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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 Councilman DeCosta Hastings.
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, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg and Briley (39); Absent: Swope, Potts (2).
The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 19, 2017 were approved.
ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS
Farmers Market Board
Appointment of Mr. Tandy Wilson for a term expiring May 17, 2018. Mr. Wilson will fill the unexpired term of Mr. Tyler Brown. The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Ms. Haywood moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Health and Educational Facilities Board
The President called for an election to fill two (2) vacancies on the Health and Educational Facilities Board. Candidates previously nominated were: Isaac Addae, Stephan Frohsin, Sarah Hanna, Saletta Holloway, Sean McGuire, Chris Moth, and Blake Wilson. The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee conducted interview of the nominees, with the exception of Saletta Holloway who had withdrawn her nomination, and found all the candidates qualified to serve.
A ballot was taken for two vacancies with councilmembers casting concurrent votes for two of the nominees. The ballot was taken and the Clerk confirmed the vote as follows: Addae: Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Haywood, Scott Davis, Withers, VanReece, Pridemore, Hagar, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Elrod, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Rosenberg (21); Frohsin: Henderson (1); Hannah: Cooper, Mendes, Hurt, Leonardo, Hastings, Withers, VanReece, Glover, Rhoten, Freeman, Allen, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Vercher, Lee (20); McGuire: Shulman, Scott Davis, Anthony Davis, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Sledge, Mina Johnson, Pulley, Blalock, Karen Johnson (12); Moth: Cooper, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Anthony Davis, Huezo, Syracuse, Freeman, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Bedne, Dowell, Henderson, Rosenberg (19); Wilson: Pardue, Murphy (2). Dr. Addae was declared the sole winner.
A subsequent ballot was taken for vacancy number two (2). The Clerk confirmed the vote as follows: Frohsin (0); Hannah: Gilmore, Mendes, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Withers, VanReece, Pridemore, Glover, Huezo, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, Mina Johnson, Vercher, Lee (16); McGuire: Pardue, Hager (2); Moth: Cooper, Hurt, Haywood, Scott Davis, Anthony Davis, Rhoten, Syracuse, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Henderson, Rosenberg (19). Wilson: Murphy (1). Mr. Moth was declared the winner.
The President declared that Dr. Addae and Mr. Moth were each elected to a six-year term expiring September 30, 2023.
The President called for the election for Committee chairs of the Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Committees and two members to the Audit Committee. Ms. Haywood moved that previously nominated Councilmembers Bedne and Hagar be elected as respective Committee Chairs and that Councilmembers Cooper and Mendes be elected Audit Committee members by acclamation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
BILLS ON PUBLIC HEARING
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 ORI to SP on properties located at 109, 111 and 113 29th Avenue North, at the southwest corner of Poston Avenue and 29th Avenue North, located within the 31st Avenue and Long Boulevard Urban Design Overlay District (0.49 acres), to permit a hotel, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-020-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. 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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Kindall moved to pass the bill on second reading and defer the bill to the first meeting in November, which motion was seconded and approved by a roll call 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-A to SP zoning on properties located at 530, 534, and 536 Southgate Avenue, approximately 305 feet east of Martin Street, (1.73 acres), to permit up to 49 multi-family units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-054-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. Sledge moved to defer the bill to the November public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved 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 expanding the Urban Zoning Overlay District to various properties located between Cabot Drive and Briley Parkway, from Knob Road north to Annex Avenue (1,591.06 acres), zoned CL, CS, IR, OR20, R10, R40, R6, RM20, RM9, RS40, RS7.5, SCR, SP and within Planned Unit Development Overlay districts, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-091PR-001). 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.
Without objection, Bill Nos. BL2017-833 and BL2017-834 were considered together.
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 SP zoning for property located at 5400 Mt. View Road, at the southeast corner of Mt. View Road and Crossing Boulevard (8.15 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-031-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without.
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 cancelling a portion of a Planned Unit Development located at 5400 Mt. View Road, at the southeast corner of Mt. View Road and Crossing Boulevard (8.15 acres), zoned R10, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 37-79P-002). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.
