Metropolitan Council

Agenda

1. Announcements and Presentations - 6:00 p.m.
2. Call to Order

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

3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

   The invocation was offered by Council Member Sean Parker. The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.

4. Roll Call

   The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting:

5. Approval of Minutes

   The minutes of the regular meeting on November 4, 2025 were approved.

6. Elections
7. 25-113 General Sessions Judge - Division VI Election to fill a judicial vacancy in the General Sessions Court. Nominees: · C. Michael Robinson · Mark Andrew Cole, Sr. · Jodie Bell · Leroy J. Ellis · David Jones
   Appointment
   Action: elected

   The President called for an election to fill a judicial vacancy on the General Sessions Court - District VI. Nominations previously made were: Michael Robinson, Mark Cole Sr, Jodie Bell, Leroy J. Ellis, and David Jones. The following vote was taken on the nominated candidates: Jodie Bell (20): Evans-Segall, Allen, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Evans, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Ellis, Sepulveda, and Spain; Michael Robinson (8): Hill, Webb, Eslick, Huffman, Johnston, Nash, Benton, and Rutherford; David Jones (2): Taylor and Ewing; Mark Cole (1): Bradford; Leroy Ellis (0). The President declared that Jodie Bell was elected to fill the judicial vacancy.

8. Appointees and Nominees
9. 25-112 Transportation Licensing Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a term expiring on October 20, 2027, with an election to be conducted at the December 4, 2025 Council meeting. · Carey Rogers
   Appointment

   The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

10. 25-114 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of M. Chris Weinman for a term expiring March 24, 2027.
    Appointment

    The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

11. 25-115 Human Relations Commission Appointment of Katie Feldhaus Jackson for a term expiring July 22, 2028.
    Appointment

    The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

12. Confirmations
13. 25-107 Metropolitan Board of Health Appointment of Jeffrey Stovall for a term expiring July 9, 2026.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

14. 25-108 Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Appointment of David Lawrence for a term expiring November 5, 2030.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

15. 25-109 Metropolitan Planning Commission Appointment of Aria Dang for a term expiring March 31, 2026.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

16. 25-110 Stormwater Management Commission Reappointment of Janey Camp for a term expiring October 31, 2029.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

17. 25-111 Stormwater Management Commission Reappointment of Jay Fulmer for a term expiring October 31, 2029.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

18. Nominations
19. 25-116 Contract and Compliance Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board for a term expiring on October 15, 2026, with an election to be conducted at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting. · Emma Boyd Elliott nominated by CM Huffman · Stuart Huffman nominated by CM Webb
    Appointment
    Action: nominated

    The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council Member Huffman nominated Emma Boyd Elliott; Council Member Bradford nominated Tamika White; Council Member Webb nominated Stewart Huffman. The President declared the nominations closed, with an election to be held December 16, 2025.

20. 25-117 Human Relations Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a term expiring on April 18, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting. · Keri Adams nominated by CM Capp
    Appointment
    Action: nominated

    The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council Member Webb nominated Jonathan Turner; Council Member Capp nominated Keri Adams. The President declared the nominations closed, with an election to be held December 16, 2025.

21. Public Comment Period
22. Public Comment Period Members of the public, who are Tennessee residents, wishing to speak may sign-up at a table outside of the Council Chamber from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting. Public Comment is limited to twenty minutes total at Council meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. Requests for interpretation services should be directed to the Council Office at 615-862-6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo a 615-862-6780.
    Report

    Members of the public who registered in advance spoke upon matters of interest.

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24. Rules of Procedure
25. Rule 12 Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 12
    Rule Amendment
    Action: failed Failed

    The rule amendment was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Johnston moved that the Rule Amendment be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Evans-Segall 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 adopt the Rule Amendment, which motion was seconded and failed by the following roll call vote:

26. Rule 29 Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 29
    Rule Amendment
    Action: deferred

    The Rule Amendment was deferred pursuant to Rule 53.2 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council.

