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Minutes Metropolitan Council Meeting |
Call to Order and Invocation
The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.
The invocation was offered by Police Chaplain James Duke.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.
Roll Call
The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting: Briley, Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, 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, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson and Rosenberg (40); Absent: (0)
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting on January 23, 2018 were approved.
Matters Other Than Legislation
Council Member Haywood moved to amend the minutes of the November 7, 2017 meeting as noted below, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council:
A resolution accepting a grant from the Davidson County Mental Health and Veteran’s Court Assistance Foundation to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County General Sessions Court, Division II, to supplement employee salaries and assist in providing direct assistance to Veteran’s Treatment Court participants. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. Vercher 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, Mina Johnson, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, Rosenberg (37); “Noes” (0); “Abstaining” Murphy (1).
Elections and Confirmations
Metropolitan Action Commission
Appointment of Ms. Sue Clark for a term expiring March 6, 2019.
Reappointment of Dr. Gwendolyn Watson for a term expiring December 1, 2020.
The confirmation for Ms. Sue Clark was withdrawn at the request of the nominee.
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment of Dr. Gwendolyn Watson. Council Member Haywood moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Metropolitan Arts Commission
Appointment of Mr. Toby Compton for a term expiring January 1, 2022.
Appointment of Ms. Bonnie Dow for a term expiring January 1, 2022.
Reappointment of Ms. Marielena Ramos for a term expiring January 1, 2022.
Reappointment of Ms. Hope Stringer for a term expiring January 1, 2022.
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointments. Council Member Haywood moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Hospital Authority
Appointment of Reverend Edwin Sanders for a term expiring July 1, 2022.
Reverend Sanders will fill the unexpired term of Dr. Michael H. Schatzlein.
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Haywood moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency
Reappointment of Mr. Ralph Mosley for a term expiring November 5, 2022.
The confirmation was deferred to the March 6, 2018 meeting at the request of the nominee.
Nashville Education Community & Arts Television (NECAT)
Appointment of Ms. Rita Mitchell for a term expiring February 5, 2021.
Reappointment of Mr. Tyler Pittman for a term expiring February 5, 2021.
Reappointment of Mr. Joe Woolley for a term expiring February 5, 2021.
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointments. Council Member Haywood moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board
Appointment of Mr. Rob McGuire for a term expiring October 7, 2020.
Mr. McGuire will fill the unexpired term of Mr. Loyd Poteete.
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Haywood moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Solid Waste Region Board
Reappointment of Ms. Jennifer Hackett for a term expiring December 15, 2023.
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Haywood moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Work Release Commission (Nominees of Sheriff Daron Hall)
Reappointment of Mr. Denis Blackwelder for a term expiring January 1, 2022.
Reappointment of Mr. Joseph DeMartini for a term expiring January 1, 2022.
Reappointment of Ms. Faye Ellis for a term expiring January 1, 2022.
Reappointment of Dr. Doug Morgan for a term expiring January 1, 2022.
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointments of Mr. Denis Blackwelder and Ms. Faye Ellis. Council Member Haywood moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
The confirmation of Mr. Joseph DeMartini was deferred to the March 6, 2018 meeting at the request of the nominee.
The confirmation of Dr. Doug Morgan was withdrawn at the request of the nominee.
Resolutions on Public Hearing
Resolution RS2018-999 (as amended)
A resolution exempting Germantown Bar located at 1318 Sixth Avenue North from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.
The resolution was approved with amendments by the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee. Council Member O'Connell requested a hearing from the public on this resolution which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the resolution and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the resolution. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member O'Connell offered an amendment and moved that it be accepted for filing, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member O'Connell moved to adopt the resolution as amended which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote of the Council: Yes (36): Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O'Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Potts, Dowell, Lee, Henderson and Rosenberg; No (0); Abstain (1): Karen Johnson
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 R6 to SP zoning for property located at 2021 12th Avenue North, at the southwest corner of Cass Street and 12th Avenue North, (0.33 acres), to permit up to two, two-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-060-001).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning Commission. Council Member 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. Council Member 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 CS to MUL-A zoning on properties located at 1100, 1102 and 1104 Buchanan Street, at the northwest corner of Buchanan Street and 11th Avenue North (0.54 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-113PR-001).
