadmeade Rd (no decision recorded)
• Heard animal appeal ENF-BRD-23-06247 at 4015 Larchmont Ave (no decision recorded)
• Heard animal appeal ENF-BRD-23-06579 at 2326 Quinn Dr (no decision recorded)
• Heard animal appeal ENF-BRD-23-06746 at 4842 Brenda Dr (no decision recorded)
• Heard animal appeal ENF-BRD-23-06763 at 5305 Carolina Crossings (no decision recorded)
• Heard animal appeal ENF-BRD-23-07194 at 4800 Elmcroft Ln (no decision recorded)
• Heard animal appeal ENF-BRD-23-07659 at 4180 Lyndon Way #203 (no decision recorded)

Charging Committee - This is Considered a Special Meeting

The Charging Committee is convening a special meeting on November 17, 2023. The agenda consists of committee business and a closed session.

• Committee business
• Closed session

The committee held a special meeting that included a closed session. No final actions were taken during the closed session. The committee scheduled its next special meeting for November 27, 2023.

• Scheduled special meeting for November 27, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.
• Entered closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(f) (voice vote)
• Reconvened in open session (voice vote)

Historic Landmarks & Preservation Districts Commission

The Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission is meeting in person to discuss and potentially act on an update to the Standard Design Guidelines, which apply citywide across all council districts. The agenda lists this as old business, indicating it is a continuation of prior discussion. No other substantive items are listed.

• Design Guidelines Update for Standard Design Guidelines, Louisville Metro, Council Districts 1-26

The Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission approved the minutes from the October 19, 2023 meeting with a correction. The Commission also voted to recommend the updated Standard Design Guidelines to Metro Council, following feedback and edits to the Archaeology and Demolition sections.

• Approved October 19, 2023 meeting minutes with correction (8-0)
• Recommended Standard Design Guidelines update to Metro Council (8-0)

Planning Committee

The Jefferson County Planning Committee will hold a virtual meeting to consider new business, specifically the Floyds Fork Zoning Overlay District proposal. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• 22-LDC-0005: Floyds Fork Zoning Overlay District (District 19)

Planning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear a public right-of-way closure request for Belknap Park, and vote on the Clifton & Crescent Hill Area Plan amendment to Plan 2040. The meeting also includes appeals, development plan reviews, and a zoning change request for Beulah Church Road properties.

• Closure of public right-of-way at Belknap Park (101 E Washington Street) requested by Humana, Inc.
• Approval of Clifton & Crescent Hill Area Plan amendment to Plan 2040
• Binding Element Appeal for 1319 Tile Factory Lane
• Category 3 Development Plan review for Griffiths Garden (2119 Griffiths Avenue)
• Rezoning request for 6803 & 6805 Beulah Church Road from R-4 to R-5, R-5A, R-6 and C-1

The Louisville Metro Planning Commission approved a revised detailed district development plan for 128 multi-family apartment units at 4516 Cane Run Road, replacing a previously approved 106-unit townhome plan. The commission also recommended approval of a mixed-use rezoning at 6803 & 6805 Beulah Church Road, the Clifton & Crescent Hill Area Plan, and a right-of-way closure for Humana. A binding element appeal at 1319 Tile Factory Lane was upheld, with fines tabled until April 2024.

• Approved revised detailed district development plan for 128 apartments at 4516 Cane Run Road (5-4)
• Recommended approval of mixed-use rezoning at 6803 & 6805 Beulah Church Road (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Clifton & Crescent Hill Area Plan (9-0)
• Recommended approval of right-of-way closure at 101 E Washington Street (9-0)
• Uphheld binding element citation at 1319 Tile Factory Lane (9-0)
• Tabled discussion of fines for 1319 Tile Factory Lane until April 2024 (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Category 3 plan for 16 units at 2119 Griffiths Avenue (9-0)

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The Jefferson County Parks and Sustainability Committee is meeting to hold a special discussion regarding the Beargrass Creek Restoration Project with the Louisville/Jefferson Metropolitan Sewer District. The meeting takes place in Council Chambers and via video teleconference.

• Special discussion on ID 23-0368 Beargrass Creek Restoration Project with the Louisville/Jefferson Metropolitan Sewer District

The Parks and Sustainability Committee met and received a presentation from Louisville/Jefferson Metropolitan Sewer District on the Beargrass Creek Restoration Project. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting; the item was discussed only. The meeting adjourned without objection.

• Heard presentation on Beargrass Creek Restoration Project (no action taken)

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Budget and Appropriations Committee will consider several appropriations from district capital and neighborhood development funds, including sidewalk repairs, speed humps, and community event funding. It will also review ordinances authorizing general obligation bonds, reallocating ARP funds, and amending capital and operating budgets. The agenda includes both new items and items previously held or recommitted.

• Appropriations for sidewalk repairs: $2,873 (2335 West Chestnut St), $3,700 (233 Glendora Ave), $8,000 (6902/6905 Hyland Hills Ct), $1,100 (9012 Wooddale Dr)
• Speed humps on Bohannon Ave ($6,520) and repeal of speed hump project on Limehouse Ln/Regency Woods Way ($12,780)
• Neighborhood development funds for community events: Juice Bowl ($2,239.78), Garvin Gate Blues Festival ($10,000), Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour ($1,000), Shop with a Cop ($3,000 + $1,500 + $1,800)
• Ordinance O-258-23 authorizing general obligation bonds for capital projects
• Ordinance O-250-23 reallocating ARP funds from Healthcare Workforce Innovation Coalition (LAT-0096)

The committee recommended approval of a general obligation bond ordinance for capital projects and an ordinance transferring $743,981.80 from the Tax Collection System project to other capital projects. Several neighborhood development and capital infrastructure funds were approved, including amendments to increase appropriations for police programs and chess initiatives. One ordinance regarding American Rescue Plan funds was tabled, and two items remained held.

• Recommended approval of O-258-23 bond ordinance (9-0 vote)
• Recommended approval of O-255-23 transferring $743,981.80 from Tax Collection System project (6-0 vote, 3 absent)
• Recommended approval of O-259-23 amending Office of Housing & Community Development language (6-0 vote, 3 absent)
• Tabled O-250-23 regarding American Rescue Plan healthcare workforce funds (voice vote)
• Approved amended $5,000 appropriation for Shop With a Cop (Districts 13, 20, 22, 23, 24) (voice vote)
• Approved amended $4,700 appropriation for Shop With a Cop (Districts 10, 15, 18, 21, 24, 26) (voice vote)
• Approved $8,000 for sidewalk repair at Hyland Hills Court (voice vote)
• Held O-229-23 ($10,000 for Garvin Gate Blues Festival) and NDF101923OLNC06 ($1,000 for Holiday Home Tour)

Development Review Committee Meeting

The Development Review Committee will consider several development-related requests, including extensions for a subdivision, amendments to plats, waivers for signs and sidewalks, and a revised development plan for a QuikTrip. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a revised plan for a trucking facility.

• 23-EXTENSION-0018: Second extension for Caudill Farm Subdivision at 1901 Long Run Road
• 23-WAIVER-0137: Waiver for more than 3 attached signs at Bass Pro Shops, 5100 Norton Healthcare Blvd
• 23-WAIVER-0150: Waiver to omit sidewalks on southern side of Street H at Bellingham Park, 3501 Bellingham Park Dr
• 23-CAT3-0002: Category 3 Development Plan with waivers for QuikTrip at 8310-8414 National Tpke
• 23-DDP-0046: Revised Detailed District Development Plan for US Express Trucking at 1319 Tile Factory Ln

The Louisville Metro Development Review Committee approved all items on its November 15, 2023 agenda, including a second extension for the Caudill Farm Subdivision, three record plat amendments, two sign and sidewalk waivers, an amendment to binding elements for 9213 Dixie Highway, a Category 3 development plan with parking and buffer waivers for QuikTrip, and revised detailed district development plans for The Shoppes at Lone Oak and US Express Trucking. All votes were unanimous except for the QuikTrip plan and parking waiver, where Commissioner Clare abstained, and the Dixie Highway amendment, where Commissioner Clare recused herself.

• Approved second extension for Caudill Farm Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved record plat amendment to shift build limit line at 7502 Blue Wing Dr (5-0)
• Approved record plat amendment to consolidate 3 lots at 4217 Shelbyville Rd (5-0)
• Approved waiver for more than 3 attached signs at Bass Pro Shops (5-0)
• Approved waiver to not provide sidewalks along southern side of Street H at Bellingham Park (5-0)
• Approved amendment to binding elements for 9213 Dixie Highway with condition (3-0, Clare recused)
• Approved QuikTrip Category 3 plan, parking waiver, and buffer waiver (4-0, Clare abstained on plan and parking waiver)
• Approved revised detailed district development plan for The Shoppes at Lone Oak with binding elements (5-0)

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee meets to discuss a health equity report and vote on three resolutions that would accept a total of $183,000 in public health grants. The committee also continues work on an ordinance to expand paid family leave.

• Health equity report presented by Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness
• Ordinance O-226-23 to expand paid family leave under review
• Resolution R-141-23 to accept $100,000 CDC MPOX grant
• Resolution R-142-23 to accept $75,000 CDC STD/HIV grant
• Resolution R-145-23 to accept $8,000 state harm reduction outreach grant

The committee recommended approval of three resolutions accepting grant funding for public health programs, all sent to the Consent Calendar. A paid family leave ordinance remained held in committee. A health equity report was discussed but no action was taken.

• Recommended approval of R-141-23 accepting $100,000 CDC MPOX grant (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of R-142-23 accepting $75,000 CDC STD/HIV grant (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of R-145-23 accepting $8,000 state harm reduction grant (voice vote)
• Held O-226-23 on expanding paid family leave in committee

Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee will consider six appointments to local boards, including the Riverport Authority Board and the Air Pollution Control District Board. All appointments require action by April 2024.

• Appointment of Ronald Carmicle to Riverport Authority Board (term expires July 31, 2025)
• Appointment of William Summers V to Riverport Authority Board (term expires July 31, 2025)
• Reappointment of Marisa Neal to Air Pollution Control District Board (term expires June 30, 2026)
• Appointment of Sajjad Jaheel to Air Pollution Control District Board (term expires December 31, 2026)
• Appointment of Jeff Parrish to Greater Louisville Lodging Management District Board (term expires May 1, 2025)

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee recommended approval of six appointments to various boards, all sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council meeting on November 30, 2023. The appointments include two to the Riverport Authority Board, three to the Air Pollution Control District Board, and one to the Greater Louisville Lodging Management District Board. All motions passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

• Recommended approval of Ronald Carmicle to Riverport Authority Board (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of William Summers V to Riverport Authority Board (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Marisa Neal to Air Pollution Control District Board (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Dr. Sajjad Jameel to Air Pollution Control District Board (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Charlie Bell to Air Pollution Control District Board (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Jeff Parrish to Greater Louisville Lodging Management District Board (voice vote)

Butchertown Architectural Review Committee

The Butchertown Architectural Review Committee is meeting to conduct a conceptual review of a proposed second-story addition to a non-historic garage building at 1437 Story Ave. This is a new business item, and no final decision is expected at this stage.

• Conceptual review of second-story addition to garage at 1437 Story Ave.
• Applicant: Madison Martin; Owner: Butchertown Historic Properties II
• Case 23-COA-0269, Council District 4 (Jecorey Arthur)

The Butchertown Architectural Review Committee voted to defer Case #23-COA-0269, a request for a second-story addition at 1437 Story Avenue, to allow for more information. The motion was made by Committee Member Omidy, seconded by Stephens, and carried unanimously with four votes in favor. No other substantive decisions were made at this hearing.

• Deferred Case #23-COA-0269 (second-story addition at 1437 Story Avenue) for more information (4-0)

Clifton Architectural Review Committee

The Clifton Architectural Review Committee will consider three items: a demolition request for a one-story shotgun-style house at 2051 Payne Street, an after-the-fact replacement of a historic retaining wall at 169 William Street, and an after-the-fact storefront awning roof replacement at 2004 Frankfort Avenue. The committee will also hear old business regarding the retaining wall alteration.

• Demolition of one-story shotgun-style residential building at 2051 Payne Street for Holy Trinity Clifton Campus
• After-the-fact removal and replacement of historic retaining wall at 169 William Street
• After-the-fact replacement of cedar shake storefront awning roof with corrugated metal at 2004 Frankfort Avenue

The Clifton Architectural Review Committee approved all three cases on the agenda, each with conditions. The cases were a monolithic pour retaining wall at 169 William Street, a shotgun house demolition at 2051 Payne Street, and a storefront awning change at 2004 Frankfort Ave. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved retaining wall at 169 William Street with conditions (6-0)
• Approved demolition of shotgun house at 2051 Payne Street with conditions (6-0)
• Approved storefront awning change at 2004 Frankfort Ave with conditions (6-0)

CANCELLED Planning and Zoning Committee

This meeting of the Planning and Zoning Committee has been cancelled. The only listed item, an ordinance regarding a revised district development plan for property at 6001 Outer Loop, was tabled at the previous meeting and remains pending.

• O-247-23: Ordinance relating to revised district development plan for 6001 Outer Loop (approx. 15.16 acres), Case No. 23DDP0078, tabled 10/31/23

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Labor and Economic Development Committee will decide on two resolutions: one to approve a $108,000 contract with Commonwealth Economics Partners for financial advice on tax increment financing, and another to authorize a $2.25M grant request for Stellar Snacks, LLC from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority.

• $108,000 contract with Commonwealth Economics Partners for economic development financial advice
• $2.25M grant request for Stellar Snacks, LLC from Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority

The Labor and Economic Development Committee recommended approval of two resolutions. R-139-23 approves a $108,000 noncompetitively negotiated contract with Commonwealth Economics Partners, LLC for financial advice on complex arrangements and tax increment financing. R-144-23 authorizes the mayor and economic development department to request and accept a $2,250,000 grant from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority for Stellar Snacks, LLC. Both items were sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council meeting on November 30, 2023.

• Recommended approval of $108,000 contract with Commonwealth Economics Partners, LLC (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $2,250,000 grant request for Stellar Snacks, LLC (voice vote)
• Sent both resolutions to Consent Calendar for November 30, 2023 Council meeting

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to consider O-256-23, an ordinance that would amend Louisville Metro Code Chapter 119, which covers registration of rental housing units. The item is listed as pending legislation, and the committee may or may not act on it during this meeting.

• O-256-23: ordinance amending LMCO Chapter 119 on registration of rental housing units

The Public Works Committee voted 7-0 (with one abstention) to recommend approval of O-256-23, which amends Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances Chapter 119 regarding registration of rental housing units. The ordinance now moves to the full Metro Council for consideration on November 30, 2023.

• Recommended approval of O-256-23 (rental housing registration) (7-0, 1 abstention)

Public Safety Committee

The Jefferson County Public Safety Committee met on November 14, 2023, to discuss pending legislation including an interlocal cooperation agreement for alcohol beverage control enforcement and a sole source contract for an animal services program. The agenda lists two resolutions for consideration by the committee.

• Resolution R-143-23 regarding an interlocal cooperation agreement among Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Alcohol Beverage Control and the City of Middletown.
• Resolution R-146-23 approving a noncompetitively negotiated sole source contract for Metro Animal Services concerning a trap neuter and return program for community cats with Alley Cat Advocates, Inc. for $70,000.00.

The Public Safety Committee recommended approval of two resolutions: an interlocal cooperation agreement with Middletown for alcohol beverage control enforcement, and a $70,000 sole source contract for a trap-neuter-return program for community cats. Both were approved by voice vote and sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council meeting on November 30, 2023.

• Recommended approval of R-143-23, ABC enforcement agreement with Middletown (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of R-146-23, $70,000 contract with Alley Cat Advocates for trap-neuter-return (voice vote)

Charging Committee - This is Considered a Special Meeting

The Jefferson County Charging Committee convened a special meeting on November 13, 2023, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion. The agenda consisted solely of procedural items such as roll call, committee business, a closed session, and adjournment.

The committee changed the start time for its November 17, 2023, meeting. The committee entered a closed session, but no final action was taken during that time.

• Changed November 17, 2023, meeting time from 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Entered closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(f) (voice vote)
• Reconvened in open session (voice vote)

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Jefferson County Code Enforcement Board meets to review 35 property maintenance cases across Louisville. The board will consider violations at residential and commercial properties, including issues like unsafe structures, overgrown lots, and code violations. No new business beyond routine enforcement actions is listed.

• 1207 S 1ST STREET #1 — property maintenance violation
• 769 HARRISON AVENUE — property maintenance violation
• 3103 ELLIOTT AVENUE — property maintenance violation
• 703 W FLORENCE AVENUE — property maintenance violation
• 4600 W BROADWAY — property maintenance violation

The minutes list several property maintenance cases under new business, but do not record any specific decisions, votes, or outcomes for these items.

Land Development & Transportation Committee

The Land Development & Transportation Committee will meet to consider two items: a request to close a public right-of-way for the Belknap Park project at 101 E Washington Street, and a zoning change from R-4 to R-5A for Regency Park II at 8816 W Manslick Road. The meeting will also include approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Closure of public right-of-way for Belknap Park, 101 E Washington Street, owner Humana Inc.
• Zoning change from R-4 to R-5A with Detailed District Development Plan and Binding Elements for Regency Park II, 8816 W Manslick Road, owner CAT VVB LLC
• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2023 meeting

The committee approved the October 26, 2023 minutes and scheduled two cases for Planning Commission hearings: a street closure for Belknap Park (23-STRCLOSURE-0034) and a zoning change for Regency Park II (23-ZONE-0094). No final decisions were made on the cases themselves.

• Approved October 26, 2023 minutes (4-0, Mims abstained)
• Scheduled street closure 23-STRCLOSURE-0034 for Nov 16, 2023 Planning Commission hearing (5-0)
• Scheduled zoning change 23-ZONE-0094 for Dec 7, 2023 Planning Commission hearing (general consensus)

Committee of the Whole

The Louisville Metro Government Committee of the Whole meets to review the November 9, 2023 Metro Council agenda and addresses to council. The agenda also includes a special discussion regarding Race to Derby 150 presented by Katrina Helmer of the Kentucky Derby Museum.

• Special Discussion: Race to Derby 150 with Katrina Helmer, Kentucky Derby Museum (ID 23-0353)
• Review of Metro Council Agenda for November 9, 2023 (ID 23-0362)
• Review of Addresses to Council for November 9, 2023 (ID 23-0361)

The Committee of the Whole met for a special discussion and agenda review, with no substantive decisions or final votes taken. The council heard a presentation on Race to Derby 150 from the Kentucky Derby Museum, reviewed the November 9 agenda, and made procedural announcements, including holding item 31 and recommitting item 32 to the Budget and Appropriations Committee.

• Held item 31 (O-126-23) on the agenda
• Recommitted item 32 (O-250-23) to Budget and Appropriations Committee (barring opposition)
• Noted Council Member Hawkins to abstain on item 37 (R-133-23)

Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council will consider transferring $4,020,600 from federal infrastructure grants to local capital projects and approving a $300,000 sole-source EMS training contract. The meeting also includes zoning changes for multiple properties, a street renaming, and funding allocations for neighborhood events and services.

• Transfer $4,020,600 from federal infrastructure grants to local capital projects
• Approve $300,000 sole-source EMS training contract with American Heart Association
• Rename portion of Stuart Avenue to Virginia Avenue
• Dedicate Ellerholt Court & Virginia Avenue corner as 'Ron King Way'
• Approve $2,250,000 economic development grant for Stellar Snacks, LLC

The Council enacted an Anti-Displacement Law to protect local communities and approved three separate zoning ordinances. Several funding appropriations for community events and social services were approved, while a development moratorium for the Floyds Fork Special District remained held.

• Passed Anti-Displacement Law to protect communities from displacement (25-0)
• Approved zoning for 5024-5026 S 3rd St and 307 W Kingston Ave (24-0)
• Approved zoning for 9408-9500 Old Bardstown Road (25-0)
• Approved zoning for 7009 S Watterson Trail and 7909-7913R Glaser Lane (25-0)
• Approved $4.02M transfer from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grants to capital projects
• Approved $300,000 sole source contract with American Heart Association for EMS materials
• Approved $14,250 for Winter Wonderland event production costs (24-0)
• Approved $165,197 in health equity funding from Kentucky Department for Public Health (23-0)

CANCELLED: Committee on Committees

This meeting of the Louisville Metro Council's Committee on Committees was cancelled. The agenda was procedural, covering roll call and assignment of legislation to various council committees.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda included legislation assignments to multiple committees

Charging Committee - This is Considered a Special Meeting

The Jefferson County Charging Committee will hold a special meeting to designate its chairs, establish meeting times, and select legal counsel. The committee consists of five members representing districts 7, 9, 10, 14, and 21.

• Designate Charging Committee chairs (ID 23-0348)
• Set Charging Committee meeting times (ID 23-0349)
• Appoint legal counsel for the committee (ID 23-0350)

The Charging Committee held a special meeting and made organizational decisions: elected Cindi Fowler as Chair and Andrew Owen as Vice Chair, scheduled meetings for November 13 and 17, 2023, and retained Kent Wicker as legal counsel. The committee then entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters, reconvened, and adjourned without taking any final action in the closed session.

• Elected Cindi Fowler as Chair (voice vote)
• Elected Andrew Owen as Vice Chair (voice vote)
• Approved meeting schedule for Nov 13 and Nov 17, 2023 (voice vote)
• Retained Kent Wicker as legal counsel (voice vote)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters (voice vote)
• Reconvened in open session; no final action taken in closed session

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on 10 items: one conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit (continued to December 4), three variance requests, one conditional use permit for a rehabilitation home with a landscape waiver, and five short-term rental conditional use permits. The board will decide whether to grant these requests.

• 23-CUP-0248: ADU at 6130 Cooper Chapel Road (continued to Dec 4)
• 23-VARIANCE-0128: Variances at 2511 Ransdell Avenue
• 23-VARIANCE-0130: Car port variance at 1446 S Hancock Street
• 23-CUP-0274: Rehabilitation home at 2412 Mount Claire Avenue
• 23-CUP-0089: Short-term rental of duplex at 103 W Kentucky Street

The Board approved a conditional use permit for a rehabilitation home and several short-term rental requests. It also granted variances for residential setbacks and yard areas at three properties. One short-term rental request was denied due to overconcentration in the area.

• Approved rehabilitation home and landscape waiver at 2412 Mount Claire Avenue
• Approved short-term rental permits at 8602 Beulah Church Road, 2222 S Shelby St, and 332 S Bayly Avenue
• Denied short-term rental permit at 103 W Kentucky Street
• Approved yard and setback variances at 2511 Ransdell Avenue
• Approved carport setback and yard variances at 1446 S Hancock Street
• Approved side and front yard setback variances at 1516 E Breckinridge St
• Continued cases 23-CUP-0248 and 23-CUP-0091 to future hearings
• Approved 2024 Public Meeting Calendar

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Louisville Metro Code Enforcement Board will hold a public meeting to hear 33 property maintenance violation cases and one street racing case. All items are listed as new business, and the board will decide on each case. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other business listed.

• 33 property maintenance cases at addresses including 3520 Vermont Avenue, 6306 Johnsontown Road, and 2501 W Hill Street
• One street racing case at 3832 Cliff Avenue
• Cases include properties on Westport Road, Bank Street, and Cherokee Road

Butchertown Architectural Review Committee

The Butchertown Architectural Review Committee will review a request to change the paint color of previously painted historic masonry at the Butchertown Market located at 1201 Story Ave. The project is submitted by Andy Blieden with Kelli Jones as the applicant and representative.

• Review of paint color change for Butchertown Market historic masonry (23-COA-0295)
• Project location: 1201 Story Ave
• Owner: Andy Blieden, Applicant: Kelli Jones

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Budget and Appropriations Committee reviews 13 ordinances to allocate neighborhood development funds for events, signage, food pantries, and theater programs, and amends capital budgets by transferring $4,020,600 from federal infrastructure grants to local projects. All items require action by April 2024.

• $7,000 from District 5 Neighborhood Development Funds to OneWest Corporation for Winter Wonderland event lighting and production
• $10,000 from District 6 Neighborhood Development Funds to Garvin Gate Association for Garvin Gate Blues Festival
• $4,020,600 transferred from federal infrastructure grants to local capital projects
• $5,500 from Districts 8 and 9 to Highland Community Ministries for food pantry and senior lunch staffing
• $188 from District 5 Capital Infrastructure Funds for a street sign honoring Ron King at Ellerholt Court and Virginia Avenue

The Budget and Appropriations Committee recommended approval of several ordinances, including a $4,020,600 transfer from unallocated Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grants to various capital projects (O-239-23) and a reallocation of American Rescue Plan funds from the Healthcare Workforce Innovation Coalition project to various departments (O-250-23). The committee also recommended approval of amended ordinances funding Stage One: The Louisville Children's Theater and Highland Community Ministries, and approved multiple neighborhood development and capital infrastructure fund appropriations. A motion to table O-250-23 failed in a 4-4 vote before the recommendation passed 7-1 with one abstention.

