Public Meetings - Nashville, Tennessee

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County met in regular session on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse. The meeting included public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, extensive public comment, and action on numerous resolutions and ordinances. Key themes included the FY2026 operating and capital budgets, affordable housing, Metro employee pay, eviction legal defense, and community safety initiatives. Consent Calendar - Approved by a 34-0 vote: routine resolutions and ordinances, including sewer easements, grant acceptances, property dispositions, recognition of Bar-B-Cutie SmokeHouse, Older Americans Month, and Harvey Milk Day, as well as second-reading ordinances on alarm permits, new positions, property sales, park donations, street naming, water agreements, and sewer infrastructure projects. Public Comments & Testimony - Multiple speakers expressed opposition to recent ICE raids and called for Council Member David Benton to resign, citing his comments at a press conference with a congressman under federal investigation. Speakers argued that the raids target all immigrants and cause trauma. - Several speakers advocated for a fully funded Barnes Housing Trust Fund at $30 million, a revolving housing production fund, and increased investment in the Eviction Right to Counsel program. - Metro employees, including teachers, paraprofessionals, dispatchers, and sanitation workers, urged the Council to restore the originally proposed 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and step increases, arguing the mayor's 1% cut is a betrayal of trust. - Dozens of youth and community members from the Southern Movement Committee called for full funding of the Varsity Spending Plan ($10 million) to address gun violence through community centers, restorative justice, and an Office of Youth Safety. - Supporters of the expanded Downtown Central Business Improvement District spoke in favor, noting it would generate $8 million in services without burdening citywide taxpayers. - Speakers also requested funding for the musicians' parking program, the Brooklyn Heights Community Garden, and a zero-fare transit program. Discussion Items - FY2026 Budget Public Hearings: The Council held public hearings on the Capital Improvements Budget (BL2025-835), the Operating Budget (BL2025-833), and the Tax Levy (BL2025-834). Over 100 citizens spoke during the nearly five-hour hearing, with the majority urging increased funding for affordable housing, Metro employee pay, Metro General Hospital, and community safety programs. All three bills passed second reading with re-referral to the Budget and Finance Committee. - Emergency Communications Investigation (RS2025-1209): Council Member Ellis sponsored a resolution requesting the mayor to investigate the operations and culture of the Davidson County Department of Emergency Communications. A motion to defer to August failed (10-24), and the resolution passed 32-1-1 after a call for the previous question. - Eviction Right to Counsel (RS2025-1256): The Council reallocated $2,220,235 in ARPA funds to provide legal representation for low- and moderate-income renters facing eviction. The resolution passed 32-0-1. - Metro Employee Pay Plans (RS2025-1258, RS2025-1259, RS2025-1260): Resolutions to adopt new pay plans for general employees, police/fire, and health board employees were deferred to the next meeting by rule, as committees recommended a one-meeting deferral. - Downtown Central Business Improvement District (RS2025-1261): The Council approved initiating the creation of an expanded downtown CBID, setting a public hearing for July. The vote was 31-3-0. - Immigrant Heritage Month Resolution (RS2025-1291): Adopted unanimously after emotional speeches from council members sharing their own immigrant backgrounds and solidarity with the immigrant community. - Pride Month Resolution (RS2025-1292): Adopted unanimously, with Council Member Olivia Hill, the only out transgender elected official in Tennessee, speaking about ongoing attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community. Key Outcomes - BL2025-835, BL2025-833, BL2025-834 (Budget bills): Passed second reading with re-referral to the Budget and Finance Committee for further amendments. Final substitute budget will be considered June 10. - RS2025-1209 (Emergency Communications investigation): Adopted 32-1-1. - RS2025-1256 (Eviction Right to Counsel): Adopted 32-0-1. - RS2025-1258, RS2025-1259, RS2025-1260 (Pay plans): Deferred to next regular meeting. - RS2025-1261 (Downtown BID): Adopted 31-3-0. - RS2025-1262 (Breaking Barriers grant): Adopted with one abstention. - RS2025-1274 (Settlement for Claude Garrett estate): Adopted 32-0-1 with co-sponsorship. - RS2025-1289 (Belcourt Theatre 100th anniversary): Adopted. - RS2025-1291 (Immigrant Heritage Month): Adopted. - RS2025-1292 (Pride Month): Adopted with co-sponsorship. - BL2025-876 (Zoning change at 1253A 3rd Avenue South): Passed first reading as amended (clerical correction). - BL2025-809 and BL2025-810 (Dickerson Pike mixed-use development): Deferred one meeting.