The bill was approved with conditions by the Planning Commission. Council Member 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. Council Member 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 RS7.5 to R8-A zoning on property located at 1227, 1227 B, and 1229 North Avondale Circle, approximately 900 feet west of Hampton Street (0.29 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-101PR-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Council Member 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. Council Member 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 IR to MUG-A zoning for properties located at 607, 608, and 616 25th Avenue North and 25th Avenue North (unnumbered), at the corner of Clifton Avenue and 25th Avenue North (2.12 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-115PR-001).
The bill was approved with conditions by the Planning Commission. Council Member 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. Council Member 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 AR2a to SP zoning on property located at 3461 Hamilton Church Road, approximately 1000 feet southeast of Mount View Road (20.9 acres), to permit 158 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-019-001).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning Commission. Council Member Lee 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. Council Member Lee 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 R20 to IR zoning for properties located at 1785 and 1795 Reynolds Road, approximately 2,000 feet north of Smith Springs Road (6.28 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-123PR-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Council Member Karen Johnson 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. Council Member Karen Johnson 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 RS10 to SP zoning on property located at 5200 Nolensville Pike, at the southeast corner of April Lane and Nolensville Pike (0.82 acres), to permit automobile sales, used, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-085-001).
The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Council Member Blalock 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. Council Member Blalock moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote of the Council: Yes (26): Cooper, Mendes, Hurt, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Anthony Davis, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Sledge, Allen, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Potts, Lee, and Rosenberg; No (4): Withers, VanReece, Freeman, and O'Connell; Abstain (3): Bedne, Dowell, and Henderson
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 MUG-A zoning for property located at 721 Madison Square, approximately 200 feet south of Neelys Bend Road (32.4 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018Z-012PR-001).
The bill was approved with conditions by the Planning Commission. Council Member 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member 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 RS15 to SP zoning for property located at Earhart Road (unnumbered), approximately 1,000 feet south of John Hagar Road, (69.76 acres), to permit up to 146 single-family lots and 18 single family attached lots, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-062-001).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning Commission. Council Member Glover moved to defer the bill to the March 6, 2018 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 changing from R40 to SP zoning for property located at 6404 Eatons Creek Road and a portion of property located at Eatons Creek Road (unnumbered), approximately 1,300 feet west of Whites Creek Pike, (14.90 acres), to permit one single-family residential unit; a maximum of 10,000 square feet of Commercial Amusement, Inside; Commercial Amusement, Outside; and a maximum of five overnight lodging units accessory to and associated with Commercial Amusement, Inside or Commercial Amusement, Outside, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-094-001).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning Commission. Council Member 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Cooper 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 SP to R6-A zoning for property located at 20, 22, and 24 North Hill Street, approximately 100 feet west of Lincoln Street, (0.54 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018Z-006PR-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Council Member 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. Council Member 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 changing from R6 to R6-A zoning for various properties located east of Charles E. Davis Boulevard, (49.46 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018Z-005PR-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Council Member O'Connell 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. Council Member O'Connell 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 to SP zoning for properties located at 1516 and 1518 Royal Street, 1518 B Royal Crest Avenue and Royal Street (unnumbered), at the corner of Royal Street and Worth Street, (1.63 acres), to permit 17 multi-family units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-093-001).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning Commission. Council Member 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member 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 IWD to RM20-A zoning for property located at 820 Cherokee Avenue, approximately 1,000 feet east of Jones Avenue (0.18 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-121PR-001).
The bill was approved with conditions by the Planning Commission. Council Member 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Scott Davis moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
Bill BL2018-1051
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 removing the Adult Entertainment Overlay for various properties located east of 21st Avenue North, (178.12 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018Z-007PR-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Council Member O'Connell 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. Council Member O'Connell offered a substitute ordinance and moved that it be accepted for filing, 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 removing the Adult Entertainment Overlay for various properties located east of 21st Avenue North, (178.12 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018Z-007PR-001).
Council Member O'Connell moved to pass the bill as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of 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 312 East Marthona Road, approximately 1,225 feet south of Old Hickory Boulevard, zoned RS20, (0.92 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018HL-001-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Council Member 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member 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 applying a Neighborhood Landmark Overlay District for properties located at 312 East Marthona Road and East Marthona Road (unnumbered), approximately 1,025 feet south of Old Hickory Boulevard, zoned RS20 (2.46 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018NHL-001-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Council Member 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member VanReece moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
Consent Agenda Resolutions
Without objection, RS2018-1022 was moved to the heel of the Resolutions section.
