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Minutes

Metropolitan Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 3, 2017


The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.

President Pro Tempore Pridemore presided in the absence of President Briley.

The invocation was offered by Father Joe Pat Breen.

The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.

The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting: Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, and Rosenberg (39); Absent: Allen, Briley (2).

The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 2016 were approved.

- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -

Farmers Market Board
Reappointment of Mr. Frank Cardenas for a term expiring December 5, 2021. The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment. Mr. Shulman moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Historic Zoning Commission
Appointment of Ms. Kaitlyn Jones for a term expiring June 1, 2017. Ms. Jones will fill the unexpired term of Ms. Rose Cantrell.
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Mr. Shulman moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Historical Commission
Appointment of Mr. Barrett Hobbs for a term expiring August 1, 2019. Mr. Hobbs will fill the unexpired term of Mr. Patrick Cummins. The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Mr. Shulman moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission
Appointment of Ms. Gina Emmanuel for a term expiring September 17, 2020. Ms. Emmanuel will fill the unexpired term of Ms. Martha Silva. The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Mr. Shulman moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Solid Waste Region Board
Appointment of Ms. Jennifer Hackett for a term expiring December 15, 2017. Ms. Hackett will fill the unexpired term of Ms. Leslee Alexander. The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Mr. Shulman moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

- PROPOSED RULES AMENDMENTS -

The following amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Metropolitan Council which were approved by the Rules, Confirmation, and Public Elections Committee. Mr. Shulman moved to adopt the amendments, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

Rule 7. Committee meetings and rules; Rule 11. Filing Deadlines; emergency items; Rule 13. Agenda preparation and mailing; Rule 15. Committee referrals; amendments to legislation; Rule 19. Contractual agreements requirements; street and alley closure requirements; Rule 21. Public hearings for zoning bills; delinquent taxes; Rule 22. Withdrawals of legislation; informational disclosures on applicants; Rule 23. Deferrals; excessive deferrals; indefinite deferrals; Rule 24. Automatic deferral by committee action; Rule 25. Honorarium resolution requirements and presentations; announcements and extraordinary matters; Rule 32. Public addressing Council; Rule 38. Roll call votes; Rule 47. Use of Council Chamber; distribution of written materials; Rule 48. Restrictions on access to the David Scobey Council Chamber & Committee Rooms; cell phone use during sessions.

- RESOLUTIONS ON PUBLIC HEARING-

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-503

A resolution exempting Answer Restaurant located at 132 46th Avenue North, from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E. of the Metropolitan Code. The resolution was approved by the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee. Ms. Murphy moved to defer the resolution to the first meeting in February, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-504

A resolution exempting Boombozz Pizza & Taphouse located at 1003 Russell Street, from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E. of the Metropolitan Code. Mr. Withers requested a hearing from the public on this resolution which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the resolution and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. The resolution was approved by the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee. Mr. Withers moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Potts, Bedne, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (36); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-505

A resolution exempting The Listening Room, LLC located at 618 Fourth Avenue South from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E. of the Metropolitan Code. Mr. O’Connell requested a hearing from the public on this resolution which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the resolution and a citizen was heard in favor of the resolution. The President declared the public hearing closed. The resolution was approved by the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee. Mr. O’Connell moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Potts, Bedne, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (36); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-506

A resolution exempting Tempered Café, LLC located at 1201 Fifth Avenue North, Suite 103 from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E. of the Metropolitan Code. Mr. O’Connell requested a hearing from the public on this resolution which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the resolution and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. The resolution was approved by the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee. Mr. O’Connell moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Potts, Bedne, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (36); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-507

A resolution exempting Gallatin Food Valu, Inc./Piggly Wiggly at 921 North First Street, from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E. of the Metropolitan Code. Mr. Scott Davis requested a hearing from the public on this resolution which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the resolution and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. The resolution was approved by the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee. Mr. Scott Davis moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Potts, Bedne, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (36); “Noes” (0).

