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Minutes Metropolitan Council Meeting |
The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.
The invocation was offered by Josh Rodriquez, Youth Adult Ministry, First Presbyterian Church of Nashville.
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, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Henderson, Rosenberg and Briley (36); Absent: Gilmore, Glover, Huezo, Roberts (4) .
The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 16, 2017 were approved.
- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS –
Cheatham County Rail Authority
The President announced that an election would be conducted to fill a two-year term expiring June 6, 2019, on the Cheatham County Rail Authority and that the name of Mr. Ed Cole had been submitted in nomination for the position. Mr. Shulman reported that the Committee had considered and found Mr. Cole to be qualified.
Nashville and Eastern Rail Authority
The President announced that an election would be conducted to fill a two-year term expiring June 6, 2019, on the Nashville and Eastern Rail Authority and that the name of Mr. Jeff Syracuse had been submitted in nomination for the position. Mr. Shulman reported that the Committee had considered and found Mr. Syracuse to be qualified.
Mr. Shulman moved for the election of Mr. Cole and Mr. Syracuse by acclamation, which motion was seconded and unanimously adopted.
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
Appointment of Ms. Christy Smith for a term expiring June 4, 2021. 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.
Human Relations Commission
Appointment of Mr. Will Leavitt for a term expiring April 18, 2019. Mr. Leavitt will fill the unexpired term of Mr. Frank Trew. 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.
Plumbing Examiners and Appeals Board
Appointment of Ms. Rhonda Weatherford for a term expiring March 10, 2020. 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.
- BILLS ON PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING -
A bill to be entitled: The Budget Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2018. Mr. Cooper 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. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Cooper moved to pass the bill on second reading and re-referred the bill to the Budget and Finance Committee, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance adopting the 2017-2018 through 2022-2023 Capital Improvements Budget for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County as the official Capital Improvements Budget of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Cooper 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 opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. The was approved by the Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees. Mr. Cooper moved to pass the bill on second reading and re-refer the bill to the Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
- CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the State Trial Courts to provide the Tennessee Certified Recovery Court Program (TCRCP) to enable the provision of adult and juvenile drug court programs to address the needs of non-violent offenders. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
A resolution approving an application for a Victim Service Coordinators Grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, for funding three victim coordinator positions to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
A resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an economic development incentive grant agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Music City Productions, Inc., the company which produces the television show, Nashville. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Convention, Tourism, and Public Entertainment Facilities Committees.
A resolution approving the salary for the Chief Medical Director of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committees.
A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for family planning services. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committees.
A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to achieve sustained tuberculosis control and enhanced tuberculosis prevention to eventually eliminate tuberculosis as a public health threat in Tennessee. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement and amendments by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (hereinafter “MNPD”), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for extra-duty police services. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committees.
A resolution approving an application for a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide mental health services and criminal justice system advocacy to victims of violent crime. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committees.
A resolution approving an amendment to a grant agreement between Rebuilding Together Nashville and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, for the provision of the rehabilitation of affordable housing units. The resolution was approved by the Ad Hoc Affordable Housing and Budget and Finance Committees.
A resolution approving Amendment One to a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Career Advancement Center, to establish programs and services for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (LW09F171QSNAP17). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committees.
A resolution approving Amendment One to a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Career Advancement Center, to establish career services for eligible adults, youth, and dislocated workers with barriers to employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market (LW09F171DSLWK17). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committees.
A resolution approving Amendment One to a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Career Advancement Center, to establish programs to prepare adult service recipients for employment (LW09F171ADULT17). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committees.
A resolution approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Public Works Department, to conduct a Waste and Recycling Characterization Study. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution authorizing Messer Construction to construct and install an aerial encroachment at 615 6th Avenue North for (Proposal No.2017M-001EN-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historica, and Public Works Committees.
A resolution authorizing Whiskey Bent Saloon, LLC c/o Cumberland Hospitality Group to construct and install an aerial encroachment at 306 Broadway for (Proposal No.2017M-013EN-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees.
A resolution authorizing 222 Second Avenue LLC c/o Hines Interests Limited Partnership to construct and install an aerial and underground encroachment at 222 2nd Avenue South for (Proposal No.2017M-012EN-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees.