Ms. Dowell 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. Ms. Dowell moved to pass the bills on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved 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 RS10 to SP zoning on properties located at 288, 292 and 296 Broadmoor Drive and 329, 341 and 349 Ben Allen Road, at the southwest corner of Broadmoor Drive and Ellington Parkway (51.89 acres), to permit up to 321 multi-family residential units and a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-034-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Ms. VanReece 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. Van Reece moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved 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 and R15 to SP zoning on property located at 1811 Kimbark Drive, approximately 230 feet south of Warfield Drive (1.54 acres), to permit six multi-family units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-058-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. Pulley 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. Pulley moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved 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 2717 Batavia Street, at the southeast corner of Batavia Street and 27th Avenue North (0.18 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-071PR-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.
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 and RS7.5 to SP zoning for property located at 2634 Bethwood Drive and Allenwood Drive (unnumbered), at the terminus of Allenwood Drive (14.04 acres), to permit up to 75 multi-family units and two single family units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-040-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Ms. VanReece 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. VanReece moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved 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 RS40 to AR2a zoning on properties located at 1890 Hudson Road and Hudson Road (unnumbered) and Menees Lane (unnumbered), at the northwest corner of Hudson Road and Menees Lane (64.12 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-041PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Pridemore 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. Pridemore moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved 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, OR20 and RM20 to SP-MU zoning on properties located at 812, 814, 818, 820, 891, 895 and 899 South 6th Street and to amend the Cayce Place Specific Plan, north of the intersection of South 6th Street and Lenore Street (1.52 acres), and partially within the Cayce Redevelopment District, to permit the addition of seven parcels with 119 multi-family residential units to a current Specific Plan District, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-076-002). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. Withers 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. Withers moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved 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 1707, 1711 and 1801 Meridian Street, 315 Edith Avenue and Edith Avenue (unnumbered), 1808 and 1810 Lischey Avenue, approximately 175 feet south of Edwin Street (8.44 acres), to permit up to 158 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-066-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. Scott 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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Scott Davis moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council with Mr. Mendes abstaining.
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 1015 44th Avenue North, approximately 115 feet south of Clover Street (RS5), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-072PR-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.
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-A to SP zoning on property located at 1221 Brick Church Pike, approximately 300 feet south of Weakley Avenue (0.26 acres), to permit all uses permitted by the MUL-A zoning district and an animal boarding facility and security residence, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-069-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. Hastings 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. Hastings moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved 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 properties located at 6922 Nolensville Pike, Nolensville Pike (unnumbered) and a portion of property located at 6444 Pettus Road, approximately 380 feet southeast of Pettus Road (4.39 acres), to permit an assisted living facility, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-070-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Mr. Bedne 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. Bedne moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved 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 RM2 to SP zoning on a portion of property located at 3711 Dickerson Pike, approximately 455 feet south of Westchester Drive (18.20 acres), to permit 260 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-056-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. Ms. VanReece 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. VanReece moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved 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 1001 West McKennie Avenue, at the northeast corner of Laurent Street and West McKennie Avenue (0.34 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-0087PR-001). Mr. Scott Davis moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 17.12.040.E.26 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to electric fences (Proposal No. 2017Z-019TX-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Syracuse 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. Syracuse moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved 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, pertaining to parking requirements for certain types of uses and elderly housing (Proposal No. 2017Z-020TX-001). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission as submitted, approved with an amendment. Ms. Allen 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. Allen moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Section 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws related to commercial amusement, inside and outside. (Proposal No. 2017Z-021TX-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.