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County convened on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse. The meeting included elections, confirmations, public testimony, and votes on resolutions and ordinances related to the FY2026 budget, zoning changes, and community safety. Key actions included indefinite deferral of the Mixed-Income PILOT program adjustment, approval of the Rivergate Mall Economic Impact Plan, and creation of a new Department of Waste Services. Consent Calendar - Resolutions (RS2025-1191 through RS2025-1255) – Numerous resolutions were approved unanimously, including grant acceptances for recovery courts, mental health programs, emergency rental assistance, affordable housing contracts, parks improvements, and intergovernmental agreements. Also approved: cooperative purchasing master agreement, personal injury settlement ($65,000), property acquisitions and easements for Metro Water Services, and recognitions for Judge Cheryl Blackburn, Jewish American Heritage Month, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Building Safety Month. - Ordinances on Second Reading (BL2025-818, 821-828) – Approved unanimously, including amendments to the Nashville Music, Entertainment, and Film Commission; a temporary special event zone for July 4th celebrations; an agreement with Lipscomb University for a capstone research project; a solar services agreement for the Southeast Police Precinct; repeal of a stormwater capacity fee; and several utility easement authorizations. - Ordinances on Third Reading (BL2025-741, 751, 761, 787-788, 791-792, 795, 797-798, 800-807, 811-817) – Approved unanimously, covering zoning changes for specific properties, street renaming (Lillard Lane and Frankie Alley), modifications to boards and commissions, taxicab requirements, code readoption, and stormwater improvement projects. Public Comments & Testimony - Eldon Spraker and Tanya Zuckerman (property owners) – Expressed urgent concerns about crime (drugs, prostitution) on Bronner Street in Madison, requesting increased police presence, lighting, and code enforcement to protect local businesses. - Stephen Maudlin – A disabled combat veteran and business owner on Bronner Street, stated he is closing his business due to three shootings, overdoses, and lack of police response, pleading for action before a child is killed. - Joel Christopher Cottrell – Introduced himself as the new president of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), representing approximately 2,000 law enforcement members in Nashville and Davidson County. - Aaron Whitis – Spoke in support of Resolution RS2025-1253 recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month, noting anti-Semitism and the positive contributions of the Jewish community in Nashville. - Sam Petchelot (Executive Director, Music City Construction Careers) – Thanked the council for supporting the pre-apprenticeship program, which has graduated over 300 individuals (70% placed in union apprenticeships). Highlighted a woman named Mary who went from $12/hour to $70,000/year with benefits after completing the program. Discussion Items - RS2025-960 – Mixed-Income PILOT Program Adjustment – Council Member Allen moved a substitute to adjust the program (changing from a tier to a calculator, raising AMI from 75% to 80%, and extending abatement to cover the full affordability period). After adoption of the substitute, she moved to defer indefinitely, stating further work with stakeholders is needed. Approved by voice vote. - RS2025-1167 – Stormwater Management Manual Revisions – Council Member Druffel withdrew the resolution, explaining the need to convert the non-binding language into binding ordinance form. - RS2025-1187 and RS2025-1188 – Military Training License Agreements – Council Member Hill withdrew both resolutions. - RS2025-1218 – Certified Tax Rate Resolution – Council Member Porterfield substituted the resolution and then deferred to June 17, 2025, to align with the budget schedule. - RS2025-1220 – Interfund Tax Anticipation Notes ($158 million) – Deferred to June 17, 2025, to track with budget. - RS2025-1223 – Rivergate Mall Economic Impact Plan – After a motion to amend (requiring disclosure of tax assessment appeals) by Council Member Evans-Segall, the amended resolution was adopted by a vote of 32 in favor, 0 against, 1 abstention (Allen). Council Member Webb expressed gratitude; Council Member Styles asked not to forget the first blighted mall in District 32. - RS2025-1254 – Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – Council Member Vo moved adoption; adopted by voice vote with remarks on resilience and cultural contributions. - BL2025-819 – Creation of Department of Waste Services – Council Member Parker moved the bill as amended on second reading. An amendment by Council Member Allen added reporting requirements for recycling and deleted a section. Passed by voice vote. - BL2025-837 – Eliminate Minimum Parking for Bars/Nightclubs – Passed on first reading; second reading deferred to August 5, 2025. - BL2025-789/790 – Specific Plan at 535 Boyds Hilltop Drive – Council Member Gamble substituted the bill to add conditions on height; passed on third reading with companion building materials bill (34-0). - BL2025-799 – Downtown Code Bonus Height Program Update – Council Member Kupin substituted and passed on third reading (34-0). - BL2025-809/810 – Dickerson Pike Mixed-Use Development (106.9 acres) – Deferred one meeting by Council Member Toombs. Key Outcomes - Elections – Council Member Joy Styles elected to Cheatham County Rail Authority; Jermaine Cole to Human Relations Commission; Council Member Erin Evans to Nashville & Eastern Rail Authority; Roger Ligon Jr. to Procurement Standards Board (other nominees withdrawn). - Confirmations (unanimous) – Daniel B. Dwyer (E-911 Board), Cedric Duncan, Morey Hill, James Moore (Greenways and Open Space Commission), Jeff Haynes (Metropolitan Transit Authority), Sherry Franklin and Thomas Petrillo (Tourism and Convention Commission), Ron Parham (Work Release Commission). Four appointments (Health Board, Parks Board, Transportation Licensing Commission) referred back for interviews (referred to June 3 meeting). Father Edward Steiner’s reappointment deferred one meeting. - Rule 9.3 Amendment – Deferred to July 1, 2025, per Rules Committee recommendation. - Budget Bills on First Reading – FY2026 Operating Budget (BL2025-833), Tax Levy (BL2025-834), Capital Improvements Budget (BL2025-835) passed first reading and set for public hearing on June 3, 2025. - Other First Reading Bills – BL2025-836 (alarm permit display), BL2025-838 (new city positions), BL2025-839 (remnant property sale), BL2025-840 (park donation from Greystar), BL2025-841 (honorary street name), BL2025-842 (Cumberland River Compact agreement), BL2025-843-845 (utility easements).

