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The commission voted to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. According to the meeting record, a motion and second were made; the chair called for a vote and recorded one abstention from Commissioner Matt Sloan. Staff said the outcome was approval with one abstention.

At the end of the meeting the chair called for a motion to adjourn; a commissioner moved and another seconded. The commission voted in the affirmative to adjourn; the meeting ended after the recorded voice vote.

Ending: Staff will post the meeting recording and minutes per Metro practice.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","08/04/25 Metro Human Relations Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved the prior meeting minutes with one abstention and later voted to adjourn; staff recorded formal approval and adjournment votes during the meeting.","taxTitle","Human Relations Commission Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",69329,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6145051,"Commission highlights 'No Hate on My Plate' events and seeks school partnerships",2666,619000,3285000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5533107-471751e1e9a43405a7186ba2128e84b1&start=619&end=3285","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5533107-471751e1e9a43405a7186ba2128e84b1/thumbnail_619000.jpg","/articles/6145051/Tennessee/Commission-highlights-No-Hate-on-My-Plate-events-and-seeks-school-partnerships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6145051-5d74c18c541960cde77d8192ce81b06a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770785284&Signature=Vd61tjtqTgqtGLwYrxmE78zfVK1bvobGGjIpJLoPZqDC5H7rmuVNFJuIgjBvQIFAGYAdli7mpgoAZkV6QWWtOezhk80~xOlbGV6JXVKFaskdTBmoCACPUC5UtEd~xrDSdbNvFxwAy7352vR-EzARvqVAjJnLbRcnc4m7ClFXsEmqPvLyS8~JUVTOrIegyo9cKEMtslAAuJ~QK67t3VC8L-Bis5o~VhqEy5gnq0xjAhiKzWiKCq2SxNu71DKhoEbKgK3dICeFx1aDMiMtytJ35adoHtKzgBu6p2BqbAat6nLaLFBIt696JTwWC2bh6cPmxgcEWng19gq1vojY0mJXTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners reviewed recent community engagement events conducted under the commission’s “No Hate on My Plate” program and discussed outreach to high schools and other youth groups.

Staff reported two recent dinners — one at the Southeast Library and another youth event in North Nashville — and said trustee Edgar Gilmore will sponsor an event on Aug. 26 (location pending). Commissioners noted that attendees vary by event because inviting organizations bring different networks; staff said meals often attract new participants rather than a repeated core group.

Commissioners discussed possible partnerships with area high schools, including public and private schools, and recommended outreach to student governments and social justice clubs. A commissioner said she is willing to help organize sessions at local schools and suggested coordinating with school district (MNPS) curriculum approvals where necessary.

Staff said some events have included children and younger participants; one meeting required ad‑hoc childcare in a separate room. Commissioners said youth presence changed the tenor of conversations in constructive ways.

Ending: Staff will follow up on logistics for the Aug. 26 event and on next steps for school outreach and coordination with MNPS where required.","Commissioners reported recent and upcoming 'No Hate on My Plate' community dinners and discussed outreach to high schools and youth groups; staff and volunteers described varied attendance and plans for broader school engagement.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6145056,"Commission seeks nominations for procurement standards board seat formerly held by Larry Turner",212,1386000,1598000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5533107-471751e1e9a43405a7186ba2128e84b1&start=1386&end=1598","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5533107-471751e1e9a43405a7186ba2128e84b1/thumbnail_1386000.jpg","/articles/6145056/Tennessee/Commission-seeks-nominations-for-procurement-standards-board-seat-formerly-held-by-Larry-Turner","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6145056-dd4e6054a0db162512053e60af8b69cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770785284&Signature=cvFnJ~id2eh89FK4An6C9NCguX347fb3-evz~MAENCdSGrSvIYghW8uEoecdpqMs7vfsEvr6UPYcDHRwef~YvnkSk3YLVW~nllh-CJp2BVKGUDeypqT5xcLlyjJZnSi08qjHZ8IO~1oq3SLD6IIo8xUhTKcy1unFP3ysTeKm3vXjacRrpM5eSRIfEzQ0o5If~acIySypK1UDPbJJxPdpAqifmpIx~6YPd1GjlhD31j4wyG8wZ9ga8XDlVyRfmxuNE56TCixczy8hXuOxT7W-6FyTcukRNzSFyjfpsuHpRH~GfJmGgd9vaerH9lLHgofMiXm6kQn4PyhFAC4z09CG6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commission staff asked commissioners to solicit nominations for the commission’s appointed seat on the Metro Procurement Standards Board. The seat’s incumbent, Larry Turner, is concluding his term and cannot be reappointed because of Metro employment that creates an eligibility conflict.

