Metropolitan Council

Agenda

1. Announcements and Presentations - 6:00 p.m.
2. Call to Order
3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Appointees and Nominees
7. E1. Action Commission Reappointment of Shilan Haji for a term expiring February 2, 2029.
   Appointment
8. E2. Contract and Compliance Board Appointment of Marcus Booth for a term expiring September 3, 2026.
   Appointment
9. E3. Historical Commission Reappointment of Don Cusic for a term expiring February 3, 2030.
   Appointment
10. E4. Historical Commission Reappointment of Lara Rost for a term expiring January 29, 2030.
    Appointment
11. Confirmations
12. F1. Civil Service Commission Appointment of Quan Poole for a term expiring March 31, 2030.
    Appointment
13. F2. Greenway and Open Space Commission Reappointment of Morey Hill for a term expiring February 11, 2029.
    Appointment
14. F3. Transportation Licensing Commission Reappointment of Ann Butterworth for a term expiring January 31, 2028.
    Appointment
15. Nominations
16. G1. Transportation Licensing Commission Nominations to fill one vacancy on the Commission with a term expiring on January 31, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the March 3, 2026 Council meeting.
    Appointment
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18. Public Comment Period
19. H1. 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
20. Pre-Budget Public Comment Period
21. Resolutions on Public Hearing
22. 1. A resolution authorizing the Waste Services Department to utilize surveillance technology for fleet vehicles available under a cooperative master agreement with Routeware, Inc.
    Resolution
23. Consent Agenda
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25. Resolutions
26. 2. A resolution opposing The Boring Company’s proposed tunnels within Nashville and Davidson County; condemning the company’s lack of transparency, inadequate community and Metropolitan Council engagement, and troubling labor and safety practices; affirming that public land and public infrastructure decisions must prioritize the welfare, safety, and expressed needs of Nashville residents; and reiterating the Metropolitan Council’s commitment to real, equitable, community-driven transit solutions.
    Resolution
27. 3. A resolution approving an agreement between the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”), the Tennessee State Parks (“TN State Parks”) and the Office of the Metropolitan Public Defender (“Public Defender”), to hold a multi-day trial skills workshop for the Nashville and the Memphis public defender offices.
    Resolution
28. 4. A resolution amending the pay plan adopted for General Government employees, effective July 1, 2025.
    Resolution
29. 5. A resolution approving an agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Sumiden Wire Products Corporation for the operation of a foreign-trade subzone site.
    Resolution
30. 6. A resolution approving an agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Dorman Products, Inc., for the operation of a foreign-trade subzone site.
    Resolution
31. 7. Resolution authorizing the issuance, sale and payment of general obligation improvement bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $660,000,000; and providing for the levy of ad valorem taxes for the payment of debt service on the bonds.
    Resolution
32. 8. Resolution authorizing the execution, terms, issuance, sale and payment of general obligation refunding bonds in multiple series in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $825,000,000.
    Resolution
33. 9. A resolution approving an application for a TVA Energy Right Business & Industry Incentives Program grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the General Services Department, to help businesses save money and energy by utilizing the installation of energy-saving equipment.
    Resolution
34. 10. A resolution approving an application for a Predators Foundation Helper Grant from the Nashville Predators Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund the third annual Back to School Fair for families impacted by interpersonal violence.
    Resolution
35. 11. A resolution accepting a grant from the Carolyn Smith Foundation in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to provide funding for the Holiday Shop for victims of domestic violence and their children.
    Resolution
36. 12. A resolution amending Ordinance No. BL2021-874 to extend the construction commencement date for an easement agreement pertaining to a portion of Alley 371 in connection with a development project (Proposal No. 2021M-013AB-001).
    Resolution
37. 13. A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation (“TDOT”), and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT”), for the repair of existing pavement failures and resurfacing of 3.64 miles of Cane Ridge Road; State Project No. 19SAR1-S8-022, PIN: 136792.00. (Proposal No. 2026M-002AG-001).
    Resolution
38. 14. A resolution authorizing TN Printers Hotel Owner LLC to construct and install an aerial encroachment at 315-323 Union Street (Proposal No. 2025M-024EN-001).