- BILLS ON PUBLIC HEARING -

BILL NO. BL2016-394

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS40 to CL zoning for properties located at 7330, 7340, 7350, 7360 and 7368 Whites Creek Pike, at the northeast corner of Whites Creek Pike and Interstate 24 (8.82 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016Z-064PR-001). The bill was disapproved by Planning Commission. Mr. Leonardo moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-449

An ordinance to 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 R6-A zoning on properties located at 123, 125, and 127 Cleveland Street and 904, 906, 908, 908B, 910, and 912 North 2nd Street, at the northwest corner of Cleveland Street and North 2nd Street (1.13 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016Z-119PR-001). Mr. Scott Davis moved to defer the bill to the February public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-474

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by canceling a Planned Unit Development located at 1132 Shelton Avenue, at the corner of Shelton Avenue and Windsor Avenue (0.66 acres), zoned RS7.5, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 90-82P-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Anthony Davis requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Anthony Davis moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-476

An ordinance to 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 on property located at 901 A Douglas Avenue, approximately 308 feet east of Cline Avenue, (0.33 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016Z-112PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Scott Davis moved to defer the bill to the February public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-487

An ordinance to 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 SP zoning on property located at 2007 23rd Avenue North, at the southwest corner of Lacy Street and 23rd Avenue North, (0.52 acres), to permit up to seven residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-079-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. Kindall moved to defer the bill to the February public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-488

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from IWD to MUL-A zoning for property located at 1267 2nd Avenue South, at the northwest corner of Hart Street and 2nd Avenue South (0.14 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016Z-094PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Sledge moved to defer the bill to the February public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-489

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from IWD to MUL-A zoning for properties located at 1277 and 1285 2nd Avenue South, at the southwest corner of Hart Street and 2nd Avenue South (0.34 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016Z-095PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Sledge moved to defer the bill to the February public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-490

An ordinance to 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 MUL-A zoning on property located at 2709 Clifton Avenue, approximately 280 feet southeast of 28th Avenue North, (0.23 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016Z-114PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Kindall requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Kindall moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-491

An ordinance amending Section 17.12.020 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, pertaining to minimum glazing requirements in certain single and two-family residential zoning districts (Proposal No. 2016Z-025TX-001). Mr. Coleman moved to defer the bill to the February public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-492

An ordinance to amend Titles 6 and 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, pertaining to Short Term Rental Properties (Proposal No. 2016Z-023TX-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with a substitute. Mr. Mendes requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. Documents were filed for the record. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Mendes offered a substitute ordinance and moved that it be accepted for filing, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council with Ms. Roberts abstaining.

SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2016-492

An ordinance to amend Titles 6 and 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, pertaining to Short Term Rental Properties (Proposal No. 2016Z-023TX-001). Mr. Mendes moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded. After discussion, Mr. Glover moved to defer the bill to the first meeting in February, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council with Ms. Roberts abstaining.

SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2016-493

An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.20 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to sidewalks (Proposal No. 2016Z-024TX-001). Ms. Henderson moved to defer the bill to the February public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-513

An ordinance amending Title 15 and Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to the Department of Water and Sewerage Services (Proposal No. 2016Z-022TX-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with an amendment. Ms. Weiner moved to defer the bill to the February public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-514

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R6 to SP zoning on properties located at 509 and 511 Rosedale Avenue, approximately 200 feet northeast of Rosehaven Drive, (0.78 acres), to permit 12 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-084-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. Sledge requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Sledge moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-515

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R6 to SP zoning on property located at 5212 Tennessee Avenue, at the northeast corner of Tennessee Avenue and 53rd Avenue North, (0.41 acres), to permit four residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-085-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Ms. Roberts requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Roberts moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-516

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending the Specific Plan on property located at 1132 Tulip Grove Road, 400 feet south of Tulip Grove Point, (8.86 acres), to delete condition 9C and replace it with a condition prohibiting EIFS and vinyl siding only on the front facade, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2015SP-028-003). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. Glover requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and a citizen was heard in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Glover moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council with Mr. Coleman abstaining.