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Metro Courthouse. The meeting included public hearings, debates on zoning and land use, resolutions on grants and agreements, and a procedural battle over military training on County Hospital Road. Council members also addressed community concerns about recent ICE enforcement actions and gun dispossession for domestic violence offenders. Consent Calendar - Approved 37 resolutions and ordinances on a single consent vote, including grants for child welfare, police overtime, library lease, stormwater improvements, and multiple cooperative purchasing agreements. Also approved street renaming ordinances (Toney Road to Lillard Lane, Alley 1892 to Frankie Alley), and several bills on second and third reading that had unanimous committee support. Public Comments & Testimony - A speaker opposed agenda item 63 (RS2025-1198, a traffic safety grant), arguing that funding MNPD supports collaboration with ICE and led to the mass detention of nearly 100 residents over the weekend, calling it "mass kidnapping." - Linda McFadden Ketchum (Moms Demand Action, District 24) supported resolution RS2025-1211, citing 2024 data from the Office of Family Safety: 302 alarming cases of domestic violence protective order noncompliance, 212 with incomplete forms, and 90 suspected dishonesty. She urged creation of a dedicated gun dispossession investigator. - Richard Miller supported infrastructure items (sewer improvements) and urged affordable housing considerations. He also opposed RS2025-1188 (military training), arguing it affects multiple districts and the entire city. Discussion Items - ICE Raids and Community Support: Multiple council members (Pro Tem, Welsch, Suara, Gadd, Ewing, Preptit) condemned the weekend ICE operations in South Nashville, calling them racist and disgraceful. They urged community vigilance, donations to affected families, and attendance at a special Public Health and Safety Committee meeting on May 7 at 4 p.m. Councilmember Welsch announced a vigil at Glencliff High School. - Surveillance Technology Resolutions (RS2025-1173 to 1176): Councilmember Porterfield clarified that these resolutions authorize NDOT and Water Services to use cameras and sensors for monitoring salt trucks, garbage trucks, and vehicle diagnostics—not facial recognition or license plate reading. All four were approved with votes ranging from 32-0 to 33-0 (one abstention on RS2025-1174). - Thompson Lane Zoning and Urban Design Overlay (BL2025-793, 794, 808): Sponsor Welsch moved to indefinitely defer after lengthy debate, criticizing the Planning Commission for preordained disapproval and lack of substantive discussion. She argued the planning department is out of step with the community's housing needs. The deferral passed unanimously. - Military Training on County Hospital Road (RS2025-1187, 1188): A procedural battle over Rule 9.2 (deferral for district-only legislation) erupted. Councilmember Kimbrough sought a one-meeting deferral for RS2025-1187, arguing her district had not received proper notice. Councilmember Rutherford challenged the chair's ruling, but the council voted to sustain the ruling (voice vote, affirmed on appeal). The resolution was deferred to May 20. RS2025-1188 was similarly deferred to May 20. - Neelys Bend Conservation Overlay (BL2025-739, 740): Sponsor Hancock presented the overlay as a community-driven effort to preserve mid-century homes and prevent McMansions, noting the neighborhood's median income of $26,000 per person. Councilmember Welsch opposed, calling it a downzone that reduces housing options. The overlay passed on third reading with 27 in favor, 2 against, and 3 abstentions. - Domestic Violence Gun Dispossession Investigator (RS2025-1211): Councilmember Gadd and Moms Demand Action urged passage, citing 6,100 individuals in Davidson County with active protective orders still having access to guns. The resolution passed unanimously with rule 12.3 (co-sponsors added). Key Outcomes - Approved: RS2025-1172 (short-term rental exemption at 2301 Elliston Place) – 29 yes, 0 no, 3 abstain. - Approved: RS2025-1173 (NDOT salt truck cameras) – 33 yes, 0 no. - Approved: RS2025-1174 (Water Services Rubicon) – 32 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain. - Approved: RS2025-1175 (Water Services Verizon) – 32 yes, 0 no. - Approved: RS2025-1176 (Water Services Zonar) – 33 yes, 0 no. - Deferred to August 5: BL2025-703/704 (Historic Landmark Overlay at 4301 Harding Pike). - Deferred to July 1: BL2025-727 (800 Gwynn Drive rezoning). - Passed second reading: BL2025-741, 751, 761, 787/788, 789/790, 791/792, 795, 797/798, 799, 800/801, 802/803, 804, 805/806, 807, 809/810 – all zoning bills with public hearings. - Indefinitely deferred: BL2025-793/794/808 (Thompson Lane area). - Deferred to July 1 (with re-referral): BL2025-752/753 (Cane Ridge Road). - Deferred to July 1: BL2025-796 (107 East Campbell Road). - Deferred to May 20: RS2025-1187, RS2025-1188 (military training). - Deferred to June 3: RS2025-1206 (sewer abandonment), RS2025-1209 (investigation of Emergency Communications), BL2025-760 (Hillside Road rezoning). - Adopted (with amendments): RS2025-1142 (East Bank Development Authority IGA). - Adopted late resolution: RS2025-1219 (tobacco prevention grant). - Passed third reading: BL2025-739/740 (Neelys Bend Conservation Overlay) – 27 yes, 2 no, 3 abstain. - Honorary resolutions adopted: RS2025-1212 (Delta Rae Frye), RS2025-1213 (Pope Francis), RS2025-1214 (Morgan Price), RS2025-1216 (Foster Care Month), RS2025-1217 (Lesbian Day of Visibility). - First reading bills approved: All except BL2025-830, 831, 832 (deferred to August 5). - Second reading bills approved: BL2025-811 (boards and commissions) and BL2025-812 (taxicabs) as amended. Announcements & Recognitions - Council recognized the Hillsboro High School boys basketball team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Class 4A state championship. - Several members announced upcoming events: budget town halls, youth in local government day, street sweeping program, and community meetings.