• Recommended approval of $4,020,600 capital budget transfer from BIL grants (9-0)
• Recommended approval of ARP fund reallocation from Healthcare Workforce Innovation Coalition (7-1, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of $10,500 for Stage One children's theater performances (7-0)
• Recommended approval of $6,250 for Highland Community Ministries food pantry staff (7-0)
• Approved $7,000 for OneWest Corporation Winter Wonderland event (7-0)
• Approved $4,000 for Portland Youth Baseball League Christmas party (voice vote)
• Approved $188 street sign for Ron King at Ellerholt Court and Virginia Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved $188 street sign for Bishop Walter A. Jones Jr. at West Chestnut and South 16th Street (voice vote)

Park and Sustainability Committee

The Parks and Sustainability Committee is meeting to consider a single pending resolution (R-136-23) that encourages Metro Government to implement reusable cutlery at all Metro Government events. The resolution is sponsored by Betsy Ruhe (D-21) and has an action deadline of April 2024. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only this one substantive item listed.

• R-136-23: Resolution encouraging Metro Government to implement reusable cutlery at all Metro Government events
• Sponsor: Betsy Ruhe (D-21)
• Action required by April 2024

The Parks and Sustainability Committee recommended approval of a resolution encouraging the use of reusable cutlery at all Metro Government events. The item was sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Council meeting on November 9, 2023.

• Recommended approval of R-136-23 regarding reusable cutlery (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning Commission will meet in-person and virtually to approve minutes, set the 2024 meeting calendar, and hold a public hearing on three rezoning requests. Two applicants seek waivers to refile denied zoning applications or proceed under new zoning frameworks.

• Two-Year Waiver request at 7504 Preston Highway for Preston Highway Rezoning (Lakshmi LLC)
• 23-ZONE-0104 rezoning from R-5 to OR-1 at 106 Lyndon Ln for Lyndon Professional Office (Neal Campbell)
• 23-ZONE-0107 rezoning from PRO to PEC at 3560 Bashford Ave for TEM Group Rezoning (TEM Group, Inc)
• 23-ZONE-0113 rezoning from OR-1 to C-2 at 6604 Bardstown Road for 6604 Bardstown Road Rezoning (TK Real Estate LLC)

The Louisville Metro Planning Commission approved a waiver for 7504 Preston Highway to bypass the two-year waiting period for refiling a zoning application. The commission also recommended approval of zoning changes for properties at 106 Lyndon Lane, 3560 Bashford Avenue, and 6604 Bardstown Road, along with associated variances, waivers, and development plans. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Chair Lewis and Commissioner Fischer absent.

• Approved waiver of two-year waiting period for rezoning application at 7504 Preston Highway (6-1)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from R-5 to OR-1 at 106 Lyndon Lane (8-0)
• Approved variance for 5-foot front setback at 106 Lyndon Lane (8-0)
• Recommended approval of waiver for landscape buffer encroachment at 106 Lyndon Lane (8-0)
• Approved Detailed District Development Plan for 106 Lyndon Lane (8-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from PRO to PEC at 3560 Bashford Avenue (8-0)
• Approved waivers for landscape buffer and building facade at 3560 Bashford Avenue (8-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from OR-1 to C-2 at 6604 Bardstown Road (8-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider several development-related requests, including waivers, a minor plat, and revised detailed district development plans. Items include a lot width waiver on Brownsboro Road, a parking encroachment waiver on Camp Ground Road, and plans for a blood center and contractor's shop.

• Waiver to allow lot width below 35 feet at 1861 Brownsboro Road
• Waiver for drive aisle and parking encroachment at 4319 Camp Ground Road
• Floyd's Fork overlay review for single-family home at 16608 Aiken Rd
• Revised detailed district development plan with waiver at 5800 Poplar Level Road
• Revised plan for Kentucky Blood Center at 14002 Shelbyville Rd

The Louisville Metro Development Review Committee approved all five items on its November 1, 2023 agenda, each by a unanimous 4-0 vote with one member absent. Approvals included a lot width waiver for a minor plat at 1861 Brownsboro Road, a landscape buffer encroachment waiver for SAIA Motor Freight at 4319 Camp Ground Road, a Floyd's Fork overlay review for a single-family home at 16608 Aiken Rd, and revised detailed district development plans for properties at 5800 Poplar Level Road, 14002 Shelbyville Rd, and 4310 Bishop Ln. The committee also approved the October 18, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved October 18, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved lot width waiver for Brownsboro Minor Plat at 1861 Brownsboro Road (4-0)
• Approved LBA encroachment waiver for SAIA Louisville at 4319 Camp Ground Road (4-0)
• Approved Floyd's Fork overlay review for Cochran Residence at 16608 Aiken Rd (4-0)
• Approved revised DDP with LBA waiver for 5800 Poplar Level Road (4-0)
• Approved revised DDP for Kentucky Blood Center at 14002 Shelbyville Rd (4-0)
• Approved revised DDP with two LBA waivers for Bishop Contractor's Shop at 4310 Bishop Ln (4-0)

Equity, Communtity Affairs, Housing, Health and Education

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee discussed healthcare access, family leave expansion, and emergency medical services funding. Two resolutions and one ordinance were pending action by April 2024. Special discussions included housing authority issues and the Asclepius Initiative.

• Resolution R-133-23: $165,197 state funding for equitable healthcare access
• Ordinance O-226-23: Expanding paid family leave under Chapter 35
• Resolution R-134-23: $300,000 sole-source contract for CPR/first aid materials with American Heart Association
• Resolution R-138-23: Dedication of Ellerholt Court and Virginia Avenue corner as 'Ron King Way'

The committee recommended approval of three resolutions: accepting $165,197 from the Kentucky Department for Public Health for health equity work, approving a $300,000 sole-source contract with the American Heart Association for CPR/first aid materials, and dedicating a corner as 'Ron King Way'. The paid family leave ordinance remained held in committee. Two presentations were given but no decisions were made on them.

• Recommended approval of $165,197 health equity funding resolution (5-0-1, Hawkins abstained)
• Recommended approval of $300,000 American Heart Association sole-source contract (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Ron King Way street dedication (voice vote)
• Held O-226-23 paid family leave ordinance in committee

CANCELLED: Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee

This meeting of the Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, roll call, adjournment) and no substantive business.

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will consider several zoning ordinances, a street name change, a revised district development plan, and a proposed anti-displacement law. One resolution regarding HOA funds has been withdrawn. The committee may not act on all items.

• Zoning for 5024 and 5026 South 3rd Street and 307 West Kingston Avenue (0.429 acres)
• Zoning for 9408 and 9500 Old Bardstown Road (9.28 acres)
• Zoning for 7009 S. Watterson Trail and 7909/7913R Glaser Lane (8.37 acres)
• Street name change of Stuart Avenue north of Fury Way to Virginia Avenue
• Revised district development plan for 6001 Outer Loop (15.16 acres)

The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval of the Anti-Displacement Law (O-071-23) with amendments, and approved several zoning ordinances and a street name change. It also tabled a district development plan and noted a withdrawn resolution. All recommendations will go to the full Metro Council on November 9, 2023.

• Recommended approval of O-234-23 zoning at 5024/5026 S. 3rd St and 307 W Kingston Ave (7-0, 1 absent)
• Recommended approval of O-244-23 zoning at 9408/9500 Old Bardstown Rd (8-0)
• Recommended approval of O-245-23 zoning at 7009 S. Watterson Trail and 7909/7913R Glaser Ln (8-0)
• Recommended approval of O-246-23 street name change of Stuart Ave to Virginia Ave (8-0)
• Tabled O-247-23 district development plan for 6001 Outer Loop
• Recommended approval of O-071-23 Anti-Displacement Law (5-0, 3 present)
• Recommended approval of R-099-23 resolution to review bond process (voice vote)
• Noted R-114-23 resolution withdrawn

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Labor and Economic Development Committee is meeting to consider pending legislation. The single item on the agenda is an ordinance that would amend the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances relating to retail package alcohol sales hours on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. The committee may or may not act on this item, as agendas are followed at the chair's discretion.

• O-240-23: Ordinance amending LMCO Chapter 113 to change retail package alcohol sales hours on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

The Labor and Economic Development Committee recommended approval of two resolutions. The first approves a $108,000 noncompetitive professional services contract with Commonwealth Economics Partners, LLC for financial advice on complex arrangements and tax increment financing. The second authorizes the Mayor and Department of Economic Development to request and accept a $2,250,000 economic development grant from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority for Stellar Snacks, LLC. Both items were sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council meeting on November 30, 2023.

• Recommended approval of $108,000 contract with Commonwealth Economics Partners, LLC (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $2,250,000 grant request for Stellar Snacks, LLC (voice vote)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will hold a special discussion on wrecking and demolition permits, with presentations from Sharri Zink, Robert Mueller, and Robert Kirchdorfer of Codes and Regulations. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Special discussion on wrecking/demolition permits (ID 23-0337)

The committee held a special discussion regarding wrecking and demolition permits (ID 23-0337). No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider two items: a resolution approving a sole-source contract for a forensics digital camera for LMPD, and an ordinance updating fire prevention and safety standards that was previously tabled. The committee may vote on these items or defer them.

• R-135-23: Approve $45,115.08 sole-source contract with Foster and Freeman USA, Inc. for LMPD forensics digital camera
• O-230-23: Amend LMCO Chapters 94, 115, and 156 to update fire prevention and safety standards (previously tabled)

The Public Safety Committee recommended approval of two items. It approved a resolution for a $45,115.08 sole-source contract with Foster and Freeman USA, Inc. for a forensics digital camera for Louisville Metro Police, and an ordinance updating fire prevention and safety standards in LMCO Chapters 94, 115, and 156. Both were sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Council meeting on November 9, 2023.

• Recommended approval of R-135-23, $45,115.08 sole-source contract for LMPD forensics digital camera (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of O-230-23, fire prevention and safety standards update (7-0, Flood excused)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings on five short-term rental cases: four conditional use permit revocation hearings and one host residency hearing. The board will decide whether to revoke permits for properties at 2808 Yorkshire Boulevard, 1610 Deer Park Avenue, 2409 Glenmary Avenue, and 502 Marengo Drive, and will consider the residency status of a host at 1201 Hull Street.

• Revocation hearing for short-term rental at 2808 Yorkshire Boulevard (case 18CUP1172)
• Revocation hearing for short-term rental at 1610 Deer Park Avenue (case 19-CUP-0035)
• Revocation hearing for short-term rental at 2409 Glenmary Avenue (case 19-CUP-0058)
• Revocation hearing for short-term rental at 502 Marengo Drive (case 19-CUP-0133)
• Host residency hearing for short-term rental at 1201 Hull Street (case LIC-STA-23-01421)

The Board of Zoning Adjustment revoked four Conditional Use Permits for short-term rentals following revocation hearings. Additionally, the Board rejected a short-term rental host residency request for a property on Hull Street.

• Approved October 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Revoked Conditional Use Permit 18CUP1172 at 2808 Yorkshire Boulevard (5-1)
• Revoked Conditional Use Permit 19-CUP-0035 at 1610 Deer Park Avenue (6-0)
• Revoked Conditional Use Permit 19-CUP-0058 at 2409 Glenmary Avenue (6-0)
• Revoked Conditional Use Permit 19-CUP-0133 at 502 Marengo Drive (5-1)
• Rejected Short-Term Rental Host Residency for 1201 Hull Street (4-2)

Special VAPStat Joint Meeting

The Louisville and Jefferson County Landbank Authority is meeting to consider resolutions for selling multiple properties, mostly through affordable housing programs, and to authorize referring enforcement of re-entry rights to the county attorney. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and several property dispositions.

• Resolution 9: Sale of 2727 Dumesnil Street for $1,000 to Salty Ventures, LLC for new single-family housing
• Resolution 12: Sale of 1210 Tennessee Avenue for $500 to J & S Homes & Properties, LLC for affordable housing
• Resolution 16: Sale of 2733 Bank Street for $1.00 to Laura L. Smith under Demo For Deed program
• Resolution 17: Sale of 2719 Magazine Street for $500 to Smith and Marshall, LLC for rental housing
• Resolution 21: Authorization to refer enforcement of Landbank's rights of re-entry to Jefferson County Attorney's Office

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Code Enforcement Board convened on October 27, 2023, and considered 35 property maintenance cases under New Business. The minutes list each case by case number and address but do not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes for the individual cases. The meeting adjourned after the new business agenda, with no substantive actions documented.

• Heard 35 property maintenance cases (no outcomes recorded)
• Adjourned meeting

Land Development & Transportation Committee

The Land Development & Transportation Committee will meet to review and potentially vote on zoning changes, alley closures, and development plans. Items include a rezoning request for 6803 and 6805 Beulah Church Rd, an alley closure near Drescher Bridge Ave, and detailed development plans for a Wawa store and Forest Creek Subdivision.

• Rezoning 6803 and 6805 Beulah Church Rd from R-4 to R-5, R-5A, R-6, and C-1 with subdivision plans
• Closure of 13.5-foot alley bounded by Drescher Bridge Ave, Bertie Ave, Thompson Ave, and Delmont Ave
• Detailed District Development Plan for Wawa Preston Crossing at 9650 Preston Crossing Blvd with waivers
• Revised Detailed District Development Plan and subdivision for Forest Creek at 4826 Valla Road

The committee approved the Wawa Preston Crossing convenience store development, including waivers for pedestrian connection, landscape buffer, and parking, along with the revised detailed district development plan. It also approved the Forest Creek Subdivision plan and a related drainage easement waiver. The alley closure case was scheduled for a future hearing, and the Beulah Church Rd rezoning was also scheduled.

• Approved waiver for no pedestrian connection to Preston Hwy (23-WAIVER-0145) (4-0)
• Approved waiver to reduce required 15' VUA LBA (23-WAIVER-0156) (4-0)
• Approved parking waiver for 66 spaces (23-PARKWAIVER-0009) (4-0)
• Approved revised Detailed District Development Plan for Wawa (23-DDP-0039) with binding elements (4-0)
• Approved waiver for drainage easements exceeding 15% of rear yard (23-WAIVER-0143) (4-0)
• Approved revised Detailed District Development Plan for Forest Creek (23-DDP-0088) with binding elements (4-0)
• Approved revised Major Preliminary Subdivision for Forest Creek (23-RSUB-0002) (4-0)
• Scheduled alley closure case 23-STRCLOSURE-0027 for Dec 7, 2023 hearing

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the Metro Council agenda for October 26, 2023, including addresses to the council. The agenda lists only procedural items—call to order, roll call, agenda review, presidential updates, and adjournment—with no specific legislative actions or discussions detailed.

• Review of Metro Council Agenda (ID 23-0328) for October 26, 2023
• Addresses to Council (ID 23-0327) for October 26, 2023

The committee met to review the October 26, 2023, Metro Council agenda. Members discussed item movements, sponsorship changes, and updates on zoning and appropriation items. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

• Moved Item 35 (AP092023MH) to the Consent Calendar
• Discussed amending Item 37 (R-132-23) by substitution to change sponsorship to Council Member Purvis
• Held Item 38 (O-227-23) at the request of the sponsor
• Discussed adding a standard binding element to Item 44 (O-222-23)
• Confirmed Item 48 (O-126-23) will remain held at Council

Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council is meeting to vote on a consent calendar and old business items, including several zoning changes, amendments to the wrecking and landmarks ordinances, and a temporary moratorium on development in the Floyds Fork Special District. They will also consider new business items, such as a $4,020,600 transfer from unallocated BIL grants to various capital projects and several neighborhood development fund appropriations.

• O-170-23: Amends wrecking ordinance for historic buildings
• O-171-23: Amends landmarks ordinance
• O-239-23: Transfers $4,020,600 from BIL grants to capital projects
• O-222-23: Zoning change at 13000-13012 Factory Lane
• O-225-23: Zoning change at 8204-8306 Glaser Lane

The Louisville Metro Council approved a consent calendar with 24 votes, including funding for parks, a street dedication, and multiple board appointments. It also passed several ordinances and resolutions, including a $43,000 appropriation to Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, a $10,000 appropriation for a Halloween youth festival, and zoning changes for properties on Factory Lane, Glaser Lane, River Road, and Old Fern Valley Road. The council held an ordinance for LMPD overtime patrolling in District 6 and kept a moratorium on development in the Floyds Fork Special District tabled.

• Approved $43,000 to Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana (25-0)
• Approved $10,000 to A-One All Stars for Halloween Youth Festival (25-0)
• Approved $7,600 to Southwest Community Festival Committee (25-0)
• Approved zoning change at 13000-13012 Factory Lane (25-0)
• Approved zoning change at 8204-8306 Glaser Lane (25-0)
• Approved zoning change at 7603 River Road (25-0)
• Approved zoning change at 1285-1305 Old Fern Valley Road (25-0)
• Held O-227-23 for LMPD overtime patrolling in District 6

Clifton Architectural Review Committee-Cancelled

The Clifton Architectural Review Committee did not meet on October 25, 2023. The agenda was published but the meeting was cancelled.

Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee

The Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee will meet to discuss one item of new business. The committee is scheduled to consider a request for the construction of a one-story accessory dwelling unit at 1262 Willow Avenue. The meeting will be held in-person at the Metro Development Center in Louisville.

• Review of case 23-COA-0228 for a one-story accessory dwelling unit at 1262 Willow Avenue

The Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee reviewed a request for a new construction accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 1262 Willow Ave. The committee voted to approve the request with conditions.

• Approved with conditions new construction ADU at 1262 Willow Ave (4-0)

CANCELLED: Committee on Committees

The Jefferson County Committee on Committees meeting scheduled for October 24, 2023, was cancelled. No legislation or decisions were considered or acted upon due to the cancellation.

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting virtually to consider one item: the Clifton & Crescent Hill Area Plan (case 23-AREA-0003), a land-use plan for the Louisville Metro area in Council District 9. The agenda includes no other substantive items, so the meeting is focused solely on this plan.

• Review of Clifton & Crescent Hill Area Plan (23-AREA-0003)
• Case manager: Rachel Casey, Senior Planner
• Council District 9 – Andrew Owen

The Louisville Metro Planning Committee voted unanimously to recommend the Clifton & Crescent Hill Area Plan go to a public hearing before the Planning Commission on November 16, 2023. The plan, initiated by Councilmembers Bill Hollander and Andrew Owen, covers the Clifton and Crescent Hill neighborhoods and addresses pedestrian and bicycle safety, preservation, affordable housing, local businesses, and green spaces. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended 23-AREA-0003 (Clifton & Crescent Hill Area Plan) to public hearing (4-0, 2 absent)

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Jefferson County Code Enforcement Board will review 11 animal-related appeals and two additional appeals at this meeting. The board will consider appeals filed under various enforcement case numbers, each tied to specific property addresses.

• ENFBRD-23-05150 at 142 Bayly Avenue — animal appeal
• ENFBRD-23-05151 at 2302 Sycamore Avenue — animal appeal
• ENFBRD-23-05768 at 9814 Seville Drive — animal appeal
• ENFZON-23-000772-3 at 1416 S. 3rd Street — zoning appeal
• ENFBRD-23-06434 at 4010 Grand Avenue — street racing appeal

The Code Enforcement Board met on October 20, 2023, and considered 11 appeals, including 9 animal appeals, 1 zoning appeal, and 1 street racing appeal. The minutes list each case under New Business but record no decisions, votes, or outcomes for any item. The meeting adjourned without any substantive actions documented.

• No decisions recorded for any of the 11 appeals heard

Historic Landmarks & Preservation Districts Commission

The Historic Landmarks & Preservation Districts Commission will meet in-person to review nine proposed updates to its design guidelines for historic preservation in Louisville Metro. The updates cover site design, streetscapes, additions, garages, new construction (commercial and residential), demolition, archaeology, and sustainability. No decisions are listed on this agenda; the meeting is procedural.

• Site Design Guidelines Update
• Streetscape Design Guidelines Update
• New Construction Residential Design Guidelines Update
• Demolition Design Guidelines Update
• Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Design Guidelines Update

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 3, 2023 meeting. Several proposed updates to design guidelines were presented for discussion, but no votes or actions were taken on those items.

• Approved October 3, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)

Planning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning Commission will meet to review a post-construction noise assessment for TopGolf at Oxmoor Center and discuss four development proposals, including a revised apartment plan, a zoning change for a Greenwood Avenue duplex, a binding element appeal, and a subdivision near Floyds Fork. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and a public hearing.

• Review post-construction noise assessment for TopGolf at Oxmoor Center (7900 Shelbyville Road)
• Approve revised Detailed District Development Plan for Casualwood Apartments (8314 Casualwood Way)
• Consider zoning change from R-5 to R-7 for Greenwood Ave 8-Plex (3808 & 3810 Greenwood Ave)
• Hear appeal of binding element for property at 1319 Tile Factory Lane
• Review Major Preliminary Subdivision for 1614 Johnson Road Subdivision

The Commission approved a revised development plan for Casualwood Apartments featuring single-family and multi-family housing. Several other zoning and subdivision requests were continued to future meetings for further review.

• Approved Revised Detailed District Development Plan for Casualwood Apartments (5-4)
• Accepted noise study for TopGolf at Oxmoor Center (9-0)
• Continued Greenwood Avenue 8-Plex zoning request to a date uncertain (9-0)
• Continued 1319 Tile Factory Lane binding element appeal to Nov. 16, 2023 (6-0)
• Continued 1614 Johnson Road Subdivision request to Dec. 21, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Oct. 5, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Parks and Sustainability Commiittee

The Parks and Sustainability Committee will discuss and likely vote on a resolution to accept a $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for climate pollution reduction efforts. The grant would be administered by the Office of Sustainability with action required by March 2024.

• Resolution R-118-23: Accept $1,000,000 EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
• Special discussion on air pollution control with Rachel Hamilton, Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District

The Parks and Sustainability Committee recommended approval of Resolution R-118-23, which authorizes the mayor to accept $1,000,000 from the U.S. EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program for the Office of Sustainability. The motion passed 6-0 with one abstention and one absence, and the resolution was sent to Old Business for the full Metro Council meeting on October 26, 2023. The committee also heard a presentation on air pollution control but took no action on it.

• Recommended approval of R-118-23 to accept $1M EPA climate grant (6-0, 1 abstention, 1 absent)
• Sent R-118-23 to Old Business for full Council consideration on Oct 26, 2023

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Budget and Appropriations Committee will consider 11 appropriations from Neighborhood Development and Capital Infrastructure Funds, totaling $187,203.02, for projects including a skate park pump track, speed humps, police overtime, and community events. One item (O-227-23) was previously tabled and is being reconsidered.

• $53,980.37 for pump track at Petersburg Park skate park
• $90,500 for speed humps on seven streets in District 2
• $10,000 for LMPD overtime patrols in District 6 (tabled 10/5)
• $10,000 for Garvin Gate Blues Festival
• $1,500 for Halloween candy in Highview Park

The Budget and Appropriations Committee recommended several ordinances for approval, including a $29,000 appropriation to Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, amended from $5,000. It also approved two capital infrastructure funds for District 2, a $10,000 LMPD overtime appropriation, and multiple neighborhood development fund allocations. Two items were held in committee.

• Recommended O-238-23 for approval, amended to $7,250 for Halloween Youth Festival (9-0)
• Approved CIF101923MP02: $53,980.37 for Petersburg Park pump track (voice vote)
• Approved CIF101923PW02: $90,500 for speed humps in District 2 (voice vote)
• Recommended O-227-23 for approval: $10,000 for LMPD overtime in District 6 (6-2)
• Held O-229-23: $10,000 for Garvin Gate Blues Festival
• Held NDF101923OLNC06: $1,000 for Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour
• Recommended O-231-23 for approval, amended to $29,000 for Junior Achievement (9-0)
• Recommended O-236-23 for approval, amended to $7,600 for Southwest Community Festival (9-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider an extension for the Stables at Floyds Fork, two waivers for changing image signs near residential areas, and a revised detailed district development plan for the KY Center for Special Children. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or virtually.

• Extension of expiration for Stables at Floyds Fork, 10503 H. Bardstown Bluff Rd.
• Waiver for changing image sign closer than 300 ft to residential use at Watkins Church, 9800 Westport Rd.
• Waiver for changing image sign closer than 300 ft to residential use at Mosaic Church, 8008 Saint Andrews Church Rd.
• Revised Detailed District Development Plan for KY Center for Special Children, 13101 Eastpoint Park Blvd.

The Development Review Committee approved an extension of expiration for the Stables at Floyds Fork project, two waivers to allow changing image signs closer than 300 feet to residential uses (Watkins Church and Mosaic Church), and a revised Detailed District Development Plan for the KY Center for Special Children with binding elements. All votes were unanimous among present members, with one abstention on the extension and one member absent.

• Approved extension of expiration for Stables at Floyds Fork (3-0, Carlson abstained)
• Approved waiver for Watkins Church changing image sign (4-0)
• Approved waiver for Mosaic Church changing image sign (4-0)
• Approved revised Detailed District Development Plan for KY Center for Special Children with binding elements (4-0)

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee will hold a special discussion on the Crime Victim Leave Ordinance, including implementation and usage, and hear from Commonwealth Alliances. They will also consider pending legislation, including an ordinance to expand paid family leave and resolutions honoring Rev. Dr. Lincoln Bingham and approving a contract for a laboratory director.