Without objection, Bill Nos. BL2016-517 and BL2016-518 were considered together.

BILL NO. BL2016-517

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by canceling a Planned Unit Development Overlay District on property located at 1033 Wedgewood Avenue, approximately 155 feet southwest of Waverly Avenue, zoned RM20 (0.34 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2013P-001-002). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.

BILL NO. BL2016-518

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RM20 to RM20-A zoning on property located at 1033 Wedgewood Avenue, approximately 155 feet southwest of Waverly Avenue, within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District (0.34 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016Z-127PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.

Mr. Sledge requested a hearing from the public on these bills which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bills and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Sledge moved to pass the bills on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-519

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R15 to SP zoning for property located at 1360 Pleasant Hill Road, approximately 220 feet west of Bell Road (9.69 acres), to permit boat storage and self-service storage, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-092-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Ms. Huezo requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Huezo moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-520

An ordinance to 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 SP zoning on properties located at 4305 and 4307 Alabama Avenue, (0.70 acres), to permit an office/retail space and self-storage, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-082-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Ms. Murphy requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Murphy offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Ms. Murphy moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.’

BILL NO. BL2016-521

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending a preliminary SP for property located at 95 Glenrose Avenue, approximately 320 feet southeast of Foster Avenue, zoned SP (0.69 acres), to permit a 16 unit multi-family development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2013SP-045-002). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. Sledge requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Sledge moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-522

An ordinance to 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 SP zoning on properties located at 675, 671, and 677 Vernon Avenue, approximately 480 feet southeast of James Avenue, (9.92 acres), to permit a mixed-use development and up to 243 residential units and up to a maximum of 4,510 square feet of commercial uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-074-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Ms. Roberts requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Roberts moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-523

An ordinance to 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 and RS5 to MUL-A zoning on various properties along Glenrose Avenue, at the northeast corner of Glenrose Avenue and Dayton Avenue, (2.7 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016Z-117PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Sledge requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Sledge moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

- CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS -

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-508

A resolution approving an application for a Creativity Connects Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, to fund a series of temporary public art interventions, artist-led community planning, workshops focused on affordable housing and production spaces, and targeted creative economic neighborhood policies within Madison for cultural and economic redevelopment in the city. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-509

A resolution approving an application for a Governor’s Highway Safety Grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for the continuance of the enhanced DUI enforcement initiative to reduce traffic fatalities attributed to impaired drivers through aggressive enforcement. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committees.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-510

A resolution accepting a donation from Rescue Air to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the use and benefit of the Nashville Fire Department. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committees.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-511

A resolution authorizing interim financing for Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-512

A resolution approving an agreement between Susan and Luke Simons, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for the donation of four artworks to be installed and displayed in the Nashville Public Library. The resolution was approved by the Parks, Library, and Recreation Committee.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-513

A resolution approving Amendment One to an AmeriCorps Vista grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, for AmeriCorps program participants to perform volunteer services to strengthen and supplement efforts to eliminate poverty, social, and environmental problems. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committees.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-514

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Lindsay Scott against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $29,809.26, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-515

A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmation, and Public Elections Committee.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-516

A resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly support the funding of a sound barrier on the western portion of Interstate 65 in the vicinity of the Chadwell Retreat Townhome Complex in Madison, Tennessee. The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmation, and Public Elections Committee.

Having been unanimously approved by all of the appropriate Committees, Mr. Shulman moved to adopt the Consent Agenda Resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (37); “Noes” (0).