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County met in regular session on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Metro Courthouse. The meeting was the 36th regular meeting of the current term. Forty members were present; Council Member Lee was absent. The minutes of the April 1, 2025 meeting were approved. The agenda included proclamations, public comment, public hearings, a large consent agenda, and numerous individual resolutions and ordinances. Announcements and Proclamations - A proclamation honored the McGavock High School Culinary Arts Program and the launch of the Raider Bites Food Truck. - The council recognized Workers' Memorial Day. The proclamation noted that more than 340 workers are killed and more than 6,000 suffer injury or illness daily due to preventable dangerous working conditions, and referenced the 2023 death of 20-year-old Denise Giovanni Bache on a Metro Nashville Public School construction site. Labor leaders Vonda McDaniels and Charlie Rodriguez spoke about workplace safety threats. - Council members made announcements about local events, including the Earth Day Festival on April 19, International Dark Sky Week (April 21–28), district town halls, and transit initiatives. Public Comments & Testimony - Manon Hall, a District 3 resident, spoke on housing. He urged council members to be "brave" in supporting more density and inclusionary zoning, citing the housing and infrastructure study's finding that the typical Black and Hispanic family can afford to live in less than 1% of Nashville's neighborhoods. He also referenced a Vanderbilt poll showing 56% support for allowing multifamily housing everywhere, and a Tennessee Court of Appeals ruling restricting CHIME funds for land purchase. He thanked WeGo staff for resolving a transit issue and encouraged public transit use. Resolutions on Public Hearing - RS2025-1133 (Mama Bread beer permit exemption at 1600 Woodland Street) passed 38-0 after no opposition at the public hearing. - RS2025-1134 (Groceries, Etc. beer permit exemption at 95 South 16th Street) passed 38-0 after no opposition at the public hearing. Consent Calendar - A consent agenda of resolutions and second/third reading ordinances with unanimous committee support was approved in a single 38-0 vote. Items included a preliminary engineering agreement with CSX for the West Due West Avenue bridge replacement; grant amendments for the Juvenile Court; authorization for water and sewer revenue refunding bonds up to $700,000,000; federally taxable general obligation refunding bonds of approximately $61,000,000; various intergovernmental agreements and grants (e.g., Summer Jobs Connect, Martha O'Bryan Center, Project Safe Neighborhoods, Emergency Management Performance Grant); settlements including $175,000 for the estate of SaDarion Lenoir and $1,450,250.09 for Section 1983 class action claims; property acquisitions (e.g., 1045 28th Avenue North for a library); utility infrastructure acceptances and easements; recognitions for the Hillsboro High School basketball team, International Dark Sky Week, and Earth Day; and many other routine matters. Discussion Items - RS2025-1139 (Fund Balance Reserve Policies) was adopted as amended (39-0). Council Member Suara spoke in support, explaining the policy creates flexibility to save in good times and draw down in downturns. - RS2025-1142 (East Bank Development Authority intergovernmental agreement) was deferred one meeting by rule. - RS2025-1143 (Conexion Americas lease amendment) was withdrawn by the sponsor. - RS2025-1153 (Mental Health Cooperative contract amendment) was withdrawn by the sponsor. - RS2025-1162 (Cumberland River Compact grant amendment) was passed as amended (38-0). - RS2025-1167 (Stormwater Management Manual revisions) was deferred one meeting. Bills on First Reading - BL2025-811 (modifying boards and commissions) passed first reading after a motion to defer failed 9-28-1. Supporters of passing cited quorum issues and the normal process; deferral supporters wanted to await the next day's Rules committee working group presentation. - BL2025-812 (taxicab requirements), BL2025-813 (code readoption), BL2025-814 (Lynn Lee Drive stormwater easements), BL2025-815 (MALETA water main), BL2025-816 (Sagebrook sewer), and BL2025-817 (Storyvale Phase 2 sewer) passed first reading and were referred to committees. Bills on Second Reading - BL2025-760 (3101 Hillside Road rezoning) passed second reading. - BL2025-770 (Department of Law amendments) passed as amended. Council Member Benedict's amendment lowered the settlement threshold requiring department head engagement from $35,000 to $25,000 and required reporting of outside counsel hourly rates and total payments. - BL2025-771 (Stormwater Management Commission membership) passed as amended. Council Member Evans-Segall's amendment revised attorney qualification language and removed the National Bar Association membership requirement. - BL2025-783 (Toney Road renaming to Lillard Lane) and BL2025-784 (alley renaming to Frankie Alley) were deferred one meeting. Bills on Third Reading - BL2025-739 and BL2025-740 (Neelys Bend conservation overlay and material restrictions) were deferred one meeting. - BL2025-756 and BL2025-757 (River North Urban Design Overlay update) passed on third reading as amended, each 38-0. - BL2025-758 and BL2025-759 (Valley View Road SP zoning, 71 multifamily units) passed as amended, each 39-0. - BL2025-762 and BL2025-763 (2908 12th Avenue South SP zoning) passed as amended, each 38-0. - BL2025-768 (5405 Hill Road Circle rezoning from RS15 to R15) passed on third reading 24-12-3. Sponsor Johnston voted against it, saying the neighborhood strongly opposed the upzone. Discussion revealed a prior downzoning dispute and the property owner's reliance on a council member's email. The bill required a 21-vote majority and received 24. Key Outcomes - Bryan Pettus was confirmed to the E-911 Board and Amy Hardin to the Fire and Building Code Appeals Board, both by unanimous voice vote. - Nominations for vacancies were received: Jermaine Cole (Human Relations Commission), Council Member Styles (Cheatham County Rail Authority), Council Member Evans (Nashville & Eastern Rail Authority), and Sarah Martin, Bob Braswell, and Roger Ligon Jr. (Procurement Standards Board). Elections will occur at the May 20, 2025 Council meeting. - Both Work Release Board reappointments (Ron Parham and Father Edward Steiner) were deferred one meeting. - The next regular Council meeting is May 6, 2025; a special State of Metro address is scheduled for May 1, 2025.

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County met in regular session on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Metropolitan Courthouse. The meeting began with an invocation by Pastor Roberto Pagan, the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call. 40 members were present, with one absent (Weiner). The meeting covered appointments, confirmations, public comment, public hearings on multiple zoning bills and resolutions, a consent agenda, and several individual resolutions and ordinances. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda, approved by a vote of 39-0, included routine resolutions and ordinances that had unanimous committee support. Notable items included: - RS2025-1105: Setting the location and time for the 2025 State of the Metropolitan Government Address. - RS2025-1106: Approving the 2028 reappraisal plan for Davidson County. - RS2025-1107: Contract with Middle Tennessee State University for social work fieldwork. - RS2025-1108: Application for an ICLEI grant for sustainable housing and energy. - RS2025-1111: $355,000 from the Community Safety Fund for South Nashville safety programs. - RS2025-1112: Amendment to contract with The Village at Glencliff. - RS2025-1113: Cooperative purchasing agreement for surplus auction services. - RS2025-1114: Settlement of a property damage claim for $19,536.38. - RS2025-1115: Settlement of claims by Jennifer Parker for $175,000. - RS2025-1116: Amendment to a grant from TEMA for hazmat preparedness. - RS2025-1117: MOU with ATF for crime gun intelligence strategy. - RS2025-1119: Acceptance of a donation of life-saving medication from Hikma Pharmaceuticals. - RS2025-1120: Settlement of personal injury claim for $14,000. - RS2025-1121: Grant from Nashville Public Library Foundation for archival digitization. - RS2025-1122: Grant application from AARP for Elizabeth Senior Center kitchen renovation. - RS2025-1124: Aerial encroachment at 118 12th Avenue South for Nashville Gulch Lifestyle Hotel Owner, LLC. - RS2025-1125: Settlement of property damage claim from McDonald's Corporation for $28,290.57. - RS2025-1126: Option agreement to purchase flood-prone property at 3050 Boulder Park Drive. - RS2025-1127: Settlement of claim by David Hill for $100,000. - RS2025-1128: Settlement of property damage claim from Murphy Road Hotel Partners, LLC for $16,340.77. - RS2025-1130: Resolution supporting preservation of federal tax exemption of municipal bonds. - BL2025-772: Lease agreement with Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. - BL2025-773: Agreement with Belmont University for occupational therapy student experiential learning. - BL2025-774: Abandonment of easement rights along Convent Place. - BL2025-775: Abandonment and acceptance of sewer utilities on Riverside Drive. - BL2025-776: Acceptance of water and sewer utilities on Katonka Drive (Evergreen Hills Phase 3). - BL2025-777: Acceptance of water utilities on Harding Pike (Hill Center Belle Meade). - BL2025-778: Acceptance of sewer utilities on Harding Pike (Brook Hollow). - BL2025-779: Abandonment and acceptance of sewer utilities on Hunters Lane. - BL2025-706: Greenway conservation easements with Rogers Group, Inc. - BL2025-733/734: Rezone and material restrictions for 46 single-family lots at Lavergne Couchville Pike and Maxwell Road. - BL2025-746: Underground encroachment at 311 3rd Avenue South. - BL2025-747: Abandonment of Alley 1881 right-of-way. - BL2025-748: Acceptance of water and sewer utilities at Donelson Pike. Public Comments & Testimony - Steve Ryder spoke in opposition to RS2025-1110 (settlement for Joseph Webb), arguing that the hospital board improperly retroactively granted deferred compensation. - Kristen Andrews spoke in support of a pedestrian bridge connecting Peeler Park and the park across the river, noting the long drive between communities. - Manon Hall addressed housing affordability, citing the housing and infrastructure study that showed the median Black and Hispanic family can afford a home in less than 1% of Nashville neighborhoods. He advocated for inclusionary zoning, community land trusts, and tenant protections. - Simone Boyd spoke in opposition to the same settlement, describing poor conditions at Nashville General Hospital and arguing that the settlement was a "golden parachute" given the hospital's mismanagement. - Several other registered speakers did not appear or did not speak. Discussion Items - RS2025-1109 ($10 million for Hospital Authority): Councilmember Porterfield explained the funds are needed to maintain operations through the fiscal year and address audit findings and anticipated state funding delays. Approved 37-0-1. - RS2025-1110 (Settlement for Dr. Joseph Webb, $890,813.26): Extensive debate. Councilmember Porterfield and Law Director Deeds argued the settlement was conservative and necessary to avoid larger liability. Councilmembers Johnston, Bradford, Evans-Segall, and others opposed due to concerns about hospital mismanagement. Councilmember Toombs supported, citing Dr. Webb's contributions. Approved 34-1-4. - RS2025-1118 (Cooperative purchasing for police unmanned vehicle systems): Approved without debate. - RS2025-1123 (Preliminary engineering agreement for CSX bridge replacement): Deferred to April 15 by committee recommendation. - RS2025-1129 (License plate readers procurement): Withdrawn by sponsor Hancock. - RS2025-1131 (Honoring Commander Anthony McClain): Pulled from consent. Councilmembers shared tributes. Approved with all members in favor recorded as cosponsors (Rule 12.3). - RS2025-1132 (Honoring Dr. Charles Kimbrough): A substitute resolution was adopted to correct a detail. Approved with Rule 12.3. - BL2025-720/721 (Rezone at 1265 McGavock Pike for six multifamily units): Public hearing included supporters citing attainable housing and transit access, and opponents citing density, traffic, and environmental concerns. Councilmember Benedict negotiated changes. Approved on second reading with several abstentions. - BL2025-739/740 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay for Marlin Meadows): Public hearing with supporters emphasizing historic preservation and opponents concerned about restrictions. Councilmember Hancock noted the neighborhood's diversity and working-class character. Approved. - BL2025-758/759 (Rezone on Valley View Road for 71 multifamily units): Developer and neighbor spoke. Councilmember Johnston noted the plan reflects community input. Approved. - BL2025-760 (Rezone at 3101 Hillside Road): Public opposition from a resident citing traffic and lack of sidewalks. Councilmember Parker deferred to May 6. - BL2025-761 (Amend Downtown Code to remove parking in Second Avenue Historic Overlay): Councilmember Kupin offered a housekeeping amendment. Deferred to May 6 as amended. - BL2025-768 (Rezone at 5405 Hill Road Circle): Councilmember Johnston explained a previous downzoning error; she supported the motion but voted no due to neighborhood opposition. Passed on second reading. - Several other zoning bills (BL2025-727, 728, 730, 741, 749/750, 751, 752/753, 754/755, 756/757, 762/763, 764, 765, 766, 767, 769) were either passed on second reading or deferred to a future meeting. - Late Bills (M1/M2) (Rezone on Dickerson Pike area, 106.9 acres): Suspended rules to introduce. Passed first reading. - BL2025-770 (Amend Chapter 2.40 regarding Department of Law): Deferred to April 15. - BL2025-771 (Amend Stormwater Management Commission membership): Deferred to April 15. Key Outcomes - Confirmed Appointees: Jason Evans (Civil Service Commission), Edward Henley (Planning Commission), Mesut Keklik (Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board), Amna Osman (Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board), Frederick Cawthon (Solid Waste Region Board), Lisa Haller (Traffic and Parking Commission), and Lin Meng (Traffic and Parking Commission) were confirmed unanimously. - Nominations withdrawn or deferred: Roger Ligon Jr. (Procurement Standards Board) withdrawn. Ron Parham (Work Release Board) deferred one meeting. - RS2025-1109 adopted (37-0-1). - RS2025-1110 adopted (34-1-4). - RS2025-1118 adopted. - RS2025-1131 adopted with 12.3. - RS2025-1132 adopted as substituted with 12.3. - Zoning bills: Most bills on public hearing were passed on second reading, except those deferred (BL2025-727 to May 6, BL2025-741 to May 6, BL2025-751 to May 6, BL2025-752/753 to May 6, BL2025-760 deferred one meeting, BL2025-761 deferred to May 6 as amended). - Late bills (M1/M2) passed first reading. - BL2025-770 and BL2025-771 deferred to April 15.