• Discussion on Crime Victim Leave Ordinance implementation and adoption by other agencies
• O-226-23: Ordinance expanding paid family leave in Louisville Metro Code
• R-113-23: Resolution to dedicate corner of West Jefferson Street and South 30th Street as 'Rev. Dr. Lincoln Bingham Way'
• R-131-23: Resolution approving $64,180.67 contract with University of Louisville for laboratory director

The committee recommended approval of two resolutions: one honoring Rev. Dr. Lincoln Bingham by naming a street corner, and one funding a University of Louisville laboratory director contract for Public Health and Wellness. An ordinance expanding paid family leave was held in committee without a vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of R-113-23, dedicating West Jefferson Street and South 30th Street as 'Rev. Dr. Lincoln Bingham Way' (voice vote, sent to Consent Calendar)
• Recommended approval of R-131-23, appropriating $64,180.67 for a noncompetitively negotiated lab director contract with University of Louisville (voice vote, sent to Consent Calendar)
• Held O-226-23, ordinance expanding paid family leave, in committee

Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee

The Louisville Metro Government Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee meets to discuss pending legislation regarding the removal of Charles Keyes from the Civilian Review and Accountability Board. The committee is also reviewing multiple appointments and reappointments to local boards, including the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, Criminal Justice Commission, Housing Authority Board, and other district boards.

• Resolution R-130-23: Removal of Charles Keyes from the Civilian Review and Accountability Board
• Appointments to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board for Bruce Sherrod, Pat Mathison, and Louis Straub
• Appointments to the Criminal Justice Commission for Forrest Clay, Joann James, and Jay Davidson
• Appointments to the Housing Authority Board for Chartrael Hall and Larnelle Harris
• Appointments to the Parking Authority of River City, Inc. (PARC) for Evon Smith and John Hollenbach

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee recommended approval of 19 mayoral appointments to various boards and commissions, including the Airport Authority, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Criminal Justice Commission, and others. It also recommended approval of a resolution to remove Charles Keyes from the Civilian Review and Accountability Board. All items were sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business for the full Metro Council meeting on October 26, 2023.

• Recommended approval of R-130-23 to remove Charles Keyes from the Civilian Review and Accountability Board (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Margaret Harlow to the Louisville Regional Airport Authority (9-0-1, Reno-Weber abstained)
• Recommended approval of Troy Newkirk to the Fairdale Fire Protection District Board (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Bruce Sherrod, Pat Mathison, and Louis Straub to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (voice votes)
• Recommended approval of Forrest Clay, JoAnn James, and Jay Davidson to the Criminal Justice Commission (voice votes)
• Recommended approval of Chartrael Hall and Larnelle Harris to the Housing Authority Board (voice votes)
• Recommended approval of Michael Anderson to the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Yolanda Moore to the Okolona Fire Protection District Board (voice vote)

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will consider five zoning ordinance changes for properties on Factory Lane, Glaser Lane, River Road, South 3rd Street/West Kingston Avenue, and Old Fern Valley Road. They will also discuss amendments to the Wrecking Ordinance and Landmarks Ordinance, and a proposed ordinance to protect historically Black neighborhoods from displacement. Several items were previously tabled and have action deadlines.

• Zoning change for 13000-13012 Factory Lane (4.88 acres)
• Zoning change for 8204-8306 Glaser Lane (14.22 acres)
• Zoning change for 7603 River Road (0.33 acres)
• Zoning change for 5024-5026 S 3rd St & 307 W Kingston Ave (0.429 acres)
• Ordinance to protect historically Black neighborhoods from displacement

The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval of five zoning ordinances, including changes to the wrecking ordinance for historic buildings and the landmarks ordinance. It also tabled the anti-displacement law after adopting several amendments. Two resolutions remained held in committee.

• Recommended approval of zoning at 13000-13012 Factory Lane (8-0)
• Recommended approval of amended zoning at 8204-8306 Glaser Lane (8-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning at 7603 River Road (8-0)
• Tabled zoning at 5024-5026 S 3rd St and 307 W Kingston Ave
• Recommended approval of zoning at 1285-1305 Old Fern Valley Road (8-0)
• Recommended approval of amended wrecking ordinance for historic buildings (8-0)
• Recommended approval of amended landmarks ordinance (8-0)
• Tabled anti-displacement law after adopting 5 amendments

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Labor and Economic Development Committee will consider a resolution to approve local incentives for Ellie Diagnostics, LLC under KRS Chapter 154, Subchapter 32. The resolution, sponsored by Chair Pat Mulvihill, requires action by April 2024. The meeting will be held virtually at 3:00 PM in Council Chambers.

• R-120-23: Resolution for $154 incentives to Ellie Diagnostics, LLC

The Labor and Economic Development Committee recommended approval of R-120-23, which grants local incentives to Ellie Diagnostics, LLC under KRS Chapter 154, Subchapter 32. The motion carried by voice vote and the resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council meeting on October 26, 2023.

• Recommended approval of local incentives for Ellie Diagnostics, LLC (voice vote)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider two resolutions authorizing the mayor to accept federal grant funding for transportation-related projects. The first is $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's SMART program for a sensor-based real-time data platform, and the second is $250,000 from the Highway Infrastructure Program. Both items are pending legislation and may be discussed or acted upon.

• R-117-23: Accept $300,000 from USDOT SMART program for ViaSmart project, administered by Metro Technology Services
• R-132-23: Accept $250,000 from USDOT Highway Infrastructure Program, administered by Public Works and Assets

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of two resolutions authorizing the mayor to accept federal transportation funding. Both items were sent to the Consent Calendar for full Council consideration on October 26, 2023. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of R-117-23 accepting $300,000 from USDOT SMART program for ViaSmart project (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of R-132-23 accepting $250,000 from USDOT Highway Infrastructure Program (voice vote)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to consider an ordinance updating fire prevention and safety standards in the Louisville Metro Code. A separate ordinance limiting barbecue grills in residential areas has been withdrawn and will not be acted on. The meeting is being held via video teleconference.

• O-230-23: Ordinance amending LMCO Chapters 94, 115, and 156 for fire prevention and safety standards updates
• O-214-23: Ordinance limiting barbecue grill use in residential areas (withdrawn)

The committee tabled an ordinance updating fire prevention and safety standards (O-230-23) after discussion with fire officials. A separate ordinance limiting barbecue grills in residential areas (O-214-23) was withdrawn by its sponsor. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled O-230-23, fire prevention and safety standards update (voice vote)
• Withdrawn O-214-23, limiting barbecue grills in residential areas

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on 14 items, including variances for setbacks, fences, and signs, as well as conditional use permits for private institutions. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Variance for accessory structure encroachment at 815 Samoa Way
• Variance for fence height and side yard setback at 4921 Ronwood Drive
• Variance and waiver for Category 3 Development Plan at 4807 Outer Loop
• Conditional Use Permit for Meredith Dunn School at 3023 Melbourne Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for Life of Faith Church at 14200 Spegal Lane

The Louisville Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment approved most requests, including variances for a garage, signs, fences, and a second-story addition, plus conditional use permits for two schools and a church. The board denied a variance for a fence and deck at 4921 Ronwood Drive, and partially denied nonconforming rights for a property at 1910 Lower Hunters Trace. All votes were unanimous except for the Chenoweth Lane fence variance, which passed 4-1.

• Approved variance for accessory structure at 815 Samoa Way (5-0)
• Denied variances for fence and deck at 4921 Ronwood Drive (6-0)
• Approved variance and waiver for Outer Loop Retail Center (6-0)
• Approved variance and waiver for Kosair freestanding sign (6-0)
• Approved variances for church sign at 7709 Bardstown Road (6-0)
• Approved variance for UPS attached sign (6-0)
• Approved fence variance at 353 Chenoweth Lane (4-1)
• Approved variance for second-story addition at 1343 S Preston Street (5-0)

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Code Enforcement Board will review and decide on 30 property maintenance violation cases across Louisville, plus one appeal related to street racing. The agenda lists only the case numbers and addresses; no details on the alleged violations or proposed actions are provided.

• 30 property maintenance cases at addresses including 2501 W. Hill St, 3405 Boxelder Rd, 4016 Northumberland Dr, and others
• One street racing appeal at 4010 Grand Ave
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• New business includes all listed enforcement cases

Land Development & Transportation Committee

The Land Development & Transportation Committee will consider five items: approval of prior minutes, one old business zoning case, and four new business items including a zoning change, an extension request, and two additional rezoning proposals. The most consequential item is a rezoning request to allow a grocery store with mixed residential and commercial uses at 6803 and 6805 Beulah Church Road.

• 23-ZONE-0104: Rezone 106 Lyndon Ln from R-5 to OR-1 with development plan, variances, and waivers (Lyndon Professional Office)
• 23-EXTENSION-0017: Extension of expiration for One Park South at 2294 Lexington Road
• 23-ZONE-0113: Rezone 6604 Bardstown Road from OR-1 to C-2 with detailed development plan
• 23-ZONE-0107: Rezone 3560 Bashford Ave from PRO to PEC with development plan and waivers (TEM Group Rezoning)
• 23-ZONE-0030: Rezone 6803 and 6805 Beulah Church Rd from R-4 to mixed R-5/R-5A/R-6/C-1 with plans for a grocery store

The Land Development and Transportation Committee approved a motion to extend the expiration for the One Park South project at 2294 Lexington Road. The committee also scheduled three rezoning cases (Lyndon Professional Office, 6604 Bardstown Road, and TEM Group Rezoning) for the November 2nd Planning Commission public hearing. A fourth rezoning case (6803 and 6805 Beulah Church Road) was continued to the October 26th committee meeting and scheduled for the November 16th Planning Commission hearing. The minutes from the September 28, 2023 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of September 28, 2023 meeting (3-0)
• Approved extension of expiration for One Park South, 2294 Lexington Road (3-0)
• Scheduled 23-ZONE-0104 (Lyndon Professional Office) for Nov 2 Planning Commission hearing
• Scheduled 23-ZONE-0113 (6604 Bardstown Road Rezoning) for Nov 2 Planning Commission hearing
• Scheduled 23-ZONE-0107 (TEM Group Rezoning) for Nov 2 Planning Commission hearing
• Continued 23-ZONE-0030 (Beulah Church Road Rezoning) to Oct 26 committee meeting and scheduled for Nov 16 Planning Commission hearing

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the Metro Council agenda for October 12, 2023, including addresses to the council. The agenda consists of procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and presidential updates. No specific legislative actions or public hearings are listed.

• Review of Metro Council Agenda (ID 23-0308)
• Addresses to Council (ID 23-0294)

The Committee of the Whole met to review the October 12, 2023 Metro Council agenda. Discussions included zoning items, appointments on old business, and item 37 (O-208-23), with comments from several council members and the County Attorney's Office. No formal votes or decisions were taken during this meeting.

• Reviewed Metro Council agenda for October 12, 2023
• Discussed appointments on old business
• Discussed zoning items
• Heard comments on item 37 (O-208-23)

Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council will hold its regular October meeting, primarily voting on funding and appointments forwarded by committees. Key items include accepting a $12 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant for urban forestry, approving neighborhood development fund allocations for festivals and events, and confirming multiple new board appointments across city agencies.

• Appropriate $14,667.80 for LG&E street lights on Elmwood Avenue (District 7)
• $12M USDA grant for urban tree access and green spaces (Parks and Sustainability)
• $568,861.18 CDC funding for equitable public health services
• $186,000 for bike implementation plan (Kentuckiana Regional Planning)
• $120,000 Watterson Park contribution for Newburg Road sidewalk project

The Louisville Metro Council approved a $12 million U.S. Forest Service grant to expand tree and green space access, adopted several zoning and development ordinances, and confirmed multiple board appointments. The meeting also included routine approvals of minutes, committee minutes, and a consent calendar with various funding resolutions.

• Approved $12M USDA Forest Service grant for urban forestry (voice vote)
• Approved revised district development plan at 4516 Cane Run Road (22-1)
• Approved zoning at 7791 Dixie Highway (23-0)
• Approved zoning at 13110 Old Henry Road (23-0)
• Approved $14,667.80 for LG&E street lights on Elmwood Avenue (consent)
• Approved $568,861.18 CDC public health funding (consent)
• Approved $186,000 for bike implementation plan (consent)
• Approved appointments to Airport Authority, Okolona Fire Board, and others (voice votes)

Old Louisville ARC

The Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee is meeting to review three after-the-fact applications for property changes in the historic district. These include siding and roof alterations, a front yard picket fence, and two fences (aluminum and wood). The committee will decide whether to approve these changes retroactively.

• 23-COA-0004: Amended after-the-fact review of siding replacement and roof alterations at 1319 S. Floyd Street (owner: Aaron Paul Bell)
• 23-COA-0164: After-the-fact front yard wooden picket fence at 223 E. Ormsby Avenue (owners: Kirk & Denise Harrod)
• 23-COA-0193: After-the-fact review of a 4-ft front yard aluminum fence and a 6-ft rear yard wood privacy fence at 227 E. Ormsby Avenue (owner: Charles Lovejoy)

The Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee approved two certificate of appropriateness applications with conditions and denied one. Case 23-COA-0004 (1319 S Floyd St. amendment) and Case 23-COA-0164 (223 E Ormsby Ave. fence) were approved with conditions. Case 23-COA-0193 (227 E Ormsby Ave. after-the-fact front yard wooden fence) was denied. All votes were unanimous 4-0 among present members.

• Approved 23-COA-0004, 1319 S Floyd St. amendment, with conditions (4-0)
• Approved 23-COA-0164, 223 E Ormsby Ave. fence, with conditions (4-0)
• Denied 23-COA-0193, 227 E Ormsby Ave. after-the-fact front yard wooden fence (4-0)

CANCELLED - VAPStat Joint Meeting

This meeting was cancelled. The agenda had included resolutions to sell several Landbank-owned properties for new construction, rehabilitation, and side-yard purchases, plus a request to authorize enforcement of re-entry rights through the county attorney.

• Resolution 9, Series 2023: Sale of 2727 Dumesnil Street for $1,000 to Salty Ventures, LLC for new single-family housing
• Resolution 12, Series 2023: Sale of 1210 Tennessee Avenue for $500 to J & S Homes & Properties, LLC for affordable housing
• Resolution 16, Series 2023: Sale of 2733 Bank Street for $1.00 to Laura L. Smith under Demo For Deed program
• Resolution 17, Series 2023: Sale of 2719 Magazine Street for $500 to Marshall and Smith, LLC for rental housing
• Resolution 21, Series 2023: Request to authorize enforcement of Landbank's rights of re-entry through Jefferson County Attorney's Office

CODE BOARD

The Jefferson County Code Enforcement Board meets to review 30 properties flagged for maintenance violations. The board will consider each case and may impose penalties or require corrective actions.

• 17PM19699-PM-14 10408 Millers Lane — property maintenance
• ENF-PMNT-19-013167-11 711 Lampton Street — property maintenance
• ENF-PMNT-23-005995-1 10301 Jefferson Hill Road — property maintenance
• ENF-PMNT-23-012793-1 10615 Dixie Highway — property maintenance
• ENF-PMNT-23-012843-1 215 Northwestern Parkway — property maintenance

Planning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning Commission will meet in-person to approve minutes from the September 21 meeting and vote on a street name change and multiple zoning requests. The public can join via the provided link or attend at the Old Jail Auditorium.

• Street name change for Stuart Ave at Fury Way (23-STRNAME-0001)
• Binding Element Final Order for 7701 Smyrna Parkway (BE Final Order – 7701 Smyrna)
• Revised Detailed District Development Plan for HoM Flats at Outer Loop (23-DDP-0078)
• Zoning change from R-4 and C-1 to R-6 for Friess Old Bardstown (22-ZONE-0105)
• Zoning change from R-5 to R-5A for Watterson Gardens (23-ZONE-0063)

The Louisville Metro Planning Commission approved the minutes from September 21, 2023, and recommended approval of a street name change for Stuart Avenue. The Commission entered three final orders with $4,000 fines for 7701 Smyrna Parkway, and continued a revised detailed district development plan for Casualwood Apartments to October 19, 2023. Additionally, the Commission recommended approval of zoning changes, detailed district development plans, variances, and waivers for HoM Flats at Outer Loop, Friess Old Bardstown, and Watterson Gardens.

• Approved September 21, 2023 Planning Commission regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended Metro Council approve street name change for Stuart Avenue (7-0)
• Entered three final orders with $4,000 fines each for 7701 Smyrna Parkway (7-0)
• Continued case 23-DDP-0050 (Casualwood Apartments) to October 19, 2023 (7-0)
• Recommended Metro Council approve revised detailed district development plan for HoM Flats at Outer Loop (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended Metro Council approve zoning change from R-4 & C-1 to R-6 for Friess Old Bardstown (7-0)
• Approved waiver of LDC Section 10.2.10 and detailed district development plan for Friess Old Bardstown (7-0)
• Recommended Metro Council approve zoning change from R-5 to R-5A, and approved variance and detailed district development plan for Watterson Gardens (7-0)

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The Parks and Sustainability Committee will hold a special discussion with David Sinclair of Louisville Gas and Electric about renewable energy. The committee will also consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to accept a $12,000,000 grant from the U.S. Forest Service for expanding access to trees and green spaces, to be administered by the Department of Parks and Recreation.

• Special discussion with David Sinclair, Louisville Gas and Electric, on renewable energy
• Resolution R-116-23 to accept $12,000,000 from U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service for urban and community forestry
• Grant to be administered by the Department of Parks and Recreation
• Action on the resolution required by March 2024

The committee did not establish a quorum, resulting in items being forwarded to the Council without a recommendation. This included a resolution to accept $12 million in USDA Forest Service funding for urban forestry.

• Forwarded R-116-23 ($12M USDA forestry grant) without recommendation

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Budget and Appropriations Committee will consider nine appropriations from district capital infrastructure and neighborhood development funds, including funding for police overtime, street signs, speed humps, street lights, and community events. The agenda is routine and contains no major policy changes.

• $188 for a street sign honoring Rev. Dr. Lincoln Bingham at West Jefferson and South 30th Street
• $10,000 for LMPD overtime for additional patrolling in District 6
• $5,000 for the 2023 St. James Court Art Show
• $16,040 for five speed humps and signs on Clay Avenue
• $14,667.80 for LG&E street lights on Elmwood Avenue for five years

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved six funding appropriations, including street signs, speed humps, and community event funds, and recommended two ordinances for full Council approval. It tabled an ordinance allocating $10,000 for LMPD overtime patrolling in District 6. All actions were by voice vote except two ordinances, which passed 6-0 with five excused.

• Approved $188 for Rev. Dr. Lincoln Bingham street sign (voice vote)
• Tabled $10,000 LMPD overtime patrolling ordinance (voice vote)
• Approved $5,000 for St. James Court Art Show (voice vote)
• Approved $16,040 for speed humps on Clay Avenue (voice vote)
• Recommended $14,667.80 for LG&E street lights on Elmwood Avenue (6-0)
• Approved $2,500 for Bardstown Road Aglow Festival (voice vote)
• Approved $12,780 for speed humps on Limehouse Lane and Regency Woods Way (voice vote)
• Approved $5,547.26 for LMPD 7th Division ice maker (voice vote)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee meets to decide on nine development cases, including waivers for accessory structures, tree preservation, and pavement encroachment, as well as revised development plans for an RV park, warehouses, apartments, and a bank. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 20 meeting.

• Waiver for garage footprint at 6135 Overhill Drive (23-WAIVER-0092)
• Tree preservation waiver for 5710 Cane Run Road (23-WAIVER-0146)
• Pavement encroachment waiver for Vanaire Building Expansion at 10090 Bunsen Way (23-WAIVER-0125)
• Category 3 plan for two warehouses at 5355 Camp Ground Road (22-CAT3-0008)
• Revised RV park plan at 2900 S 7th Street Road (23-DDP-0033)

The Louisville Metro Development Review Committee approved several development-related requests, including a tree preservation waiver and mitigation plan for 5710 Cane Run Road, a Category 3 plan for two warehouses on Camp Ground Road, a revised plan for the Derby Park RV Resort, and a revised plan for the PortShaw Apartments. The committee also recommended approval of waivers and a revised plan for a JPMorgan Chase Bank in Prospect, and continued a waiver request for a garage on Overhill Drive and a revised plan for Casualwood Apartments.

• Approved tree preservation waiver for 5710 Cane Run Road (4-0)
• Approved tree mitigation plan for 5710 Cane Run Road (4-0)
• Approved Category 3 plan for two warehouses on Camp Ground Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Derby Park RV Resort revised plan to City of Shively (4-0)
• Approved Category 3 plan and outdoor amenity area for Goodwill Opportunity Campus (4-0)
• Approved revised plan for PortShaw Apartments (4-0)
• Recommended approval of JPMorgan Chase Bank waivers and revised plan to City of Prospect (4-0)
• Continued garage waiver for 6135 Overhill Drive to a date uncertain (4-0)

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee will decide on four items, including two professional service contracts for Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness totaling $160,743 and a $568,861 grant for public health transformation. The committee will also vote on an ordinance to expand paid family leave in Louisville Metro.

• $88,800 contract for a Health Economist and Graduate Research Assistant (University of Louisville)
• $71,943 contract for a Health Promotion and Behavioral Scientist (University of Louisville)
• $568,861 grant from Kentucky Department of Health for Public Health Transformation Program
• Ordinance O-226-23 to amend Chapter 35 expanding paid family leave

The committee recommended approval of three resolutions funding public health contracts and a CDC grant, sending them to the Consent Calendar. An ordinance expanding paid family leave was held in committee without action.

• Recommended approval of $88,800 contract for health economist and graduate research assistant (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $568,861.18 CDC grant acceptance for public health transformation (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $71,943 contract for health promotion and behavioral scientist (voice vote)
• Held ordinance O-226-23 expanding paid family leave

Government Oversight/ Audit and Appointments Committee

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee will consider 10 appointments and reappointments to various Louisville Metro boards and authorities, including the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, Okolona Fire Protection Board, Kentuckiana Works workforce board, Fairdale Fire Protection District, Metropolitan Sewer District, and Waterworks Board. All items are pending legislation requiring action by January or March 2024. The meeting is procedural, focused solely on these appointments.

• Appointment of Mark Blieden to Louisville Regional Airport Authority (term to 2027)
• Appointment of Margaret Harlow to Louisville Regional Airport Authority (term to 2027)
• Appointment of Lonnie Wright to Metropolitan Sewer District Board (term to 2026)
• Reappointment of Dr. Sundeep Dronawat to Waterworks Board (term to 2027)
• Appointments to Okolona Fire Protection Board and Fairdale Fire Protection District

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee met on October 4, 2023, but a quorum was not established (only 5 of 11 members present). As a result, all items were forwarded to the full Metro Council without a committee recommendation. Two appointments were held in committee: Margaret Harlow to the Louisville Regional Airport Authority and Troy Newkirk to the Fairdale Fire Protection District Board.

• Forwarded Mark Blieden appointment to Louisville Regional Airport Authority without recommendation
• Held Margaret Harlow appointment to Louisville Regional Airport Authority in committee
• Forwarded Brandon Allendorf appointment to Okolona Fire Protection Board without recommendation
• Forwarded William Moore appointment to Okolona Fire Protection Board without recommendation
• Forwarded Melody LaFollette appointment to Okolona Fire Protection Board without recommendation
• Forwarded Lyndon Pryor appointment to Kentuckiana Works Workforce Development Board without recommendation
• Forwarded William Summers V appointment to Kentuckiana Works Workforce Development Board without recommendation
• Held Troy Newkirk appointment to Fairdale Fire Protection District Board in committee

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Jefferson County Labor and Economic Development Committee is scheduled to meet on October 3, 2023, to hold a roll call and discuss downtown revitalization funding presented by Jeff O’Brien from Economic Development. The meeting will be held via video teleconference and in the Council Chambers.

• Special discussion on downtown revitalization funding presented by Jeff O’Brien of Economic Development (ID 23-0275)

The Labor and Economic Development Committee met and held a special discussion on ID 23-0275, Downtown Revitalization Funding, with testimony from Deputy Mayor Pat Molloy and Jeff O'Brien. No formal action was taken on the item, and the meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions or votes.

• Discussed ID 23-0275 Downtown Revitalization Funding (no action taken)

Historic Landmarks & Preservation Districts Commission

The Historic Landmarks & Preservation Districts Commission will hold a virtual meeting to discuss National Register nominations for three properties in Louisville Metro. The agenda includes old business regarding the John G. Epping Bottling Plant and new business for the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Bakery & Warehouse and the Louisville Lead & Color Co. Paint Factory & Warehouse.

• John G. Epping Bottling Plant National Register Nomination Update at 702, 705, 708 & 725 Logan Street & 813 Finzer Street
• Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Bakery & Warehouse National Register Nomination at 901 S. 15th Street
• Louisville Lead & Color Co. Paint Factory & Warehouse National Register Nomination at 1416 – 1426 Lytle Street

The commission approved three National Register nominations, forwarding them to the Kentucky Historic Preservation Review Board. It also approved the September 21, 2023 meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous among present members, with one abstention on two items.

• Approved September 21, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved John G. Epping Bottling Works nomination with edits (9-0)
• Approved Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Bakery & Warehouse nomination (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Louisville Lead & Color Co. Paint Factory & Warehouse nomination (8-0, 1 abstention)

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will consider five zoning ordinance changes for properties in Louisville Metro, along with several ordinances and resolutions related to historic preservation and development rules. The agenda includes a long-pending anti-displacement law for historically Black neighborhoods and amendments to the wrecking and landmarks ordinances.

