Metropolitan Council
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 · 6:30 PM
Metropolitan Courthouse
Key Items · 5
RS2023-77ResolutionDeferredAccepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the purchase and installation of a Metropolitan Historical Commission historical marker for the 1811 House in Percy Warner Park.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-104ResolutionAdopted 31-3To approve the Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Square Investment Holdings, LLC for office space in the Washington Square Building located at 222 Second Avenue North (Proposal No. 2023M-044AG-001).Jacob Kupin
BL2023-70BillDeferredTo amend Section 13.08.040 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws related to the offering of merchandise for sale on or near public property.Jacob Kupin
BL2023-81BillDeferredApproving a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Carahsoft Technology Corporation, to provide hosting and security services for Nashville.gov, and licensing and support services for departmental systems.Delishia Porterfield
BL2023-1BillMotion to defer failed 10-23Approving the contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”) and Net Tango, Inc., to provide website maintenance and development support for Metro’s website, Nashville.gov, and for other Metro governmental agency or department websites, as needed, and which will replace the expiring contract between the parties (contract number 432814).Delishia Porterfield
Bills Sent to Mayor · 17
BL2023-5BillPassed on 3rd readingTo amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by renaming Due West Avenue, between Gallatin Pike and Fernbank Drive, to “Montague Way”. (Proposal Number 2022M-003SR-001).Emily Benedict
BL2023-54BillPassed on 3rd readingTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS5 to R6-A zoning for property located at 2810 Georgia Ave, approximately 270 feet west of 28th Ave N (0.26 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023Z-074PR-001).Brandon Taylor
BL2023-55BillPassed on 3rd readingTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS7.5 to R8-A zoning for property located at 424 McClellan Avenue, approximately 620 feet east of Meade Avenue (0.21 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023Z-079PR-001).Ginny Welsch
BL2023-61BillPassed on 3rd readingTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS15 to R15 zoning for property located at 511 Glengarry Drive, approximately 440 feet southwest of Greymont Drive (0.57 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023Z-098PR-001).Ginny Welsch
BL2023-62BillPassed on 3rd readingTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2A and CS to SP zoning for properties located at 532 and 538 Bell Road, approximately 570 feet south of Murfreesboro Pike and located in the Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design Overlay District and Corridor Design Overlay District (5.25 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023SP-051-001).Joy Styles
BL2023-63BillPassed on 3rd readingTo authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2023 62, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District located at 532 and 538 Bell Road, approximately 570 feet south of Murfreesboro Pike and located in the Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design Overlay District and Corridor Design Overlay District (5.25 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023SP-051-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.Joy Styles
BL2023-64BillPassed on 3rd readingTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS5 to R6-A for property located at 2406 Merry Street, approximately 385 feet east of 25th Avenue North and located within a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District (0.17 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023Z-084PR-001).Brandon Taylor
BL2023-65BillPassed on 3rd readingTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, By changing from RS5 to R6-A zoning for property located at 1229 John L Copeland Boulevard, approximately 170 feet south of Weakley Avenue (0.13 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023Z-037PR-001).Kyonzte Toombs
BL2023-66BillPassed on 3rd readingTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from IR to MUL-A zoning for property located at 5300 Centennial Blvd, approximately 700 feet northwest of 51st Ave. N. (3.42 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023Z-068PR-001).Rollin Horton
BL2023-67BillPassed on 3rd readingTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from SP to RM15-A-NS zoning for properties located at 501 Cleveland Street and 895 N. 5th Street, at the northeast corner of N. 5th Street and Cleveland Street (0.28 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023Z-083PR-001).Sean Parker
BL2023-68BillPassed on 3rd readingTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from CS to MUN-A-NS zoning for property located at 1829 Jo Johnston Ave., and from R6 to MUN-A-NS and RS5-A for property located at 513 19th Ave. N., approximately 130 feet north of the intersection of Pearl Street and Jo Johnston Ave. (0.42 acres) all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023Z-087PR-001).Brandon Taylor
BL2023-71BillPassed on 3rd readingAmending section 13.08.080 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws related to the placement and removal of license plate readers and related signage.Emily Benedict