    Resolution
39. 15. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of George Brooks against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, in the amount of $100,000, of which $25.196.31 will be paid by the Waste Services Department and $74,803.69 will be paid from the Judgments and Losses fund.
    Resolution
40. 16. A resolution approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), for a landscaping project on Murfreesboro Pike (U.S. Highway 41) between Vultee Boulevard and Town Park Drive.
    Resolution
41. 17. A resolution amending Ordinance BL2024-381, which established certain provisions governing stormwater management practices for the East Bank.
    Resolution
42. 18. A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public water main, and to accept new public water main, for property located at 910 B North Hill Drive, also known as East Trinity Mixed-Use, (MWS Project No. 25-WL-86 and Proposal No. 2025M-190ES-001).
    Resolution
43. 19. A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Civil Service Commission to update rules about the filing and resolution of employee grievances.
    Resolution
44. 20. A resolution recognizing Metro employees for extraordinary effort during inclement weather in January 2026.
    Resolution
45. 21. A resolution recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
46. 22. A resolution recognizing January 2026 as Muslim American Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
47. Bills on Introduction and First Reading
48. 23. An ordinance amending certain sections and subsections of Chapter 6.08 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to allow the Nashville Public Library to assume operations of and responsibility for the Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television Corporation.
    Bill
49. 24. An ordinance to amend Title 6 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the disclosure of personalized algorithmic and dynamic pricing.
    Bill
50. 25. An ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, related to sandwich board signs in the public right-of-way.
    Bill
51. 26. An ordinance amending Section 15.64.131 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to permit landscape architects to prepare and stamp plans for Tier I and Tier II residential infill development.
    Bill
52. 27. An ordinance amending Chapters 17.16 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to permit detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) on legally created residential lots with non-conforming lot area (Proposal No. 2026Z-005TX-001).
    Bill
53. 28. An ordinance approving amendment two to a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Hydromax USA, LLC for valve exercising and hydrant maintenance services.
    Bill
54. 29. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at West Division Street (unnumbered) in Mt. Juliet, Wilson County, also known as the Canebrake Subdivision - Phase 2B (MWS Project No. 23-SL-142 and Proposal No. 2025M-192ES-001).
    Bill
55. 30. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at 9913 and 9917 Maupin Road in Williamson County, also known as WMN Regency Hills (MWS Project No. 25-SL-99 and Proposal No. 2025M-195ES-001).
    Bill
56. 31. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, and to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and associated easements, for nine properties located at Dickerson Pike, Gatewood Avenue and Marie Street, also known as The Pike Phase 1 (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-31 and 25-SL-69 and Proposal No. 2025M-191ES-001).
    Bill
57. 32. 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 228 and 230 Elberta Street, at the corner of Burbank Avenue and Elberta Street (0.56 acres), to permit five multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-049-001).
    Bill
58. 33. An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1262, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 228 and 230 Elberta Street, at the corner of Burbank Avenue and Elberta Street (0.56 acres), to permit five multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-049-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
    Bill
59. 34. 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 properties located at 1004 and 1104 Cass Street, at the northwest corner of Cass Street and Owen Street, (0.38 acres), to permit eight multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-009-001).
    Bill
60. 35. An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1264, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 1004 and 1104 Cass Street, at the northwest corner of Cass Street and Owen Street, (0.38 acres), to permit eight multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-009-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
    Bill
61. 36. 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 RM15-A-NS zoning for properties located at 4046 and 4060 Murfreesboro Pike, approximately 399 feet southwest of Maxwell Road (10.12 acres), and within the Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design Overlay District, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-033PR-001).
    Bill
62. 37. An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS5 to R6-A zoning for property located at 307 Joyner Avenue, located approximately 164 feet west of Burbank Avenue (0.17 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-101PR-001).
    Bill
63. 38. An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RM20-A to SP zoning for properties located at 3, 3B, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D Fern Avenue, and 101, 103, 105, 107 Elmhurst Avenue, at the northeast and northwest corners of Elmhurst Avenue and Fern Avenue (0.61 acres), to permit all uses of the RM20-A zoning district and not-owner-occupied short-term rentals, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-005-001).
