Metropolitan Council meeting minutes — November 4, 2025
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Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.; Mayor O’Connell highlighted SNAP disruptions and local response efforts. Multiple confirmations to the Charter Revision Commission were approved. Several zoning and land-use bills were advanced on second reading or deferred; accessory dwelling/unit and new RN/RL zoning proposals moved forward. The consent agenda, including multiple grants and infrastructure items, was approved unanimously. The Council adopted resolutions supporting local food bank preparations for SNAP disruptions and initiating a Midtown Central Business Improvement District process.
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- Mayor’s message: Council accepted report on SNAP disruptions and local response; Metro launched Hunger Can’t Wait partnership with Second Harvest and promoted Nashville.gov/food and Journey Pass registration for SNAP recipients (Mayor Freddie O’Connell).
- Confirmed reappointments/appointments to the Charter Revision Commission: Hal Hardin (reappointment), Susan Short Jones (reappointment), Tom Lee (appointment), Jim Murphy (reappointment), and Joy M. Sims (reappointment) (F1–F5 / 25-102–25-106).
- Adopted resolution RS2025-1591 exempting Gordo’s Taqueria (515 B Merritt Avenue) from minimum distance requirements for a beer permit (Government Operations & Regulations recommendation; public hearing held).
- Advanced key zoning and land-use bills: BL2025-1005 (creation of RN and RL zoning districts) passed on second reading and referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee with third reading deferred; BL2025-1007 (detached accessory dwelling units) passed on second reading as substituted and third reading deferred to December 4, 2025. Multiple other specific-plan and rezoning measures passed second reading and were referred to Planning and Zoning.
- Consent Agenda approved unanimously (33–0) and included: Barnes Fund grants for affordable housing (up to $10.8M) (RS2025-1596), multiple library and community program grants (RS2025-1603–1606), public safety and transportation contracts and grants (including RS2025-1609 Ouster Lidar/analytics and RS2025-1610 Safe Streets for All grant), and various public works easement and utility acceptance ordinances.
- Adopted RS2025-1617 supporting Mayor’s Office and Department of Social Services coordination with nonprofits and philanthropy to support local food banks in preparation for SNAP disruptions (amended and approved).
- Initiated creation of a Midtown Central Business Improvement District and set a public hearing (RS2025-1594; adopted by roll call).
- Approved a late resolution (RS2025-1626) to amend a grant contract for affordable housing (Project Return, Inc.) following suspension of the rules.
- Several administrative and procurement reforms and ordinances passed on second or third reading, including amendments to procurement and small purchases rules (BL2025-1065–1069 series) and re-adoption of the Metro Code (BL2025-1074).
- Nominations: Carey Rogers nominated for Transportation Licensing Commission vacancy; election scheduled for December 4, 2025 (25-112).
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