Call to Order and Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Notice of Electronic Meeting and Public Access
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Elections and Confirmations
Board of Equalization
Appointment of Ms. Sharon Greaves as an alternate member for a term expiring April 1, 2022.
Appointment of Mr. Darwin Pankey as an alternate member for a term expiring April 1, 2022.
Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television
Reappointment of Ms. Sheyla Paz for a term expiring February 5, 2023.
Planning Commission
Reappointment of Mr. Brian Tibbs for a term expiring March 31, 2023.
Public Library Board
Appointment of Ms. Kate Read Ezell for a term expiring April 6, 2027.
Sports Authority
Reappointment of Ms. Anna Page for a term expiring February 19, 2026.
Resolutions on Public Hearing
Referred to the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee
A resolution exempting Saint Elle, located at 1420 3rd Avenue South, from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.
Sponsor(s): Colby Sledge
Bills on Public Hearing
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
Referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee
An ordinance adopting the 2020-2021 through 2025-2026 Capital Improvements Budget for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County as the official Capital Improvements Budget of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes, Kathleen Murphy
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
A bill to be entitled: The Budget Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2021.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes
Consent Agenda Resolutions and Resolutions
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the State Trial Courts to provide the Tennessee Certified Recovery Court Program (TCRCP) at the Davidson County Residential Drug Court to enable the establishment of adult and juvenile drug court programs to address the needs of non-violent offenders.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the Metropolitan Government’s contract claim against Youth Opportunity Investments.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
A resolution accepting a Parental Assistance Court grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to provide employment and support services to non-custodial parents utilizing the Two-Generation Approach focusing on the success of children and the adults in their lives.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
A resolution approving amendment four to a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, for a Safe Baby Court to serve at risk children.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes, Joy Styles
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
A resolution accepting a grant from Oasis Center, Inc. to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, for the implementation of the Wyman’s Teen Outreach Program (TOP) as part of probation services to decrease risky behaviors and increase life skills among youth.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes
Approved by the Planning Commission
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
Referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee
A resolution to approve the Sixth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Square Investment Holdings, LLC for office space in the Washington Square Building located at 222 Second Avenue North (Proposal No. 2020M-010AG-001).
Sponsor(s): Freddie O'Connell, Bob Mendes, Kathleen Murphy
Referred to the Affordable Housing Committee
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
A Resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency to negotiate and enter into a PILOT Agreement and accept payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to a multi-family housing project located at 2996 Dickerson Pike, known as Skyliner.
Sponsor(s): Kyonzté Toombs, Bob Mendes, Burkley Allen
Referred to the Affordable Housing Committee
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
A Resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency to negotiate and enter into a PILOT Agreement and accept payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to a multi-family housing project located at 808 and 820 Skyline Ridge Drive, known as 808 at Skyline Ridge.
Sponsor(s): Nancy VanReece, Bob Mendes, Burkley Allen
Referred to the Affordable Housing Committee
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Mayor to submit Substantial Amendment Two and the 2020-2021 Annual Update to the 2018-2023 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes, Burkley Allen
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
Referred to the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee
A resolution approving an application for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department to provide resources to equip personnel in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes, Russ Pulley, Joy Styles
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
Referred to the Parks, Library, and Arts Committee
A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Historic Capitol Corridor Foundation (HCCF) to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, for improvements to and programming for the Church Street Park.
Sponsor(s): Freddie O'Connell, Bob Mendes, Larry Hagar, Tonya Hancock
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
Referred to the Parks, Library, and Arts Committee
A resolution accepting a grant package from the Friends of Two Rivers Mansion to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, to provide partial funding for one administrative support person and funding for two part-time employees to conduct historic tours during June, July, and August, and the Christmas 2020 season at Two Rivers Mansion.
Sponsor(s): Jeff Syracuse, Bob Mendes, Larry Hagar, Tonya Hancock
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
Referred to the Parks, Library, and Arts Committee
A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide various improvements to Shelby Park and Bottoms.
Sponsor(s): Brett Withers, Bob Mendes, Larry Hagar, Tonya Hancock
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
Referred to the Parks, Library, and Arts Committee
A resolution approving amendment one to 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 provide WiFi and a copier for the Warner Parks headquarters.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes, Larry Hagar, Tonya Hancock
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
Referred to the Parks, Library, and Arts Committee
A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Two Rivers Golf Association and Two Rivers Senior Golf Association to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to construct a new bridge on the Two Rivers Golf Course from the cart path to the white tee box on the fifth hole.