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 expanding the Belmont-Hillsboro Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District to various properties along Clayton Avenue and Gale Lane, at the northwest corner of Gale Lane and Lealand Lane, zoned R8 (6.07 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017NHC-005-001). 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
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for the reimbursement of railroad crossing safety improvements at 14th Avenue North (0E288), Railroad Crossing #298468G, Fed No. HSIP-R00S(318), State No. 19960-2554-94; PIN 123247.00 (Prop. No. 2017M-005AG-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for the reimbursement of railroad crossing safety improvements at Post Road (0D016), Railroad Crossing #348-028F, Fed No. HSIP-R00S(315), State No. 19960-2552-94; PIN 123221.00 (Prop. No. 2017M-004AG-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for the reimbursement of railroad crossing safety improvements at Sadler Avenue (0F548), Railroad Crossing #340980Y, Fed No. HSIP-R00S(317), State No. 19960-2553-94; PIN 123236.00 (Prop. No. 2017M-003AG-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for the reimbursement of railroad crossing safety improvements at Nesbitt Lane (0A433), Railroad Crossing #350-163Y, Fed No. HSIP-R00S(312), State No. 19960-2551-94; PIN 123207.00. (Prop. No. 2017M-002AG-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for the reimbursement of railroad crossing safety improvements at Old Glenrose Avenue (0B680), Railroad Crossing #349-216Y, Fed No. HSIP-R00S(310), State No. 19960-2550-94; PIN 123193.00. (Prop. No. 2017M-001AG-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for the acceptance of traffic signal improvements in connection with construction near the intersection at Church (RSAR) Route: State Route 6, Federal Project No. PHSIP-6(101), State Project Nos. 19022-3219-94, 19022-0219-94, 19022-1219-94, 19022-2219-94 (Proposal No. 2017M-016AG-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical, and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for the acceptance of traffic signal improvements in connection with construction of an interchange at Hillsboro Road (21st Avenue) Exit 3, Westbound Ramp (Ramp Queue Project) at I-440, Fed. No. HSIP-I-440-4(81); State Nos. 19014-3162-94, 19014-1162-94 and 19014-0162-94 (Proposal No. 2017M-018AG-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for the acceptance of traffic signal improvements in connection with construction at the intersection at Old Hickory Boulevard and State Route 265 (Central Pike), Federal Project No. HSIP-45(28), State Project Nos. 19042-0274-94, 19042-1272-94, 19042-2272-94, 19042-3272-94 and 19042-2274-94 (Proposal No. 2017M-017AG-001). The resolution was approved by the
Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works Committees.
A resolution authorizing Eakin Partners, LLC to construct and install an aerial encroachment at 147 4th Avenue North for one double-faced, projecting, illuminated sign (Proposal No. 2017M-037EN-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works 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 promote the control and surveillance of mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile and Zika Virus transmission in Tennessee. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committees.
A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center to provide Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services to hospital participants. The resolution was approved by the Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee.
A resolution approving an agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the United States Department of Agriculture, to cooperate in a wildlife damage management program for all lands controlled by the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, and Recreation Committees.
A resolution accepting 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 and carry out Infrastructure Funding Agreement services to benefit service recipients (LW09P171ESIFA18). 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 provide reemployment services and eligibility assessment services to help unemployment insurance claimants to return to work faster (LW09F171RESEA17). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committees.
A resolution accepting a donation from Music City, Inc. 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.
A resolution approving an application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the United States Department of Justice to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for specialized training and equipment to ensure personnel maintain needed certifications for criminal investigation and crime reduction initiatives. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committees.
A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Kasey Mircea and the subrogation claim of Allstate Insurance Company against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $30,000.00, 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 personal injury claim of Asia Smelley against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $40,000.00, 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 Shaar Forero Properties, Inc. against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $56,500.00, 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 VAPE USA against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $54,221.00, 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 approving the First Amendment to the lease agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Eckerd Corporation (Proposal No. 2017-M-015AG-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Budget and Finance Committees.
A resolution supplementing Substitute Resolution No. RS2010-1442 to authorize the execution, terms, issuance, sale and payment of water and sewer revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $300,000,000 and authorizing the use of available funds of the Metropolitan Government’s Water and Sewer Department to defease all or a portion of the Metropolitan Government’s remaining outstanding Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008A. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
A resolution recognizing prominent Nashville resident Nathaniel E. Harris and his historic business, Woodcuts Gallery and Framing. The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
A resolution recognizing Mr. Benjamin F. Flagg and Mrs. Genora Flagg for 70 years of marriage, operating a successful business for over 60 years, and for their contributions to the city of Nashville. The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
A resolution recognizing Cheekwood’s celebration of Bryant Fleming Day in partnership with Friends of Warner Parks on the first Saturday in October. The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
A resolution recognizing September 15th through October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month in the city of Nashville. The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
Having been unanimously approved by all of the appropriate Committees, Ms. Haywood 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, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (38); “Noes” (0).