The Grants and Funding Committee of the Nashville Arts Commission met on March 27, 2025, at 5:15 PM CT. Present were Commissioners Lefkowitz, Jester, Knight, Wade, and Khalil (quorum achieved). Staff included Cindy Davis, Vivian Fox, Ashley Batchelder, and interim director Sydney. The meeting focused on updates to the FY25 grant cycle, proposed timeline and community engagement for FY26, and policy discussions. No public comments were received, and minutes were deferred to the next meeting. Discussion Items FY25 Grants Update - Ashley Batchelder presented the timeline: On March 3, the commission approved Thrive and Operating award authorizations. Award notices were sent March 6–7 via the Submittable platform, requiring grantees to submit updated budgets reflecting their actual award amounts (e.g., Thrive awards were approximately $18,704.84, not the $20,000 requested). The acceptance deadline was March 20. Results: 75 of 75 Thrive awardees accepted (100%), and 89 of 90 operating awardees accepted (one declined due to an appeal, which will be brought to the full commission). - Contracts are being routed for signatures. As of March 26, staff had signed about 50 of 164 contracts. Once fully signed, Metro Arts issues invoices, which are paid 30 days after invoice date. - Sydney provided a breakdown of fiscal agent admin fees: 13 of 31 fiscal agents charged no fee; most others charged under 5% (some flat fees, the largest being $1,000). The largest fiscal agent supported nine awards. Fees are deducted from the grant award. FY26 Planning and Community Engagement - Sydney outlined a proposed timeline for FY26, emphasizing the need to begin discussions before FY25 funds are received to avoid delays. A three-week community engagement period is planned for April 2025, including a survey and five listening sessions (general and focused on Thrive or Operating), plus informal director drop-ins. Dates and locations: April 10 at Studio 615 (general), April 15 at Trinity Community Commons (Thrive-focused), April 16 or 17 (operating-focused, pending), and two additional general sessions (one at 100 Taylor, one virtual). - The proposed approval schedule: Full commission meeting April 30 (with a grants committee meeting one week prior), then a commission meeting May 22 to approve FY26 guidelines, followed by Metro Council approval on June 3 (tentative). Applications would open for four weeks in June, with community panel review in July/August, and awards approved by the commission on August 28. Contracts would go out 2–4 weeks after, with fund disbursements expected in November–December 2025. - Commissioner Wade raised concerns about concurrent planning for FY27, given the tight timeline and anticipated larger guideline changes. She suggested creating a multi-year planning calendar and a working group. Sydney acknowledged the need and noted that budget season and the director search complicate capacity. Commissioner Knight echoed the need for commissioner orientation and onboarding, suggesting a retreat or learning sessions. - Sydney shared her positionality: she has worked as a grantee, a fiscal sponsor, and a board member for a micro-organization. She emphasized equity as core to Metro Arts’ mission, citing an MHRC report showing that 10 organizations have received 70% of Metro Arts grants since 1987. She noted that the current 90 grantees represent progress in broadening access. Policy Discussions and Grantee Feedback - Sydney summarized one-on-one meetings with grantees (four individual artists, two fiscal sponsors, and others). Common themes: desire for more structure and guidance on fiscal sponsorship, questions about Thrive and Operating funding formulas (budget tiers, percentages, scoring methods), and a request for commissioners to better understand arts organizations’ planning cycles (e.g., season planning, contracting). The committee discussed the possibility of inviting other funders (e.g., a local foundation known for equitable practices) to share lessons, and scheduling a retreat or orientation for commissioners. Key Outcomes - Minutes deferred to the next meeting due to a missing item on the printed agenda. - No votes were taken; all items were for discussion only. - Next meeting tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM, one week before the full commission meeting on April 30. - Community engagement events will be announced in early April; staff will send save-the-dates and detailed information. - Contract processing is ongoing; 50 of 164 contracts signed as of meeting date. - Appeal from one operating grantee will be considered by the full commission at its next meeting.

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County met on March 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Metro Courthouse. The meeting included multiple elections, a public hearing on a controversial historic zoning bill, debates on a community safety camera network ordinance, and the passage of numerous resolutions and ordinances. Key actions included the election of five members to the Advisory Committee on Transportation, the passage of BL2025-742 (reorganizing historic zoning staff under planning), and the passage of BL2025-690 (establishing guardrails for community safety camera networks). Consent Calendar - Resolutions (RS2025-1062, 1075-1096, 1101-1102): Unanimously approved, including bond affirmations, claim settlements, grant acceptances (e.g., for affordable housing, HIV/AIDS, shelter animals, Homeland Security), engineering agreements, and contract approvals. RS2025-1101 (feasibility of a revolving loan fund for affordable housing) was also approved. - Bills on Second Reading (BL2025-746, 747, 748): Approved, authorizing encroachments, alley abandonments, and utility infrastructure. - Bills on Third Reading (BL2025-712 through 738, 744, 745): Approved, including multiple zoning changes and building material restrictions, a greenway conservation easement, and readoption of the municipal code. Public Comments & Testimony - BL2025-690 (Community Safety Camera Network): Several speakers opposed the ordinance, citing concerns about data sharing with federal agencies (ICE), lack of transparency, racial profiling, and the potential for abuse under the current political climate. Speakers included Michael Lacey, Ashley Warbington, Adam Shoop, Luis Mata (Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition), Cade Wooten, and John Davis. - RS2025-1101 (Affordable Housing Revolving Loan Fund): Josh Hasten spoke in support, noting the need for additional housing tools given that 72% of Nashville's workforce qualifies for affordable housing. - BL2025-742 (Historic Zoning Reorganization): A lengthy public hearing featured both support and opposition. Supporters (e.g., Ben Simpson, Ron Carrier, Carter Vintage Guitars, preservationists) argued the bill would streamline processes, protect historic resources, and integrate preservation into city planning. Opponents (e.g., neighborhood association leaders, historians, commissioners) argued it was rushed, would weaken historic protections, and lacked community input. Many opposed the bill, stating it was driven by downtown business interests and state pressure. Discussion Items - Election to Advisory Committee on Transportation (Item E1): Nine nominees were considered for five vacancies. After eight rounds of voting, the council elected David Harris, Dr. Morgan Rehnberg, Dr. Claudio Mosse, John Wesley Smith, and Kalen Russell. Notable: multiple rounds were needed due to vote thresholds. - Rules of Procedure Amendment (Rule 9.3): Adopted as amended, requiring two members to request a separate vote on first-reading ordinances. Effective May 6, 2025. - BL2025-742 (Historic Zoning): After a public hearing, the council passed the bill on third reading 24-11-1, with an amendment from Council Member Allen restoring the title of executive director for the historic commission. The bill moved historic zoning staff under the planning department while maintaining