- RESOLUTIONS -

RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-490

A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Predators to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Sports Authority, in support of the Special Events Coordinator position as outlined in the Sports Authority’s Special Event Program funded by the Public Investment Plan. Mr. Cooper offered a substitute resolution and moved that it be accepted for filing, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-490

A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Predators to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Sports Authority, in support of the Special Events Program as outlined in the Sports Authority’s Special Event Program funded by the Public Investment Plan. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Convention, Tourism, and Public Entertainment Facilities Committees. Mr. Cooper moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (37); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-517

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency to update and revise its official Tax Increment Financing development priorities for the Downtown Core -- including the Arts Center, Capitol Mall, Phillips Jackson (South of Jefferson—Ballpark), and Rutledge Hill (North of KVB) redevelopment districts -- to prioritize green space and public space and deprioritize parking space. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferment. Ms. Henderson moved to defer the resolution to the second meeting in February, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -

BILL NO. BL2017-541

An ordinance amending section 2.20.130 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding appointment of special advisory committees to propose persons to serve as administrative hearings officers. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Codes, Fair, and Farmers Market and Rules, Confirmation, and Public Elections Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-542

An ordinance amending Chapter 4.12 of the Metropolitan Code to require contracts for correctional facility management services to be approved by the Metropolitan Council and to include a requirement that reports be submitted to the Metropolitan Council regarding contractor performance. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-543

An ordinance to 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 Overlay for property located at 1497 Chadwell Drive (9.98 acres), approximately 400 feet southeast of Port Drive, zoned Multi-Family Residential (RM4), to permit the addition of 13 multi-family residential units for a maximum of 49 residential units within the overlay, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004P-032-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-544

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RM4 to RM6 zoning for property located at 1497 Chadwell Drive, approximately 400 feet southeast of Port Drive (9.98 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016Z-131PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-545

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by applying to a Contextual Overlay District on various properties along Graybar Lane, southeast of the intersection of Draughon Avenue and Granny White Pike, zoned R10 (11.31 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-012PR-001). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-546

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R10 to RS10 zoning on various properties along Graybar Lane, southeast of the intersection of Granny White Pike and Draughon Avenue, (11.31 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-013PR-001). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-547

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS10 to SP zoning on property located at 1822 River Drive, approximately 540 feet northeast of Doak Avenue, (0.49 acres), to permit two residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-075-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-548

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from MUL to MUL-A zoning on properties located at 1214, 1216, 1218 and 1220 Martin Street, at the northeast corner of Humphreys Street and Martin Street, (0.41 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016Z-137PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-549

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by applying a Historical Landmark Overlay District on property located at 10611 Concord Road, approximately 600 feet southwest of Nolensville Pike, zoned AR2a (1.6 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017HL-001-001). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-550

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by canceling a Planned Unit Development Overlay District on properties located at 2203, 2205 A and 2207 Pennington Bend Road, at the northwest corner of Pennington Bend Road and McGavock Pike, zoned OR20 (2.52 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 48-83P-002). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-551

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from OR20 to R15 zoning on properties located at 2203, 2205 A and 2207 Pennington Bend Road, at the northwest corner of Pennington Bend Road and McGavock Pike, within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District (2.52 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-007PR-001). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-552

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from IWD to MUN-A zoning on property located at 1319 Baptist World Center Drive, approximately 445 feet southeast of Weakley Avenue, (0.18 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016Z-125PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-553

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending R6 to SP zoning for properties located at 105 and 107 Demoss Road and Demoss Road (unnumbered), approximately 330 feet south of Maudina Avenue (1.37 acres), to permit up to 13 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2015SP-099-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-554

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing R6 to SP zoning on properties located at 431 Wingrove Street and 2150 Byrum Avenue, at the southeast corner of Byrum Avenue and Wingrove Street, (2.28 acres), to permit up to 83 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-080-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council with Mr. Mendes abstaining.