Sponsor(s): Jeff Syracuse, Bob Mendes, Larry Hagar, Tonya Hancock
Approved by the Planning Commission
Referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee
Referred to the Public Works Committee
A resolution authorizing Fun Eats and Drinks, LLC to construct and install an aerial encroachment, a sign, at 408 Broadway (Proposal No.2020M-027EN-001).
Sponsor(s): Freddie O'Connell, Kathleen Murphy, Angie Henderson
Approved by the Planning Commission
Referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee
Referred to the Public Works Committee
A resolution authorizing WeHo Flats, LLC to construct and install an aerial encroachment at 461 Humphreys Street (Proposal No. 2020M-029EN-001).
Sponsor(s): Colby Sledge, Kathleen Murphy, Angie Henderson
Approved with conditions by the Planning Commission
Referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee
Referred to the Public Works Committee
A resolution authorizing 131 Second Ave Partners, LLC to construct and install an aerial encroachment at 131 2nd Avenue North (Proposal No. 2020M-028EN-001).
Sponsor(s): Freddie O'Connell, Kathleen Murphy, Angie Henderson
Referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
A resolution commending measures taken by the Courts, The Davidson County Sheriff's Office, and Utility Providers to avoid evictions and service shut-offs during the COVID-19 pandemic and urging continuation of these efforts.
Sponsor(s): Sean Parker, Russ Bradford
Referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
A resolution requesting Governor Bill Lee, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, the State Election Commission, and the Tennessee General Assembly to allow for mail-in ballots to be made available for every Tennessean for the upcoming 2020 primary and general elections.
Sponsor(s): Emily Benedict, Russ Bradford
Referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
A resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to consider increasing the maximum income limits for eligibility in property tax relief programs for elderly Tennesseans.
Sponsor(s): Jonathan Hall, Sharon Hurt, Russ Bradford
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
A resolution requesting recipients of economic development incentive grants from the Metropolitan Government to forego such grants in Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
Sponsor(s): Zulfat Suara, Jennifer Gamble, Russ Bradford
Referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
A resolution honoring BNA K9 Wolf on her retirement.
Sponsor(s): Russ Bradford
Bills on Introduction and First Reading
Sponsor(s): Jeff Syracuse
An ordinance amending Sections 5.32.030 and 5.32.110 of the Metropolitan Code to increase the amount of the annual commercial vehicle regulatory license and the motor vehicle regulatory license.
Sponsor(s): Steve Glover
An ordinance amending Chapter 9.30 of the Metropolitan Code to restrict construction noise between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Sponsor(s): Emily Benedict, Russ Bradford
An ordinance amending Chapter 10.18 of the Metropolitan Code to prohibit smoking on playgrounds owned by the Metropolitan Government.
Sponsor(s): Dave Rosenberg, Sharon Hurt, Russ Bradford
An ordinance amending Section 13.08.015 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to the report from the Planning Commission and the Emergency Communications District Board for proposed changes to street names.
Sponsor(s): Kathleen Murphy
An ordinance approving the enrollment of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, in the CARFAX Investigative Tools Program and CARFAX Crash Report Distribution Platform.
Sponsor(s): Russ Pulley
Approved with conditions by the Planning Commission
Referred to the ECD Board
An ordinance to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by renaming a portion of Summer Place between South 4th Street and South 5th Street to “Jerry Newson Way” (Proposal Number 2020M-002SR-001).
Sponsor(s): Brett Withers, Kathleen Murphy, Angie Henderson, Freddie O'Connell
Referred to the Planning Commission
An ordinance accepting the donation of certain properties located on West Hamilton Avenue from Piedmont Natural Gas and approving the conveyance of easements across certain other properties to Piedmont Natural Gas (Proposal No. 2020M-007PR-001).
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes, Kathleen Murphy, Angie Henderson
An ordinance readopting the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, prepared by Municipal Code Corporation including supplemental and replacement pages thereof, containing certain ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before December 20, 2019.
Sponsor(s): Dave Rosenberg
Approved by the Planning Commission
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing sanitary sewer main, a sanitary sewer manhole and easements, and to accept new sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for properties located at 3717 West End Avenue and 101 Leonard Avenue (MWS Project No. 20-SL-78 and Proposal No. 2020M-046ES-001).
