The Memphis City Council convened on November 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM (Central Time) for its regular session, presided over by Chairman JB Smiley. The meeting covered a wide range of items including routine approvals, zoning ordinances, major developments, and the selection of the 2025 Council leadership. Key actions included the approval of the 2025 Chair and Vice Chair, the denial of a proposed high school in an industrial area, the denial of a residential development in the Red Oaks area, and the passage of the MLGW fiscal consent agenda and a $2.6 million community grant allocation.
I would love to have at least one more council member. There we go. As always, we start these meetings at a decent time. Probably not on time. Um Sergeant Rones, please call this City Council meeting order. Councilwoman Walker lead us with a pledge of allegiance. Our chaplain of the day is Rabbi Ian Lichter. Okay. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members of the council for the invitation, the opportunity to pray together this afternoon. Sovereign of the universe who created all in love, teach us to love all that is good and beautiful in this world. At this fateful moment in human history, bless us that we may be a blessing to others. Guide our beloved city of Memphis to honor you by honoring one another, so that by reaching out in love, we may turn enemies into friends and become your family on earth as you are our parent in heaven. Beloved God, bless the members of this city council, the individuals who stand before you today, individuals who have distinguished themselves with generosity and strength of spirit on behalf of their community. We ask of you, God, to guide their considerations, their discussions, and their actions, that they may represent their constituents with wisdom and justice, grace and compassion, bringing honor to your name and your blessing to humankind. We are thankful for this day that you have given us for its blessings, its opportunities, and its challenges. May we appreciate and use each day that comes to us. May we be challenged to give our best always, and may we be assured of your presence with us. Lord of the universe, this is a time in our year when many many of us turn our attention to the spiritual side of our lives. When we consider what light we will follow. Let us be reminded of the daily miracles that surround our existence. Let us renew our obligation to meet those miracles with a new commitment to help others in our community, our nation, and our world. With the power, influence, and resources that you have blessed us with. Let us always remember that these indeed are a blessing from you, and that charity is more fulfilling than decadence. And the golden rule of love thy neighbor like thyself is a true guidepost for which we should mark our existence. Bless those people around the world who are touched by our works so that they too can have the joy of a fulfilling life, full of good health and companionship and surroundings that are beneficial to us all. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Colleagues, members of the public. Given under the seal, 12th day of November, Chairman JB Smiley, Councilman J. Ford Canally. Thank you very much for being here. We appreciate you so much. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Council members canale. Carlisle. Cooper Sutton. Easter Thomas. President. Ford. Green. Logan present. Spinoza. Chair. Swearing in Washington. Present. Walker. Present. Warren.