RESOLUTIONS
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for the reimbursement of railroad crossing safety improvements at Bakers Station Road (0D454), Railroad Crossing #348108Y, Fed No. HSIP-R00S(357), State No. 19960-2556-94; PIN 123442.00 (Prop. No. 2017M-006AG-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission. The Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works Committees recommend indefinite deferral. Mr. Pardue moved to defer the resolution indefinitely, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution accepting a grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide programmatic activities to expand partnerships to reduce HIV and other STDs among adolescents. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. The Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee recommend deferral. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution approving a housing incentive grant agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Miken Development, LLC for the conversion of workforce housing units located at 1211 51st Avenue North. The Ad Hoc Affordable Housing and Budget and Finance Committees recommend deferral. Ms. Roberts moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution requesting the Second Monday in October be recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmation, and Public Elections Committee. Mr. Withers moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following roll call vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Hurt, Hastings, Haywood, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Kindall, Mina Johnson, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (26); “Noes” Shulman, Leonardo, Pardue, Hagar, Roberts (5); “Abstaining” Mendes, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Weiner, Murphy (7).
Without objection, the rules were suspended for consideration of one (1) late resolution.
A resolution recognizing October 2017 as Domestic Violence Awareness month. The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmation, and Public Elections Committee. Ms. Mina Johnson moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (38); “Noes” (0).
BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
An ordinance amending Chapter 2.144 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require the Metropolitan Social Services Commission to open a Metro-operated facility at night to people in Nashville when temperatures in Nashville reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32° F) or below. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing sanitary sewer and water mains, sanitary sewer manholes, fire hydrants and easements and to accept new sanitary sewer and water mains, sanitary sewer manholes, fire hydrants and any associated easements for properties located at 620 S. 9th Street and 804 Sylvan Street (MWS Project Nos. 17-WL-42 and 17-SL-54 and Proposal No. 2017M-060ES-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 4th Avenue North right-of-way. (Proposal Number 2017M-024AB-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and the 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 Lester Avenue right-of-way. (Proposal Number 2017M-023AB-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and the 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 Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from CL to MUL-A zoning on property located at 2006 South Hamilton Road, approximately 100 feet southwest of Clarksville Pike (0.27 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-081PR-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 RS7.5 to SP zoning on properties located at 3474 Dickerson Pike and Dickerson Pike (unnumbered), west of the terminus of Old Due West Avenue (18.04 acres), to permit the development of up to 267 multi-family units, clubhouse, associated amenities and up to 15,000 square feet of commercial space along Dickerson Pike, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-051-001). 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 changing from RS5 to SP zoning on a portion of property located at East Trinity Lane (unnumbered), at the southeast corner of East Trinity Lane and Edwin Street (10.08 acres), to permit up to 190 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-035-001). 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 changing from CS and ON to SP zoning on properties located at 406 and 408 Spence Lane, approximately 175 feet south of Marwood Lane, (1.36 acres), to permit a mixed-use development with a maximum of 10,000 square feet of retail, office, personal care service, and restaurant uses and a maximum of four multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-076-001). 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 changing from R6 to SP zoning on properties located at 1716, 1718, 1720 and 1722 Delta Avenue and Tral Street (unnumbered), at the northeast and southeast corners of Tral Street and Delta Avenue (0.84 acres), to permit up to 18 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-067-001). 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 changing from RS10 to OR20-A zoning on property located at 2000 South Hamilton Road, at the northeast corner of River Drive and South Hamilton Road (0.29 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-080PR-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 to SP zoning on properties located at 685 and 693 Vernon Avenue, at the southwest corner of James Avenue and Vernon Avenue (3.92 acres), to permit 58 multi-family residential units, including a maximum of 9 live/work units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-072-001). 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 changing from RS5 to R6-A zoning on property located at 113 Eastmoreland Street, approximately 30 feet northeast of Joseph Avenue (0.17 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-082PR-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 changing from RS10 to SP zoning on properties located at Hummingbird Drive (unnumbered), northwest of the terminus of Swan Drive (4.41 acres), to permit 26 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-057-001). 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 changing from R10 to SP zoning on properties located at Briarville Road (unnumbered) and Cheron Road (unnumbered) at the southwest corner of Cheron Road and Frontage Road (4.39 acres) to permit up to 81 multi-family units and non-residential uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-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.