A resolution authorizing Thistle Farms, Inc. to construct and install an aerial encroachment at 5122 Charlotte Avenue for (Proposal No.2017M-020EN-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees.
A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the medical malpractice claim of Valda Banks as administratix ad litem of the Estate of Thomas Bowers against the Metropolitan Hospital Authority and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $250,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of George Brandt against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $30,618.81, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the medical malpractice claim of Jacqueline Hoskins as administrator ad litem of the estate of Everett W. Vest, III, deceased, against the Metropolitan Hospital Authority of the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $180,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of William James McGilmer against Officer Dezmond Hughes, in the amount of $11,500.00 and that said amount be paid out of the Judgments and Losses Fund.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
A resolution requesting that the Metropolitan Department of Codes Administration prepare, and the Office of the Trustee distribute, a flyer advising non-mortgaged homeowners of the most common Property Standards and Zoning Codes violations. The resolution was approved by the Codes, Fair, and Farmers Market Committee.
A resolution requesting that the Metropolitan Department of Codes Administration revise its Landlord Registration Form in order to gather additional information to facilitate contacting rental property landlords when violations or enforcement issues arise. The resolution was approved by the Codes, Fair, and Farmers Market Committee.
A resolution honoring American astrophysicist and science communicator Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and his advocacy for environmental science upon his arrival to Nashville, Tennessee on June 14, 2017. The resolution was approved by the Codes, Fair, and Farmers Market Committee.
A resolution recognizing Thursday, June 1 to Friday, June, 30, 2017 as “Nashville Pride Month”, celebrating the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities and their enormous contributions to the quality of life in Nashville and Davidson County.
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmation, and Public Elections Committee.
A resolution recognizing June 2017 as Immigrant Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County. 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, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Henderson, Rosenberg (34); “Noes” (0).
- RESOLUTIONS -
Without objection, the following items were considered together.
A resolution establishing the certified tax rate in the General Services District, and declaring the amount of the certified rate for the Urban Services District, pursuant to the provision of Tennessee Code Annotated,§ 67-5-1701, et seq. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferral.
A resolution approving the Metropolitan Animal Care and Control fee schedule. The resolution was approved by the Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferral.
A resolution adopting new pay plans for the general employees of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, excluding employees of the Board of Health, Board of Education, and the Police and Fire Departments, effective July 1, 2017, July 1, 2018, and July 1, 2019; and establishing the salaries for the Public Defender, Vice Mayor and members of the Metropolitan Council, effective upon the beginning of a new elective term of that office. The resolution was approved by the Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee. The Budget and Finance and Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committees recommended deferral.
A resolution adopting new pay plans for employees of the Metropolitan Board of Health, effective July 1, 2017, July 1, 2018, and July 1, 2019. The resolution was approved by the Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee. The Budget and Finance and Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committees recommended deferral.
A resolution adopting new pay plans for employees of the Metropolitan Departments of Police and Fire, effective July 1, 2017, July 1, 2018, and July 1, 2019. The resolution was approved by the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee. The Budget and Finance and Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committees recommended deferral.
A resolution providing longevity pay for employees of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, including employees of the Board of Health. The resolution was approved by the Health, Hospitals, and Social Services and Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committees. The Budget and Finance and Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committees recommended deferral.
Mr. Cooper moved to defer these resolutions, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An initial resolution determining to issue general obligation bonds of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed Two Hundred Eighty-Eight Million Dollars. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferral to the June 13 adjourned meeting. Mr. Cooper moved to defer the bill to the adjourned meeting on June 13, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Property, or his designee, to exercise an option to purchase a portion of real property (Map 092-08-0 Parcels 103.00, 104.00 & 105.00) for the use and benefit of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (Proposal No. 2017M-031PR-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Education, and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees with an amendment. Mr. O’Connell offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. O’Connell moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Henderson, Rosenberg (34); “Noes” (0).