A resolution approving an application for a Major Cultural Institution grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, to provide general operating support.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
A resolution approving agreements between the Metropolitan Board of Health and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, and the State of Tennessee, Department of State, for the provision of administrative law judges.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee, the Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee, and the Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committee.
A resolution approving Amendment Two 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 Committee and the Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committee. Council Member Bedne asked to be recorded as abstaining on the vote for this resolution.
A resolution accepting a donation from E3 Construction Services, in honor of Ja’Donte Thompson, to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the use and benefit of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s North Precinct.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee.
A resolution approving an application for a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Parks and Recreation Department, to continue the 440 Greenway from Oman Street at Park Plaza to the 28th Avenue Connector at Centennial Park.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Parks, Library, and Recreation Committee.
A resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to assist in the funding of a fully developed engineering study to more accurately estimate the cost of restoration of the Allee in Percy Warner Park.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Parks, Library, and Recreation Committee.
A resolution accepting a grant from the Best Friends Animal Society to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for a Lagunitas sponsored Adopt a Shelter Dog promotion.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee.
A resolution accepting an Intake Diversion Program Grant from Pet Smart Charities to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding to establish a Safety Net Voucher Program to provide low cost medical services and behavioral vouchers to assist in decreasing the relinquishment of animals to Metro Animal Care and Control.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee.
A resolution approving Amendment Three to 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 provide nutrition education and services to eligible women, infants, and children (WIC), and breast feeding peer counseling programs for citizens of Davidson County.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee.
A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Anne Clair Hamilton against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $24,469.16, 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 Katina Williams against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $125,000.00, 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 requesting that the Office of Emergency Management determine the feasibility of upgrading Outdoor Early Warning Sirens, study options for siren activation, and present a report to the Metropolitan Council regarding such upgrades.
The resolution was approved by the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee.
Having been unanimously approved by all of the appropriate Committees, Council Member Haywood moved to adopt the Consent Agenda Resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Yes (35): Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O'Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson and Rosenberg; No (0); Abstain (0).
Resolutions
Resolution RS2018-1032
A resolution appropriating to a certain account for the benefit of the Hospital Authority an amount not to exceed Thirteen Million Two Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Dollars ($13,231,000), Four Million Four Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars ($4,409,676) of which will be paid directly by the Metropolitan Government to Meharry Medical College for services provided at Nashville General Hospital through June 30, 2017.
The resolution was approved with amendments by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee. Council Member Vercher moved to suspend the rules to allow consideration of a late-filed substitute, and no objection was made.
Substitute Resolution RS2018-1032
A resolution appropriating to a certain account for the benefit of the Hospital Authority an amount not to exceed Seventeen Million, One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Dollars ($17,141,000), Four Million Four Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars ($4,409,676) of which will be paid directly by the Metropolitan Government to Meharry Medical College for services provided at Nashville General Hospital through June 30, 2017.
Council Member Vercher moved to adopt the resolution as substituted, which motion was seconded. After discussion, Council Member Pardue called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to approve the resolution as substituted, which motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: Yes (37): Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Hastings, Haywood, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Sledge, Allen, O'Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson, and Rosenberg; No (0); Abstain (2): Swope, and Freeman.
Resolution RS2018-1035 (as amended)
A resolution amending BL2014-926, an ordinance authorizing a one-time subsidization of rain barrels for the residents of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by allowing a yearly subsidization of rain barrels.
The resolution was approved with amendments by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Works Committee. Council Member Vercher offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
Council Member Vercher moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Yes (37): Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O'Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson and Rosenberg; No (0); Abstain (0).
Resolution RS2018-1036 (as amended)
A resolution amending BL2017-984, as amended, to authorize wrecker companies to charge a winching fee and to charge an increased storage fee.
The resolution was approved with amendments by the Public Works Committee and the Traffic, Parking, and TransportationCommittee. Council Member Elrod offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
Council Member Elrod moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Yes (35): Cooper, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Sledge, Allen, O'Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson and Rosenberg; No (0); Abstain (0).