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 zoning on property located at 610 Vester Avenue, approximately 100 feet southeast of Weakley Avenue (0.18 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-090PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions. 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 cancelling a portion of a Planned Unit Development Overlay District on properties located at Old Hickory Blvd (unnumbered), approximately 985 feet east of Nolensville Pike, zoned SCR (4.22 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 89P-013-001). 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 SCR to SP zoning on property located at Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), approximately 995 feet east of Nolensville Pike, within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District (4.22 acres), to permit a self-service storage facility, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-083-001). 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 changing from AR2a to SP zoning on a portion of property located at 1010 Camilla Caldwell Lane, at the southwest corner of County Hospital Road and Hospital Lane, within the Bordeaux Redevelopment District (5.55 acres), to permit up to 40 multi-family residential units, requested by M.D.H.A., all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-060-001). 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 changing from AR2a to RS10 zoning on property located at 3612 Butler Road, west of the terminus of Bluewater Drive (14.3 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-088PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions. 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 7341 Charlotte Pike, approximately 615 feet west of Old Hickory Boulevard (2.87 acres), to permit up to 27 multi-family units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-082-001). 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. BL2017-932
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, request for an Urban Design Overlay on various properties along Cowan Street, Cowan Court, 1st Street, and Oldham Street, bounded by the Cumberland River to the east, I-65 to the north, I-24 to the east, and Jefferson Street to the south; zoned IG, MUG-A, MUI-A, and MUL (165.21), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017UD-005-001). Mr. Scott Davis 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. BL2017-932
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, request for an Urban Design Overlay on various properties along Cowan Street, Cowan Court, and North 1st Street, bounded by the Cumberland River to the east, I-65 to the north, I-24 to the east, and Jefferson Street to the south; zoned IG, MUG-A, MUI-A, and MUL (165.21), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017UD-005-001). Mr. Scott Davis moved to pass the bill on first reading and refer the bill the Planning Commission and the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted 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 R6-A zoning for various properties located along Scovel Street, Monroe Street, 9th Avenue North, 10th Avenue North, Mary Street, 11th Avenue North, Garfield Street, Jenkins Street, Nassau Street, and Buchanan Street, northwest of the corner of Scovel Street and 9th Avenue North (48.23 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-111PR-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 RS7.5 to R6 zoning on property located at 2608 Old Buena Vista Road, at the northeast corner of Old Buena Vista Road and Day Street (1.0 acre), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-095PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions. 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 RS10 zoning on various properties along Draughon Avenue and Lealand Lane, located west of Lealand Lane, (approximately 10.35 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-109PR-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 R6 to R6-A zoning for various properties located along Buchanan Street, Hume Street, Garfield Street, 3rd Avenue North, 4th Avenue North 5th Avenue North, 6th Avenue North and 7th Avenue North, southwest of the intersection of I-65 and 3rd Avenue North (58.97 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-110PR-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 amending Title 6 and sections 17.04.060, 17.08.030, 17.16.250, and 17.16.070 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to add a new Chapter 6.83 pertaining to a short term rental properties advisory committee and to establish regulations regarding short term rental properties (Proposal No. 2017Z-024TX-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 amending Section 17.20.120 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, pertaining to sidewalks, to establish an exemption for religious institutions in the General Services District within prescribed settings (Proposal No. 2017Z-023TX-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
An ordinance amending Chapter 2.48 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding department of public works reporting requirements, all of which is more specifically described herein. The Public Works Committee recommended deferral to the second meeting in December. Mr. Elrod moved to defer the bill to the second meeting in December, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance declaring surplus and authorizing the conveyance of a parcel of real property located at 3410 Knight Drive (Map/Parcel No. 049000149.00), commonly known as Ewing Park School (Proposal No. 2017M-038PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Education and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees with two amendments. Ms. Vercher offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded. After discussion, Amendment No. 1 failed by a roll call vote. Ms. Vercher offered Amendment No. 2 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Ms. Vercher moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council with Mr. Rosenberg abstaining.