    Bill
64. 39. 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 Neighborhood Landmark Overlay District on property located at 1085 Zophi Street, approximately 215 feet west of Gallatin Pike, zoned R6 (0.21 acres), within a Neighborhood Landmark Overlay District, to add personal care services as a permitted use, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023NL-002-002).
    Bill
65. 40. 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 for property located at 505 Patterson Street, located approximately 125 feet west of Meade Avenue (0.34 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-102PR-001).
    Bill
66. 41. 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 MUG-NS zoning for property located at 50 Vantage Way, located at the corner of French Landing Drive and Vantage Way (3.43 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-010PR-001).
    Bill
67. 42. 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 R6-A zoning for property located at 1103 West Grove Avenue, approximately 79 feet west of 11th Avenue South (0.17 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-107PR- 001).
    Bill
68. 43. An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to make various changes to the Downtown Code (DTC), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-002TX-001)
    Bill
69. 44. 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 524 High Street, approximately 42 feet northeast of Mays Street (0.16 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-003PR-001).
    Bill
70. 45. An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS20 to SP zoning for property located at West Campbell Road (unnumbered), approximately 364 feet north of Cunniff Parkway (12.91 acres), to permit 17 single-family lots and 19 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-050-001).
    Bill
71. 46. An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1275, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at West Campbell Road (unnumbered), approximately 364 feet north of Cunniff Parkway (12.91 acres) to permit 17 single-family lots and 19 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-050-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
    Bill
72. 47. An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R10 to CS zoning for property located at 4206 Hermitage Road, approximately 455 feet north of Lebanon Pike (0.73 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-075PR-001).
    Bill
73. 48. 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 to property located at 253 Leon Loop, approximately 113 feet south of Humphreys Street, zoned SP (0.74 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026HL-001-001).
    Bill
74. 49. An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1278, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District for property located at 253 Leon Loop, approximately 113 feet south of Humphreys Street zoned SP (0.74 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026HL-001-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
    Bill
75. 50. An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS5 to R6-A zoning for property located at 109 Elberta Street, located approximately 245 feet east of Foster Avenue (0.17 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-004PR-001).
    Bill
76. 51. 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 2003 Straightway Avenue, approximately 190 feet east of Scott Avenue (1.83 acres), to permit 36 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-001-001).
    Bill
77. 52. An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1281, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at 2003 Straightway Avenue, approximately 180 feet east of Scott Avenue (1.83 acres), to permit 36 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-001-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
    Bill
78. 53. 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 MUL zoning for a portion of property located at 1900 Acklen Avenue, located approximately 265 feet east of 20th Avenue South (0.14 acres), and partially located within the Hillsboro Village Urban Design Overlay, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-006PR-001).
    Bill
79. 54. 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 IG to DTC zoning for various properties located east of Korean Veterans Boulevard and south of Sylvan Street (40.96 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-009PR-001).
    Bill
80. 55. 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 for property located at Hobson Pike (unnumbered), approximately 460 feet northeast of Hamilton Church Road, (5.94 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2021SP-057-001).
    Bill
81. 56. An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1285, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at Hobson Pike (unnumbered), approximately 460 feet northeast of Hamilton Church Road, (5.94 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2021SP-057-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
    Bill
82. Bills on Second Reading
83. 57. An ordinance amending Sections 12.08.050 and 12.08.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to authorize qualified personnel of the Nashville Department of Transportation to direct traffic, and to grant traffic direction authority to fire department personnel during emergency situations.
    Bill
84. 58. An ordinance authorizing the renaming of Roehrig Court to “Magnolia Shores”. (Proposal Number 2025M-004SR-001).
    Bill
85. 59. An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government and Piedmont Natural Gas, Inc. for the relocation of a natural gas pipeline on the existing Nissan Stadium campus. (Proposal No. 2026M-001AG-001).
    Bill
86. 60. An ordinance approving a host city agreement between the Metropolitan Government and the Japan Football Association.
    Bill