Staff asked commissioners to use their networks to identify nominees who bring equity experience and, where possible, lived or professional experience with labor or justice‑impacted communities. Daniel (staff) said the commission would like a nominee who can serve a three‑year term beginning when Ternley/Turner’s term expires in October, and Crystal circulated a Word application form for prospective nominees.

Daniel and other staff emphasized the commission’s intent to nominate someone who will “bring some real life experience” to procurement discussions, including subcontracting and contracting barriers that disadvantaged smaller firms in past large contracts. Daniel noted prior procurement debates and described the role as important to how Metro structures contracting and hiring practices.

Ending: Commissioners were asked to forward nominees to staff for the September meeting to enable a potential October start for the appointee.","Commissioners asked the public to nominate candidates for the Procurement Standards Board seat previously held by Larry Turner; nominees should have equity experience, and the commission seeks nonstandard candidates to represent justice‑impacted communities.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6145061,"Commission hears staffing updates; payroll and departure questions follow budget review",930,298000,1228000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5533107-471751e1e9a43405a7186ba2128e84b1&start=298&end=1228","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5533107-471751e1e9a43405a7186ba2128e84b1/thumbnail_298000.jpg","/articles/6145061/Tennessee/Commission-hears-staffing-updates-payroll-and-departure-questions-follow-budget-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6145061-038541d23c5c603afa59d3ceca12317a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770785284&Signature=dlyWpfQUdRIy52MaOpde34ucXM7HdsunT~RIBGDbJkOZ2iLjblfq0egiEXcgD7lRJr4NBct-ovFqAUE2qk7ckLz-1HxKo6I~lS4C6QffzmNFYXjdaRxS50IAzk7IRytXP9R4sEdsN8HBvne8ashZ54mc9JlzmT~6qTbcnQuTlnUrRkj7yIPJ~f~P7Y2GZOJKNF6W57uk0R7nlbdw8KkAsrmqOrnlQbJUyZb-wyZZ-yld~jCV3aceaXw66ZQ83aXIkjL8FkbKT9AeiAlNPn8t6xMT~Tjcn5gouJj72skR6cOSF70-ttnkp8HZ9W2XgZBSy2z486r3QzmrAKrgh7Lhzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission received a financial and staffing update during the Aug. 13 meeting. Staff reported the commission currently had five authorized positions, was operating with three staff on hand, and is actively interviewing candidates for a research analyst and other roles.

Executive Director Tucker and staff said they had completed most interviews for a research analyst position and expected to forward candidates to Metro Human Resources; hiring remains contingent on HR processes, background checks and register posting timelines. Tucker told commissioners, “We have 5. 5,” when asked how many positions were authorized, and described a typical hiring path that includes a register and background checks.

Commissioners asked several budget questions. A payroll line item showed similar amounts for regular pay and leave pay in the first month’s report; staff explained the similarity likely reflected a payout tied to a recent staff separation. Tucker said, “Mark Everly resigned, and the payout of his time is probably what that is.” The exact separation payout amount was not provided at the meeting. Staff said separation payments are handled through HR and pledged to obtain and circulate the exact figures to commissioners; the amount remains not specified in the meeting record.

Commissioners also asked about a negative biweekly fringe accrual line and about a new fringe percentage Metro applies to each employee. Staff described the fringe entry as an accounting reversal—likely related to the personnel departure—and said they would provide a written explanation of fringe accruals to commissioners.

On staffing, Tucker said planners had identified multiple candidates from a large applicant pool (staff estimated 70–80 applicants for at least one posted position) and hoped to complete one remaining interview and have hires begin after HR completes background checks and onboarding.