• Zoning change at 7791 Dixie Highway (0.26 acres)
• Zoning and form district change at 13000-13012 Factory Lane (4.88 acres)
• Zoning change at 13110 Old Henry Road (9.87 acres)
• Zoning change at 8204-8306 Glaser Lane (14.22 acres)
• Anti-displacement law for historically Black neighborhoods (O-071-23)

The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval of zoning changes for properties on Dixie Highway, Old Henry Road, and Cane Run Road, and tabled zoning changes for Factory Lane and Glaser Lane. The committee also amended and tabled the anti-displacement ordinance for historically Black neighborhoods. Several other items were held in committee without action.

• Recommended approval of zoning change at 7791 Dixie Highway (6-0, 1 excused, 1 absent)
• Tabled zoning change at 13000-13012 Factory Lane (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of zoning change at 13110 Old Henry Road (5-0)
• Tabled zoning change at 8204-8306 Glaser Lane (voice vote)
• Amended and tabled anti-displacement ordinance O-071-23 (voice votes)
• Amended and recommended approval of revised district development plan at 4516 Cane Run Road (6-0, 1 excused, 1 present)
• Held wrecking ordinance O-170-23 in committee
• Held landmarks ordinance O-171-23 in committee

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider two resolutions authorizing the mayor to accept grant funding for local infrastructure projects. The first would accept up to $120,000 from the City of Watterson Park for the Newburg Road Sidewalk Project, and the second would accept $186,000 from the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency to develop a bike implementation plan. Both items are pending legislation and may or may not be acted upon at the discretion of the chair.

• R-115-23: Accept up to $120,000 from City of Watterson Park for Newburg Road Sidewalk Project
• R-112-23: Accept $186,000 from Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency for bike implementation plan
• Both resolutions require action by March 2024

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of two resolutions: one to accept up to $120,000 from the City of Watterson Park for the Newburg Road sidewalk project, and another to accept $186,000 from the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency for a bike implementation plan. Both were approved by voice vote and sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council meeting on October 12, 2023.

• Recommended approval of R-115-23 to accept up to $120,000 for Newburg Road sidewalk project (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of R-112-23 to accept $186,000 for bike implementation plan (voice vote)

CANCELLED: Public Safety Committee

This meeting of the Louisville Metro Public Safety Committee has been cancelled. The agenda contained only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, pending legislation, adjournment) and no substantive business was scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two items: a variance request to exceed maximum height for the HoM Flats at Outer Loop project, and a conditional use permit for a rehabilitation home on Preston Street. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance to exceed maximum height for HoM Flats at Outer Loop, 6001 Outer Loop
• Conditional Use Permit for rehabilitation home at 726 S Preston Street
• Approval of 9.25.23 minutes

The Louisville Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a variance allowing buildings at 6001 Outer Loop to exceed the 35-foot height limit by up to 10 feet, for the HoM Flats project. The board also approved a conditional use permit for a rehabilitation home at 726 S Preston Street, with conditions including a 24-resident occupancy limit. Both votes were unanimous with all seven members present voting yes.

• Approved height variance for HoM Flats at Outer Loop (6001 Outer Loop) to allow buildings up to 45 ft (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Preston Street Rehabilitation Home (726 S Preston St) with conditions (7-0)

Special Meeting of the Urban Renewal & Community Development Agency of Louisville

The Urban Renewal & Community Development Agency of Louisville is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from its December 2022 annual meeting and consider Resolution 1, Series 2023. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2022 annual meeting
• Consideration of Resolution 1, Series 2023

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Jefferson County Code Enforcement Board will hear 31 cases of alleged property maintenance violations at its September 29 meeting. Each case involves allegations of unsafe or unsanitary conditions at a specific address in Louisville.

• 2733 Virginia Avenue — property maintenance
• 1331 S. Preston Street — property maintenance
• 3000 Magazine Street — property maintenance
• 3006 Magazine Street — property maintenance
• 2718 Algonquin Parkway — street racing

Land Development & Transportation Committee

The Land Development & Transportation Committee will meet to consider two items: a street name change for Stuart Ave and Fury Way, and a zoning change from R-5 to R-7 with a detailed district development plan and variance for a proposed 8-plex at 3808 & 3810 Greenwood Ave. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the September 14, 2023 meeting.

• Street name change for Stuart Ave & Fury Way (23-STRNAME-0001)
• Zoning change from R-5 to R-7 for 3808 & 3810 Greenwood Ave (22-ZONE-0167)
• Detailed District Development Plan and Binding Elements for Greenwood Ave 8-Plex
• Variance request for Greenwood Ave 8-Plex
• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2023

The Land Development & Transportation Committee approved the minutes from September 14, 2023, and scheduled two cases for future Planning Commission hearings. The street name change for Stuart Avenue (23-STRNAME-0001) was placed on the October 5, 2023 consent agenda, and the zoning change for Greenwood Avenue (22-ZONE-0167) was scheduled for the October 19, 2023 hearing. No final approvals or denials were made; both items were only scheduled.

• Approved minutes of September 14, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Scheduled street name change for Stuart Avenue to October 5, 2023 consent agenda (5-0)
• Scheduled zoning change from R-5 to R-7 for Greenwood Avenue 8-Plex to October 19, 2023 hearing (general consensus)

Committee of the Whole

The Jefferson County Committee of the Whole held a meeting via video teleconference and in the 1st Floor Conference Room on September 28, 2023. The agenda consisted of procedural items, including a review of the Metro Council agenda and addresses to the council.

• Review of Metro Council Agenda (ID 23-0271)
• Addresses to Council (ID 23-0244)

The Committee of the Whole met to review the Metro Council agenda for September 28, 2023. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was moving Item 27 (R-073-23) to the Consent Calendar without objection. Council members discussed several items, including zoning items and Item 28 (O-193-23), but no votes were taken.

• Moved Item 27 (R-073-23) to Consent Calendar without objection

Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council is meeting to vote on a consent calendar of items recommended by committees, including several zoning changes, street closures, and contracts. They will also consider new ordinances on paid family leave and a moratorium on development in the Floyds Fork district, plus resolutions to accept grant funding for trees and a bike plan.

• O-193-23: Ordinance prohibiting retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats
• O-221-23: $14,667.80 for LG&E street lights on Elmwood Avenue
• R-116-23: Accept $12,000,000 from USDA Forest Service for urban tree access
• O-226-23: Ordinance expanding paid family leave
• O-188-23: Closure of part of Fegenbush Lane right-of-way

The Council approved an ordinance banning the sale of dogs and cats by retail pet stores. Several zoning changes and right-of-way closures were approved, and funding was allocated for a public mural and bar noise enforcement.

• Approved ordinance prohibiting retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats (21-3)
• Approved $7,500 for a mural on the DC Elevator Building (Consent Calendar)
• Approved $10,000 for overtime to enforce bar and noise violations (Consent Calendar)
• Approved $120,000 contract for Louisville Zoo mentor/internship program (Consent Calendar)
• Approved $125,000 contract for forensic medical services for abused children (Consent Calendar)
• Approved $6,500 for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Via Colori Festival (25-0)
• Approved zoning for properties at Cooper Chapel Rd, Fern Valley Rd, Dixie Hwy, E Ormsby Ave, and Shepherdsville Rd
• Approved closure of right-of-way at Fegenbush Lane and an alley between Preston Hwy and Carol Ave

Policy & Procedures Committee - September 27 2023

The Policy & Procedures Committee of Louisville Metro Government is meeting virtually to discuss four procedural items: continuation limits, subdivisions requiring Planning Commission approval, cross examination procedures, and early notification. These are discussion items under new business, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda.

• Continuation Limits
• Subdivisions 'Requiring' PC Approval
• Cross Examination Procedures
• Early Notification

Old Louisville ARC

The Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee is meeting to consider two after-the-fact requests regarding exterior alterations. The committee will review an amended request for siding replacement and roof alterations at 1319 S Floyd Street, as well as a request for a front yard wooden picket fence at 223 E. Ormsby Avenue.

• 23-COA-0004: Amended after-the-fact review of siding replacement and roof alterations at 1319 S Floyd Street
• 23-COA-0164: After-the-fact review of a front yard wooden picket fence at 223 E. Ormsby Avenue

The Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee met on September 27, 2023, but lacked a quorum, with only one member present. As a result, both cases on the agenda were continued to a date certain of October 11, 2023, at 5:30 PM. No substantive decisions were made.

• Continued Case 23-COA-0004 (1319 S. Floyd St.) to 10/11/2023 due to lack of quorum (1-0)
• Continued Case 23-COA-0164 (223 E. Ormsby Ave.) to 10/11/2023 due to lack of quorum (1-0)

Committee on Committees

The Jefferson County Committee on Committees reviewed ordinances and resolutions assigning funds to public works, police, and health initiatives, as well as zoning changes for multiple properties. The committee also considered appointments to local boards and agencies.

• Appropriate $14,667.80 for LG&E street lights on Elmwood Avenue (District 7)
• Appropriate $10,000 for LMPD overtime patrol funding (District 6)
• Approve $88,800 contract for Public Health employment (University of Louisville)
• Approve $568,861.18 CDC grant for public health transformation
• Zoning changes proposed for properties at 13000-13012 Factory Lane, 13110 Old Henry Road, and 8204-8306 Glaser Lane

The Committee on Committees met and assigned 19 pieces of legislation and appointments to various standing committees. Council President Winkler noted where each item was assigned, and no changes were requested. The meeting was adjourned at 4:01 p.m. after the assignments were made.

• Assigned O-221-23 (LG&E street lights, $14,667.80) to Budget and Appropriations
• Assigned O-227-23 (LMPD overtime, $10,000) to Budget and Appropriations
• Assigned O-228-23 (capital budget amendment) to Budget and Appropriations
• Assigned O-226-23 (paid family leave expansion) to Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education
• Assigned R-100-23, R-106-23, R-107-23 (public health contracts/funding) to Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education
• Assigned ID 23-0260 through ID 23-0264 (board appointments) to Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments
• Assigned R-116-23 ($12M tree/green space grant) to Parks and Sustainability
• Assigned O-222-23, O-224-23, O-225-23, R-114-23 (zoning/HOA) to Planning and Zoning

Board of Zoning Adjustment - 9/25/2023

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on nine items, including modified conditional use permits, variances, and a continued childcare center case. Decisions will affect properties in Louisville Metro and Lyndon, covering uses like a commercial kennel, a private school, a childcare center, a hotel addition, and transitional housing.

• Modified Conditional Use Permit for commercial kennel parking expansion at 7924 Vine Crest Avenue (Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption)
• Modified Conditional Use Permit for private institutional use at 4100 Springdale Rd (Kentucky Country Day School)
• Continued Conditional Use Permit for childcare center (max 12 children) at 7007 Norlynn Drive (Busy Kidz Childcare)
• Variance for 7-story hotel addition and front yard pool at 615 & 625 E. Market Street (Joe Ley Hotel)
• Conditional Use Permit for transitional housing at 1450 Cypress Street (MaSire Care)

The Louisville Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a modified conditional use permit for a commercial kennel parking expansion, a modified conditional use permit for Kentucky Country Day School, and a variance for a structure height increase on Juniper Beach Road. The board denied a conditional use permit for Busy Kidz Childcare due to traffic safety concerns. The board also approved the Joe Ley Hotel project, including a variance for a 66-foot setback, waivers for street wall and parking requirements, and a Category 3 Development Plan.

• Approved modified CUP for Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption kennel parking expansion (6-0)
• Approved modified CUP for Kentucky Country Day School private institutional use (6-0)
• Denied CUP for Busy Kidz Childcare center (4-2)
• Continued church sign variance to October 16 (6-0)
• Approved height variance for Juniper Beach Road structure (6-0)
• Approved side yard setback variances for South Preston Street (6-0)
• Approved Joe Ley Hotel variance, waivers, and Category 3 Development Plan (6-0)
• Approved CUP and variance for The Pet Station Country Club kennel (5-0)

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOAARD

The Code Enforcement Board will review and decide on 40 property maintenance violation cases across Louisville. The agenda lists each property by address and case number, with no other details provided. This is a routine enforcement meeting.

• 40 property maintenance cases on the agenda
• Cases include 249 Southwestern Parkway, 3011 W. Main Street, 823 S. Jackson Street
• Other addresses: 2530 Rowan Street, 2225 Bank Street, 4918 Wellsworth Avenue
• More: 2011 Fort Street, 647 S. 22nd Street, 3602 Wheeler Avenue
• Includes 1393 S. 3rd Street, 1233 Garvin Place, 527 S. 20th Street #2

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The Jefferson County Parks and Sustainability Committee is meeting to discuss pending legislation regarding single-use plastics and a noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract. The meeting takes place on September 21, 2023, in Council Chambers and via video teleconference under Chair Jecorey Arthur.

• Resolution R-073-23 encouraging collaboration with local restaurants to minimize single-use plastics
• Resolution R-097-23 approving a $120,000.00 noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract with Kentucky Community and Technical College System/University of Kentucky Community College System for Jefferson Community College for a Louisville Zoo mentor/internship program

The Parks and Sustainability Committee recommended approval of two resolutions. R-073-23, encouraging collaboration with local restaurants to reduce single-use plastic waste, was untabled and recommended for approval, with Committee Member Ruhe withdrawing as co-sponsor and her amendment. R-097-23, approving a $120,000 noncompetitive contract for the Louisville Zoo's mentor/internship program, was also recommended for approval. Both items were sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council meeting on September 28, 2023.

• Untabled and recommended approval of R-073-23, plastic waste reduction resolution (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of R-097-23, $120,000 Louisville Zoo mentor/internship contract (voice vote)
• Sent both resolutions to the Consent Calendar for September 28, 2023 Council meeting

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Budget and Appropriations Committee of Louisville Metro Government meets to decide on 10 appropriations totaling $43,034.36 from neighborhood development and capital infrastructure funds. Items include grants for community events, murals, police equipment, and infrastructure repairs.

• $5,000 to First Gethsemane Center for Back-to-School Event
• $4,128.61 to Fairdale Community Fair Board for Fairdale Fair
• $7,500 for mural on DC Elevator Building during Cyclovia
• $10,000 for ABC Division overtime to enforce zero-tolerance violations
• $3,248.75 for Louisville Metro Police Department Fitbit Challenges

The Budget and Appropriations Committee approved several Neighborhood Development and Capital Infrastructure fund requests for community events, public works, and police equipment. Three ordinances were recommended for approval and sent to the full Council for further action.

• Approved $5,000 for First Gethsemane Center for Family Development back-to-school event
• Approved $4,128.61 for Fairdale Community Fair Board
• Recommended approval of $7,500 for a mural on the DC Elevator Building (10-0)
• Approved $5,000 for Hip Hop workshops (amended to $4,000 from District 4 and $1,000 from District 5)
• Recommended approval of $10,000 for Alcohol Beverage Control Division overtime (10-0)
• Approved $3,248.75 for LMPD Fifth Division Fitbits
• Recommended approval of $3,500 for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana (10-0)
• Approved $4,000 for Louisville Zoo candy and $7,157 for sidewalk and speed hump projects

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee is meeting to receive an update on the King Louis statue from the Office of Arts & Creative Industries. The agenda contains only this one discussion item, with no votes or other business scheduled.

• Update on King Louis statue (ID 23-0243) by Jessica Bennett Kincaid, Office of Arts & Creative Industries

The committee held a special discussion on the King Louis statue (ID 23-0243) with a presentation from Jessica Bennett Kincaid of the Office of Arts & Creative Industries. Multiple members spoke on the item, but no formal action, vote, or decision was taken. The meeting was adjourned without objection.

• Heard update on King Louis statue (ID 23-0243), no action taken

CANCELLED: Government Oversight/ Audit and Appointments Committee

This meeting of the Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee was cancelled. The agenda had listed two pending appointments to the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, but no action was taken.

• Amended appointment of Mark Blieden to the Louisville Regional Airport Authority (term expires July 15, 2027)
• Appointment of Margaret Harlow to the Louisville Regional Airport Authority (term expires July 15, 2027)

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing and consider several pending items, including seven zoning ordinances for properties across Louisville Metro, a resolution on the bond process, and three ordinances related to historic preservation and anti-displacement. The committee will also revisit tabled items, including the anti-displacement law for historically Black neighborhoods and the wrecking ordinance.

• Zoning changes for properties on Cooper Chapel Road, Fern Valley Road, Dixie Highway (2), East Ormsby Avenue, Shepherdsville Road, and Janies Way
• O-208-23: Approval of revised district development plan for 4516 Cane Run Road
• R-099-23: Resolution requesting review of bond process in Land Development Code
• O-071-23: Anti-displacement law for historically Black neighborhoods (tabled, amended)
• O-170-23 and O-171-23: Amendments to wrecking and landmarks ordinances (tabled)

The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval of six zoning ordinances, including amendments to four, and held five items. All recommendations were unanimous or near-unanimous, with one member absent for one vote. The committee also recommended two street closure ordinances for approval.

• Recommended approval of amended zoning for 4901/4905R Cooper Chapel Rd, 5001 Cooper Crossings Dr, 9801 Preston Crossing Blvd (8-0)
• Recommended approval of amended zoning for 3902 Fern Valley Rd (8-0)
• Recommended approval of amended zoning for 9718 Dixie Hwy (8-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning for 541 E Ormsby Ave (8-0)
• Held zoning for 7791 Dixie Hwy
• Recommended approval of amended zoning for 6212/6220 Shepherdsville Rd, 5700 Janies Way (7-0, Engel absent)
• Held revised district development plan for 4516 Cane Run Rd
• Recommended approval of street closure for Fegenbush Ln (8-0) and alley between Preston Hwy and Carol Ave (8-0)

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Jefferson County Labor and Economic Development Committee is meeting to hold a public hearing and consider pending legislation regarding the Louisville Downtown Management District. Specifically, the committee will review a resolution approving the district's budget and economic improvement plans for January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

• Public hearing pursuant to Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances § 160.02(G) for the Louisville Downtown Management District (ID 23-0212)
• Resolution R-090-23 approving the budget and economic improvement plans for the Louisville Downtown Management District for January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024

The Labor and Economic Development Committee held a public hearing and recommended approval of the Louisville Downtown Management District's 2024 budget and economic improvement plans. The resolution was sent to the full Metro Council's consent calendar for a vote on September 28, 2023.

• Recommended approval of R-090-23, approving the Louisville Downtown Management District budget and economic improvement plans for 2024 (voice vote, sent to consent calendar)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to receive an update on paving projects from Jeff Brown of Public Works and Assets – Streets and Roads. No legislation is pending, and the agenda consists of this single discussion item before adjournment.

• Paving updates presentation by Jeff Brown

The Public Works Committee met and received a presentation from Jeff Brown of Public Works and Assets on paving updates. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the meeting; it was a discussion-only session. The meeting adjourned at 4:46 p.m.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Heard paving update presentation from Jeff Brown, Public Works and Assets

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will decide on three ordinances and one noncompetitive contract. Two ordinances were previously tabled: one banning retail pet store sales of dogs and cats, and another limiting residential barbecue grill use. The committee will also vote on a $125,000 contract for forensic medical services for abused children with Norton Children’s Medical Group.

• O-193-23: Ban on retail pet store sales of dogs and cats (tabled Aug 2023)
• R-098-23: $125,000 contract for LMPD forensic medical services (Norton Children’s Medical Group)
• O-214-23: Limit on residential barbecue grill use (sponsored by D-5)

The Public Safety Committee recommended approval of an ordinance banning retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats, after amending it by substitution. It also recommended approval of a $125,000 contract with Norton Children's Medical Group for forensic medical services for abused and neglected children. A proposed ordinance limiting barbecue grill use in residential areas was held in committee without action.

• Amended O-193-23 by substitution and recommended approval (7-0)
• Recommended approval of R-098-23, $125,000 forensic medical services contract (voice vote)
• Held O-214-23, barbecue grill restriction ordinance, in committee

CODE & REGULATIONS

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists several animal appeals and property maintenance cases for consideration, but it does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the full Metro Council agenda for September 14, 2023, including addresses to council. This is a procedural meeting where the committee discusses items before the full council vote. No specific legislation or action items are listed on this agenda.

• Review of Metro Council Agenda for September 14, 2023
• Addresses to Council for September 14, 2023

The Committee of the Whole met to review the upcoming Metro Council agenda and made announcements. No formal votes or decisions were taken during this meeting; it was procedural in nature.

• Reviewed Metro Council agenda for September 14, 2023
• Noted abstentions: Winkler on item 29, Batshon on item 25
• Discussed appointments and planning/zoning items on old business
• Adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council is meeting to vote on a consent calendar that includes the FY2024 tax levy, a $200,000 sole-source contract for zoo carousel maintenance, and a $93,600 contract for jail software management. They will also consider old business items, including local incentives for UPS, an ordinance amending short-term rental regulations, and zoning changes for several properties. New business items include neighborhood development fund appropriations for a mural, a Girl Scouts festival, and ABC enforcement overtime, as well as several zoning ordinances and a resolution on the bond process.

• O-198-23: Ordinance levying taxes for FY2024 (Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government and Urban Services District)
• R-089-23: Resolution granting local incentives to UPS under KRS Chapter 154
• O-172-23: Ordinance amending Land Development Code and LMCO regarding short-term rentals (Case 23-LDC-0001)
• R-088-23: $93,600 contract for XJail software system management (Betsy Carter Helm)
• R-087-23: $200,000 sole-source contract for zoo carousel maintenance (Carousels and Carvings, Inc.)

The Louisville Metro Council passed an ordinance amending the Land Development Code and Chapter 115 relating to short-term rentals (O-172-23), with amendments, by a 21-0 vote. It also approved local incentives for UPS (R-089-23) by a 17-0 vote, with one abstention. The council approved a consent calendar containing multiple ordinances and resolutions, including tax levies and neighborhood development fund appropriations. An appointment to the Housing Authority Board (Crawford Wells) failed, and a proposed moratorium on short-term rentals had its sponsorship withdrawn and died.

• Passed short-term rental ordinance O-172-23 (21-0)
• Approved UPS local incentives R-089-23 (17-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent calendar with 20-0 vote, including tax levy and NDF appropriations
• Approved $200,000 zoo carousel contract (Consent Calendar)
• Approved $93,600 jail software contract (Consent Calendar)
• Failed appointment of Crawford Wells to Housing Authority Board (9-11)
• Approved appointment of John Rippy to Housing Authority Board (12-8)
• Withdrawn sponsorship killed short-term rental moratorium O-072-23

Committee on the Committees

The Jefferson County Committee on the Committees meets to review legislation assigned to other Metro Council committees, including zoning ordinances for multiple properties and funding requests from neighborhood development, Girl Scouts, and city departments. The committee does not vote on these items but forwards them for further action.

• $7,500 mural funding for DC Elevator Building via Cyclovia event (Districts 15 & 6)
• $1,000 Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana festival support (District 9)
• $10,000 overtime funding for ABC Division zero-tolerance enforcement (Districts 8 & 9)
• $120,000 Louisville Zoo mentor/internship program contract
• $125,000 forensic medical services contract for LMPD (Norton Children’s Medical Group)

The Committee on Committees reviewed and assigned 16 pieces of legislation to various standing committees, with no changes requested. The committee also entered a closed session for personnel matters, but no final action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 4:34 p.m.

• Assigned O-212-23 (mural funding) to Budget and Appropriations Committee
• Assigned O-213-23 (Girl Scouts funding) to Budget and Appropriations Committee
• Assigned O-218-23 (ABC overtime funding) to Budget and Appropriations Committee
• Assigned ID 23-0163 and ID 23-0233 (Airport Authority appointments) to Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee
• Assigned R-097-23 (Zoo contract) to Parks and Sustainability Committee
• Assigned O-205-23 through O-211-23 and R-099-23 (zoning and bond process) to Planning and Zoning Committee
• Assigned O-214-23 (barbecue grill ordinance) and R-098-23 (forensic medical services contract) to Public Safety Committee
• Entered closed session for personnel matters; no final action taken

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Code Enforcement Board will review and decide on numerous property maintenance violations, two orders to vacate, and one street racing case across Louisville. The agenda lists 40+ individual properties with specific addresses, mostly for property maintenance issues.

• 40+ property maintenance cases at addresses like 1341 S. 32nd St., 2901 Dumesnil St., and 4802 Valla Rd.
• Two orders to vacate: 8008 Cavewood Ct. and 1670 S. 17th St.
• One street racing case at 3531 Kahlert Ave.
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

The Code Enforcement Board convened on September 8, 2023, and addressed a lengthy agenda of property maintenance cases, including two orders to vacate and one street racing violation. The minutes list the cases but do not record specific outcomes or votes, so no substantive decisions are documented.

• Heard property maintenance case 15PM1611-PM-25 at 1341 S. 32nd Street
• Heard property maintenance case 275379-ENF-ZM-45 at 2901 Dumesnil Street
• Heard property maintenance case ENF-PMNT-21-009238-11 at 2927 Griffiths Avenue
• Heard property maintenance case ENF-PMNT-21-012394-21 at 4802 Valla Road
• Heard order to vacate case ENF-PM,NT-22-004653-10 at 8008 Cavewood Court
• Heard order to vacate case ENF-NUIS-23-05004 at 1670 S. 17th Street
• Heard street racing case ENF-BRD-23-04719 at 3531 Kahlert Ave
• Heard property maintenance case ENF-PMNT-21-006093-12 at 13800 Dixie Highway

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Budget and Appropriations Committee will consider several appropriations from neighborhood development and capital infrastructure funds, plus a tax levy ordinance for fiscal year 2024. Most items are small-dollar community grants and speed hump installations. One item (O-102-23) has had its sponsorship withdrawn.