27. Consent Agenda

    Pursuant to Rule 40 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the following resolutions, ordinances on second reading, and ordinances on third reading were considered together under the Consent Agenda. The resolutions on consent begin with RS2025-1627. The bills on second reading consent begin with BL2025-1117. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2025-1022.

28. Resolutions
29. RS2025-1533 A resolution approving a Homeland Security Grant Program application from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to fund efforts to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events.
    Resolution
    Action: deferred

    The resolution was recommended for a two-meeting deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Huffman moved to defer the resolution to the December 16, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

30. RS2025-1534 A resolution approving an Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant application from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to fund costs related to enhancing security and the resilience of high-risk urban areas by building, sustaining, and improving capabilities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism.
    Resolution
    Action: deferred

    The resolution was recommended for a two-meeting deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Huffman moved to defer the resolution to the December 16, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

31. RS2025-1627 Resolution amending Resolution RS2015-1417, as heretofore supplemented and amended, to extend the duration of the water and sewer revenue extendable commercial paper program of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and to increase the size of said water and sewer revenue extendable commercial paper program from a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200 million to a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $300 million.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.

32. RS2025-1628 A resolution authorizing the transfer and use of a certain appropriation in the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget Ordinance for the benefit of the Nashville Office of Entertainment.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.

33. RS2025-1629 A resolution approving the Seventh Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2017-965 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Affordable Housing Resources.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.

34. RS2025-1630 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Cambridge Systematics, Inc. for consultancy services for the General Services Department.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.

35. RS2025-1631 A resolution appropriating a total of $221,000 from a certain account of the Community Safety Fund for grants to various nonprofit organizations for Community Safety programs.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.

36. RS2025-1632 A resolution appropriating a total of $563,908 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Meharry Medical College and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Meharry Medical College for the provision of food assistance, medical case management, mental health services, outpatient services, psychosocial services, and outreach services for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.

37. RS2025-1633 A resolution appropriating a total of $19,200 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Music City Prep Clinic and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Music City Prep Clinic, for the provision of outreach services, early intervention services, medical case management, non-medical case management, emergency financial assistance, medical transportation, foodbank, housing services, and referral services for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.

38. BL2025-1092 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 MUL-A-NS zoning for property located at 5701 Robertson Avenue, located on the corner of Robertson Avenue and Midland Avenue (2.30 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-071PR-001).
    Bill
    Action: deferred

    The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be deferred, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

39. RS2025-1656 A resolution requesting that the Tennessee General Assembly authorize the naming of the Gallatin Pike bridge over State Route 155, Briley Parkway, as the “Representative Carson W. ‘Bill’ Beck Memorial Bridge.”
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Benedict moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Benedict moved to suspend the rules of procedure to offer a late filed amendment. Without objection, Council Member Benedict offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Benedict moved to adopt the resolution as amended and that all members voting in the affirmative be listed as a cosponsor pursuant to Rule 12.3 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (28): Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

40. Untitled item

    Having been unanimously approved by all of the appropriate committees, upon motion duly seconded, all of the items on the Consent Agenda were approved by the following vote: Yes (27): Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

41. BL2025-956 An ordinance to amend Chapter 12.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding restrictions for street and alley parking.
    Bill
    Action: passed on second reading

    Council Member Benton moved to pass the bill on second reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

42. RS2025-1637 A resolution approving amendment one to an Air Pollution Control Program Support grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for the ongoing collection of data on ambient air monitoring and various other activities to reduce or control air pollutants in Nashville, Tennessee.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    Council Member Huffman moved that the resolution be adopted as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (27): Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

43. RS2025-1654 A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Charley Rodriguez against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $32,710.71, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Spain moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (27): Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Sepulveda.

44. BL2025-1095 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, MUL-A-NS, and IWD to SP zoning for various properties located south of Hart Street along 1st Avenue South, 2nd Avenue South, and Andrew T Whitmore Street, located at the corner of 1st Avenue South and Hart Street (5.79 acres), and partially within the Wedgewood Houston Chestnut Hill Urban Design Overlay, to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-037-001).
    Bill
    Action: deferred

    The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Welsch moved that the bill be deferred, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.