A resolution approving an option agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Hope Park Church authorizing the purchase of certain property owned by Hope Park Church, 8001 Highway 70 South (Parcel No. 004.00, Tax Map 141-000) (Proposal No. 2017M-032PR-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Education, and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees. Ms. Weiner moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded. After discussion, Mr. Kindall called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and adopted by voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to adopt and was adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Henderson, Rosenberg (34); “Noes” (0).
Without objection, the rules were suspended for consideration of one (1) late resolution.
A resolution honoring the life of the Most Reverend David R. Choby, the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Nashville. The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmation, and Public Elections Committee. Mr. Mendes moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Henderson, Rosenberg (34); “Noes” (0).
- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -
An ordinance amending Title 6 and Title 12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, concerning the regulation and permitting of passenger vehicles for hire. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Convention, Tourism and Public Entertainment Facilities, Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Title 6.28 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to hourly rentals of hotel rooms. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Codes, Fair, and Farmers Market and Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 11 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding federal civil immigration laws. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee by a voice vote of the Council with Mr. Swope voting no.
An ordinance amending Chapter 12.52 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws establishing a right for pedestrians to the use of certain streets. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages, Public Works, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 13.40.040 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws requiring notice of parking fees, fines and penalties to be posted at parking lots and garages. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving the plans for a Construction and Demolition solid waste processing facility to be located at 511 Cave Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37210. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to terminate contract approved by Ordinance No. O96-567. 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 by a voice vote of the Council with Mr. Swope voting no.
An ordinance approving a parking agreement between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Traffic and Parking Commission (“Metro”), and Warner Music, Inc. (“Warner”), for the use of up to thirty five (35) parking spaces for a fee in the Library Parking Garage (Proposal No. 2017M-007PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An Ordinance authorizing Family and Children’s Services, Inc. to install, construct and maintain an underground encroachment in the right-of-way located 2400 Clifton Avenue (Proposal No. 2017M-015EN-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 and Public Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving a participation agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, and Century Farms LLC for the design and construction of access roads connecting Cane Ridge Road and Old Franklin Road to the I-24 Interchange at Hickory Hollow Parkway (Proposal No. 2017M-008AG-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain right-of-way easements, drainage easements, temporary construction 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, Cane Ridge Road, Old Franklin Road, Preston Road, and Cane Ridge Parkway Roadway Improvements, related to the multi use development by Century Farms, LLC, (Proposal No. 2017M-035ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving a lease agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Due West Towers, LLC for temporary office space at 610 Due West Avenue, Madison, Tennessee 37115 (Proposal No. 2017M-034PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing North Gulch Apartments, LLC to install, construct and maintain underground encroachments in the right-of-way located at Jo Johnston Avenue and 11th Avenue North (Proposal No. 2017M-018EN-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 and Public Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
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 of Wedgewood Avenue right-of-way (Proposal Number 2017M-014AB-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical, Public Works, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by abandoning Fresno Avenue right-of-way (Proposal Number 2017M-015AB-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical, Public Works, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
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 of McGavock Pike right-of-way (Proposal Number 2017M-017AB-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical, Public Works, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
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 of Alley Number 1897 right-of-way (Proposal Number 2017M-013AB-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical, Public Works, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by abandoning J M Frost Plaza right-of-way (Proposal Number 2017M-012AB-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical, Public Works, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing easement rights for former Alley No.1078 on property located at 2508 Dickerson Pike (Proposal No. 2017M-041ES-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 and Public Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
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 for property located at 2510 Trevecca Avenue, approximately 90 feet south of Cahal Avenue (0.2 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-042PR-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.
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 Evergreen Hills SP on properties located at 13880 Old Hickory Boulevard and Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), approximately 2,250 feet east of Pettus Road, zoned SP-MR (188.7 acres), to permit 634 residential lots, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-181-001). The bill was approved by 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.
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 Contextual Overlay District for various properties located south of Reeves Road, zoned AR2a, R8 and RS7.5 (27.96 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-056PR-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.
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 R8 to IWD zoning on property located at 2923 Brick Church Pike, approximately 50 feet southeast of the terminus of Brick Church Park Drive (0.47 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-031PR-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.
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 for property located at 609 N 2nd Street, approximately 210 feet north of Berry Street (0.19 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-043PR-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.