BILL NO. BL2017-555

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS40 to RS10 zoning on various properties along Clearview Drive, Crescent Road, Estes Road and Woodmont Circle, located southwest of Wilson Boulevard and Woodlawn Drive, (approximately 39.53 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-005PR-001). Ms. Murphy offered a substitute ordinance and moved that it be accepted for filing, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2017-555

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R10 and RS40 to RS10 zoning on various properties along Clearview Drive, Crescent Road, Estes Road, Westmont Avenue and Woodmont Circle, located southwest of Wilson Boulevard and Woodlawn Drive, (approximately 39.53 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-005PR-001). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-556

An ordinance to 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 MUL-A zoning on properties located at 1221 and 1223 Brick Church Pike, approximately 400 feet north of Fern Avenue, (0.25 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016Z-118PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-557

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by applying a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District on various properties along Hillview Heights, Cisco Street and Inverness Avenue, northeast of Vaulx Lane and Dewees Avenue, zoned R10 (approximately 13.76 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017NHC-001-001). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-558

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending from R8 to SP zoning on property located at 6370 Ivy Street, approximately 420 feet southeast of Croley Drive, (0.45 acres), to permit up to four residential units, requested by Dale and Associates, applicant; Lovell Properties, LLC, owner. (0.45 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-094-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2017-559

An ordinance amending Section 17.40.060 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, to allow members of the metropolitan council to initiate applications to amend the official zoning map of property owned by the metropolitan government, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-002TX-001). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

- BILLS ON SECOND READING -

BILL NO. BL2016-461

An ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require employees of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to report fraud and unlawful acts committed against the Metropolitan Government. The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Shulman moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-473

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending the Hillwood Court at Nashville West Specific Plan District for property located at 6813 B and 6817 Charlotte Pike, approximately 640 feet southwest of West Hillwood Drive, (4.37 acres), to add parcel 015 permit and permit a maximum of 50 residential units where 34 residential units were previously approved, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2013SP-048-003). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. The Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee approved the bill with an amendment. Ms. Mina Johnson offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Ms. Johnson moved to defer the bill on second reading as amended and re-refer the bill to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-484

An ordinance making applicable to Metropolitan Government the provisions of Part 7 of Chapter 211 of Title 68 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require local approval of landfills, solid waste disposal facilities and solid waste processing facilities prior to the construction of such facilities. The Public Works Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Leonardo moved to defer the bill to the first meeting in February, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-496

An ordinance amending Section 12.40.040 of the Metropolitan Code to prohibit non-electric vehicles from parking in electric vehicle charging stations. The Public Works and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees approved the bill with an amendment. Mr. Bedne offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Bedne moved to defer the bill as amended, to the first meeting in February, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-524

An ordinance amending section 2.24.250 of the Metropolitan Code concerning the disposition of surplus real property. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee with an amendment. Ms. Mina Johnson offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Ms. Johnson moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-525

An ordinance amending chapter 2.44 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require the Metropolitan Police Department to provide reports of positive engagements with the community to the Metropolitan Council. The Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Shulman moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-526

An ordinance amending section 4.48.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding confidential information. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. The Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Shulman moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-527

An ordinance amending chapter 8.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding animal control officers and chapter 8.12 pertaining to outdoor animal enclosures. The Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee recommended indefinite deferment at the request of the sponsor. Ms. Roberts moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-528

An ordinance amending chapter 8.20 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding running at large of certain animals. The bill was approved by the Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee. Ms. Weiner moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-529

An ordinance approving the removal plan for certain buildings and structures on The Fairgrounds Nashville property (Proposal No. 2017M-003PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Codes, Fair, and Farmers Market, and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees. Mr. Sledge moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-530

An ordinance authorizing R.C. Mathews Contractor, LLC to install, construct and maintain underground and structural encroachments in the right-of-way located at 315 Union Street (Proposal No. 2016M-035EN-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. O’Connell moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-531

An ordinance to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing the name of a Lifeway Plaza to “J M Frost Plaza” (Proposal Number 2017M-001SR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. The Planning, Zoning, and Historical, Public Works, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees recommended deferment. Mr. O’Connell moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-532

An ordinance to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by changing the name of a portion of Jo Johnston Avenue to “Lifeway Plaza” (Proposal Number 2017M-002SR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. The Planning, Zoning, and Historical, Public Works, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees recommended deferment. Mr. O’Connell moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-533