• O-198-23: ordinance concerning tax levy for Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government and Urban Services District for FY ending June 30, 2024
• O-200-23: $7,000 from District 6 NDF to Metro Parks for Jazz in Central Park production costs
• O-194-23: $2,000 from District 21 NDF to South Louisville Community Ministries for Taste of South Louisville fundraiser
• Four items (CIF083123PW08a-d): $9,520 each from District 8 capital funds for speed humps on Dundee, Hepburn, Highland, and Rosewood avenues
• O-197-23: $17,200 from NDF (Districts 14 and 12) to Public Works for lawn maintenance at Rose Farm Park and Bright Sites

The Budget and Appropriations Committee recommended approval of the tax levy ordinance for fiscal year 2024, along with several funding appropriations. It also approved multiple neighborhood development and capital infrastructure fund allocations, and amended one ordinance to increase funding for a community event. One ordinance had its sponsorship withdrawn and died.

• Recommended O-198-23 tax levy ordinance for FY 2024 (11-0)
• Recommended O-200-23 $7,000 for Jazz in Central Park (10-0, Owen absent)
• Amended O-194-23 to increase funding to $6,000 for Taste of South Louisville, then recommended (11-0)
• Approved four $9,520 capital infrastructure funds for speed humps on Dundee, Hepburn, Highland, and Rosewood (voice vote)
• Approved $2,500 to Jewish Family and Career Services for community chat (voice vote)
• Approved $500 to Silvertones for nursing home performances (voice vote)
• Approved $4,335 to George Rogers Clark Park Neighborhood Association for annual events (voice vote)
• Recommended O-197-23 amending Rose Farm Park/Bright Sites funding (11-0)

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The Parks and Sustainability Committee is meeting to consider two pending items: a resolution encouraging collaboration with local restaurants to reduce single-use plastic waste, and a resolution approving a $200,000 sole source contract for parts, maintenance, and repair of the zoo's antique carousel. Both items have been previously discussed and are scheduled for action by the committee.

• R-073-23: Resolution encouraging collaboration with local restaurants to minimize single-use plastic waste (amended by substitution)
• R-087-23: Resolution approving $200,000 sole source contract with Carousels and Carvings, Inc. for zoo carousel maintenance
• Both items have been held in committee multiple times since June 2023

The Parks and Sustainability Committee tabled a resolution encouraging collaboration with local restaurants to reduce single-use plastic waste, after an amendment by substitution was dispensed. The committee also recommended approval of a $200,000 sole source contract for the zoo's antique carousel maintenance, sending it to the Consent Calendar.

• Tabled R-073-23 on single-use plastics (6-2)
• Recommended approval of $200,000 zoo carousel contract (voice vote)

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee is holding a special discussion on public housing concerns, with Robert Kirchdorfer from Codes and Regulations presenting. The agenda includes only this discussion item, followed by adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed.

• Special discussion on public housing concerns (ID 23-0215)
• Presentation by Robert Kirchdorfer, Codes and Regulations

The committee held a special discussion (ID 23-0215) on public housing concerns, with testimony from residents and staff from Codes and Regulations. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the item was discussion only. The meeting adjourned without objection.

• Held special discussion on public housing concerns (ID 23-0215) — no action taken

Government Oversight/ Audit and Appointments Committee

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee will consider seven appointments and reappointments to various Louisville Metro boards and commissions, including the Housing Authority, Juneteenth Jubilee Commission, Convention and Visitors Bureau, MSD, and TARC. These are pending legislation items requiring action by February 2024. The meeting is held via video teleconference.

• Appointment of John Rippy to Housing Authority Board (term expires Aug 15, 2026)
• Appointment of Crawford Wells to Housing Authority Board (term expires Aug 15, 2026)
• Reappointment of Reginald McDaniel to Juneteenth Jubilee Commission (term expires Apr 29, 2026)
• Reappointment of Keith Jackson to MSD Board (term expires Aug 31, 2026)
• Appointment of Abbie Gilbert to TARC Board (term expires Jun 30, 2026)

The committee recommended John Rippy for the Housing Authority Board (7-3) after a motion to table failed 1-7. It also recommended Crawford Wells for the Housing Authority Board (5-4) and advanced several reappointments to the Consent Calendar or Old Business. All items will go to the full Metro Council on September 14, 2023.

• Recommended John Rippy for Housing Authority Board (7-3), sent to Old Business
• Motion to table Rippy appointment failed (1-7)
• Recommended Crawford Wells for Housing Authority Board (5-4), sent to Old Business
• Reappointed Reginald McDaniel to Juneteenth Jubilee Commission (voice vote), sent to Consent Calendar
• Reappointed Jerry Eaves to Juneteenth Jubilee Commission (voice vote), sent to Consent Calendar
• Reappointed Scott Shoemberger to Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau (voice vote), sent to Consent Calendar
• Reappointed Keith Jackson to MSD Board (voice vote), sent to Old Business
• Appointed Abbie Gilbert to TARC Board (voice vote), sent to Consent Calendar

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several pending items, including a zoning change for properties on Fern Valley Road, an ordinance to protect historically Black neighborhoods from displacement, and amendments to rules on short-term rentals, demolition of historic buildings, and landmarks. The agenda also includes street closure requests and a review of a development plan. Some items have been previously tabled or amended.

• Zoning change for 4111 and 4113 Fern Valley Road (4.97 acres)
• Anti-Displacement Historically Black Neighborhoods Law (O-071-23)
• Amendments to Wrecking Ordinance and Landmarks Ordinance (O-170-23, O-171-23)
• Short-term rental ordinance amendments (O-172-23)
• Street closures: Fegenbush Lane and alley between Preston Highway and Carol Avenue

The committee recommended approval of the short-term rental ordinance (O-172-23) with a 5-1 vote, sending it to the full Council. It also recommended approval of a zoning change for properties on Fern Valley Road (O-196-23) and a resolution to review a development plan on Cane Run Road (R-091-23). Several other items, including the anti-displacement ordinance and historic demolition/landmarks ordinances, were tabled or held.

• Recommended approval of short-term rental ordinance O-172-23 (5-1)
• Recommended approval of zoning change for 4111 and 4113 Fern Valley Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution to review Cane Run Road development plan (voice vote)
• Tabled anti-displacement ordinance O-071-23 (voice vote)
• Amended and tabled wrecking ordinance O-170-23 (voice vote)
• Amended and tabled landmarks ordinance O-171-23 (voice vote)
• Held street closure items O-188-23 and O-195-23

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Labor and Economic Development Committee will consider two resolutions: one granting local incentives to UPS under KRS Chapter 154, and another approving the 2024 budget and economic improvement plans for the Louisville Downtown Management District. The committee will also hold a special discussion on Economic Development 101. Action on the resolutions is required by February 2024.

• R-089-23: Resolution approving local incentives to United Parcel Service Co. (UPS) and affiliates
• R-090-23: Resolution approving 2024 budget and economic improvement plans for Louisville Downtown Management District
• Special discussion: Economic Development 101 with Clark Welch, Natalie Grubbs, and Dana Johnson

The committee recommended approval of a resolution granting local incentives to UPS, sending it to the Consent Calendar for the full Council. A resolution approving the Louisville Downtown Management District's 2024 budget and economic improvement plans was held in committee without action. The meeting also included a presentation on Economic Development 101.

• Recommended approval of UPS local incentives resolution (voice vote, sent to Consent Calendar)
• Held resolution on Downtown Management District 2024 budget/plans in committee

CANCELLED: Public Works Committee

This meeting of the Louisville Metro Public Works Committee, scheduled for August 29, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, discussion, pending legislation, adjournment) and no specific business items were listed.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider two items: an ordinance to prohibit retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats, and a resolution to fund a noncompetitive $93,600 contract for jail software management. Both items were previously tabled and require action by February 2024.

• O-193-23: Ordinance banning retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats (tabled 8/15/23)
• R-088-23: $93,600 noncompetitive contract for XJAIL software system management (Betsy Carter Helm)

The Public Safety Committee voted to table an ordinance prohibiting retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats, continuing its previous tabling. The committee also recommended approval of a $93,600 noncompetitive contract for management of the XJail software system, which was sent to the Consent Calendar.

• Tabled ordinance prohibiting retail pet store sales of dogs and cats (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $93,600 contract for XJail software management (voice vote)

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Code Enforcement Board meeting on August 25, 2023, was called to order and listed 37 property maintenance cases and one street racing case under new business, but the minutes do not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes for these cases. The meeting adjourned without substantive action documented.

• No decisions recorded in minutes
• No votes or outcomes documented for listed cases

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a special discussion on the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) governance structure and graduate outcomes, with presentations from JCPS school board members and staff. The committee will also review the Metro Council agenda for August 24, 2023, and hear addresses to the council. The meeting is held via video teleconference.

• Special discussion on JCPS governance structure and graduate outcomes (ID 23-0192)
• Review of Metro Council agenda for August 24, 2023 (ID 23-0213)
• Addresses to Council for August 24, 2023 (ID 23-0209)

The Committee of the Whole held a special discussion on JCPS governance and graduate outcomes, with JCPS board members and staff present. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, and the council also reviewed the upcoming Metro Council agenda and received presidential updates.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; discussion only on JCPS governance and graduate outcomes

Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council is meeting to consider multiple zoning changes, property closures, and board appointments. The agenda also includes professional service contracts, tax levies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and American Rescue Plan funding reallocations.

• O-178-23: Transfer $75,000 from District 18 Neighborhood Development Fund to District 18 Capital Infrastructure Fund.
• R-077-23: Approve a $183,960 noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract for Dr. Mark Jorrisch, M.D. for specialized physician services in chemical dependency treatment.
• R-083-23: Approve a $59,200 noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract with Playworks Education Energized for Jefferson County Public Schools student wellbeing.
• O-198-23: Ordinance concerning the levy of taxes within Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government and the Louisville Urban Services District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
• R-087-23: Approve a $200,000 sole source contract with Carousels and Carvings, Inc. for maintenance of the Zoo Antique Conservation Carousel.

The Louisville Metro Council approved a new redistricting plan for Jefferson County commissioner districts, passed several zoning changes, and approved a series of budget transfers and contracts. The council also tabled a zoning request for 5323 New Cut Road and held two moratorium ordinances without action.

• Approved redistricting ordinance O-169-23 (23-0)
• Approved zoning change at 1525-1711 Tucker Station Road (23-0)
• Approved zoning change at 111 N. Wenzel Street (21-0)
• Approved zoning change at 2221 Bradford Drive (21-0)
• Approved zoning change at 701 East Kentucky Street (21-0)
• Approved zoning change at 1618 Lincoln Avenue (21-0)
• Tabled zoning request for 5323 New Cut Road (voice vote)
• Approved $183,960 contract for Dr. Mark Jorrisch (consent calendar)

CANCELLED: Committee on Committees

The Jefferson County Committee on Committees meeting scheduled for August 22, 2023, was cancelled. No legislative items were acted upon or discussed due to the cancellation.

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Louisville Metro Code Enforcement Board will meet to consider 17 enforcement cases, mostly animal-related appeals, plus two short-term rental and two street racing cases. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting. Most items are appeals of code enforcement actions.

• Animal appeals at 2417 Adrienne Way, 1908 Hazelwood Court, 636 Rawlings Street, 945 McKinley Avenue, 507 Cornell Place, 225 Welburn Drive, 5416 Ilex Avenue, 3306 Eastbourne Avenue, 1009 Eigelbach Avenue, 2229 Gladstone Avenue, 4912 West Side Drive, 7902 Warwick Avenue
• Short-term rental case at 174 William Street
• Street racing cases at 8651 Preston Highway and 1000 Phillips Lane
• Approval of minutes

The board reviewed a docket of 17 cases, mostly animal appeals, plus one short-term rental and two street racing cases. The minutes list each case by address and type but do not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes for the items.

• No decisions recorded in minutes

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The Parks and Sustainability Committee will hear a special discussion on the Mill Creek Greenway Project and consider pending legislation on golf course management contracts and a resolution on reducing single-use plastics waste. The golf contract ordinance would extend current contracts until December 2028, and the plastics resolution encourages collaboration with local restaurants.

• Special discussion: Mill Creek Greenway Project, presented by Jessica Kane of Louisville Metro Parks
• O-191-23: Ordinance to permit extension of golf course management contracts until December 2028
• R-073-23: Resolution encouraging collaboration with local restaurants to minimize single-use plastics waste

The Parks and Sustainability Committee recommended approval of an ordinance to extend golf course management contracts until December 2028, sending it to the Consent Calendar. A resolution encouraging collaboration with local restaurants to reduce single-use plastic waste was tabled after a motion to untable it failed. The committee also heard a presentation on the Mill Creek Greenway Project.

• Recommended approval of O-191-23 to extend golf course management contracts until December 2028 (8-0)
• Motion to untable R-073-23 on single-use plastics failed (3-3-1)

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Jefferson County Budget and Appropriations Committee met to discuss pending legislation regarding neighborhood development funds, capital infrastructure projects, and budget amendments. The agenda includes proposed appropriations for local youth programs, community events, sidewalk repairs, and the reallocation of American Rescue Plan funds. Additionally, the committee considered a resolution authorizing sewer and drainage system revenue bonds.

• Appropriate $7,000 from District 24 Neighborhood Development Funds to the Jefferson County Public Education Foundation, Inc.
• Appropriate $5,000 from District 3 Neighborhood Development Funds to the Willenium Enterprise Foundation, Inc.
• Appropriate $5,000 from District 4 Neighborhood Development Funds to Change Today Change Tomorrow, Inc. for the Louievolve Hip Hop and Arts Festival
• Appropriate $3,800 from District 25 Capital Infrastructure Funds for sidewalk repair at 9921 West Avenue
• Ordinance approving the Thirty-Third Supplemental Sewer and Drainage System Revenue Bond Resolution for MSD revenue bonds, Series 2023C

The Budget and Appropriations Committee recommended approval of several ordinances and approved multiple neighborhood development and capital infrastructure fund allocations. Key actions included amending and recommending O-189-23 to increase a UofL Health sponsorship to $10,000, and amending and recommending O-174-23 to reallocate ARP funds for permanent supportive housing. All items were sent to the full Metro Council for final approval on August 24, 2023.

• Recommended O-192-23: $7,000 to Jefferson County Public Education Foundation for Southern High School youth services (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved NDF080323WEF03: $5,000 to Willenium Enterprise Foundation for youth program (voice vote)
• Held O-102-23: $5,000 to Change Today Change Tomorrow for Louievolve festival (held)
• Approved NDF072023SECG05 as amended: $1,794 to Sacred Earth Community Garden (voice vote)
• Approved NDF080323PF05: $3,000 to Portland Festival (voice vote)
• Approved NDF081723LMPD06: $500 to LMPD 2nd Division for National Night Out (voice vote)
• Approved CIF081723PW06: $188 for honorary street sign for Rev. Dr. Bernard Crayton (voice vote)
• Recommended O-189-23 as amended: $10,000 to UofL Health for golf classic sponsorship (10-0)

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee is meeting to consider two pending resolutions that would approve funding for noncompetitively negotiated professional service contracts related to public health and wellness. The first contract is for specialized physician services in chemical dependency treatment, and the second is for a program to increase physical activity and wellbeing among Jefferson County Public School students and staff. Both items were previously held and require action by January 2024.

• R-077-23: $183,960 contract for Dr. Mark Jorrisch, M.D. for chemical dependency treatment physician services
• R-083-23: $59,200 contract with Playworks Education Energized to increase physical activity and wellbeing for JCPS students and staff
• Both resolutions are noncompetitively negotiated professional service contracts under the Capital and Operating Budget Ordinances

The committee recommended approval of two noncompetitively negotiated professional service contracts for public health and wellness, both sent to the Consent Calendar. The first funds chemical dependency treatment physician services by Dr. Mark Jorrisch, M.D. for $183,960.00, and the second funds Playworks Education Energized to increase physical activity and wellbeing for Jefferson County Public Schools students and staff for $59,200.00. Both will be heard before the full Metro Council on August 24, 2023.

• Recommended approval of $183,960 contract for Dr. Mark Jorrisch, M.D. for chemical dependency treatment (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $59,200 contract for Playworks Education Energized for student/staff physical activity (voice vote)
• Sent both resolutions to the Consent Calendar for full Council consideration on August 24, 2023

Government Oversight/ Audit and Appointments Committee

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee will consider six appointments to local boards and authorities, including the Louisville Regional Airport Authority and the Bardstown Road Overlay District Board. All items require action by February 2024.

• Appointment of Mark Blieden to Louisville Regional Airport Authority (term expires July 15, 2026)
• Reappointment of Emily Paprocki to Bardstown Road Overlay District Board (term expires April 30, 2026)
• Appointment of Kelly Estep to Bardstown Road Overlay District Board (term expires April 30, 2026)
• Reappointment of Col. Detrick Briscoe to Deputy Sheriff Merit Board (term expires June 13, 2025)
• Appointment of Kim Halbauer to Parking Authority of River City, Inc (PARC) Board (term expires June 30, 2027)

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee recommended six appointments and reappointments for approval, all sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council. The appointments include positions on the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, Bardstown Road Overlay District Board, Deputy Sheriff Merit Board, Parking Authority of River City, and Butchertown Architectural Review Committee. All motions passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

• Recommended Mark Blieden to Louisville Regional Airport Authority (term to 2026), sent to Consent Calendar
• Recommended Emily Paprocki reappointment to Bardstown Road Overlay District Board (term to 2026), sent to Consent Calendar
• Recommended Kelly Estep appointment to Bardstown Road Overlay District Board (term to 2026), sent to Consent Calendar
• Recommended Col. Detrick Briscoe reappointment to Deputy Sheriff Merit Board (term to 2025), sent to Consent Calendar
• Recommended Kim Halbauer appointment to Parking Authority of River City (PARC) Board (term to 2027), sent to Consent Calendar
• Recommended Oliver Casey appointment to Butchertown Architectural Review Committee (term to 2026), sent to Consent Calendar

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will consider multiple zoning ordinances, street closures, and resolutions. Key items include zoning changes for properties on Tucker Station Road, Wenzel Street, New Cut Road, Bradford Drive, East Kentucky Street, and Lincoln Avenue. The committee will also review a resolution on development plan regulations, an ordinance to protect historically Black neighborhoods, and amendments to the wrecking and landmarks ordinances.

• Zoning change for 73.43 acres at 1525-1711 Tucker Station Road, 12850 and 1704 S. Pope Lick Road (O-146-23)
• Zoning change for 0.048 acres at 111 N. Wenzel Street (O-151-23)
• Zoning change for 0.48 acres at 5323 New Cut Road (O-181-23)
• Ordinance to designate historically Black neighborhoods as protected communities (O-071-23)
• Street closures: Doerhoefer Avenue adjacent to 734 and 800 Cecil Avenue (O-187-23) and Fegenbush Lane adjacent to 5905 Fegenbush Lane (O-188-23)

The committee recommended approval of seven zoning ordinances, including a 73.43-acre rezoning at Tucker Station Road and S. Pope Lick Road (O-146-23) and a short-term rental ordinance amendment (O-172-23) that was tabled. The anti-displacement law for historically Black neighborhoods (O-071-23) was amended and tabled. A resolution on development plan reviews (R-009-23) was amended and recommended for approval after a motion to disapprove failed.

• Recommended approval of O-146-23, rezoning 73.43 acres at Tucker Station Rd and S. Pope Lick Rd, amended by substitution (7-0)
• Recommended approval of O-151-23, rezoning 0.048 acres at 111 N. Wenzel St (5-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended approval of O-181-23, rezoning 0.48 acres at 5323 New Cut Rd (7-0)
• Recommended approval of O-183-23, rezoning 5.46 acres at 2221 Bradford Dr (7-0)
• Recommended approval of O-184-23, rezoning 0.06 acres at 701 E. Kentucky St (7-0)
• Recommended approval of O-186-23, rezoning 0.1041 acres at 1618 Lincoln Ave (7-0)
• Recommended approval of R-009-23, requesting review of land development code regulations, amended (motion to disapprove failed 1-5)
• Tabled O-071-23, anti-displacement law for historically Black neighborhoods, after amendment

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Labor and Economic Development Committee is holding a public hearing and considering a resolution to approve the budget and economic improvement plan for the Greater Louisville Lodging Management District for fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The resolution (R-086-23) is pending legislation, with action required by February 2024. The meeting is being held via video teleconference.

• Public hearing for Greater Louisville Lodging Management District (ID 23-0193)
• Resolution R-086-23 approving budget and economic improvement plan for lodging district
• Budget period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024

The Labor and Economic Development Committee held a public hearing and recommended approval of the Greater Louisville Lodging Management District's budget and economic improvement plan for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The resolution was approved by voice vote and sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council meeting on August 24, 2023. No one spoke during the public hearing.

• Recommended approval of R-086-23, the Greater Louisville Lodging Management District budget and economic improvement plan for FY 2023-24 (voice vote, sent to Consent Calendar)

CANCELLED: Public Works Committee

The Jefferson County Public Works Committee scheduled for August 15, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided upon.

• Meeting cancelled

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider ordinance O-193-23, which proposes amending the Louisville Metro Code to prohibit the sale of dogs and cats by retail pet stores. The ordinance requires action by February 2024. The meeting will be held virtually at 5:00 PM.

• O-193-23: Ordinance to amend Chapter 91, prohibiting retail pet store sales of dogs and cats

The Public Safety Committee tabled Ordinance O-193-23, which would prohibit retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats. The motion to table carried by voice vote after discussion and public comment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled O-193-23, prohibiting retail pet store sales of dogs and cats (voice vote)

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Jefferson County Code Enforcement Board will hear 35 property maintenance cases at its August 11 meeting. The board reviews violations such as unsafe structures, overgrown lots, and code violations reported across Louisville.

• 13PM7532-PM-26 2639 Greenwood Avenue
• 15PM28640-PM-37 6306 Johnstowntown Road
• 16PM13249-PM-28 2512 Garland Avenue
• 18PM8446-PM-31 4526 W. Broadway
• CEC-0323 3531 Kahlert Avenue — street racing

The Code Enforcement Board convened and reviewed a docket of 40 property maintenance cases and one street racing case. The minutes list each case by address and violation type but do not record any specific decisions, votes, or outcomes for the individual cases. The meeting was called to order and adjourned without documented substantive actions.

• Heard 40 property maintenance cases (no outcomes recorded)
• Heard 1 street racing case at 3531 Kahlert Avenue (no outcome recorded)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to review the Metro Council agenda for August 10, 2023, including addresses to council. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy items listed for discussion or decision.

• Review of Metro Council Agenda – August 10, 2023 (ID 23-0191)
• Addresses to Council – August 10, 2023 (ID 23-0188)

The Committee of the Whole met to review the Metro Council agenda and discuss upcoming items. No substantive votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

Metro Council

The Jefferson County Metro Council will discuss and vote on various ordinances, resolutions, and board appointments. Key agenda items include a proposed temporary moratorium on short-term rental applications, several zoning and property closure cases, funding appropriations from neighborhood development funds, and contract approvals for public health and safety programs.

• O-072-23: Ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on short-term rental conditional use permit applications and new registrations in impacted neighborhoods.
• O-126-23: Ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on development within the Floyds Fork Special District.
• R-084-23: Resolution approving a $85,000 sole-source contract with Louisville Recovery Community Connection, Inc. for an overdose quick response team.
• R-078-23: Resolution approving a $92,000 professional service contract with University Medical Center, Inc. for a sexual assault forensic examiner program coordinator.
• O-164-23: Ordinance appropriating $12,497.50 from District 3 Neighborhood Development Funds for Kentucky Kingdom passes due to the Algonquin Pool closure.

The Louisville Metro Council approved the annexation of the Brookhurst subdivision by the City of Jeffersontown, despite opposition from six members. The council also approved the annexation of the Bull Run Townhomes development by Graymoor-Devondale, several zoning changes, and a $3,950 appropriation for the South Points Buy Local Fair. A proposed moratorium on short-term rentals in certain neighborhoods was held without action.

• Approved Jeffersontown annexation of Brookhurst subdivision (16-6, 2 present)
• Approved Graymoor-Devondale annexation of Bull Run Townhomes (22-1, 1 absent)
• Approved $3,950 NDF for South Points Buy Local Fair (voice vote, amended)
• Approved zoning at 7504 Preston Highway (23-0, 1 absent)
• Approved zoning at 4027/4029 Churchman Avenue (23-0, 1 present)
• Approved zoning at 11900/12200 Dixie Highway (24-0)
• Held short-term rental moratorium ordinance (O-072-23)
• Held Floyds Fork development moratorium (O-126-23)

CANCELLED: Committee on Committees

The Jefferson County Committee on Committees meeting scheduled for August 8, 2023, was cancelled. The committee, led by Council President Markus Winkler, was set to discuss pending legislation including ordinance O-169-23, which relates to the reapportionment and redistricting of Jefferson County Commissioners’ district boundaries.

• Meeting cancelled with no further action taken
• O-169-23 pending ordinance on redistricting Commissioners’ district boundaries

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Jefferson County Code Enforcement Board will hear 35 cases of alleged property maintenance violations at addresses across Louisville. Each case involves claims of substandard upkeep such as structural, sanitation, or safety issues. The board decides whether violations exist and what penalties or corrective actions to impose.