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 400, 402, 404, 406, 408 and 408 B Hume street and 1603 A, 1603 B and 1603 C 4th Avenue North, at the northwest corner of Hume Street and 4th Avenue North, (0.8 acres), to permit 18 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-008-001). The bill was approved by 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.
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 R8 to SP zoning on properties located at 6015 and 6017 Obrien Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of Charlotte Pike, (0.8 acres), to permit up to nine residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-007-001). The bill was approved by 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.
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 CS zoning for a portion of property located at 981 Murfreesboro Pike, at the southwest side of the intersection of Millwood Drive and Murfreesboro Pike (0.70 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016Z-044PR-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.
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 on property located at 730 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 500 feet northwest of Charlotte Pike, (4.07 acres), to permit up to 49 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-012-001). The bill was approved by 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.
An ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a to SP zoning on property located at 3413 Old Anderson Road, approximately 400 feet north of Anderson Road (1.23 acres), to permit nine residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-024-001). The bill was approved by 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.
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 1314 Joseph Avenue, at the southwest corner of Eastmoreland Street and Joseph Avenue (0.16 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-039PR-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.
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 and R8 to SP zoning on properties located at 6120, 6122, and 6124 Robertson Avenue and Robertson Avenue (unnumbered), approximately 340 feet east of Waco Drive, (1.25 acres), to permit up to 15 multi-family dwelling units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-004-001). The bill was approved by 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.
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 RS15 to SP zoning for properties located at 3605 and 3739 Hoggett Ford Road and Hoggett Ford Road (unnumbered), approximately 1,700 feet east of Brandau Road (87.91 acres), to permit up to 289 dwelling units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-021-001). The bill was approved by 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.
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 SP zoning for property located at Hickory Hollow Parkway (unnumbered), approximately 1,600 feet south of Mt. View Road, (19.27 acres), to permit up to 350 units and apply appropriate design standards, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-032-001). The bill was approved by 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.
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 RM9-A zoning on property located at 1308 Montgomery Avenue, approximately 295 feet north of Douglas Avenue (0.68 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-036PR-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 by a voice vote of the Council.
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 SP zoning on property located at 326 Welch Road, at the northeast corner of Welch Road and Travis Drive (2.31 acres), to permit up to 81 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-036-001). 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 by a voice vote of the Council.
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 Historic Landmark Overlay District on property located at 2250 Lebanon Pike, at the northeast corner of Lebanon Pike and Briley Parkway, zoned R8, within the Downtown Donelson Urban Design Overlay District (1.85 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017HL-004-001). 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.
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 Landmark Overlay District to properties located at 2250, 2254 Lebanon Pike and Lebanon Pike (unnumbered) and Revere Place (unnumbered), at the corner of the Briley Parkway Ramp and Lebanon Pike, zoned RS20 and R8 (5.92 acres), and partially within the Downtown Donelson Urban Design Overlay, of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017NHL-002-001). 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.
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 SP zoning on property located at 106 N 8th Street, approximately 200 feet north of Main Street (0.20 acres), to permit up to six residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-039-001). 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.
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 Specific Plan District on property located at 5100 Centennial Boulevard, at the northwest corner of Centennial Boulevard and 51st Avenue North, zoned SP (1.9 acres), to permit medical office, personal care services, restaurant-fast food and uses allowed under current SP, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2013SP-047-003). The bill was approved by 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.
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 and RS5 to RM20-A zoning for properties located at 341 Oriel Avenue and Austin Avenue (unnumbered), at the corner of Austin Avenue and Oriel Avenue (0.33 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-048PR-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.
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 for property located at 1424 Stainback Avenue, approximately 225 feet south of Gatewood Avenue, (0.30 acres), to permit an existing structure to be used as a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) and to permit all other uses of the RS5 zoning district, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-025-001). The bill was approved by 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.
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 for property located at 100 Fern Avenue, approximately 355 feet west of Brick Church Pike (0.22 acres), to permit up to two units with appropriate design standards, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-042-001). The bill was approved by 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.