A resolution requesting that the Tennessee Department of Transportation consider neighbors’ concerns and prioritize certain features during the improvements scheduled along Interstate 440.
The resolution was approved by the Traffic, Parking, and TransportationCommittee. Council Member Pulley moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Yes (36): Cooper, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O'Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson and Rosenberg; No (0); Abstain (0).
Resolution RS2018-1022 (as amended)
A resolution appropriating the amount of $15,303,700.00 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for various departments of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Murphy moved to suspend the rules to allow an amendment and no objections were made. Council Member Murphy offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
Council Member Vercher moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Yes (36): Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, VanReece, Pridemore, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O'Connell, Roberts, Kindall, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson and Rosenberg; No (0); Abstain (0).
Late Filed Resolutions
Without objection, the rules were suspended for consideration of the following late resolution.
A resolution establishing a Special Committee to investigate the circumstances involving travel and other expenses, including overtime expenses, potentially related to the Mayor's admitted improprieties involving an employee of the Metropolitan Government to determine if there was any improper use of public money.
The resolution was considered by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee, which had no objection to consideration of the resolution by the Council. Council Member Vercher requested a suspension of the rules to allow the resolution to be heard and no objections were made. After further discussion, Mr. Glover moved to call for the previous question. The matter recurred on the motion to adopt the resolution, which motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: Yes (30): Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, O'Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Henderson, and Rosenberg; No (7): Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Allen, Pulley, and Bedne; Abstain (0).
Bills on Introduction and First Reading
An ordinance amending Chapter 4.46 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require the Procurement Division to collect comprehensive data regarding the participation of subcontractors in the procurement process.
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of an interest in a parcel of real property and the granting of an easement in that same parcel in connection with the development of the Nashville Yards project in downtown Nashville (Proposal No. 2018M-006PR-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 Committee, the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee, and the Public Works Committee 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-015, Foster Avenue Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-089ES-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 Committee, the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee, and the Public Works Committee 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-007, Blue Hole Road Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-090ES-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 Committee, the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee, and the Public Works Committee 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 2017-R-029, Bell Road Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-091ES-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 Committee, the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee, and the Public Works Committee 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-034, Winthorne Drive Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-092ES-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 Committee, the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee, and the Public Works Committee 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-51, Riverside Road Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-094ES-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 Committee, the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee, and the Public Works Committee 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 2017-R-23, Stewarts Ferry Pike Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-095ES-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 Committee, the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee, and the Public Works Committee 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-49, Bowling Avenue Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-096ES-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 Committee, the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee, and the Public Works Committee 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-023, Tusculum Road Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-097ES-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 Committee, the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee, and the Public Works Committee 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-52, Clare Avenue Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2017M-098ES-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 Committee, the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee, and the Public Works Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing sanitary sewer main and easements and to accept new sanitary sewer main, sanitary manholes and easements, for property located at 3812 Hillsboro Pike (MWS Project No. 17-SL-139 and Proposal No. 2018M-001ES-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 and the Public Works Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing sanitary sewer main and easements for property located at 4101 Ridgefield Drive (MWS Project No. 16-SL-139 and Proposal No. 2018M-002ES-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 and the Public Works Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to negotiate and accept permanent and temporary easements for the Avery Green Court Stormwater Improvement Project for 15 properties located along Pitts Avenue, Donoho Drive, Avery Green Court, Stone Hodge Drive and Rifle Range Road (Project No. 18-SWC-127 and Proposal No. 2018M-003ES-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 and the Public Works Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing water main, sanitary sewer main and easements and to accept a fire hydrant and any associated easements, for property located at 681 Old Hickory Boulevard, (MWS Project Nos. 17-WL-183 and 17-SL-242 and Proposal No. 2018M-008ES-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 and the Public Works Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing easement rights for a portion of property located at Nolensville Pike (unnumbered), formerly known as Alley 1821, and an unnamed right-of-way (Proposal No. 2017M-093ES-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 and the Public Works Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing Shaub Construction Company, Inc. to install, construct and maintain an underground encroachment in the right-of-way located at 205 Demonbreun Street (Proposal No. 2017M-009EN-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 and the Public Works Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving an Agreement between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, CSXT Railroad and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Public Works, for the construction of the Interchange Modification on I-24 East at Hickory Hollow Parkway, Federal Project No. NH-I-24-9(79), State Project No. 19002-3191-44, PIN 123055.00 (Proposal No. 2018M-004AG-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 and the Public Works Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to negotiate and accept permanent and temporary easements for the Bay Cove Trail Stormwater Improvement Project for seven properties located along Brenner Drive, Northridge Court, Glenleigh Court and Morrisey Court, (Project No. 16-SWC-141 and Proposal No. 2017M-101ES-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 and the Public Works 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 RS7.5 to RM20-A zoning on properties located at 467 and 469 Morton Avenue, approximately 195 feet east of Meade Avenue (0.57 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-107PR-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Council Member Freeman moved to defer the bill indefinitely, 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 IWD to SP zoning on property located at 40 Rachel Drive, north of the terminus of Rachel Drive (5.59 acres), to permit two hotels, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018SP-015-001).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without 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 Contextual Overlay on various properties located along Riverside Drive, Porter Road, Creighton Avenue, Carter Avenue, Mckennell Drive, Greenwood Avenue and Peerman Drive, southeast of the intersection of Cahal Avenue and Porter Road, zoned R10, R6 and SP (43.71 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018Z-020PR-001).