• 2921 Bank Street — property maintenance
• 10408 Millers Lane — property maintenance
• 1111 W. Hill Street — property maintenance
• 2127 Rowan Street — property maintenance
• 10213 Jefferson Hill Road — property maintenance

The Code Enforcement Board convened and reviewed 44 property maintenance cases, all listed under New Business. The minutes do not record any specific decisions, votes, or outcomes for these cases, only the agenda items and adjournment.

• Heard 44 property maintenance cases (no outcomes recorded)

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Budget and Appropriations Committee will consider 18 items, mostly small appropriations from district Neighborhood Development Funds for community projects, plus several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include reallocating American Rescue Plan funds for permanent supportive housing, approving distribution of opioid settlement money, and authorizing general obligation bonds for capital projects.

• O-174-23: Reallocate ARP funds for permanent supportive housing
• O-176-23: Approve distribution of opioid settlement payouts
• R-079-23: Intent to finance capital projects with general obligation bonds
• $30,000 for traffic signal upgrade at Ferndale and Fern Creek roads
• $9,520 for speed humps on Wood Road between Shelbyville and Whipps Mill roads

The Budget and Appropriations Committee approved several neighborhood development fund appropriations, capital infrastructure projects, and ordinances. Notably, it recommended approval of an ordinance distributing opioid settlement payouts (O-176-23) and a resolution of intent to finance capital projects with bonds (R-079-23). Several items were held, including a $5,000 appropriation to the Willenium Enterprise Foundation and a $3,950 appropriation to the Louisville Independent Business Alliance, which was amended and sent to Old Business.

• Approved $720 for street light near 8009/8011 Waterson Trail (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Held $5,000 for Willenium Youth Impact Program
• Recommended approval of $12,497.50 for Kentucky Kingdom passes (7-0)
• Held $1,794 for Sacred Earth Community Garden
• Held $3,000 for Portland Festival
• Amended and approved $3,500 for South Points Buy Local Fair (voice vote)
• Approved $4,760 for speed humps on Bradley Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved $5,000 for Triangle Park maintenance (8-0)

CANCELLED: Parks and Sustainability Committee

This meeting of the Jefferson County Parks and Sustainability Committee has been cancelled. The agenda contained only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and discussion of pending legislation, with no specific items listed.

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee will hold a special discussion on issues at the William Weathers and Riverport Senior Housing Complex, with housing authority, codes, management, and residents participating. The committee will also consider four resolutions approving sole-source or professional service contracts totaling $403,160 for overdose response, early learning financing, chemical dependency treatment, and physical activity programs.

• Special discussion on William Weathers and Riverport Senior Housing Complex issues
• R-084-23: $85,000 sole-source contract for Louisville Recovery Community Connection overdose quick response team
• R-085-23: $75,000 contract with Children's Funding Project for early learning strategic financing plans
• R-077-23: $183,960 contract with Dr. Mark Jorrisch for chemical dependency treatment physician services
• R-083-23: $59,200 contract with Playworks Education Energized for student physical activity programs

The committee recommended approval of two resolutions for the consent calendar: an $85,000 sole-source contract for an overdose quick response team and a $75,000 contract for early learning strategic financing. Two other contracts, for chemical dependency physician services ($183,960) and a physical activity program ($59,200), were held in committee. The meeting also included a special discussion on issues at Riverport Senior Housing and other senior living complexes.

• Recommended approval of $85,000 contract for overdose quick response team (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $75,000 contract for early learning strategic financing (voice vote)
• Held $183,960 contract for chemical dependency physician services
• Held $59,200 contract for physical activity program for JCPS students and staff

Government Oversight/ Audit and Appointments Committee

The Government Oversight/Audit & Appointments Committee will consider nine appointments to local boards and authorities, including the Louisville Downtown Management District Board and the Water Works Board. It will also review two annexation ordinances for Graysmoor-Devondale and Jeffersontown.

• Appointment of Dale Woods to Louisville Downtown Management District Board (term expires July 26, 2024)
• Appointment of Cathe Dykstra to Water Works Board (term expires April 30, 2027)
• Ordinance O-165-23: Annexation of Bull Run Townhomes by Graysmoor-Devondale
• Ordinance O-166-23: Annexation of Brookhurst Subdivision by Jeffersontown
• Ordinance O-168-23: Amending Metro Code to rename Office of Civic Innovation and Technology

The committee recommended the approval of seven board appointments and two reappointments. It also recommended approval for two land annexations and an ordinance renaming the Office of Civic Innovation and Technology.

• Recommended approval of Dale Woods, Jeff Spielberg, and Josh Zik to Louisville Downtown Management District Board (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Leslie Clements to Downtown Development Review Overlay District Board (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Mark Blieden to Louisville Regional Airport Authority (7-1)
• Recommended approval of Cathe Dykstra to Water Works Board (voice vote)
• Recommended reappointment of Melinda Sunderland to Anchorage Middletown Fire Protection District Board (voice vote)
• Recommended reappointment of Ted Smith to Transit Authority of River City (TARC) Board (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Graymoor-Devondale land annexation (8-0)
• Recommended approval of amended Jeffersontown land annexation (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee is meeting to consider several zoning ordinances, including large property rezonings, a moratorium on development in the Floyds Fork Special District, and ordinances to protect historically Black neighborhoods and amend historic preservation rules. The agenda also includes resolutions to accept grant funding for community and historic district projects. Some items were previously tabled or held and may be revisited.

• Zoning change for 73.43 acres at 1525-1711 Tucker Station Road, 12850 and 1704 S. Pope Lick Road (O-146-23)
• Zoning change for 103.7 acres at 11900 and 12200 Dixie Highway (O-163-23)
• Temporary moratorium on development in Floyds Fork Special District (O-126-23)
• Ordinance designating historically Black neighborhoods as protected communities (O-071-23)
• Accept $13,250 from AARP for community improvements (R-080-23)

The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval of several zoning ordinances and resolutions, including the Preston Highway rezoning, Churchman Avenue rezoning, Dixie Highway rezoning, a street closure on Roosevelt Avenue, and a temporary moratorium on development in the Floyds Fork Special District. It tabled the Wenzel Street rezoning and the short-term rental ordinance, and held several other items in committee.

• Recommended approval of O-147-23 (7504 Preston Highway rezoning) (5-0-1-1)
• Recommended approval of O-162-23 (4027 & 4029 Churchman Avenue rezoning) (6-0-1-1)
• Recommended approval of O-163-23 (11900 & 12200 Dixie Highway rezoning, as amended) (7-0-1)
• Recommended approval of O-126-23 (Floyds Fork Special District development moratorium) (5-0-2-1)
• Recommended approval of O-161-23 (Roosevelt Avenue closure) (5-0-2-1)
• Tabled O-151-23 (111 N. Wenzel Street rezoning) (voice vote)
• Tabled O-172-23 (short-term rental ordinance) (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of R-080-23, R-081-23, R-082-23 (grant acceptances) (voice votes)

CANCELLED: Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Jefferson County, KY Labor and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 01, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were heard or acted upon.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider two appointments to the Louisville Metro Complete Streets Coalition. The agenda contains only these two appointment items and standard procedural actions.

• Appointment of Anita Hall to Complete Streets Coalition (term expires Oct 31, 2024)
• Appointment of Emily Coleman to Complete Streets Coalition (term expires Oct 31, 2025)

The Public Works Committee recommended the appointment of Anita Hall and Emily Coleman to the Louisville Metro Complete Streets Coalition. Both items were sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Council meeting on August 10, 2023.

• Recommended appointment of Anita Hall to Complete Streets Coalition (voice vote)
• Recommended appointment of Emily Coleman to Complete Streets Coalition (voice vote)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will decide on a $92,000 noncompetitive contract for the Louisville Metro Police Department to fund a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program coordinator at University of Louisville Hospital. The meeting is held virtually at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers.

• R-078-23: $92,000 contract for LMPD forensic examiner program coordinator at University Medical Center, Inc.

The Public Safety Committee recommended approval of a resolution to fund a noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract with University Medical Center, Inc., d/b/a University of Louisville Hospital/James Graham Brown Cancer Center for $92,000 to support a coordinator for the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) program. The motion passed by voice vote and the resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar for full Council consideration on August 10, 2023.

• Recommended approval of R-078-23, $92,000 contract for SAFE program coordinator (voice vote)
• Sent R-078-23 to Consent Calendar for full Council meeting on August 10, 2023

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Jefferson County Code Enforcement Board will hear 38 property-maintenance cases and two orders to vacate at its July 28 meeting. The board will also vote to approve minutes from its previous meeting.

• 2621 W. Main Street – property maintenance
• 1203 Kentucky Street – property maintenance
• 1670 S. 17th Street – order to vacate (ENF-NUIS-23-04136)
• 1670 S. 17th Street – order to vacate (ENF-NUIS-23-03560)
• 2012 Highland Avenue – property maintenance

The minutes list several property maintenance cases and two orders to vacate for 1670 S. 17th Street. The document does not record any specific decisions, votes, or outcomes for the items listed.

Committee of the Whole

The Louisville Metro Government Committee of the Whole met on July 27, 2023, via video teleconference and in Council Chambers. The body held a special discussion on USA Cares with Matt Castor and reviewed technical corrections to the FY24 Operating Budget Ordinance (ORD 079 2023). They also reviewed the Metro Council agenda and addresses to the council for the same date.

• Special discussion with Matt Castor regarding USA Cares (ID 23-0149)
• Review of Technical Corrections to FY24 Operating Budget Ordinance (ORD 079 2023) (ID 23-0175)
• Review of Metro Council Agenda for July 27, 2023 (ID 23-0171)
• Review of Addresses to Council for July 27, 2023 (ID 23-0166)

The Committee of the Whole met for discussion only, with no formal votes or decisions. Members reviewed technical corrections to the FY24 operating budget and heard a presentation from USA Cares. The meeting adjourned without taking any substantive action.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting

Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council is meeting to vote on a consent calendar of ordinances and resolutions, including several neighborhood development fund appropriations, zoning changes, and a resolution urging flexible work schedules for JCPS's Start Smart policy. They will also consider new business items such as an ordinance to distribute opioid settlement funds and a temporary moratorium on short-term rentals in certain neighborhoods.

• O-054-23: Ordinance to block zoning map amendments if property taxes or liens are unpaid
• O-072-23: Temporary moratorium on short-term rental permits in impacted neighborhoods
• O-176-23: Ordinance approving distribution of opioid settlement payouts
• O-148-23: Approves Berrytown Neighborhood Plan as amendment to Plan 2040
• R-075-23: $85,000 sole source contract for animal services bloodwork device

The Louisville Metro Council approved a series of neighborhood development fund appropriations, including $26,000 for repairs to the Valley Sports Little League complex, $12,500 for Harbor House of Louisville's Kenducky Derby event, $7,500 for St. Joe's annual picnic public safety costs, and $11,000 for Iroquois Amphitheatre free movie nights. The council also adopted a resolution urging employers to adopt flexible scheduling in response to JCPS's Smart Start Times policy, and passed several zoning ordinances. The short-term rental moratorium ordinance (O-072-23) remained held.

• Approved $26,000 for Valley Sports Little League complex repairs (25-0)
• Approved $12,500 for Harbor House of Louisville's Kenducky Derby event (25-0)
• Approved $7,500 for St. Joe's 174th annual picnic public safety costs (25-0)
• Approved $11,000 for Iroquois Amphitheatre free movie nights (25-0)
• Adopted resolution urging flexible scheduling for JCPS Smart Start Times (voice vote)
• Passed zoning ordinance for 8319 Third Street Road (25-0)
• Passed zoning ordinance for 1801 Brownsboro Road (25-0)
• Held short-term rental moratorium ordinance (O-072-23)

Committee on Committees

The Committee on Committees met to assign 31 pieces of legislation to various committees for further review. No changes were requested to the assignments. The items include ordinances, resolutions, and appointments covering topics such as budget appropriations, zoning, annexations, and contracts.

• O-164-23: $12,497.50 from District 3 Neighborhood Development Funds to Metro Parks for Kentucky Kingdom passes for those affected by Algonquin Pool closure
• O-176-23: Ordinance approving distribution of opioid settlement payouts
• O-169-23: Reapportionment and redistricting of Jefferson County Commissioners' district boundaries
• O-161-23: Closure of portion of Roosevelt Avenue between Durrett Lane and Watterson Expressway
• O-163-23: Zoning change for 11900 and 12200 Dixie Highway (103.7 acres)

The Committee on Committees met and assigned 31 pieces of legislation and appointments to various standing committees, with no changes requested by members. The meeting was procedural in nature, with no substantive votes on the merits of the items. All items were assigned to committees including Budget, Planning and Zoning, Public Safety, and others.

• Assigned O-164-23 (District 3 pool passes) to Budget Committee
• Assigned O-167-23 (FY2023-24 budget amendment) to Budget Committee
• Assigned O-173-23 (Highview festival funding) to Budget Committee
• Assigned O-174-23 (ARP reallocation) to Budget Committee
• Assigned O-176-23 (opioid settlement distribution) to Budget Committee
• Assigned R-079-23 (bond intent resolution) to Budget Committee
• Assigned O-169-23 (commissioner redistricting) to Committee on Committees
• Assigned 4 resolutions and 6 appointments to various committees

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Louisville Metro Code Enforcement Board is meeting to hear appeals and cases related to code violations. The agenda lists 15 animal appeals, one solid waste case, and one street racing case, each tied to specific properties. The board will decide these matters during the new business portion of the meeting.

• 15 animal appeals at various addresses including 2111 Arnold Palmer Blvd, 238 Eldorado Ave, 1531 Anna Lane
• Solid waste case at 1108 Clay Street
• Street racing case at 7206 Kosene Court

The Code Enforcement Board meeting on July 21, 2023, was limited to new business items, primarily animal appeals and one solid waste case, with no substantive decisions or votes recorded in the minutes. The agenda listed 16 animal appeals, one solid waste case, and one street racing case, but the minutes do not indicate any outcomes or actions taken on these items.

• No decisions recorded; all items listed under new business without outcomes

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The Parks and Sustainability Committee will hold a special discussion on a youth organizing fellowship and a green incentives guide for residents. They will also consider pending legislation, including a resolution to name a new park and a resolution encouraging collaboration with local restaurants to reduce single-use plastic waste.

• Discussion of Summer 2023 Cohort of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth x Black Lives Matter Louisville Youth Organizing Fellowship
• Presentation of Green Incentives Guide for Residents by Sumedha Rao, Office of Sustainability
• R-072-23: Resolution to name new park at 1327 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard as 'New Walnut Street Park'
• R-073-23: Resolution encouraging collaboration with local restaurants to minimize single-use plastic waste (amended by substitution)

The Parks and Sustainability Committee recommended approval of a resolution to name a new park at 1327 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard as 'New Walnut Street Park' and sent it to the Consent Calendar. A resolution encouraging collaboration to reduce single-use plastic waste was held in committee. The committee also heard presentations on a youth organizing fellowship and a green incentives guide for residents.

• Recommended approval of Resolution R-072-23 naming new park 'New Walnut Street Park' (voice vote)
• Held Resolution R-073-23 on single-use plastics waste reduction

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Jefferson County Budget and Appropriations Committee will decide on 19 ordinances and appropriations totaling $103,021 from Neighborhood Development and Capital Infrastructure Funds. Funds will support homeless services, youth programs, park maintenance, tree trimming, sidewalk repairs, and community events across multiple districts.

• $10,000 to Coalition for the Homeless for Project Stand Down
• $20,286 for sidewalk repairs at 7013 Linton Court and 7104 Chiswell Drive
• $12,500 to Valley Sports Little League for complex repairs
• $7,500 to Harbor House for Derby event marketing
• $5,000 to Sacred Earth Community Garden for portable potty and water

The committee approved several Capital Infrastructure and Neighborhood Development Fund requests for parks, public works, and community programs. Multiple ordinances were recommended for approval and sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business for full Council review.

• Recommended $10,000 for Coalition for the Homeless Project Stand Down (9-0)
• Approved $2,345 for storage container at Russell Lee Park (voice vote)
• Approved $5,000 for First Gethsemane Center for Family Development (voice vote)
• Recommended $11,000 for Iroquois Amphitheatre free movie nights (9-0)
• Approved $2,240 for Berrytown Family Day (voice vote)
• Approved $5,000 for Jeff Street Baptist Community at Liberty (voice vote)
• Approved $1,000 for Memorial of the Enslaved 20th anniversary (voice vote)
• Recommended $8,135 for District 9 beautification (8-0)

Government Oversight/ Audit and Appointments Committee

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee will consider six appointments and reappointments to Louisville Metro boards, including the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board and the Board of Zoning Adjustment. A special discussion will cover recruiting and retention updates from the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections.

• Appointment of Phillip Bond to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (term expires December 31, 2025)
• Appointment of Mariah Gratz to Greater Louisville Lodging Management District Board (term expires May 1, 2026)
• Reappointment of Sharon Bond to Board of Zoning Adjustment (term expires June 30, 2026)
• Special discussion on LMDC Recruiting and Retention Updates by Jerry Collins and Wanice Bland Tunstull

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee recommended six appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions. These items were sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council meeting on July 27, 2023.

• Recommended approval of Phillip Bond to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Mariah Gratz to Greater Louisville Lodging Management District Board (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Ann Thompson to KentuckianaWorks – Greater Louisville Workforce Development Board (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Christi Robinson to Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Sharon Bond reappointment to Board of Zoning Adjustment (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Andrew Harpole reappointment to Cemetery Board (voice vote)

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee will discuss a resolution urging Jefferson County employers to adopt flexible scheduling for employees affected by JCPS’s Start Smart start times policy. The committee will also hear special presentations on Louisville Metro Animal Services and drug abuse treatment/homelessness.

• R-074-23 resolution urging flexible scheduling for JCPS start times
• ID 23-0144 presentation on Louisville Metro Animal Services by Ashley Book
• ID 23-0145 presentation on drug abuse treatment and homelessness by Keith Farrah, Landmark Recovery

The committee recommended approval of Resolution R-074-23, urging Jefferson County employers to adopt flexible scheduling for employees affected by JCPS's Start Smart Start Times policy. The resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council meeting on July 27, 2023. The committee also heard informational presentations on Animal Services and drug abuse/homelessness, but took no action on those items.

• Recommended approval of Resolution R-074-23 (voice vote), sent to Consent Calendar
• Heard presentation on Louisville Metro Animal Services (no action)
• Heard presentation on Drug Abuse/Treatment and Homelessness (no action)

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will review and vote on six zoning ordinances for properties across Louisville Metro, including changes at 8319 Third Street Road, 1525-1711 Tucker Station Road, and others. The committee will also discuss a resolution to review land development code regulations and consider new ordinances on tax liens, historic neighborhood protections, and a development moratorium in the Floyds Fork Special District.

• O-115-23: Zoning change for 8319 Third Street Road (0.67 acres)
• O-146-23: Zoning change for 1525-1711 Tucker Station Road, 12850 and 1704 S. Pope Lick Road, and parcel 367200070000 (73.43 acres)
• O-147-23: Zoning and form district change for 7504 Preston Highway (1.65 acres)
• O-054-23: New ordinance on zoning map amendments with delinquent taxes or liens
• O-071-23: New chapter designating historically Black neighborhoods as protected communities

The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval of zoning changes at 8319 Third Street Road, 1801 Brownsboro Road, 4622 Poplar Level Road, and the Berrytown Neighborhood Plan amendment. It also recommended an ordinance on delinquent taxes and liens for zoning applications. Several items were tabled or held, including the Tucker Station Road zoning and the Floyds Fork moratorium.

• Recommended approval of zoning at 8319 Third Street Road (O-115-23)
• Recommended approval of zoning at 1801 Brownsboro Road (O-149-23) (8-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning at 4622 Poplar Level Road (O-150-23) (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Berrytown Neighborhood Plan amendment (O-148-23) (8-0)
• Recommended approval of delinquent taxes/liens ordinance (O-054-23) (7-0, 1 absent)
• Tabled zoning at 7504 Preston Highway (O-147-23)
• Tabled Floyds Fork moratorium (O-126-23) after amendment
• Tabled resolution on Land Development Code review (R-009-23) after amendment

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Labor and Economic Development Committee will hold a special discussion regarding Louisville Metro Economic Development Department work and state incentive programs. Additionally, the committee will consider a resolution for a sole source contract for animal services.

• Special discussion on Louisville Metro Economic Development Department work and incentive programs
• Resolution R-075-23: $85,000.00 sole source contract with IDEXX Distribution, Inc. for a bloodwork analysis device

The Labor and Economic Development Committee heard a presentation on Louisville Metro's economic development work and state/local incentive programs. The committee recommended approval of R-075-23, a resolution approving a noncompetitively negotiated sole-source contract with IDEXX Distribution, Inc. for $85,000 for an animal services bloodwork analysis device, and sent it to the Consent Calendar for the full Council meeting on July 27, 2023.

• Recommended approval of R-075-23, $85,000 sole-source contract with IDEXX Distribution, Inc. for animal services bloodwork device (voice vote, sent to Consent Calendar)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will hold a special discussion on excessive code violators, presented by Codes and Regulations staff. The meeting is being held virtually and will follow standard procedural items like roll call and adjournment.

• ID 23-0111 Excessive Code Violators – Robert Kirchdorfer, Philip Crowe (Codes and Regulations)

The Public Works Committee met on July 18, 2023, and held a special discussion on excessive code violators (ID 23-0111), with presentations from Robert Kirchdorfer and Philip Crowe of Codes and Regulations. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting; it was purely informational. The meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m., with items potentially moving to the full Metro Council on July 27, 2023.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Discussed excessive code violators (ID 23-0111) with presentations from Codes and Regulations

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider two pending items: a resolution to declare a portion of property at 720 West Jefferson Street as surplus and authorize its transfer, and an ordinance amending Chapter 72 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances regarding Metro Government tow lot authority and fees. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• R-076-23: Resolution to declare a portion of real property at 720 West Jefferson Street (Tract 1) as surplus and authorize transfer
• O-153-23: Ordinance amending Chapter 72 of Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances relating to tow lot authority and fees
• Action required by December 2023 for both items

The Public Safety Committee recommended two items for approval and sent them to the Consent Calendar. These include the transfer of surplus real property and amendments to the city code regarding tow lot authority and fees.

• Recommended approval of Resolution R-076-23 to transfer surplus property at 720 West Jefferson Street (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance O-153-23 amending tow lot authority and fees (5-0)

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Louisville Metro Code Enforcement Board will review 35 property maintenance violation cases and one street racing case at its July 14, 2023 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting. All cases are listed as new business, with no other agenda items.

• 35 property maintenance cases, including 428 Ormsby Avenue, 2901 Dumesnil Street, and 3734 W. Broadway
• One street racing case at 401 Scottsdale Blvd
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Code Enforcement Board will convene to address 40 property maintenance cases, including one demolition order. The agenda lists each property by address and case number, with most items under 'New Business' for potential fines or compliance orders.

• Demolition order for 3407 Virginia Avenue
• Property maintenance cases at 2512 Garland Avenue, 2330 Muhammad Ali Blvd, and 4526 W. Broadway
• Multiple cases on 4th Street, Preston Street, and 7th Street Road
• Cases include addresses in various Louisville neighborhoods

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Jefferson County Code Enforcement Board will hear cases on 21 properties cited for property maintenance violations. The board reviews violations such as unsafe structures, blight, and nuisance conditions reported across Louisville Metro.

• 15PM16787-PM-22: 654 Louis Coleman Jr Drive — property maintenance
• 18PM21303-PM-26: 3011 Main Street — property maintenance
• ENF-NUIS-23-03560: 1670 17th Street — public nuisance
• ENF-PMNT-19-011783-21: 3620 Kahlert Avenue — property maintenance
• ENF-PMNT-22-017666-2: 2515 Brownsboro Rd #4 — property maintenance

Planning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning Commission met on June 29, 2023, to review local zoning and land-use cases. Three zoning change requests were continued to the July 20 meeting for further discussion. No decisions were made on these items.

• Closure of 15-foot portion of alley adjacent to 3629 Warner Ave (Thompson Ave Partial Alley Closure)
• Zoning change from OR-3 to C-1 for Prospect Retail at 8907 ½ US Hwy 42 (continued)
• Zoning change from R-4 to R-6 for 5323 New Cut Rd (continued)
• Zoning change from R-5 to R-6 for 2221 Bradford Dr (Bradford Multifamily) (continued)

The Louisville Metro Planning Commission approved the closure of a 15-foot alley portion adjacent to 3629 Warner Ave in St. Matthews, recommending it to the City of St. Matthews. Three zoning cases (Prospect Retail, 5323 New Cut Rd, Bradford Multifamily) were continued to the July 20, 2023 meeting due to improper public notice. The commission also approved the June 15, 2023 minutes and held a training session.

• Approved Thompson Ave partial alley closure (7-0)
• Continued Prospect Retail zoning case to July 20, 2023 (7-0)
• Continued 5323 New Cut Rd zoning case to July 20, 2023 (7-0)
• Continued Bradford Multifamily zoning case to July 20, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)

Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council will consider multiple budget transfers from neighborhood development funds, approve several noncompetitive contracts including parking system maintenance and meter parts, and vote on appointments to various boards and commissions. The meeting also includes routine recognitions, committee reports, and old and new business items such as zoning changes and community funding allocations.