BL2023-72BillPassed on 3rd readingTo amend Section 16.60.110 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws related to monitoring of green building performance.Burkley Allen
BL2023-73BillPassed on 3rd readingTo provide for the designation of public property within specified areas of downtown Nashville as a temporary "Special Event Zone" during the time period beginning at nine o'clock (9:00) p.m. on December 30, 2023, and ending at 6 o'clock (6:00) a.m. on January 1, 2024, relative to the use of these areas in conjunction with the 2023 New Year's Eve Celebration and related activities and events.Jacob Kupin
BL2023-75BillPassed on 3rd readingTo rename the Kelly Miller Smith Memorial Bridge on Jefferson Street as the “Rev. Kelly Miller Smith, Sr. Memorial Bridge”.Jacob Kupin
BL2023-76BillPassed on 3rd readingAuthorizing Newco Arc, LLC to construct and install underground encroachments at 223 4th Avenue North (Proposal No. 2023M-010EN-001).Jacob Kupin
BL2023-77BillPassed on 3rd readingTo amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by abandoning a portion of right-of-way and easements of existing Lemuel Road at the intersection of Dickerson Pike and Lemuel Road, after the completion of the realignment of Lemuel Road at that intersection. (Proposal Number 2023M-011AB-001).Kyonzte Toombs
Advancing Bills · 19
BL2023-112BillPassed on 1st readingAccepting the conditional donation of approximately 0.026 acres of land near the intersection of Fesslers Lane and Lebanon Pike. (Proposal No. 2023M-014PR-001).Jeff Gregg
BL2023-113BillPassed on 1st readingApproving Amendment Number 1 to Contract number 6488663 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”) and Axon Enterprise, Inc., to add an optional renewal term of up to 120 months and to increase the value of the contract.Delishia Porterfield
BL2023-114BillPassed on 1st readingAuthorizing Edgehill Village Townhomes, LLC to construct and install underground encroachments at 1516 Edgehill Avenue. (Proposal No. 2023M-013EN-001).Terry Vo
BL2023-115BillPassed on 1st readingAuthorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public gate valve on a public water line, and to accept and relocate new public gate valve on a public water line, for property located at Cabot Drive (unnumbered), also known as Cabot Townhomes, (MWS Project No. 23-WL-77 and Proposal No. 2023M-154ES-001).Jennifer Gamble
BL2023-116BillPassed on 1st readingTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending a Planned Unit Development on property located 2361 Murfreesboro Pike, east of Una Antioch Pike, zoned R10 and within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, (14.84 acres), to permit vocational school uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 117-85P-001).David Benton
BL2023-117BillPassed on 1st readingTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS7.5 to R6 zoning for property located at 2327B Whites Creek Pike, approximately 265 feet northwest of Luzon Street, (0.15 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023Z-091PR-001).Kyonzte Toombs
BL2023-118BillPassed on 1st readingTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing one from AR2A to IR for property located at Donelson Pike (unnumbered), at the southwest corner of Citation Drive and Ezell Pike (24.42 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023Z-033PR-001).David Benton
BL2023-78BillPassed on 2nd readingCorrecting a typographical error in section 15.60.175 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws.Sean Parker
BL2023-80BillPassed on 2nd readingApproving a lease agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Nashville Metropolitan LLC for office space at 1281 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee (Parcel No. 12000015500) (Proposal No. 2023M-043AG-001).Russ Bradford
BL2023-82BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing Auto Nashville Hotel, LLC to construct and install underground and aerial encroachments at 127 8th Avenue South (Proposal No. 2023M-012EN-001).Jacob Kupin
BL2023-83BillPassed on 2nd readingApproving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government and PR II/SH Peabody Union Apartments Owner, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, concerning the use of a parking facility by employees and visitors to the District Energy System generating plant.Jacob Kupin
BL2023-84BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer main and sanitary sewer manholes, for two properties located at 13345 and 13371 Old Hickory Boulevard (MWS Project No. 22-SL-296 and Proposal No. 2023M-153ES-001).Antoinette Lee
BL2023-85BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water main, fire hydrant assembly, sanitary sewer manhole, vertical relocation of an existing public sanitary sewer manhole and easements, for two properties located at 2526 and 2528 8th Avenue South, also known as The Eighth, (MWS Project Nos. 23-WL-21 and 23-SL-43 and Proposal No. 2023M-144ES-001).Courtney Johnston
BL2023-86BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer manhole, for property located at 2215 HM Foster Avenue, also known as Woodbine Village Townhomes, (MWS Project No. 23-SL-77and Proposal No. 2023M-148ES-001).Ginny Welsch