Sponsor(s): Kathleen Murphy, Angie Henderson
Approved by the Planning Commission
An ordinance authorizing Vanderbilt University to install, construct and maintain underground encroachments in the right-of-way located at 2525 West End Avenue (Proposal No. 2020M-030EN-001).
Sponsor(s): Thomas Cash, Kathleen Murphy, Angie Henderson
Approved by the Planning Commission
An ordinance authorizing SMH Holdings, LLC to install, construct and maintain underground encroachments in the right-of-way located at 1708 Pearl Street (Proposal No. 2020M-031EN-001).
Sponsor(s): Freddie O'Connell, Kathleen Murphy, Angie Henderson
Approved by the Planning Commission (8-0) on 5/14/2020
Map & Parcel No./Owner: Map 059, Parcel(s) 131, Fed Development, LLC
Application fee paid by: Fed Development
Requested by: Civic Design Group
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R8 to RM15-A-NS zoning for property located at 2607 Whites Creek Pike, approximately 440 feet south of Moormans Arm Road (1.6 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2020Z-013PR-001).
Sponsor(s): Kyonzté Toombs
Approved by the Planning Commission (9-0) on 4/23/2020
Map & Parcel No./Owner: Map 095-09, Parcel(s) 047, Tennestate Enterprises, Inc.
Application fee paid by: Waived by Council
Requested by: Councilmember Jeff Syracuse
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 2001 Lebanon Pike, approximately 285 feet southwest of Quinn Circle, zoned RS10 (0.65 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2020HL-003-001).
Sponsor(s): Jeff Syracuse
Approved by the Planning Commission (8-0) on 4/9/2020
Map & Parcel No./Owner: Map 071-01, Parcel(s) 008.01, Greg Farricielli
Application fee paid by: Greg Farricielli
Requested by: Greg Farricielli
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-A zoning for property located at 425 Toney Road, approximately 1,000 feet north of Whites Creek Pike (0.18 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2020Z-049PR-001).
Sponsor(s): Kyonzté Toombs
Approved by the Planning Commission (8-0) on 5/14/2020
Map & Parcel No./Owner: Map 186, Parcel(s) 002-003, Ralph Jenkins and Edward D. Johnson
Application fee paid by: GBT Investments, Inc.
Requested by: Kimley-Horn
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 CL-A and MUL-A zoning for properties located at 6944 Nolensville Pike and 7236 Old Burkitt Road, at the northeast corner of Nolensville Pike and Old Burkitt Road (8.6 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2020Z-046PR-001).
Sponsor(s): John Rutherford
Approved by the Planning Commission (8-0) on 5/14/2020
Map & Parcel No./Owner: Map 042-16, Parcel(s) 093, Olympus Rentals, LLC
Application fee paid by: Devan S. McClish
Requested by: Olympus Rentals, LLC
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 for property located at 204 Woodruff Street, approximately 230 feet east of Madison Station Boulevard (0.44 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2020Z-047PR-001).
Sponsor(s): Nancy VanReece
Approved by the Planning Commission (7-0) 6/13/2019
Map & Parcel No./Owner: Map 071-01, Parcel(s) 153
Map 071-05, Parcel(s) 242-243, Josh Hellmer
Application fee paid by: Cream City Development-45
Requested by: Cream City Developments
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 and RS7.5 to RM20-A zoning for properties located at 2206, 2210 and 2214 Monticello Drive, at the southwest corner of Monticello Drive and Avondale Circle (0.61 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2019Z-111PR-001).
Sponsor(s): Kyonzté Toombs
Bills on Second Reading
Referred to the Planning Commission
Referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee
Map & Parcel No./Owner: Map 022, Parcel(s) 003, 010, 024, 123, 160, 243, 249, Various Owners
Application fee paid by: Fee waived by Council
Requested by: Councilmember Jonathan Hall
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 and R40 to MUN-A zoning for properties located at 6404 Eatons Creek Road, 3580, 3612, 3616 and 3622 Old Clarksville Pike, Eatons Creek Road (unnumbered), and Old Clarksville Pike (unnumbered), approximately 215 feet west of Joelton Community Center Road (53.22 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2020Z-007PR-001).