the independent commission. - BL2025-690 (Community Safety Camera Network): After extensive debate and multiple attempts to call the previous question, the council passed the bill on third reading 28-7-1. The ordinance establishes regulations for any future camera network, including restrictions on AI/facial recognition, privacy protections, and annual reporting. - RS2025-1074 (Choose How You Move Funding): Approved 32-1-1, appropriating $59.3 million for transportation improvements. - RS2025-1100 (Youth Policy Working Group): Deferred to July 1, 2025, to allow the new Office of Youth Safety director to be hired. - RS2025-1103 (Transgender Day of Visibility): Approved unanimously after emotional remarks from Council Member Hill and others affirming support for the transgender community. - BL2025-688 (Nashville Music, Entertainment, and Film Commission): Deferred indefinitely due to a fourth deferral, per Rule 43. - BL2025-706 (Greenway Conservation Easements): Passed on second reading as amended. - BL2025-725/726 (One Mile Parkway Zoning): Passed on third reading as amended (35-0). - BL2025-731 (Clarksville Pike Zoning): Passed on third reading as substituted (34-0). - BL2025-733/734 (Lavergne Couchville Pike): Deferred on third reading. - BL2025-743 (Drag Racing): Withdrawn by sponsor. Key Outcomes - Advisory Committee on Transportation: Five seats filled after multiple rounds of voting. - BL2025-742 (Historic Zoning Reorganization): Passed 24-11-1, effective upon adoption. - BL2025-690 (Community Safety Camera Network Guardrails): Passed 28-7-1, establishing a legal framework for any future camera program. - RS2025-1074 (Choose How You Move Funding): Approved $59.3 million for transportation. - RS2025-1103 (Transgender Day of Visibility): Unanimously recognized March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility. - BL2025-688 (Music Commission): Deferred indefinitely, requiring a 60-day hiatus. - Multiple zoning changes and infrastructure approvals: Passed on consent or individually.

The Metropolitan Council met on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Historic Metro Courthouse. The meeting featured significant debates on a community safety camera network (FUSES), approval of a tree protection ordinance, a memorandum of understanding for beer permit enforcement, and a controversial bill reorganizing the Metropolitan Historical Commission. Numerous zoning changes were approved, along with appointments and resolutions. The meeting lasted for several hours, with roll call showing 38 members present and 3 absent. Consent Calendar - Minutes of the February 18, 2025 meeting were approved. - Consent agenda passed 33-0, including: Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities grant, judgment satisfaction ($193,279.92), notaries public, emergency management grant, Family Safety grant, Forensic Technology contract, Sylvan Park sign replacement, Asphalt Art grant, TDOT art agreement, aerial encroachments, settlement of $40,000, and recognition of the podcast “We Are North Nashville.” - Second reading consent: ordinance on drag racing (BL2025-743), greenway easement with Habitat for Humanity (BL2025-744), and readoption of the Metro Code (BL2025-745). - Third reading consent: contract amendment with Splash Business Intelligence (BL2025-694), greenway easements (BL2025-707, 708), option agreement (BL2025-709), and water/sewer easements (BL2025-710, 711). Public Comments & Testimony - David Grider (Preservation Society of Nashville) expressed support for deferring BL2025-742 (Historic Commission), asking for one meeting to allow community input. - Kathy Carrillo (Remix Tennessee) spoke in opposition to the FUSES guardrails (BL2025-690), citing a domestic violence case where a pregnant woman was detained by ICE, arguing that no guardrails can protect immigrant communities given state law requiring compliance. - Ashley Warrington (community member) opposed FUSES, fearing surveillance data could be shared with ICE and used to target undocumented families. - Adam Shoop (civil public defender) opposed FUSES, noting it could be exploited to track gender-affirming care or abortion-related activities, given state laws. - Bill Gannon (Richland West End homeowner) opposed BL2025-742, calling for deferral to allow public input and arguing the bill prioritizes tourism and developers over residents. - Stevie Malinowski (State Historic Preservation Office) opposed BL2025-742, noting that the Metro Historic Zoning Commission (MHCC) approved over 95% of 611 applications in the past year and is a statewide model. - Josie McCall (queer/trans community member) opposed FUSES, stating that surveillance will target marginalized communities and that guardrails are meaningless under federal pressure. - Jane Workman (Richland West End homeowner) opposed BL2025-742, asking for deferral and more transparent problem-solving. - Stephen Watts (District 10) compared Axon Enterprises to historical scientific racism, arguing that FUSES is a tool for control, not public safety. - One citizen spoke in support of the Tantisimo beer permit exemption (RS2025-1058). Discussion Items 1. Community Safety Camera Network (BL2025-690): After extensive debate on several amendments: - Amendment 2 (Huffman) – restricted MNPD access to donor cameras on multifamily properties to parking lots, garages, or outdoor common areas – passed by voice vote. - Amendment 1 (Toombs) – prohibited live video access to donor cameras on solely residential properties – passed 23-13-1 (Gamble abstaining). - Amendment 5 (Preptit) – required chain of custody and preservation of footage showing unlawful force or policy violations – passed by voice vote. - Motion to defer one meeting was tabled 24-13. Previous question called. Final passage on second reading: 28-8-1 (Styles abstained). 2. Tree Protection Ordinance (BL2024-687): Passed third reading 33-0 after an amendment clarifying “applicable staff.” Requires developers to protect trees during construction. 3. Beer Permit MOU (BL2025-689): Passed third reading 35-0-1 (Eslick abstaining) with a substitute allowing compliance officers trained by Codes to expand nighttime enforcement countywide. 4. Historical Commission Reorganization (BL2025-742): Major debate: - Substitute bill moved historic zoning staff to the Planning Department, created a Historic Zoning Administrator, and codified duties. Passed voice vote. - Amendment 3 (Gadd) – required historic preservation background for zoning staff – approved voice vote. - Amendment 1 (Cash) – added recitals to the bill – approved voice vote. - Amendment 2 (Suara) – kept demolition review authority with the Metro Historical Commission – failed 15-20. - Motion to defer second reading to March 18 failed 15-20-1. - Public hearing set for March 18. Passed second reading on voice vote with abstentions (Hancock voting no, Suara and Druffel abstaining). 5. Other Items: - RS2025-960 (Mixed-Income PILOT) deferred to May 6 at sponsor’s request. - RS2025-992 (T-Mobile agreement) withdrawn. - RS2025-1062 (bond resolution) and RS2025-1067 (CSX bridge agreement) deferred by rule. - Rule 9.3 (first reading procedure) deferred one meeting. - Several zoning bills passed on second reading, including Herron Drive (350 units), Youngs Lane (85 units after substitute reducing from 159), Scott Avenue (10 units), and others. Some deferred for notice issues. Key Outcomes - BL2025-690 passed second reading 28-8-1; third reading at a future meeting. - BL2024-687 passed third reading 33-0. - BL2025-689 passed third reading 35-0-1. - BL2025-742 passed second reading with public hearing set for March 18. - Matt Wiltshire elected to Health and Educational Facilities Board 33-0. - Brittany Cole confirmed to Arts Commission; Dr. Chike Nzerue confirmed to Hospital Authority (both unanimous). - Consent agenda passed 33-0. - BL2024-624/625 (Pennington Bend, 39 units) passed third reading as substituted (trail removed from wetlands). - Numerous zoning changes approved on second reading.