The bill was referred to 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 AR2-A to SP zoning for properties located at 6438 and 6444 Pettus Road and a portion of 6424, 6434 Pettus Road, east of the intersection of Pettus Road and Nolensville Pike (approximately 5.28 acres), to permit retail and restaurant, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018SP-012-001).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without 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 a Specific Plan on various properties located on Scovel Street and 10th Ave North, at the northwest corner of Scovel Street and 10th Avenue North, zoned R6-A and SP and within the Phillips-Jackson Street Redevelopment District (1.21 acres), to permit an additional 4 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-006-003).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without 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 OR20 to SCR zoning for a portion of property located at 4095 B Nolensville Pike, approximately 470 feet north of the intersection of Nolensville Pike and Harding Place (2.75 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018Z-001PR-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 OR20-A zoning for property located at 754 Lynwood Avenue, approximately 145 feet west of Ridley Blvd. (0.15 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018Z-003PR-001).
The bill was approved with conditions 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 IWD to RM20-A zoning for property located at 849 Cherokee Avenue, approximately 1,800 feet east of Jones Avenue (0.40 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018Z-002PR-001).
The bill was approved with conditions 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 RS40 to SP zoning for property located at 6719 Charlotte Pike, approximately 175 feet west of Brook Hollow Road (1.1 acres), to permit 11 multi-family units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-098-001).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without 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 ORI-A to SP zoning on properties located at 821, 823, 825 and 827 19th Avenue South, at the northwest corner of Chet Atkins Place and 19th Avenue South (0.76 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-095-001).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without 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 MUL to MUL-A zoning on property located at 1010 28th Avenue North, at the southeast corner of 28th Avenue North and Alameda Street (0.81 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017Z-117PR-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 RS10 to SP zoning on property located at 425 Woodberry Court, at the southeast corner of Woodberry Drive and Woodberry Court (0.52 acres), to permit a maximum of one two-family residential unit, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018SP-004-001).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without 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 CL to SP zoning on property located at 7300 Charlotte Pike, approximately 1000 feet east of Old Hickory Boulevard (7.35 acres), to permit all uses within the CL zone district and a microbrewery, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018SP-010-001).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without 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 IWD to MUL-A zoning on property located at 1229 Martin Street, approximately 110 feet north of Gray Street (0.14 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018Z-010PR-001).
The bill was approved with conditions 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 on properties located at 1699, 1701, 1703 and 1705 Lischey Avenue, at the northeast corner of Lischey Avenue and Marshall Street (0.87 acres), to permit up to 13 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-074-001).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without 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 properties located at 2122 Herman Street and Herman Street (unnumbered), approximately 155 feet east of 22nd Avenue North, (0.54 acres), to permit 10 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018SP-014-001).
The bill was approved with conditions 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 IWD to MUG zoning for property located at 540 Royal Parkway, approximately 275 feet west of Rachel Drive (6.93 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018Z-008PR-001).
The bill was approved with conditions 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 on property located at 207 Myrtle Street, approximately 165 feet south of Smiley Street, (0.27 acres), to permit up to four multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017SP-097-001).