• $25,000 transfer from District 26 Neighborhood Development Fund to Metro Council General Operations
• $26,194 appropriation for Fairdale Fire Protection District utility terrain vehicle and skid equipment
• $227,378 sole-source contract for PARC parking system maintenance with Hub Parking Technology USA, Inc.
• $75,000 sole-source contract for PARC parking meter replacement parts with POM, Incorporated
• Appointment of Laura Douglas to the Ethics Commission (term expires June 30, 2026)

The Louisville Metro Council approved the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operating budget (Ordinance 079) and capital budget (Ordinance 080), each by a 23-0 vote with two abstentions. The council also approved the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) budget (Ordinance 081) by a 19-5 vote with one abstention. Several neighborhood development fund appropriations for local organizations were approved, and a resolution on single-use plastics was recommitted to committee.

• Approved FY2023-24 operating budget, $1.1B (23-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved FY2023-24 capital budget (23-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved TARC FY2023-24 budget (19-5, 1 abstention)
• Approved $10,500 for Buy Local Fair (25-0)
• Approved $15,500 for 2 Not 1 Fatherhood and Families (25-0)
• Approved $16,750 for Juneteenth Gala (25-0)
• Approved $6,952.28 for Dirt Bowl Basketball League (25-0)
• Recommitted single-use plastics resolution to committee (14-11)

Committee of the Whole

The Jefferson County Committee of the Whole held a tentative meeting via video teleconference and Council Chambers on June 22, 2023. The agenda included a special discussion on Habitat for Humanity, a review of the Metro Council agenda and addresses, and presidential updates.

• Special discussion regarding Habitat for Humanity (ID 23-0070)
• Review of Metro Council Agenda for June 22, 2023 (ID 23-0138)
• Review of Addresses to Council for June 22, 2023 (ID 23-0133)

The Committee of the Whole met for discussion only, with no formal votes taken. Members heard a presentation from Habitat for Humanity CEO Rob Locke about the organization's work and needs, and reviewed the upcoming Metro Council agenda, including the operating and capital budgets. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• No formal votes taken; meeting was for discussion only
• Heard presentation from Habitat for Humanity on housing needs
• Reviewed Metro Council agenda for June 22, 2023

Committee on Committees

The Committee on Committees is assigning legislation to various standing committees for further review. Items include neighborhood development fund appropriations, zoning changes, board appointments, and a sole source contract. The meeting is primarily administrative, routing items to committees rather than making final decisions.

• O-140-23: $8,135 from District 9 NDF to Luv-It Landscaping for beautification
• O-141-23: $10,000 from multiple districts to Coalition for the Homeless for Project Stand Down
• O-142-23: $7,500 to Harbor House for Kenducky Derby event
• O-146-23: Zoning for 73.43 acres at Tucker Station Road and S. Pope Lick Road
• R-075-23: $85,000 sole source contract to IDEXX for bloodwork analysis device

The Committee on Committees met to assign new legislation and appointments to specific committees for further review. No changes were requested to the assignments, and no substantive votes on the legislation were taken.

• Assigned 6 appropriation ordinances to Budget and Appropriations Committee
• Assigned resolution R-074-23 to Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee
• Assigned 6 board appointments to Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee
• Assigned resolution R-072-23 to Parks and Sustainability Committee
• Assigned 6 zoning and planning ordinances to Planning and Zoning Committee
• Assigned 2 items regarding tow lot fees and surplus property to Public Safety Committee

REVISED: Special Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Louisville Metro Government Budget and Appropriations Committee is meeting to discuss and consider pending legislation for the upcoming fiscal year. The committee is reviewing proposed ordinances related to the operating budget and capital budget for Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government.

• O-128-23: Ordinance relating to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget
• O-129-23: Ordinance relating to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Budget

The Budget and Appropriations Committee recommended approval of the FY2023-24 operating budget (O-128-23) and capital budget (O-129-23), both with amendments. The operating budget passed 8-0 with two absent and one excused; the capital budget passed 9-0 with one abstention and one excused. Amendments included reallocating funds, adding new capital projects, and adding language to the budgets.

• Approved FY2023-24 operating budget (O-128-23) as amended (8-0, 2 absent, 1 excused)
• Approved FY2023-24 capital budget (O-129-23) as amended (9-0, 1 abstention, 1 excused)
• Adopted friendly amendments to both budgets, including revenue reforecast and new capital projects
• Adopted additional amendments to operating budget, including language on council district funds and departmental reporting
• Adopted additional amendments to capital budget, including language on capital infrastructure funds and project reporting
• Rejected a proposed amendment to keep parks surplus for deferred maintenance (voice vote)
• Approved amendments to capital budget including new projects for rubberized asphalt, EPA solid waste infrastructure, Hikes Lane paving, Algonquin Parkway multi-use path, and Outer Loop widening

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The Jefferson County Parks and Sustainability Committee met on June 15, 2023, to discuss pending legislation. The committee considered an ordinance aimed at minimizing single-use plastics and noted the withdrawal of a resolution regarding the Aquatics Master Plan.

• O-092-23: An ordinance amending Chapter 118 to minimize the waste of single-use plastics
• R-055-23: A resolution urging the implementation of the Aquatics Master Plan (sponsorship withdrawn)

The Parks and Sustainability Committee voted to advance a resolution encouraging collaboration with local restaurants to reduce single-use plastic waste, replacing a stricter ordinance. The amended resolution removes enforcement requirements and instead encourages educational graphics and collaboration. The committee also noted that a resolution urging implementation of the Aquatics Master Plan had its sponsorship withdrawn.

• Amended R-073-23 by substitution to a resolution encouraging education on single-use plastics (5-2)
• Recommended R-073-23 for approval as amended, sent to Old Business (4-3)
• Noted R-055-23 sponsorship withdrawn, no action taken

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Jefferson County Budget and Appropriations Committee met on June 15, 2023, to discuss various funding measures. The agenda includes consideration of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operating and capital budgets for Louisville Metro Government, the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) budget, and multiple neighborhood development fund appropriations. It also features a budget update from Jefferson County Clerk Bobbi Holsclaw.

• O-128-23: Ordinance relating to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operating budget for Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government
• O-129-23: Ordinance relating to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 capital budget for Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government
• O-122-23: Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget for the Transit Authority of River City (TARC)
• O-132-23: Appropriating $30,000 from District 4 Neighborhood Development Funds to the Office of Resilience and Community Services for single-family rental assistance
• O-120-23: Appropriating $26,194 from District 13 Neighborhood Development Funds to the Fairdale Fire Protection District for a utility terrain vehicle and skid equipment

The committee deadlocked 3-3 on the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) fiscal year 2023-2024 budget, sending it to the full Council without a recommendation. Several neighborhood development fund ordinances were amended and approved, and multiple items were held or withdrawn.

• TARC FY2023-2024 budget failed in committee (3-3), sent to full Council
• Approved $25,000 transfer from District 26 NDF to Council operations (6-0)
• Approved $6,560 for speed humps on Garland Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved $13,040 for speed humps on South Shawnee Terrace (voice vote)
• Approved $4,000 for Dirt Bowl Basketball League, amended from $3,000 (6-0)
• Approved $26,194 for Fairdale Fire Protection District UTV (6-0)
• Approved $9,675 for Brightside tree maintenance (6-0)
• Approved $30,000 for District 4 rental assistance (6-0)

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee will decide two resolutions to accept $20,000 from Humana Healthy Horizons for prenatal-care access and $150,000 from the Public Health Institute to reduce lead exposure. A third item proposes allocating the Family Life Center, Inc. to Simmons College of Kentucky.

• Accept $20,000 from Humana Healthy Horizons for prenatal-care access
• Accept $150,000 from Public Health Institute for lead-free community strategies
• Vote on allocation of Family Life Center, Inc. to Simmons College of Kentucky

The committee recommended approval of two resolutions accepting grant funding for public health programs, both sent to the Consent Calendar. A special discussion was held on the proposed allocation for the Family Life Center expansion, but no formal action was taken. The meeting was adjourned without further business.

• Recommended approval of R-066-23, accepting $20,000 from Humana Healthy Horizons for prenatal care (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of R-067-23, accepting $150,000 from Public Health Institute for lead-free strategies (voice vote)
• Discussed proposed allocation for Family Life Center expansion; no action taken

Government Oversight/ Audit and Appointments Committee

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee will consider six appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions, including the Ethics Commission, Housing Authority Board, and several fire protection district boards. All items are pending legislation requiring action by December 2023. The meeting is being held via video teleconference.

• Appointment of Laura Douglas to the Ethics Commission (term expires June 30, 2026)
• Appointment of Karen Crain to the Housing Authority Board (term expires August 15, 2024)
• Appointment of Bruce Wardrip to the Jeffersontown Fire Protection District Board (term expires June 30, 2025)
• Appointment of Kyle Rieber to the Jeffersontown Fire Protection District Board (term expires June 30, 2026)
• Reappointment of G. Henry Ott to the Fern Creek Fire Protection District Board (term expires June 30, 2026)

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee met and recommended approval of six appointments to various boards and commissions, all by voice vote. All items were sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council meeting on June 22, 2023. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Recommended Laura Douglas to Ethics Commission (term expires June 30, 2026)
• Recommended Karen Crain to Housing Authority Board (term expires August 15, 2024)
• Recommended Bruce Wardrip to Jeffersontown Fire Protection District Board (term expires June 30, 2025)
• Recommended Kyle Rieber to Jeffersontown Fire Protection District Board (term expires June 30, 2026)
• Recommended Jim Seiler to St. Matthews Fire Protection District Board (term expires June 30, 2026)
• Recommended G. Henry Ott to Fern Creek Fire Protection District Board (term expires June 30, 2026)

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Jefferson County Labor and Economic Development Committee met on June 13, 2023, to discuss pending legislation involving sole source contracts for the Parking Authority of River City. The committee considered resolutions regarding maintenance services, proprietary replacement parts, and parking meter replacement parts. Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair, and listed items may or may not be heard or acted upon.

• Resolution R-064-23: A noncompetitively negotiated sole source contract for HUB Parking Technology USA, Inc. in the amount of $227,378.00 for PARC maintenance service and replacement parts.
• Resolution R-065-23: A noncompetitively negotiated sole source contract for POM, Incorporated in the amount of $75,000.00 for PARC parking meter replacement parts.

The Labor and Economic Development Committee recommended approval of two resolutions funding sole-source contracts for the Parking Authority of River City (PARC): $227,378 for Hub Parking Technology USA maintenance and parts, and $75,000 for POM, Inc. parking meter replacement parts. Both were sent to the Consent Calendar for full Council consideration on June 22, 2023.

• Approved R-064-23: $227,378 sole-source contract with Hub Parking Technology USA for PARC maintenance and parts (voice vote)
• Approved R-065-23: $75,000 sole-source contract with POM, Inc. for PARC parking meter replacement parts (voice vote)

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will consider several zoning ordinances, including changes for properties on Third Street Road, Shelbyville Road, and a parcel identified by ID. The committee will also discuss resolutions on development plan reviews, delinquent taxes, protecting historically Black neighborhoods, and a moratorium on development in the Floyds Fork district. Action on some items is required by August 2023.

• Zoning change for 0.67 acres at 8319 Third Street Road (Case 23ZONE0001)
• Zoning change for 5.88 acres at 15900 and 15910 Shelbyville Road (Case 22ZONE0170)
• Zoning and form district change for 0.115 acres at Parcel ID 100400250002 (Case 23ZONE0019)
• Resolution requesting review of Land Development Code for revised development plans
• Ordinance to create historically Black neighborhoods protected communities law

The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval of a rezoning for properties at 15900 and 15910 Shelbyville Road (5-1, with one abstention) and for a property at Parcel ID 100400250002 (6-0). A zoning request for 8319 Third Street Road was tabled. Several other items, including a resolution on development plan reviews and ordinances on delinquent taxes, historic Black neighborhoods, and a Floyds Fork moratorium, remained held in committee.

• Recommended approval of rezoning at 15900 and 15910 Shelbyville Road (5-1, Chappell present)
• Recommended approval of zoning and form district change at Parcel ID 100400250002 (6-0)
• Tabled zoning request for 8319 Third Street Road
• Held R-009-23 (development plan review resolution) in committee
• Held O-054-23 (delinquent taxes zoning ordinance) in committee
• Held O-071-23 (anti-displacement historic Black neighborhoods law) in committee
• Held O-126-23 (Floyds Fork development moratorium) in committee

Public Works Committee

The Jefferson County Public Works Committee will hold its regular meeting, primarily focusing on a special discussion about alley clean-up efforts. The agenda includes a roll call and a pending legislation review, with no formal decisions listed.

• ID 23-0109 Alley Clean-Ups, presented by Shannon Logan (Public Works)

The Public Works Committee met on June 13, 2023, to discuss alley cleanup efforts and the Complete Streets program. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational, with presentations from Public Works staff and the Complete Streets Coalition. The committee heard concerns about alley conditions and the need for more resources, and discussed the potential continuation of Complete Streets funding.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting
• Discussed alley cleanup progress and resource needs
• Heard presentation from Complete Streets Coalition on completed and planned projects
• Discussed potential continuation of Complete Streets funding in next budget

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider a resolution authorizing the Jefferson County Sheriff to apply for and accept a $114,083.04 FEMA grant to reimburse costs for security and traffic control at COVID-19 testing sites. The item is pending legislation and may or may not be acted upon at the discretion of the chair.

• R-062-23: Resolution recognizing sheriff's authority to enter FEMA grant agreement for $114,083.04 for COVID-19 testing site security and traffic control reimbursement.

The Public Safety Committee recommended approval of Resolution R-062-23, which authorizes the Jefferson County Sheriff to apply for and accept a $114,083.04 FEMA grant for COVID-19 testing site security and traffic control expenses. The motion passed by voice vote and was sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council meeting on June 22, 2023.

• Recommended approval of R-062-23 for FEMA grant of $114,083.04 (voice vote)
• Sent R-062-23 to Consent Calendar for June 22, 2023 Council meeting

Budget Hearings FY2023-2024

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding budget hearings for the Waterfront Corporation (including the Belle of Louisville) and the Louisville Zoo for fiscal year 2023-2024. The agenda also includes a cancelled item for budget call backs and supporting documentation for the recommended executive budget.

• Open budget hearings for Waterfront Corporation and Belle of Louisville
• Open budget hearings for Louisville Zoo
• Cancelled budget call backs (ID 23-0106)
• Recommended Executive Budget (ID 23-0014)
• Budget hearing schedule (ID 23-0015)

The Budget & Appropriations Committee held a public hearing on the FY2023-2024 budget for the Waterfront Development Corporation, including the Belle of Louisville. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only. The item on budget call backs was cancelled.

• Opened budget hearing for Waterfront Corporation and Belle of Louisville (no vote)
• Cancelled budget call backs (ID 23-0106)

Budget Hearing FY2023-2024

The Budget & Appropriations Committee convenes to hear presentations from Louisville Metro departments as part of the annual budget review process for fiscal year 2023-2024. The meeting includes a review of the Louisville Metro Police Department’s budget and a call for additional departmental budget presentations.

• Louisville Metro Police Department budget review (ID 23-0110)
• Budget call backs for unspecified departments (ID 23-0104)
• Presentation of the Recommended Executive Budget (ID 23-0014)
• Adoption of the Budget Hearing Schedule (ID 23-0015)

The Budget & Appropriations Committee met for a FY2023-2024 budget hearing featuring the Louisville Metro Police Department. No budget call backs were made, and no substantive decisions were recorded. The meeting was adjourned without objection.

• No budget call backs were made
• Meeting adjourned without objection

CANCELLED: Budget Hearings FY2023-2024

The Jefferson County Budget & Appropriations Committee meeting scheduled for June 7, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda was set to cover FY2023-2024 budget hearings for departments including the Office of Equity, Internal Audit, Mayor's Office, Metro Council, and Alcohol Beverage Control.

• Budget Hearings FY2023-2024 (Cancelled)
• Open Budget Hearings for Office of Equity, Internal Audit, Mayor's Office, Metro Council, and Alcohol Beverage Control (Cancelled)
• Recommended Executive Budget ID 23-0014 (Cancelled)
• Budget Hearing Schedule ID 23-0015 (Cancelled)

CANCELLED: Budget Hearings FY2023-2024

The Budget & Appropriations Committee meeting scheduled for June 6, 2023, to hold budget hearings for fiscal year 2023-2024 has been cancelled. The committee, chaired by Rick Blackwell, was expected to review the recommended executive budget and hear from multiple departments, but no decisions or discussions occurred.

Budget Hearings FY2023-2024

The Budget & Appropriations Committee met for FY2023-2024 budget hearings, hearing presentations from Louisville Metro Animal Services and the Office of Planning. No budget call backs were made, and no substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned without objection.

• Heard presentation from Louisville Metro Animal Services (ID 23-0099)
• Heard presentation from Louisville Metro Office of Planning (ID 23-0100)
• No budget call backs (ID 23-0101)

Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council is meeting to consider a range of legislation, including a major ordinance authorizing up to $625 million in health system revenue bonds for Norton Healthcare, several zoning changes, and numerous neighborhood development fund appropriations. The agenda also includes appointments to various boards and commissions, and approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• O-101-23: Authorizes up to $625,000,000 in health system revenue bonds for Norton Healthcare, Inc. and affiliates.
• O-053-23: Appropriates $15,250 from neighborhood development funds for the 2023 Forest Fest Bluegrass Festival.
• O-095-23: Appropriates $20,000 from District 1 funds to ElderServe, Inc. for senior services.
• R-056-23: Accepts $397,090.11 from Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for terrorism prevention.
• O-072-23: Imposes temporary moratorium on short-term rental conditional use permits in impacted neighborhoods.

The Metro Council approved a $625 million health system revenue bond issuance for Norton Healthcare, with four members abstaining due to conflicts of interest. The council also passed an ordinance eliminating fees for youth-oriented programs in parks, after amending it to waive fees only through September 1, 2023. Several zoning changes were approved, including a 216-unit multifamily development at 5127 Terry Road and a 666-unit project on Mt. Washington Road, while a proposed 42-unit development at 4422 West Broadway was approved with added binding elements.

• Approved $625M Norton Healthcare revenue bonds (21-4)
• Approved youth program fee waiver, amended to sunset Sept 1, 2023 (24-1)
• Approved zoning for 216-unit multifamily at 5127 Terry Road (24-1)
• Approved zoning for 666-unit multifamily at Mt. Washington Road (25-0)
• Approved zoning for 42-unit multifamily at 4422 West Broadway (16-6)
• Approved $3.32M Hikes Lane restoration funding (consent)
• Approved $397K homeland security grant (consent)
• Approved $122,950 license plate reader grant (consent)

Committee of the Whole

The Jefferson County Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet via video teleconference on June 1, 2023. The agenda includes a special discussion on the Internal Audit Annual Risk Assessment, a review of the Metro Council agenda, and addresses to the council.

• Internal Audit - Annual Risk Assessment presented by May Porter and Jackie Lewis
• Review of Metro Council Agenda for June 1, 2023
• Addresses to Council for June 1, 2023

The Committee of the Whole met for a special discussion and heard a presentation from the Office of Internal Auditor on the annual risk assessment process. No formal votes or decisions were made during the meeting. The meeting was procedural, focused on information sharing and scheduling updates.

• Heard presentation on annual risk assessment from Internal Auditor (no vote)
• Reviewed Metro Council agenda for June 1, 2023 (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:42 p.m. (no objection)

Budget Hearings FY2023-2024

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding FY2023-2024 budget hearings for three departments: the Jefferson County Coroner, the Louisville Free Public Library, and Public Works including Solid Waste Management Services. The committee will also review the recommended executive budget and the budget hearing schedule. This is a working session where departments present their budget requests; no final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• ID 23-0031 Jefferson County Coroner budget hearing
• ID 23-0032 Louisville Free Public Library budget hearing
• ID 23-0033 Public Works, including Solid Waste Management Services budget hearing
• ID 23-0014 Recommended Executive Budget for FY2023-2024
• ID 23-0015 Budget Hearing Schedule

The Budget & Appropriations Committee held a hearing on May 31, 2023, receiving presentations on the FY2023-2024 budget from the Jefferson County Coroner, Louisville Free Public Library, and Public Works (including Solid Waste Management Services). No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• Heard FY2023-2024 budget presentation from Jefferson County Coroner
• Heard FY2023-2024 budget presentation from Louisville Free Public Library
• Heard FY2023-2024 budget presentation from Public Works, including Solid Waste Management Services

Budget Hearings FY2023-2024

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding hearings for the FY2023-2024 budget, starting with Emergency Management Services and the Louisville Fire Department. The committee will review the recommended executive budget and supporting documentation. This is a working session to discuss departmental budgets, not a final vote.

• Hearing for Emergency Management Services (ID 23-0029)
• Hearing for Louisville Fire Department (ID 23-0030)
• Review of Recommended Executive Budget (ID 23-0014)
• Budget hearing schedule (ID 23-0015)

The committee conducted budget hearings for Emergency Management Services and the Louisville Fire Department. The provided minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals.

CANCELLED: Committee on Committees

This meeting of the Louisville Metro Government Committee on Committees has been cancelled. The agenda listed only routine items such as call to order, roll call, and assignment of legislation to various committees, with no specific decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled
• No specific legislation or actions listed

Public Hearing on Proposed FY2023-2024 Budget

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding a public hearing to receive community comment on the proposed FY2023-2024 Metro Government budget. The agenda includes the recommended executive budget and the budget hearing schedule. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda; it is primarily a hearing for public input.

• Public hearing for community comment on FY2023-2024 budget (ID 23-0028)
• Review of recommended executive budget (ID 23-0014)
• Budget hearing schedule (ID 23-0015)

The committee conducted a public hearing to receive community comment on the proposed FY 2023-2024 Metro Government Budget. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals during this session.

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The Parks and Sustainability Committee reviewed two ordinances: one to eliminate fees that may block youth programs and another to minimize single-use plastics waste. A resolution urging implementation of the Aquatics Master Plan was also discussed. All items require action by late 2023.

• O-073-23: Ordinance to eliminate fees for youth-oriented programs
• O-092-23: Ordinance to minimize single-use plastics waste
• R-055-23: Resolution urging Aquatics Master Plan implementation

The Parks and Sustainability Committee recommended approval of an ordinance (O-073-23) that would eliminate fees for nonprofit youth sports leagues using Metro parks, sending it to the full Metro Council. The committee tabled two other items: an ordinance to minimize single-use plastics (O-092-23) and a resolution urging implementation of the Aquatics Master Plan (R-055-23). The meeting was adjourned at 4:02 p.m.

• Recommended approval of O-073-23, eliminating fees for youth sports leagues (5-1, 1 present)
• Tabled O-092-23, ordinance to minimize single-use plastics waste (voice vote)
• Tabled R-055-23, resolution urging implementation of the Aquatics Master Plan (voice vote)

Special Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Budget and Appropriations Committee is meeting to consider a series of appropriations from Neighborhood Development Funds and Capital Infrastructure Funds for various projects and events across Louisville Metro districts. Key items include a $390,000 sole-source contract for tax system maintenance, several ordinances transferring funds between budget categories, and a resolution to reappropriate unspent American Rescue Plan funds. The agenda also includes numerous smaller allocations for community events, park improvements, and infrastructure projects.

• R-053-23: $390,000 sole-source contract to FAST Enterprises LLC for tax system hosting/maintenance
• O-374-22: Reappropriation of unspent American Rescue Plan funds for underbudget projects
• O-074-23: Transfer $100,000 from District 19 NDF to Capital Infrastructure Fund
• O-076-23: Transfer $20,000 from District 6 Capital Infrastructure Fund to NDF
• Multiple speed hump and sidewalk projects across districts (e.g., Sanford Ave, Naomi Dr, Magazine St)

The Budget and Appropriations Committee recommended approval of an amended ordinance appropriating $3,300 from Neighborhood Development Funds to Veterans Club Inc. for the H.E.R.O. 5K fundraiser. The committee also recommended approval of several other ordinances and approved numerous Neighborhood Development Fund and Capital Infrastructure Fund appropriations for various community projects, including speed humps, sidewalk repairs, and event funding. Two items were held in committee, and one item had its sponsorship withdrawn.

• Recommended approval of amended O-096-23 for $3,300 to Veterans Club Inc. (8-0, 2 absent, 1 excused)
• Recommended approval of O-095-23 for $20,000 to ElderServe, Inc. (10-0, 1 excused)
• Approved NDF052523MP02 for $534.24 to Metro Parks for West End Yellow Jacket Football (voice vote)
• Approved CIF052523PW02 for $6,520 for speed humps on Sanford Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved CIF052523PW02a for $32,600 for speed humps on Naomi Drive, Norene Lane, and Spicewood Lane (voice vote)
• Approved CIF052523PW02b for $35,080 for speed humps on Forest Drive and Shady Villa Drive (voice vote)
• Approved CONDF052523RFMLm for $900 to Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Inc. (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of O-105-23 for $10,000 to Metro Parks for Jazz in Central Park (10-0, 1 excused)

Budget Hearings FY2023-2024

The Louisville Metro Government Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding a hearing to discuss the FY2023-2024 budget. The agenda includes reviews of the Office of Resilience and Community Services, the External Agency Fund, and supporting budget documentation.