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 AR2a to SP zoning on property located at Burkitt Road (unnumbered), north of the terminus of Westcott Lane (143.92 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-023-001). The bill was approved by 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.
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 CN & R6 to SP zoning for properties located at 1401 and 1405 Holly Street, at the northeast corner of Holly Street and S 14th Street, within the Five Points Redevelopment District and the Lockeland Springs - East End Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (0.60 acres), to permit an addition to the existing daycare, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-026-001). The bill was approved by 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.
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 RM20-A on properties located at Penning Avenue (unnumbered), Public Street (unnumbered), Lucile Street (unnumbered) and a portion of Dickerson Pike (unnumbered), (18.74 acres), and by changing from CS and RS5 to MUG-A on properties located at 1412 Dickerson Pike and on a portion of two parcels along Dickerson Pike (unnumbered), (1.89 acres), west of the terminus of Fern Avenue (20.63 acres total). all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-051PR-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.
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 R6 to RM15 zoning on property located at 622 Croley Drive, west of the terminus of Deal Avenue (2.64 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-050PR-001). The bill was disapproved 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.
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 RS20 to SP-R zoning for property located at 630 Old Hickory Boulevard, at the northeast corner of Old Hickory Boulevard and North Marthona Road (0.96 acres), to permit up to 13 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-037-001). The bill was approved by 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.
An ordinance amending Section 17.12.040.E.26 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish a maximum permitted height of ten feet for electric fences within any zoning district where electric fences are permitted (Proposal No. 2017Z-016TX-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.
Without objection, the rules were suspended for consideration of two (2) late ordinances.
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 1800 West End Specific Plan located at 1800 West End Avenue and 1801 and 1807 Hayes Street, at the northwest corner of West End Avenue and 18th Avenue North (1.35 acres), zoned SP, to add medical office as a permitted use, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2008SP-021-003). 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.
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 properties located at 528, 532, 536 and 540 Edwin Street, approximately 420 feet south of East Trinity Lane (3.79 acres), to permit up to 32 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-030-001). 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.
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An ordinance amending Section 12.54.210 of the Metropolitan Code of Law to allow alcohol consumption by carriage passengers.
The bill was approved by the Convention, Tourism, and Public Entertainment Facilities and Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committees. Mr. Pardue moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Chapter 13.26 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws establishing a process and procedure for naming public buildings, structures and spaces of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works Committees recommended deferral. Mr. Elrod moved to defer the bill to the first meeting in August, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2017-688
An ordinance amending section 16.04.200 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to permit the construction and use of electric fences pursuant to certain standards. Mr. Swope 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. BL2017-688
An ordinance amending section 16.04.200 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to permit the construction and use of electric fences pursuant to certain standards. The Codes, Fair, and Farmers Market and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees recommended deferral at the request of the sponsor. Mr. Swope moved to defer the bill to the first meeting in July, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Pursuant to Rule No. 23, the bill is deferred indefinitely.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing easement rights for property located at 3900 Alabama Avenue, formerly 39th Avenue North, between Alabama Avenue and I-40 (Proposal No. 2017M-27ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. The Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works Committees recommended deferral at the request of the sponsor. Ms. Murphy moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance establishing an incentive program to allow neighborhoods to be awarded for meeting all Code requirements. The Budget and Finance and Codes, Fair, and Farmers Market Committees recommend deferral at the request of the sponsor. Mr. Shulman moved to defer the bill to the first meeting in July, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Metropolitan Code of Laws § 4.12.080 with respect to procurement of telecommunications and internet access services. The Budget and Finance and Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committees recommend withdrawal. Ms. Murphy moved to withdraw, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2017-723
An ordinance establishing the tax levy in the general services district for the fiscal year 2017-2018, and declaring the amount required for the annual operating budget of the urban services district, pursuant to section 6.07 of the Metropolitan Charter. Mr. Cooper 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. BL2017-723