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 R15 to SP zoning for properties located at 401 Kinhawk Drive and Nolensville Pike (unnumbered), at the southwest corner of Nolensville Pike and Kinhawk Drive (2.78 acres), to permit all uses permitted by MUL zoning except Alternative Financial Services, Bar or nightclub, flea market, hotel/motel, mobile storage units and automobile parking, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018SP-025-001).
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.
Bills on Second Reading
An ordinance amending Section 3.24.010 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to health insurance benefits for Members of the Metropolitan Council after they leave office.
The bill was recommended for indefinite deferral by the Budget and Finance and the the Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations, and Housing Committees. Council Member Mendes withdrew the bill.
An ordinance amending Metropolitan Code of Laws Chapter 2.24 regarding leases of surplus property.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferral. Council Member Vercher moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Metropolitan Code of Laws Chapter 2.164 regarding agreements between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Metropolitan Hospital Authority.
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee. Council Member Glover moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending the Metropolitan Code of Laws Title 10, Section 10.20.360, Solid waste generator fees, to clarify fees due upon landfilling construction and demolition waste.
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Works Committee. Council Member Vercher 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 easement rights for a portion of property located at 821 Porter Road, formerly known as Alley #767 (Proposal No. 2017M-099ES-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and approved by the Public Works Committee. Council Member Withers 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 sewer main and easement and to accept new sewer main and any associated easements for properties located at 5824 and 5832 Nolensville Pike (MWS Project No. 16-SG-0045 and Proposal No. 2017M-100ES-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and approved by the Public Works Committee. Council Member Swope moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance adopting the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer, with the recordation of renaming, additions and deletions of acceptances and abandonments as reflected on the Centerline Layer to date, as the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Record for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Proposal No. 2017M-004OT-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and approved with amendments by the Public Works Committee. Council Member Bedne offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
Council Member Bedne 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 to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by abandoning portions of John L. Driver Avenue and 37th Avenue North right-of-way (Proposal No. 2017M-026AB-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and approved by Traffic and Parking Commission and approved by the Public Works Committee and the Traffic, Parking, and TransportationCommittee. Council Member Bedne 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 RS5 to SP zoning for property located at 2805, 2807, 2809, and 2811 Delaware Avenue, approximately 175 feet north of Felicia Street (0.68 acres) to permit up to 16 residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-066-001).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning Commission and approved by Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee, and re-referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee. The bill was deferred pursuant to Rule 23.
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 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-099PR-001).
The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. The Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee did not meet due to lack of a quorum. Council Member Scott Davis moved to suspend the rules to allow consideration of the bill, which motion failed due to objections of two or more Council Members. By rule, the bill is deferred.
An ordinance adopting a transit improvement program for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, approving a surcharge for the program, and requesting the Davidson County Election Commission to call a county-wide referendum election to be held on May 1, 2018, regarding the levying of the surcharge on certain taxes to fund the program.
The bill was approved by the Council Committee of the Whole. Council Member Mendes offered Amendment No. 2 and moved for its adoption, which motion was properly seconded. After further discussion, Council Member Elrod moved to table the motion to amend, which motion was seconded and failed by a roll call vote. The matter recurred on the motion to amend, and Amendment No. 2 was approved by a roll call vote. Council Member Elrod offered Amendment No. 3 and moved for its adoption. After discussion, Mr. Elrod withdrew the motion to amend. Council Member Scott Davis subsequently moved to adopt Amendment No. 3. After discussion, Mr. Davis also withdrew the motion.
Council Member Elrod moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following roll call vote: Yes (34): Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Hastings, Haywood, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O'Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, and Lee; No (2): Swope, and Huezo; Abstain (2): Henderson, and Rosenberg.
An ordinance approving a lease agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Joslin Sign and Maintenance Company, Inc., for the real property located at 630 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee, for parking purposes (Proposal No. 2017M-044PR-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and approved by the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee, and the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee. Council Member O'Connell moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Yes (38): Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt, Shulman, Hastings, Haywood, Swope, Scott Davis, Withers, Anthony Davis, VanReece, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Huezo, Rhoten, Syracuse, Freeman, Sledge, Allen, O'Connell, Roberts, Weiner, Mina Johnson, Murphy, Pulley, Elrod, Blalock, Vercher, Karen Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Lee, Henderson and Rosenberg; No (0); Abstain (0)
Adjournment
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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