• Office of Resilience and Community Services budget review (ID 23-0059)
• External Agency Fund budget review (ID 23-0060)
• Recommended Executive Budget review (ID 23-0014)
• Budget Hearing Schedule review (ID 23-0015)

The Budget & Appropriations Committee met for budget hearings on the FY2023-2024 recommended executive budget. Presentations were given by the Office of Resilience and Community Services and the External Agency Fund, but no formal votes or decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned without substantive action.

• Held budget hearing for Office of Resilience and Community Services (ID 23-0059) — no action
• Held budget hearing for External Agency Fund (ID 23-0060) — no action
• Reviewed Recommended Executive Budget (ID 23-0014) — no action
• Reviewed Budget Hearing Schedule (ID 23-0015) — no action

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Meeting

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee is holding a special discussion with DeVone Holt of Goodwill Industries of Kentucky. The agenda includes only this discussion item, followed by adjournment. No votes or formal actions are listed.

• Special discussion with DeVone Holt, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky (DISC ID 23-0013)

The committee heard a presentation from Goodwill Industries of Kentucky about its $50 million opportunity center and campus under construction at 28th and Broadway in West Louisville, which will include a Norton Healthcare hospital. Goodwill requested $7 million from the city, noting the mayor's proposed budget includes $2 million. No formal action was taken; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Heard presentation on Goodwill's $50M West Louisville campus (no vote)
• Goodwill requested $7M city funding; mayor proposed $2M (discussion only)

Government Oversight/ Audit and Appointments Committee

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee will consider several appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions, including the TARC Board, Tree Advisory Committee, and Civilian Review and Accountability Board. The committee will also receive an update on the Corrections Investigation from the Mayor's Office. Action on appointments is required by October or November 2023.

• Appointment of Michael Schnuerle to TARC Board (term expires Aug 31, 2025)
• Appointment of Joseph Scott to Tree Advisory Committee (term expires Nov 29, 2024)
• Reappointments of Scott Dickens, Denise Sears, and Barbara Haigler to Civilian Review and Accountability Board (terms expire Mar 25, 2026)
• Appointment of Jeff Mosley to MSD Board (term expires Jul 31, 2026)
• Corrections Investigation Update by David Beyer, Mayor's Office

The committee voted to recommend 10 individuals for various board appointments and reappointments, sending them to the Consent Calendar. The session also included an investigative update on the Metro Department of Corrections regarding staffing, medical care, and facility needs.

• Recommended appointment of Michael Schnuerle to TARC Board (Voice Vote)
• Recommended appointment of Joseph Scott to Tree Advisory Committee (Voice Vote)
• Recommended appointment of Samir Shah to Greater Louisville Lodging Management District Board (Voice Vote)
• Recommended appointment of Timothy Findley to Criminal Justice Commission (Voice Vote)
• Recommended appointment of Amanda Corzine to Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinating Council (Voice Vote)
• Recommended reappointment of Scott Dickens to Civilian Review and Accountability Board (Voice Vote)
• Recommended reappointment of Denise Sears to Civilian Review and Accountability Board (Voice Vote)
• Recommended reappointment of Barbara Haigler to Civilian Review and Accountability Board (Voice Vote)

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss and consider pending legislation regarding property zonings, code amendments, and development regulations. The agenda includes proposed ordinances for zoning changes across multiple properties, a request for a Planning Commission review of the Land Development Code, and discussions on short-term rentals and historic neighborhood protections.

• Ordinance O-057-23: Zoning for approximately 13.08 acres at 5127 Terry Road (Case No. 22ZONE0050)
• Ordinance O-063-23: Zoning for approximately 35.79 acres at 5604, 5606, 5612, 5614 and 5616 Mt. Washington Road (Case No. 21ZONE0136)
• Ordinance O-068-23: Zoning for approximately 4.39 acres at 4422 West Broadway (Case No. 22ZONE0075)
• Ordinance O-099-23: Zoning for approximately 36.67 acres at 2405 Echo Trail (Case No. 22ZONE0131)
• Ordinance O-100-23: Zoning for approximately 0.38 acres at 943 Franklin Street (Case No. 21ZONE0155)

The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval of five zoning ordinances, including a temporary moratorium on short-term rentals in impacted neighborhoods, and held two items. The moratorium was amended and passed 5-3. Other approved items included zoning changes at 5127 Terry Road, 5604-5616 Mt. Washington Road, 4422 West Broadway, 2405 Echo Trail, and 943 Franklin Street.

• Approved O-057-23 zoning at 5127 Terry Road (7-0, with 1 excused)
• Approved O-063-23 zoning at 5604-5616 Mt. Washington Road (6-0, with 1 absent, 1 excused)
• Approved O-068-23 zoning at 4422 West Broadway (3-2, with 2 present, 1 excused)
• Approved O-099-23 zoning at 2405 Echo Trail (vote not recorded)
• Approved O-100-23 zoning at 943 Franklin Street (8-0)
• Approved O-072-23 temporary moratorium on short-term rentals (5-3)
• Held 23-0160 All Things Planning and Zoning
• Held R-009-23 resolution on Land Development Code review

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Labor and Economic Development Committee will decide on a $625 million bond issuance for Norton Healthcare to fund facility upgrades and debt refinancing, and a resolution granting local incentives to Fort Dearborn Company. The committee will also discuss surplus property at 1200 S. 28th Street and hear a presentation on Job Corps free career training programs for young adults.

• $625M bond issuance for Norton Healthcare facility upgrades and debt refinancing
• Local incentives for Fort Dearborn Company under KRS Chapter 154, Subchapter 32
• Surplus property transfer at 1200 S. 28th Street (Parcel ID 0046J0110000)
• Presentation on Job Corps free career training programs for young adults

The Labor and Economic Development Committee recommended approval of a $625 million health system revenue bond for Norton Healthcare, which will fund facility improvements and refinance existing debt. The committee also recommended approval of local incentives for Fort Dearborn Company and the transfer of surplus property at 1200 S. 28th Street to Dare to Care Food Bank. A presentation on Job Corps programs was given for information only.

• Recommended approval of O-101-23, authorizing up to $625M in health system revenue bonds for Norton Healthcare (5-0, 3 abstentions)
• Recommended approval of R-047-23, granting local incentives to Fort Dearborn Company (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of R-054-23, declaring property at 1200 S. 28th St. surplus and authorizing transfer to Dare to Care (voice vote)

Public Works Committee

The Jefferson County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss parking in Louisville and to consider a resolution regarding state transportation funding. Specifically, the committee will hear a special discussion on parking from the Louisville Metro Police Department and the Parking Authority of River City. They will also consider a resolution to accept $3,320,000.00 in additional state funding for the Hikes Lane Restoration and Rehabilitation Project.

• Special discussion on parking in Louisville with Emily McKinley (LMPD) and Mike Tudor (Parking Authority of River City)
• Resolution R-044-23: Authorizing the Mayor to accept $3,320,000.00 of additional funding from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for the Hikes Lane Restoration and Rehabilitation Project

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of Resolution R-044-23, authorizing the mayor to accept $3,320,000 in additional state funding for the Hikes Lane Restoration and Rehabilitation Project. The motion passed by voice vote and was sent to the Consent Calendar. The committee also held a discussion on parking enforcement in Louisville, but took no formal action on that topic.

• Recommended approval of Resolution R-044-23 for $3,320,000 in state funding for Hikes Lane project (voice vote, sent to Consent Calendar)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will decide two resolutions authorizing the mayor to accept a total of $520,040.11 in grants from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. The funds will support terrorism prevention capabilities and license plate reader technology for the Louisville Metro Police Department.

• $397,090.11 grant for terrorism prevention and response capabilities administered by Emergency Services
• $122,950.00 grant for license plate readers to enhance protection of soft targets administered by Louisville Metro Police Department

The Public Safety Committee recommended approval of two resolutions to accept funding from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. One grant funds vehicle barriers for emergency services, and the other funds license plate readers for the airport.

• Recommended approval of R-056-23 to accept $397,090.11 for terrorism prevention and response barriers (Voice Vote)
• Recommended approval of R-057-23 to accept $122,950.00 for license plate readers at the airport (Voice Vote)

Budget Hearings FY2023-2024

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding hearings on the FY2023-2024 budget, reviewing the recommended executive budget and hearing from four departments: Technology Services, Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, Housing and Community Development, and Codes and Regulations. The agenda includes supporting documentation and a hearing schedule, but no specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed.

• ID 23-0057 Louisville Metro Technology Services
• ID 23-0058 Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods
• ID 23-0064 Office of Housing and Community Development
• ID 23-0065 Louisville Metro Codes and Regulations
• ID 23-0014 Recommended Executive Budget

The Budget & Appropriations Committee held hearings on the FY2023-2024 budget, hearing from Metro Technology Services, the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, and the Office of Housing and Community Development. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the hearing

Budget Hearings FY2023-2024

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding a budget hearing for the FY2023-2024 fiscal year. The agenda includes presentations from three departments: Economic Development, Public Health and Wellness, and Youth Transitional Services. The committee will also review the recommended executive budget and the budget hearing schedule. This is a working session, and not all listed items may be heard or acted upon.

• ID 23-0025 Louisville Metro Economic Development budget presentation
• ID 23-0026 Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness budget presentation
• ID 23-0027 Louisville Metro Youth Transitional Services budget presentation
• ID 23-0014 Recommended Executive Budget for FY2023-2024
• ID 23-0015 Budget Hearing Schedule

Budget Hearings FY2023-2024

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding a budget hearing for the Louisville Metro Corrections Department for fiscal year 2023-2024. The committee will review the department's budget documentation and the recommended executive budget. This is a hearing, not a final decision, and the chair may adjust which items are heard.

• ID 23-0017: Louisville Metro Corrections Department budget FY2023-2024
• ID 23-0014: Recommended Executive Budget
• ID 23-0015: Budget Hearing Schedule

The Budget & Appropriations Committee met on May 15, 2023, to hold a budget hearing for the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections for fiscal year 2023-2024. The committee heard from Chief Jerry Collins and discussed the recommended executive budget and budget hearing schedule. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Heard FY2023-2024 budget presentation from Louisville Metro Corrections Department
• Discussed Recommended Executive Budget (ID 23-0014)
• Reviewed Budget Hearing Schedule (ID 23-0015)
• Adjourned without objection at 5:30 p.m.

Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council is meeting to vote on ordinances and resolutions, including a major bond issuance for Norton Healthcare, several zoning changes, and various funding appropriations. The agenda also includes appointments, recognitions, and committee referrals.

• O-095-23: $20,000 from District 1 funds to ElderServe, Inc. for senior services
• O-101-23: Authorizes up to $625,000,000 in health system revenue bonds for Norton Healthcare
• O-084-23: Ordinance appointing three citizens as commissioners to reapportion Jefferson County
• R-045-23: Accept $43,885.81 in donations from Louisville Fire History, Inc. for fire department
• R-057-23: Accept $122,950.00 for license plate readers for police

The Metro Council approved five zoning ordinances, including three for 7 Brew coffee shops. The council also authorized the appointment of commissioners for county reapportionment and accepted donations for the fire department.

• Approved appointment of three commissioners to reapportion Jefferson County into three districts (25-0)
• Approved resolution honoring September as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month (25-0)
• Authorized Mayor to accept $43,885.81 in donations from Louisville Fire History, Inc. (25-0)
• Approved zoning for 9220 and 9224 Cedar Creek Road for a 44-lot subdivision (25-0)
• Approved zoning for 7609 Bardstown Road for a 7 Brew coffee shop (25-0)
• Approved zoning and form district for 4660 Poplar Level Road (25-0)
• Approved zoning for 5000, 5004, and 5100 Maple Spring Drive for a 7 Brew coffee shop (25-0)
• Approved zoning for 7700-7706 Laurel Ridge Road for a 7 Brew coffee shop (25-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Jefferson County Committee of the Whole holds a virtual meeting to discuss open meetings and open records laws with legal staff. The agenda also includes a review of the Metro Council’s current agenda and public addresses, with no substantive decisions listed.

• ID 23-0061 Overview of Open Meetings and Open Records Laws/Q&A Session with Jefferson County Attorney's Office

The Committee of the Whole held a training session led by the Jefferson County Attorney's Office regarding open records and open meetings compliance. No substantive legislative actions were decided during the meeting.

Budget Hearings FY2023-2024

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding hearings on the FY2023-2024 budget. They will review the recommended executive budget and hear from the Facilities and Fleet Management and Metro Parks and Recreation departments. The meeting is a formal step in the budget approval process.

• Review of ID 23-0022 Facilities and Fleet Management budget
• Review of ID 23-0023 Metro Parks and Recreation budget
• Consideration of ID 23-0014 Recommended Executive Budget
• Adoption of ID 23-0015 Budget Hearing Schedule

The Budget & Appropriations Committee held a public hearing on the FY2023-2024 budget, hearing presentations from Facilities and Fleet Management and Metro Parks and Recreation. No formal votes or decisions were made during the hearing; it was a discussion and review session. The meeting adjourned without objection.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the hearing

Committee on Committees

The Committee on Committees is assigning new legislation to various standing committees, including a $625M Norton Healthcare bond, several neighborhood development fund appropriations, zoning changes, and public safety grants. It will also consider appointments to boards and pending legislation on reapportionment.

• O-095-23: $20,000 to ElderServe, Inc. for District 1 senior services
• O-101-23: $625M Norton Healthcare revenue bonds for facilities and refinancing
• O-099-23: Zoning change for 36.67 acres at 2405 Echo Trail
• R-056-23: Accept $397,090.11 from KY Homeland Security for terrorism prevention
• R-057-23: Accept $122,950 for license plate readers for LMPD

The Committee on Committees assigned 18 pieces of legislation to various committees, including a late item for the Budget and Appropriations Committee. The committee also recommended approval of an ordinance appointing three citizens as commissioners to reapportion Jefferson County into three districts, which was sent to the Consent Calendar.

• Assigned 7 items to Budget and Appropriations Committee, including O-095-23, O-096-23, O-101-23, O-103-23, O-104-23, R-053-23, and a late item O-105-23
• Assigned 3 items to Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee (ID 23-0048, ID 23-0049, ID 23-0052)
• Assigned 2 items to Labor and Economic Development Committee (R-047-23, R-054-23)
• Assigned 2 items to Parks and Sustainability Committee (R-073-23, R-055-23)
• Assigned 2 items to Planning and Zoning Committee (O-099-23, O-100-23)
• Assigned 2 items to Public Safety Committee (R-056-23, R-057-23)
• Recommended approval of O-084-23 (appointing 3 citizen commissioners for redistricting) (4-0, 1 excused)

Budget Hearings FY2023-2024

The Louisville Metro Government Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding a meeting to discuss the FY2023-2024 budget hearings. The committee will review departments and agencies including Revenue, Operations, Capital and Debt, the Office of Management and Budget, and Human Resources. They will also examine supporting documentation including the Recommended Executive Budget and Budget Hearing Schedule.

• ID 23-0018 Revenue, Operations, Capital and Debt
• ID 23-0019 Office of Management and Budget
• ID 23-0020 Human Resources
• ID 23-0014 Recommended Executive Budget
• ID 23-0015 Budget Hearing Schedule

The committee met to conduct budget hearings for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The record does not list any substantive decisions, votes, or approvals made during the session.

CANCELLED: Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Jefferson County Budget and Appropriations Committee meeting scheduled for May 4, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred as the meeting did not take place.

CANCELLED: Parks and Sustainability Committee

The Jefferson County Parks and Sustainability Committee meeting scheduled for May 4, 2023, at 3:00 PM was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place due to the cancellation.

CANCELLED: Government Oversight/ Audit and Appointments Committee

This meeting of the Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee has been cancelled. The agenda had listed a special discussion on a corrections investigation update, but no business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled
• DISC 23-0003 Corrections Investigation Update – David Beyer, Mayor's Office (listed, not heard)

CANCELLED Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health & Education Committee

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health & Education Committee meeting scheduled for May 3, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred as the meeting did not proceed.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider two pending resolutions: one honoring September as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month and another authorizing the mayor to accept a $43,885.81 donation from Louisville Fire History, Inc. for the fire department. The committee will also hear a special discussion from a student representative about the Justice Now Student Program.

• R-043-23: Resolution honoring September as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month
• R-045-23: Resolution authorizing acceptance of $43,885.81 donation from Louisville Fire History, Inc. for fire department equipment, recruitment, and training
• Special discussion: Justice Now Student Program presented by Brooklyn White of Western High

The Public Safety Committee recommended approval of two resolutions, sending both to the Consent Calendar for the full Metro Council. It also heard testimony from a Western High School student about gun violence and a proposed youth clubhouse, but took no action on that discussion.

• Recommended R-043-23, honoring September as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month, for approval (voice vote, unanimous)
• Recommended R-045-23, authorizing the mayor to accept $43,885.81 in donations from Louisville Fire History, Inc., for fire department equipment, recruitment, and training, for approval (voice vote, unanimous)

CANCELLED Public Works Committee

The Jefferson County Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for May 2, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place due to the cancellation.

CANCELLED Labor and Economic Development Committee

This meeting of the Labor and Economic Development Committee has been cancelled. The agenda contained only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and discussion of pending legislation, with no specific items listed.

• Meeting cancelled
• No specific agenda items listed

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will consider eight zoning ordinance changes for properties across Louisville Metro, each with specific action deadlines. They will also discuss a resolution on development plan regulations, an ordinance on delinquent taxes for zoning applications, a proposal to protect historically Black neighborhoods from displacement, and a temporary moratorium on short-term rental permits in impacted areas. A special discussion on all things planning and zoning is also scheduled.

• Zoning change for 9220 and 9224 Cedar Creek Road (12.35 acres)
• Zoning change for 5127 Terry Road (13.08 acres)
• Zoning change for 5604-5616 Mt. Washington Road (35.79 acres)
• Ordinance to create Historically Black Neighborhoods Law (O-071-23)
• Temporary moratorium on short-term rental permits (O-072-23)

The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval of six zoning ordinances, including several for 7 Brew coffee shops, and tabled a proposed moratorium on short-term rentals in impacted neighborhoods. The committee also tabled a zoning case for 5127 Terry Road at the request of Council Member Hawkins. All recommendations will go before the full Metro Council.

• Recommended approval of rezoning at 9220/9224 Cedar Creek Road (8-0)
• Tabled rezoning at 5127 Terry Road
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 7609 Bardstown Road (8-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 4660 Poplar Level Road (8-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 5000/5004/5100 Maple Spring Drive (8-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 7700-7706 Laurel Ridge Road (8-0)
• Tabled short-term rental moratorium ordinance (5-3)

Metro Council

The Metro Council will convene to hear Mayor Craig Greenberg's FY 2023-2024 budget address, then consider a consent agenda including a $500 million sewer note program, several contracts and grants, and various appointments. The meeting also includes old business on zoning cases and new business items assigned to committees.

• O-064-23: Approves MSD's $500M commercial paper and direct purchase note program for up to five years.
• R-038-23: Accept $9,551,259 from CDC for public health infrastructure, workforce, and data systems.
• R-039-23: Accept $21,416,800 from U.S. DOT for safety improvements on ten roadway corridors.
• O-052-23: Requires Metro Council approval of changes to collective bargaining agreements.
• O-069-23: Amends ARP plan to include LMPD headquarters renovation and wellness center.

The Metro Council approved an ordinance amending the second round of American Rescue Plan (ARP) local fiscal recovery funds to include projects renovating LMPD headquarters and rent payments and programming for a new LMPD wellness center, and extending the date for implementation of certain public safety reforms. The motion to table the ordinance failed, and it was approved with a 20-5 vote. The Council also approved a consent calendar containing numerous ordinances and resolutions, including a $21.4 million federal grant for roadway safety improvements.

• Approved ARP amendment for LMPD HQ renovation and wellness center (20-5)
• Approved $21,416,800 federal grant for roadway safety improvements
• Approved $9,551,259 CDC grant for public health infrastructure
• Approved $500M MSD program note resolution
• Approved zoning change at 3500 Lees Lane (26-0)
• Approved zoning change at 3902 Mud Lane (26-0)
• Approved zoning change at 8006 National Turnpike (26-0)
• Approved ordinance requiring Council approval of collective bargaining changes

Committee of the Whole

The Jefferson County Committee of the Whole met to discuss the Community Music Partnership program and review the upcoming Louisville Metro Council agenda. Anthony Minstein of the Louisville Federation of Musicians presented details on utilizing remaining annual music funds. Council members also reviewed legislation on the consent calendar, old business items, and announcements regarding upcoming budget hearings with Mayor Greenberg.

• Discussion regarding the $30,000 annual Community Music Partnership fund and unused allocations
• Review of Louisville Metro Council Agenda for April 27, 2023, including item 32 (O-052-23) regarding a technical correction
• Review of item 42 (O-069-23) relating to the wellness center amendment
• Movement of item 43 (O-070-23) to the Consent Calendar

The Committee of the Whole met for discussion only. They heard from Anthony Minstein of the Louisville Federation of Musicians about the $30,000 annual Community Music Partnership fund, noting that $15,000 remains unspent and will lapse if not used by fiscal year end. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was procedural, with agenda review and announcements.

• No formal votes or decisions taken
• Heard presentation on Community Music Partnership fund
• Moved agenda item 43 (O-070-23) to consent calendar
• Noted technical correction to item 32 (O-052-23)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a modified conditional use permit for a landfill expansion, a variance for a proposed gas station, and several other zoning requests. The agenda also includes multiple short-term rental permit applications and two host residency hearings, along with two items continued to future dates.

• 22-MCUP-0005: Modified Conditional Use Permit for Waste Management landfill at 2673 Outer Loop
• 23-VARIANCE-0037: Variance for proposed Thornton's gas station at 4900 Brownsboro Road
• 23-CUP-0010: Conditional Use Permit for Trinity High School tennis courts at 150 Sears Avenue
• 23-VARIANCE-0057: Variance for side yard encroachment at 2909 S. 3rd Street
• 8 short-term rental conditional use permits and 2 host residency hearings

The Board approved multiple conditional use permits for short-term rentals and a private proprietary club. Several zoning variances for setbacks and fence heights were granted, while one short-term rental request in Middletown was denied.

• Approved variance for side yard setback at 2909 S. 3rd Street (4-0)
• Approved modified conditional use permit for landfill at 2673 Outer Loop (4-0)
• Approved side yard setback variances for 10615 Dixie Highway (4-0)
• Approved corner lot setback variance for convenience store at 4900 Brownsboro Road (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit and fence variances for Trinity High School tennis courts (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental permits for 3005 Rodman St (3-1), 2403 Wallace Ave (3-1), 3006 Somber Way (4-0), 3921 Marwood Pl (3-1), and 1610 Deer Park Ave (4-0)
• Denied short-term rental permit for 12004 Parkland Court (3-1)
• Accepted determination that 2509 Top Hill Rd is not the primary residence of host Ty Walston (4-0)

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Jefferson County Budget and Appropriations Committee will review and vote on ordinances including a $500 million sewer financing plan and a measure to renovate LMPD headquarters and fund a new wellness center using American Rescue Plan funds. The committee will also consider multiple neighborhood infrastructure and event funding requests.

• $500M sewer financing ordinance for system improvements and refinancing
• O-069-23 ordinance to renovate LMPD headquarters and fund new wellness center ($500K+)
• Appropriations for speed humps on Moorhaven Drive, Pirouette Avenue, and multiple District 5 streets
• $15,250 allocated across 11 districts for Forest Fest Bluegrass Festival
• $23,000 for crosswalk completion on Old Shelbyville Road near Middletown Library

The committee approved an ordinance extending American Rescue Plan funds for police headquarters renovations and wellness center rent, sending it to Old Business after a 7-1 vote. It also approved a $500 million reauthorization for the Metropolitan Sewer District's commercial paper program with an 8-0 vote. Several capital infrastructure and neighborhood development items were held in committee for further review.

• Approved ARP ordinance for LMPD renovations and wellness center (7-1)
• Approved $500M sewer district commercial paper program reauthorization (8-0)
• Approved $188 honorary street sign for Eugene Kinckle Jones (voice vote)
• Approved $188 honorary street sign for Sadiqa Reynolds (voice vote)
• Approved $56,200 for speed humps in District 5 (voice vote)
• Approved $20,000 transfer from Neighborhood Development to Capital Infrastructure in District 25 (8-0)
• Approved $3,000 for Frankfort Easter Parade (voice vote)
• Held 12 items in committee including speed humps, sidewalk repairs, and ARP underbudget projects

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The Parks and Sustainability Committee will review proposed legislation to remove fees that may block youth-oriented programs. A special discussion will also cover Parks and Recreation programs with representatives from Metro Animal Services and Metro Parks & Recreation.

• O-073-23: Ordinance to eliminate fees hindering youth programs
• Special discussion on Parks and Recreation programs with Ozzy Gibson (Metro Animal Services) and Ben Johnson (Metro Parks & Recreation)

The Parks and Sustainability Committee held O-073-23, an ordinance to eliminate fees for beneficial youth-oriented programs, without a vote. The committee also held a special discussion on Parks and Recreation programs with presentations from Metro Animal Services and Metro Parks & Recreation. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Held O-073-23, ordinance to eliminate fees for youth programs (no vote)
• Held special discussion on Parks and Recreation programs (no action)