An ordinance establishing the tax levy in the general services district for the fiscal year 2017-2018, and declaring the amount required for the annual operating budget of the urban services district, pursuant to section 6.07 of the Metropolitan Charter. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Cooper moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance establishing a program for the purpose of providing assistance to low-income elderly residents of the Metropolitan Government for the fiscal year 2017-2018. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Cooper moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance establishing a Conservation Assistance Grant Fund, appropriating an initial sum to such fund, and amending chapter 2.154 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws with respect to the name, composition, and duties of the Greenways Commission. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, and Recreation Committees. Mr. Cooper moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Title 5 to add a requirement for the Department of Finance to maintain a written debt management policy for the metropolitan government. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferral at the request of the sponsor. Mr. Mendes moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Title 6, Section 6.72.170, concerning the display of taxicab permits. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees. Mr. Potts moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 6.81, Booting Services, to add additional application requirements for the qualification of permits and granting authorizing to the Director of the Transportation Licensing Commission and the Transportation Licensing Commission to suspend, revoke, place on probation or otherwise restrict licenses issued to booting companies. The bill was approved by the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees. Mr. Potts moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving an amendment to an agreement between the Metropolitan Government and Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Cooper moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, hereinafter known as “METRO,” to enter into an agreement with MERITAGE, hereinafter known as “CLOVER GLEN,” to fund the operation and maintenance of a public pressure sewer extension for its development at Clover Glen (Project No. 16-SL-120). The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Cooper moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain right-of-way easements, drainage easements, temporary construction 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-006, Lone Oak Road Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-032ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. Pulley moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements and to accept a new sanitary sewer manhole and any associated easements, for property located at 2400 Gallatin Pike (MWS Project No. 16-SL-243 and Proposal No. 2017M-039ES-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 second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance readopting the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, prepared by Municipal Code Corporation, including supplemental and replacement pages thereof, containing certain ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before February 22, 2017. The bill was approved by the Rules, Confirmation, and Public Elections Committee. Mr. Shulman moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance creating the positions of Accountant Chief – Assistant, Associate Administrator – Police & Fire, Budget Officer – Assistant, Deputy Director, Equipment Operator Specialist, Mechanic Apprentice, Metropolitan Treasurer – Assistant, Park Police Trainee, Public Property Officer – Assistant, Purchasing Agent – Assistant, Utility Account Specialist 1, Utility Account Specialist 2, Utility Account Specialist 3, Utility Compliance Inspector 1, Utility Compliance Inspector 2, Utility Compliance Inspector 3, Utility Data Technician 1, Utility Data Technician 2, Utility Data Technician 3, Utility Engineering Technician, Utility Engineering Technician Senior, Utility Environmental Compliance Officer 1, Utility Environmental Compliance Officer 2, Utility Environmental Compliance Officer 3, Utility Equipment Operator, Utility Equipment Operator Senior, Utility Equipment Operator Specialist, Utility Field Specialist, Utility Field Technician 1, Utility Field Technician 2, Utility Field Technician 3, Utility Maintenance Specialist 1, Utility Maintenance Specialist 2, Utility Maintenance Specialist 3, Utility Maintenance Supervisor 1, Utility Maintenance Supervisor 2, Utility Maintenance Technician, Utility Maintenance Technician Senior, Utility Services Assistant Manager, Utility Services Manager, Utility Services Superintendent, Utility Supervisor, Utility Technical Specialist 1, Utility Technical Specialist 2, Utility Technician, Utility Technician Specialist 1, Utility Technician Specialist 2, Utility Technician Specialist 3, Utility Technician Specialist 4, Utility Treatment Plant Technician 1, Utility Treatment Plant Technician 2, Utility Treatment Plant Technician 3, Utility Water Quality Analyst 1, Utility Water Quality Analyst 2, Utility Water Quality Analyst 3, and Veterans Service Officer Senior. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. The Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committee recommended deferral. Mr. Cooper requested a suspension of the rules to override the Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committee deferral and no objection was made. Mr. Cooper moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
- BILLS ON THIRD READING-
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 AR2a to SP zoning for property located at 2040 Hickory Hill Lane, approximately 105 feet northwest of Bonna Creek Drive (285.03 acres), to permit up to 500 single-family lots, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-046-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapprove without. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee. Mr. Rhoten moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Chapter 13.20 of the Metropolitan Code to require approval by the Metropolitan Council for obstructions or excavations which close or occupy any portion of the public right of way for a period in excess of one (1) year. The Public Works Committee recommended withdrawal. Mr. Elrod moved to withdraw, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to add a new section regulating installation and operation of unmanned surveillance devices within the public right of way without prior Metropolitan Council approval. The bill was approved by the Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing, Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages, and Public Works Committees. Mr. Rosenberg moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Mendes, Hurt, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Weiner, Pulley, Elrod, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Rosenberg (25)’ “Noes” Shulman, Mina Johnson (2); “Abstaining” Pridemore, Pardue, Murphy (3).