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County met at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in the Historic Metro Courthouse. The meeting included confirmations, public comment, council rule changes, a large consent agenda, several resolutions, and first- and second-reading ordinances. The meeting adjourned early on a 24–13 vote before completing the second-reading agenda, with remaining items moved to the March 4, 2025 meeting. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Minutes - The invocation was offered by Council Member Nash, and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. - 39 members were present and 2 were absent (Suara, Bradford). - The minutes of the February 4, 2025 meeting were approved. Appointments, Confirmations, and Nominations - Arts Commission appointee Brittany Cole and Health and Educational Facilities Board nominee Matt Wiltshire were re-referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for further interviews; no council vote was taken. (Note: the agenda listed Cole’s term as expiring February 2, 2025, while the minutes list it as February 2, 2029.) - Dr. Chike M. Nzerue’s appointment to the Hospital Authority was deferred one meeting by voice vote. - Confirmations approved by unanimous voice votes: Frank Stevenson to the Metro Development and Housing Agency Board; Katy Varney to the Public Library Board; Catherine Armwood to the Sustainability Advisory Committee; Christina Karpynec to the Zoning Appeals Board. - For the Advisory Committee on Transportation, 13 nominations were made for five vacancies; the election was set for March 18, 2025. Public Comments & Testimony - Several speakers opposed BL2025-690 (community safety camera network, FUSES), including Trina Huell, Luis Mata of Turk Votes, Michelle Flynn, and others. They argued surveillance harms marginalized communities, is not effective prevention, and lacks true guardrails. - Chrissy Bubis and Chase Mitchelleck supported the camera network, citing neighborhood crime, a December 29, 2024 car theft, and police resource limits. Bubis noted 24 car break-ins in one month in her district and said Tennessee’s violent crime rate is 68% higher than the U.S. average. - Matthew Bond, Rebecca Freeman, and Ellen Hurd (president of Historic Nashville Inc.) opposed BL2025-742 (historic commission reorganization), saying it was rushed and threatened historic preservation. Freeman cited 35 historic districts and over 11,000 households in them. - Carl Meyer spoke about affordable housing, urging public-private partnerships and citing decades of corporate subsidies as a cause of Nashville’s housing shortage. Rules of Procedure - Rule 12 amendment (moving honorary/memorializing resolutions to proclamations) failed: 14 yes, 23 no, 1 abstention (Spain), short of the required 27 votes. - Rule 53.2 amendment (mandatory one-meeting deferral of rule changes) passed by voice vote. - Rule 40.1 amendment (eliminating committee reports for consent-agenda items) passed 33–5, with Kimbrough, Gamble, Harrell, Styles, and Lee voting no. The rule changes take effect 30 days after passage. Consent Calendar - The consolidated consent agenda passed 37–0. It included resolutions RS2025-1037, 1038, 1040–1053, 1055, and 1056; second-reading ordinances BL2025-694 and 707–711; and third-reading ordinances BL2024-681–686 and BL2025-691–693, 695–702. RS2025-1057 was removed by Council Member Kupin before the vote. Resolutions - RS2025-992 (T-Mobile location agreement amendment) was deferred one meeting. - RS2025-1015 (My Goat robotic mowers contract) was adopted 32–3, with Parker, Capp, and Benedict voting no. - RS2025-1039 (HIDTA drug investigation grant) was adopted, with Council Member Kimbrough abstaining. - RS2025-1054 (MNPD evaluation of school safety plans) was adopted 27–8–2. No votes: Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Kimbrough, Parker, Welsch, Vo, Sepulveda, Lee; abstentions: Toombs and Gamble. Debate included concerns about framing MNPS as unprepared and support for gathering MNPD recommendations. - RS2025-1057 (supporting a WNBA franchise in Nashville) was adopted 36–0, with all affirmative voters added as co-sponsors under Rule 12.3. Bills on Introduction and First Reading - BL2025-742 (Metro Historical Commission / Historic Zoning Commission reorganization) was pulled from the first-reading block. A motion to defer it to April 1 with a public hearing was tabled 28–8–1; a previous-question motion passed 37–1; the bill then passed first reading 34–4 (Capp, Hancock, Gadd, and Lee voting no) and was referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee. - BL2025-743 (drag racing), BL2025-744 (Habitat for Humanity greenway easement), and BL2025-745 (code readoption) each passed first reading and were referred to committees. Bills on Second Reading - BL2025-688 (Nashville Music, Entertainment, and Film Commission changes) was deferred one meeting to March 4, 2025. - BL2025-690 (community safety camera network) was under debate. Amendment 4, requiring audit trails and prohibiting machine learning and automated lip-reading, was adopted by voice vote. While Amendment 2 was being debated, the council voted 24–13–1 (Kupin abstaining) to adjourn. The bill, along with BL2025-706, BL2024-687, and BL2025-689, will be taken up at the March 4, 2025 meeting. Key Outcomes - Confirmations of four appointees; one deferral. - Two of three rule amendments passed. - All consent items approved 37–0. - Resolutions adopted include school safety evaluation and WNBA support. - The council adjourned early, leaving BL2025-690 and three other items for March 4.