Ending: Staff promised to follow up in writing with the separation payout amount, an explanation of fringe accruals and a timeline update for the ongoing hiring process.","Commission staff reported vacancies and hiring progress, discussed a recent staff resignation and payroll accounting items including a fringe accrual and a payout for a departed employee; commissioners requested follow‑up information.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6145065,"Planning department presents housing and infrastructure study, urges targeted zoning changes",1663,1647000,3310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5533107-471751e1e9a43405a7186ba2128e84b1&start=1647&end=3310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5533107-471751e1e9a43405a7186ba2128e84b1/thumbnail_1647000.jpg","/articles/6145065/Tennessee/Planning-department-presents-housing-and-infrastructure-study-urges-targeted-zoning-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6145065-0e4d1a9a1010ff2bf80f582b4a04b3f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770785284&Signature=g7l~J4cJzHDdyYTwNQwGRv4U~fzMG1O0wCGWCelWUwMz3MTywPBeaE7q11H7JKdmZWr9utca133M8hmIWFqbvCADJyVtWtdmNDEhcKmrP6O66hL70CeQxoY8e5dNN4vJkwae-hTKTFMJcLSLmTnUAO8FaYlwC3iKOE3~9mCmb1ragAbACB7lHCGdQoRs-OvqgYKi3-jPu2AmovKLy8SCzGyrlpXXt67YSIx~1cJWu3dKoyGOX9nZWrR1i4zS1OWHn8TDmp73660uscXxk5D5MqauqUNX~KfH~O2RsDWKkv1hJC5jP~MQvAsQGClutfQYwqKNGNfnzh5iqMYPk08mMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Planning Department staff and a consulting team summarized a housing and infrastructure study and related materials during the Metro Human Relations Commission meeting on Aug. 13, 2025. The presentation said the county may need 90,000 to 110,000 additional housing units over the next 10 years and that current zoning and infrastructure will not accommodate that level of growth without changes.

Greg Batson, identified on the record as a consultant with National Planning, said, “This is a study that was requested by council … to take a look at whether our zoning code or regulations negatively affect housing supply, affordability, and equity, and what is needed to deliver housing products that address Nashville's current and long‑term affordability needs.” Batson and Metro planning staff emphasized that the study focuses on market‑rate or market‑driven housing supply (the zoning side) while other Metro divisions handle subsidized affordable housing programs.

The presentation compared several forecasts. It reported that 70,000 additional units could be built under the current zoning map but that planning staff and consultants estimate a reasonable range of need between 90,000 and 110,000 units for the next decade. Batson said that using recent development rates would point toward approximately 70,000 units and that other consultants recommended about 90,000 units, with a potential buffer of 20,000 to account for variation.

To close the gap, the study proposes three lenses: abundant housing (increasing allowable housing types), necessary infrastructure (aligning investments such as water, sewer, curb/gutter and transit), and distinctive communities (design standards to fit new housing into existing neighborhoods). As an example of regulatory change, planners proposed two new zoning districts—“residential neighborhood” (house‑scale, smaller infill) and “residential limited” (middle‑scale housing such as multiplexes, courtyard flats and townhomes) designed with differing suburban/urban standards.

Batson described the goal as creating more predictable rules that allow middle‑scale housing in appropriate locations and that include form‑based standards: “We want requirements for how the building engages with the public realm through what we call frontages … porches, dooryards, stoops,” he said.

The team highlighted equity and historical context, presenting analysis back to the 1930s showing how early zoning and other local and federal practices contributed to segregated patterns. Batson cautioned against broad, blunt changes and recommended targeted remapping and careful community engagement, noting that some lower‑density zoning districts are more prevalent, on a percentage basis, in majority‑Black and majority‑Hispanic census tracts.

On infrastructure, the report notes significant limitations: large portions of suburban and rural areas lack curb, gutter and sanitary sewer, increasing the cost and complexity of incremental infill. The presentation said Tennessee law prohibits Metro from charging traditional impact fees, which reduces the city’s options to fund some infrastructure tied to growth.

Planning staff released draft regulatory language and an economic feasibility analysis for public review the week before the meeting. The materials include an initial voluntary attainable housing incentive (a state tool) that would allow additional height in exchange for a percentage of affordable units in some contexts.

Commissioners asked about likely costs, market assumptions and how new rules would affect construction cost and affordability. Batson and planning staff said feasibility modeling showed middle‑housing prototypes could reduce ownership prices (presented range: $200,000–$344,000 lower per unit in modeled ownership prototypes) and lower monthly rents by $300–$600 in modeled rental prototypes compared with current conventional new construction in many locations. They emphasized that those figures compare new construction to new construction and do not directly change the price of existing homes.

Planning staff encouraged commissioners and the public to review the draft documents during the open comment period and to participate in scheduled in‑person and virtual public meetings.

Ending: Planning staff said they will continue outreach and refine recommendations. Commissioners announced plans to form a housing committee within the Human Relations Commission to review materials and provide input.","Metro planning staff and consultants presented a housing and infrastructure study that finds a potential shortfall of housing units under current zoning and proposes new zoning districts and infrastructure coordination to support “middle-housing” and long-term affordability.","actionData","errors"]

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