An ordinance to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing the name of a portion of Boscobel Street to “North 6th Street” (Proposal Number 2017M-003SR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. The Planning, Zoning, and Historical, Public Works, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees recommended deferment. Mr. Withers moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-534

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2016-R-005, 11th Avenue South Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-007ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. Sledge moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-535

An ordinance to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by abandoning a portion Alley Number 516 right-of-way and easement (Proposal Number 2016M-016AB-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, Public Works, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees. Mr. O’Connell moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2016-540

An ordinance repealing, in part, Ordinance No. BL2014-688, as amended, to rescind the Metropolitan Council’s approval of the Agreement to Lease and Purchase between Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Autumn Assisted Living Partners, Inc., and the Hospital Authority of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, dated January 10, 2014, regarding the disposition of real property relating to The Knowles Home Assisted Living and Adult Day Services facility; and further repealing Ordinance No. BL2015-1283, as amended, to rescind the Metropolitan Council’s approval of the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Vision Real Estate Investment Corporation and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the sale of approximately 76 acres located at 1010 Camilla Caldwell Lane. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Health, Hospitals, and Social Services, and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees. Mr. Leonardo moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded. After discussion, Mr. Pardue called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to pass and was approved by a voice vote of the Council.

- BILLS ON THIRD READING-

BILL NO. BL2016-494

An ordinance establishing a program for the purpose of providing assistance to low-income elderly residents of the Metropolitan Government for the fiscal year 2016-2017. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Cooper moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (36); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2016-499

An ordinance authorizing the granting of temporary and permanent easements to Piedmont Natural Gas Co. on certain property owned by the Metropolitan Government (Tax Map 094-00-0 Parcels 029.00, 038.00 and 039.00 and Tax Map 094-10-0 Parcel 059.00) (Proposal No. 2016M-052ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. O’Connell moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Hurt, Shulman, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2016-501

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2015-R-024, Greenfield Avenue Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2016M-042ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. Anthony Davis moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Hurt, Shulman, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2016-502

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2012-R-020, Branch Street Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2016M-048ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. Anthony Davis moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Hurt, Shulman, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2016-503

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2015-R-002, 18th Avenue South Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2016M-43ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. Cooper moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Hurt, Shulman, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2016-504

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2016-R-022, Neely’s Bend Road Intersection Improvements (Proposal No. 2016M-044ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. Cooper moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Hurt, Shulman, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2016-505

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2015-R-009, Ewing Lane Culvert Replacement (Proposal No. 2016M-045ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. Cooper moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Hurt, Shulman, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2016-506

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2015-R-004, Franklin Avenue Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2016M-49ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. Withers moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Hurt, Shulman, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2016-507

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2014-R-007, Lebanon Pike Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2016M-053ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. Syracuse moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Hurt, Shulman, Haywood, Hastings, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (33); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2016-508

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2015-R-027, Jones Circle Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2016M-032ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. Scott Davis moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Hurt, Shulman, Haywood, Hastings, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (33); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2016-509

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon a portion of an existing sewer easement on property located at 801 Cowan Street (Proposal No. 2016M-058ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. Scott Davis moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Hurt, Shulman, Haywood, Hastings, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (33); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2016-510

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing easement rights for property located at 0 Illinois Avenue (Proposal No. 2016M-055ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Ms. Roberts moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Hurt, Shulman, Haywood, Hastings, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (33); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2016-511

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing easement rights for property located at 5000 Kentucky Avenue between Alley 1207 and Kentucky Avenue (Proposal No. 2016M-057ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Ms. Roberts moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Hurt, Shulman, Haywood, Hastings, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (33); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2016-512

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to negotiate and accept permanent and temporary easements for the Torbay Drive Stormwater Improvement Project for two properties located at 4868 and 4874 Torbay Drive (Project No. 17-SWC-090 and Proposal No. 2016M-056ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. Elrod moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Hurt, Shulman, Haywood, Hastings, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Coleman, Henderson, Rosenberg (33); “Noes” (0).

Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

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