An ordinance amending Chapter 2.210 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to Economic and Community Development Incentive Grants. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. Allen 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 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish a merit-based grant program. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee with an amendment. Ms. Weiner offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Ms. Weiner moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Title 5 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to re-establish the Community Enhancement Fund Grant Program. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended withdrawal. Ms. Weiner moved to withdraw, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 7.08.090 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding exemptions to the minimum distance requirements for obtaining beer permits upon the adoption of a resolution by the Metropolitan Council. The bill was approved by the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee. Mr. Syracuse moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council with Mr. Anthony Davis abstaining.
An ordinance amending Title 15 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to the Department of Water and Sewerage Services. The Public Works Committee recommended deferral. Mr. Leonardo moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance providing the honorary designation of “Bridgestone Drive” for a portion of 4th Avenue South. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works 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 pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving a form Master Telecommunications Facility Licensing Agreement (Master License Agreement, or MLA), to be used by Metropolitan Government departments, agencies, boards and commissions, to license their assets and infrastructure to licensees for location of telecommunication facilities on them, and authorizing certain Metropolitan Government officials to execute the MLA, in the form of the attached, on behalf of the Metropolitan Government, and to complete and execute the Site License Agreements with the Licensees, that are exhibits to the MLA, for the sites in question (Proposal No. 2017M-019AG-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees with an amendment. Ms. Vercher offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Ms. Vercher moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, 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 easement rights in the former right-of-way of property located at 1930 Castleman Drive and to acquire two new sanitary sewer main easements for properties located at 1930 and 2000 Castleman Drive (Proposal No. 2017M-056ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, 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.
BILLS ON THIRD READING
An ordinance amending sections 17.04.060, 17.08.030, 17.16.250, and 17.16.070 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish distinct land uses for “Short term rental property – Owner-Occupied” and “Short term rental property – Not Owner-Occupied”, and establishing a phase out date in year 2021 for “Short term rental property – Not Owner-Occupied” (Proposal No. 2017Z-004TX-001). The Planning Commission approved the bill with a substitute, disapproved with an amendment. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee with amendments. Mr. Hagar offered Amendment Nos. 1 thru No. 7 and moved for adoption, which motion was seconded. Mr. Shulman moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded. After discussion, Ms. Henderson moved to table the motion to defer, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call vote. The matter recurred on the motion to amend and was approved by the following roll call vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Bedne, Dowell, Henderson, Rosenberg (31); “Noes” Karen Johnson (1); “Abstaining” Shulman, Glover, Huezo, Roberts, Vercher (5). Mr. Hagar moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded. After discussion, Mr. Pardue called for the previous question which was seconded and failed. After more discussion, Mr. Rosenberg moved to defer the bill as amended, to the first meeting in January, which motion was seconded. Mr. Sledge moved to table the motion to defer, which motion was seconded, and failed by a roll call vote. The matter recurred on the motion to defer the bill to the first meeting in January and was adopted by the following roll call vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Scott Davis, Withers, VanReece, Glover, Huezo, Freeman, Allen, Kindall, Weiner, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Lee, Rosenberg (19); “Noes” Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Anthony Davis, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Sledge, O’Connell, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Henderson (18); “Abstaining” Roberts (1).