BL2023-87BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing sanitary sewer main and sanitary sewer manholes, and to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and fire hydrant assembly, for property located at 1621 Ensley Boulevard, also known as Ensley Boulevard Office Building, (MWS Project Nos. 22-WL-97 and 22-SL-215 and Proposal No. 2023M-150ES-001).Terry Vo
BL2023-88BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer main and public sanitary sewer manholes, for property located at 201 B North 11th Street, also known as 11th and Forest Avenue Townhomes (MWS Project No. 23-SL-126 and Proposal No. 2023M-152ES-001).Clay Capp
BL2023-89BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains and sanitary sewer manholes and to acquire permanent and temporary easements through negotiation, condemnation, and acceptance, for 17 properties located along Sugar Mill Drive, Rocky Fork Road, Nolensville Road, Bradfield Drive, and Williams Road in Williamson County, also known as Darsey Subdivision (Nolensville) (MWS Project No. 22-SL-285 and Proposal No. 2023M-151ES-001).Jennifer Gamble
BL2023-90BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manhole and easements, for two properties located at 4430 C and 4432 C Providence Heights, also known as Homes at Providence Heights, (MWS Project Nos. 23-WL-48 and 23-SL-108 and Proposal No. 2023M-149ES-001).Courtney Johnston
BL2023-111BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire through negotiations, condemnation, or fee simple purchase, a parcel of real property known as 1818 Cement Plant Road for the expansion of Biosolids operations (and Proposal No. 2023M-013PR-001).Jacob Kupin
Resolutions · 25
Rules of ProcedureRule AmendmentApprovedProposed permanent Rules of Procedure for the 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council.
RS2023-100ResolutionAdoptedExempting Tio Fun Mexican Munchies, located at 1008 Buchanan Street from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.Brandon Taylor
RS2023-101ResolutionAdoptedAccepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to provide juvenile justice supplement funds to assist in employing a youth services officer.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-102ResolutionAdoptedApproving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and West Publishing Corporation to provide a comprehensive online legal research database for attorneys and paralegals in the Department of Law and other Metropolitan departments.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-103ResolutionAdoptedAuthorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Behnaz and James Sulkowski, SSE Investors, MCH Construction of TN, and Cobalt Ventures LLC against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the total amount of $66,353.18, to be paid out of the NDOT Sidewalk Fund.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-105ResolutionAdoptedAccepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for a multi-user manufactured restroom building for the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-106ResolutionAdoptedTo approve the Fifth Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2017-965 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Affordable Housing Resources.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-107ResolutionAdoptedAccepting a grant from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, to allow artists and members of the Metro Arts staff to attend the Arts Administrators of Color Conference in Chicago.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-108ResolutionAdoptedApproving agreements between the Metropolitan Board of Health and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, and the State of Tennessee, Department of State, for the provision of administrative law judges.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-109ResolutionAdoptedAccepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to implement and coordinate activities and services related to HIV prevention, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-110ResolutionAdoptedAccepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for public safety partnerships in high impact areas to use available data to identify populations at high risk for adverse consequences from substance abuse and employ evidence-based interventions that are responsive to population needs.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-111ResolutionAdoptedAccepting a Health Promotion Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to promote Healthy People Goals, a ten-year program of national goals and objectives developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reduce disease and improve the health of all Americans.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-112ResolutionAdoptedApproving a contract between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Meharry Medical College to provide public health experience opportunities for its Master of Public Health program students.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-113ResolutionAdoptedApproving a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the Mental Health Cooperative to provide expertise and staff in emergency behavioral health care to support the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) co-response model known as Nashville Partners in Care.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-114ResolutionAdoptedApproving a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the Mental Health Cooperative to provide expertise and staff in emergency behavioral health care to support the Nashville Fire Department co-response model, also known as Responders Engaged and Committed to Help (REACH).Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-115ResolutionAdoptedApproving amendments one and two to the Healthy Start Initiative - Eliminating Racial/Ethnic Disparities Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide a variety of services in reducing infant mortality for pregnant and parenting women.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-116ResolutionAdoptedApproving amendment two to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide public health activities to enhance the health and well-being of women, infants, and families by improving community resources and service delivery systems available to them.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-117ResolutionAdoptedApproving amendment one to a Port Security Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, for equipment to enhance current land based and maritime response capabilities.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-118ResolutionAdoptedAuthorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Yessica Garcia-Pavon against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $62,669.02, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-119ResolutionAdoptedAccepting a donation from GS Rivergate Apartments, LLC in the amount of $50,000 as a contribution towards infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of 110 One Mile Parkway.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-120ResolutionAdoptedAuthorizing Urban Music City Owner, LLC to construct and install an aerial encroachment at 127 Rosa L Parks Boulevard. (Proposal No. 2023M-016EN-001).Jacob Kupin
RS2023-121ResolutionAdoptedApproving an agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and The City of Belle Meade, The City of Brentwood, The City of Goodlettsville, The City of Lavergne, The City of Millersville, The City of Ridgetop and The White House Utility District, for the selection of a rate consultant in wholesale contracts.Delishia Porterfield
RS2023-122ResolutionAdoptedHonoring the 30th year anniversary of the Metropolitan Interdenominational Church First Response Center Clinic and recognizing the outstanding service of Reverend Edwin C. Sanders, II, to the Nashville community.Zulfat Suara
RS2023-123ResolutionAdoptedHonoring the 25th Anniversary of the Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce.Joy Styles
RS2023-124ResolutionAdoptedUrging the Mayor of the Metropolitan Government to pursue all options to ensure the preservation of the Morris Memorial Building, including using the building to house a museum dedicated to African American and Civil Rights history.Zulfat Suara
Appointments · 11
23-022AppointmentHealth and Educational Facilities Board
Election to fill two vacancies on the Health and Educational Facilities Board for terms expiring September 30, 2029.
Jackson Sprayberry - nominated by Council Member Cortese
Jeffrey Sheehan - nominated by Council Member Cash
Lisa Hammonds - nominated by Council Member Parker
Sonya Dobbs - nominated by Council Member Styles
Tyler Brasher - nominated by Council Member Gregg
23-023AppointmentHousing Trust Fund Commission
Election to fill one vacancy on the Housing Trust Fund Commission for a term expiring September 17, 2028.
Antone Christianson-Galina - nominated by Council Member Harrell
Jim Schmitz - nominated by Council Member Kupin
23-024AppointmentIndustrial Development Board
Election to fill three vacancies on the Industrial Development Board with terms expiring September 19, 2029 and once vacancy with a term expiring August 23, 2027.
Andrew Eshelman - nominated by Council Member Kupin
Charley Rodriguez - nominated by Council Member Sepulveda
Joshua Haston - nominated by Council Member Capp
Kenya Payne - nominated by Council Member Gamble
LaTanya Channel - nominated by Council Member Suara
Mark Wright - nominated by Council Members Kupin and Welsch
23-025AppointmentTransportation Licensing Commission
Election to fill one vacancy on the Transportation Licensing Commission for a term expiring October 20, 2025.
Carey Rogers - nominated by Council Member Benedict
Ryan Justin Buring - nominated by Council Member Styles
23-026AppointmentApprovedBeer Permit Board
Reappointment of Mr. William Conway for a term expiring on October 31, 2027.
23-027AppointmentApprovedBeer Permit Board
Reappointment of Ms. Karolyn Perry for a term expiring on October 31, 2027.
23-028AppointmentApprovedBeer Permit Board
Reappointment of Ms. Bailey Spaulding for a term expiring on October 31, 2027.
23-029AppointmentApprovedMetropolitan Historical Commission
Reappointment of Mr. John A. Bridges for a term expiring August 1, 2027.
23-030AppointmentApprovedMetropolitan Historical Commission
Appointment of Dr. Erica Hayden for a term expiring August 1, 2027.
23-031AppointmentApprovedMetropolitan Historical Commission
Reappointment of Mr. E. Thomas Wood for a term expiring August 1, 2027.
23-032AppointmentBeer Permit Board
Election to fill three vacancies on the Beer Permit Board for terms expiring October 31, 2027.
Kia Jarmon - nominated by Council Member Evans
Joe Perlen - nominated by Council Member Weiner
David Cain - nominated by Council Member Eslick
Shani Glapion - nominated by Council Member Porterfield
Delfine Fox - nominated by Council Member Ellis