Sponsor(s): Jonathan Hall
Approved by the Budget and Finance Committee
Referred to the Public Works Committee
An ordinance amending Metropolitan Code Section 2.62.040(F) and Metropolitan Code Section 12.56.170 to increase Special Event Permit fees.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes, Angie Henderson, Ginny Welsch, Zulfat Suara
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
Referred to the Codes, Fair, and Farmers Market Committee
An ordinance amending Title 5 of the Metropolitan Code to establish a development impact fee.
Sponsor(s): Jonathan Hall, Tanaka Vercher, Courtney Johnston, Emily Benedict, Kyonzté Toombs, Russ Bradford, Brandon Taylor
Approved by the Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee
An ordinance requiring employees of essential businesses interfacing with the public to wear appropriate face coverings.
Sponsor(s): Joy Styles, Kyonzté Toombs, Sharon Hurt, Mary Carolyn Roberts, Zulfat Suara, Emily Benedict, Tanaka Vercher, Nancy VanReece, Russ Bradford, Jennifer Gamble, Ginny Welsch
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
An ordinance establishing the tax levy in the General Services District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, and declaring the amount required for the annual operating budget of the Urban Services District, pursuant to section 6.07 of the Metropolitan Charter.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
Referred to the Education Committee
Referred to the Personnel, Public Information, and Human Relations Committee
An ordinance repealing Chapter 2.160 of the Metropolitan Code and abolishing the Community Education Commission, effective July 1, 2020.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes, Burkley Allen
Referred to the Budget and Finance Committee
Referred to the Health, Hospitals, and Social Services Committee
Referred to the Personnel, Public Information, and Human Relations Committee
An ordinance amending Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code by abolishing the Nashville Career Advancement Center and moving the functions of that agency to the Metropolitan Action Commission, effective July 1, 2020.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes, Sharon Hurt, Burkley Allen, Zulfat Suara
Referred to the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee
Referred to the Public Works Committee
An ordinance to provide for the designation of public property within specified areas of downtown Nashville as a temporary “Special Event Zone” during the time period beginning at nine o’clock (9:00) p.m. on July 2, 2020, and ending at 11 o’clock (11:00) p.m. on July 5, 2020, relative to the use of these areas in conjunction with the 2020 July 4th Celebration and related activities and events.
Sponsor(s): Freddie O'Connell, Robert Swope
Approved by the Planning Commission
Referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee
Referred to the Public Works Committee
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public water main easement and to accept a new fire hydrant assembly for property located at 5320 Centennial Boulevard (MWS Project No. 19-WL-136 and Proposal No. 2020M-031ES-001).
Sponsor(s): Mary Carolyn Roberts, Angie Henderson
Bills on Third Reading
Approved by the Planning Commission (4-1-1) on 2/27/2020
Referred to the Codes, Fair, and Farmers Market Committee
Referred to the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee
An ordinance to amend Section 17.16.070 of the Metropolitan Code to impose a minimum distance requirement for new Short Term Rental Properties – Not Owner-Occupied from churches, schools, daycares, and parks (Proposal No. 2020Z-001TX-001).
Sponsor(s): Colby Sledge
Approved by the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee
Approved by the Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee
An ordinance amending Section 7.16.110 of the Metropolitan Code to provide a mechanism for retail liquor establishments to obtain an exemption from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a certificate of compliance upon approval of the Metropolitan Council by resolution.
Sponsor(s): Kathleen Murphy
Approved by the Planning Commission
Approved by the Budget and Finance Committee
Approved by and re-referred to the Parks, Library, and Arts Committee
Approved by the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee
Approved by the Public Works Committee
An ordinance authorizing the granting of permanent and temporary construction easements to Piedmont Natural Gas Co. on certain property owned by the Metropolitan Government (Parcel No. 09402022900) (Proposal No. 2018M-063ES-001).
Sponsor(s): Brett Withers, Bob Mendes, Larry Hagar, Kathleen Murphy, Angie Henderson
Approved by the Planning Commission
Approved by the Traffic and Parking Commission
Approved by the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee
Approved by the Public Works Committee
Approved by the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Committee
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 312 right-of-way from North 9th Street to Alley Number 278 (Proposal No. 2020M-005AB-001).
Sponsor(s): Sean Parker, Kathleen Murphy, Angie Henderson, Freddie O'Connell
Approved by the Budget and Finance Committee
Approved by the Public Works Committee
An ordinance creating the positions of Environmental Compliance Supervisor and Water Quality Supervisor.
Sponsor(s): Bob Mendes, Angie Henderson
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