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 2407 Brasher Avenue, approximately 140 feet northeast of Strouse Avenue (0.23 acres), to permit an accessory detached recording studio in addition to all uses permitted by the R6 zoning district, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-015-001). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. The motion to approve the bill by the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee failed. Mr. Scott Davis moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and failed by the following roll call vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Scott Davis, Anthony Davis, Glover, Huezo, Sledge, Pulley, Dowell, Rosenberg (13); “Noes” Hurt, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Lee, Henderson (20); “Abstaining” Mendes, Withers, Elrod, Blalock (4).
SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2017-801
An ordinance to amend Chapter 13.20 of the Metropolitan Code to require a report from the Department of Public Works regarding obstructions or excavations which close or occupy any portion of the public right of way for a period in excess of six (6) months. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee with an amendment; the bill was approved by the Public Works Committee. Mr. Elrod requested a suspension of the rules to allow an amendment to be heard and no objection was made. Mr. Elrod offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Elrod moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (36); “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 R6 to SP zoning for various properties located along 33rd Avenue North, 35th Avenue North, Trevor Street, and Delaware Avenue, south of Interstate 40 (4.75 acres), to permit a maximum of 123 multi-family units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-004-001). 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. Mr. Kindall offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Kindall moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Rosenberg (31); “Noes” Freeman, Murphy, Lee (3); “Abstaining” Mina Johnson, Henderson (2).
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 MUN-A zoning on properties located at 1233, 1310, and 1314 Lischey Avenue, approximately 200 feet north of Douglas Avenue (1.04 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-052PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee. Mr. Scott Davis 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, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (36); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance amending Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code to modify the eligibility requirements for the blighted property grant program and to establish an historic preservation grant program. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees. Mr. Cooper offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Cooper moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (35); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance amending Section 7.08.130 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to the presence of intoxicating beverages from a distillery on the premises of a permittee under Chapter 7.08. The bill was approved by the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee. Mr. Anthony Davis 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, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (34); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance amending chapters 10.28 and 2.88 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to address the control of excess vegetation. The bill was approved by the Codes, Fair, and Farmers Market Committee. Mr. Syracuse 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, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (34); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance amending Section 16.24.190 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the prosecution for repeat violations of the Property Standards Code. The bill was approved by the Codes, Fair, and Farmers Market Committee. Ms. Vercher 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, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (33); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance approving a contract by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Empowerment, and the United Way of Metropolitan Nashville to provide one-on-one financial counseling and other financial education activities at no charge to low income residents in accordance with the Financial Empowerment Center program model. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. Vercher 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, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (33); “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 2017-R-003, Andrew Jackson Parkway Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-051ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works Committees. Mr. Hagar 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, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (33); “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-29, Annex Avenue Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-052ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works Committees. Mr. Roberts 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, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (33); “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-040, John Mallette Drive Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-049ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works Committees. Mr. Hastings 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, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (33); “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 2017-R-004, Mt. View Road Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-053ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Historical and Public Works Committees. Ms. Dowell 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, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (33); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing Nashville Music Row Hotel Owner, LLC to install, construct and maintain underground encroachments in the right-of-way located at 1 Music Square West (Proposal No. 2017M-034EN-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 third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (32); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing sewer main and easements and to accept new sewer main, a sanitary sewer manhole, a fire hydrant and easements for property located at 700 4th Avenue North (MWS Project No.16-WL-134 and 16-SL-201 and Proposal No. 2017M-054ES-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 third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (32); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing combined sewer line and easements and to accept new combined sewer and water lines, combined sewer manholes, a fire hydrant and any associated easements for property located at 809 Main Street (MWS Project No.17-WL-01 and 17-SL-01 and Proposal No. 2017M-055ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission 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, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (33); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Cenerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by abandoning a portion of Richardson Avenue right-of-way (Proposal Number 2017M-021AB-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. Scott Davis 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, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (33); “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 abandoning a portion of Alley Number 925 right-of-way and easement (Proposal Number 2017M-020AB-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. Kindall 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, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnsonm, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (36); “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 abandoning a portion of Lea Avenue and Alley Number 114 right-of-way (Proposal Number 2017M-022AB-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 third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Leonardo, Hastings, Haywood, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O’Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (36); “Noes” (0).
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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