An ordinance ratifying Ordinance No. BL2015-1094 which amended Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from OG and RM40 to SP zoning for property located at 109 and 123 Bosley Springs Road, approximately 530 feet west of Harding Pike and located within the Harding Town Center Urban Design Overlay District (13.12 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2013SP-018-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee with an amendment. 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 third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Rosenberg (31); “Noes” (0).
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 MUG-A, R6 and RS5 to SP-MU zoning on properties located at 1101 and 1108 Gallatin Avenue, 1105, 1107, 1109, 1111 Sharpe Avenue and Sharpe Avenue (unnumbered), 1048 and 1050 West Greenwood Avenue and 1110 Greenwood Avenue, at the southeast corner of Gallatin Avenue and Greenwood Avenue and at the southwest corner of West Greenwood Avenue and Gallatin Avenue, within the Gallatin Pike Urban Design Overlay District (5.32 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-022-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee. Mr. Withers moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to establish a Public Records Request Coordinator, to adopt a Public Records Policy for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, and to amend Chapter 2.140 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws. The bill was approved by the Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committee. Mr. Sledge moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Rosenberg (31); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance approving a contract by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Public Works, and the Nashville Downtown Partnership, for the management of public parking facilities of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Public Works, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees. Mr. Cooper moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Rosenberg (31); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to enter into a consulting contract for a long-term solid waste management plan. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance 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, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Rosenberg (31); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain right-of-way easements, drainage easements, temporary construction 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-038, Hobson Pike Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-033ES-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, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Rosenberg (31); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain right-of-way easements, drainage easements, temporary construction 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-031, Delaware Avenue Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-031ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Mr. Pridemore moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Rosenberg (31); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing sanitary sewer and water mains and easements and to accept new sanitary sewer main, manholes and easements for properties located at 4101 Ridgefield Drive and 211 Ensworth Place (MWS Project No. 16-WL-185 and 16-SL-211 and Proposal No. 2017M-034ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees. Ms. Murphy moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Rosenberg (31); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing combination sewer main and any associated easements and to accept a new sanitary sewer manhole, fire hydrants and any associated easements, for property located at 350 22nd Avenue North (MWS Project Nos. 16 SL-236 and 16-WL-202 and Proposal No. 2017M-036ES-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, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Rosenberg (31); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to negotiate and accept permanent and temporary easements for the Roundwood Forest Drive Stormwater Improvement Project for two properties located at 3617 and 3621 Roundwood Forest Drive, (Project No. 17-SWC-217 and Proposal No. 2017M-030ES-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, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Rosenberg (31); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to negotiate and accept permanent and temporary easements for the Van Buren Street Stormwater Improvement Project for two properties located at 101-A and 101 Van Buren Street (Project No. 17-SWC-240 and Proposal No. 2017M-037ES-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, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Rosenberg (30); “Noes” (0).
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 Due West Avenue to “West Due West Avenue” (Proposal Number 2017M-009SR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, ECD Board, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, Public Works, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committees. Ms. VanReece moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Rosenberg (30); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing Drury Nashville, LLC to install, construct and maintain underground and aerial encroachments in the right of way located at 315 3rd Ave South (Proposal No. 2017M-011EN-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, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Rosenberg (30); “Noes” (0).
Mr. Shulman moved to adjourn to Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering Ordinance No. BL2017-736, the Capital Improvements Budget for fiscal year 2017-18, on third and final reading along with any other matters the Vice Mayor deems appropriate for consideration at that time.
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