Approve minutes from previous City Council meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JULY 24, 2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1-A-12-OA
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Amend zoning regulations for crematories, columbariums, and funeral establishments.
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations" regarding regulations for crematories, columbariums, and funeral establishments. (MPC Approved 9-4) (File No. 1-A-12-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
6-A-12-SP
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Adopt North County Sector Plan.
An Ordinance adopting the North County Sector Plan dated July 12, 2012. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-A-12-SP) (Third and Fifth Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve consent items.
CONSENT ITEMS
R-207-2012
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for liquor store license renewal.
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to On The Rocks LLC d/b/a On The Rocks Wine and Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
R-208-2012
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Acknowledge Business Advisory Council and support appointments.
A Resolution acknowledging the establishment of the Business Advisory Council and expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of David Andrews, Margaret Backhurst, Tom Catani, William Garibay, Neal Green, Joseph Ledford, Adam Palmer, Whitney Peter, Joe Petre, Damon Rawls, and Deborah C. Stevens to the Business Advisory Council.(Requested by Mayor)
R-209-2012
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Authorize agreement for HOME funds for housing acquisition/rehab/construction.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $380,000.00 In HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and/or new construction of thirteen houses that will be sold to qualified low-income families.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-210-2012
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Authorize purchase of property at 2727 Holbrook Drive for bridge project.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase in fee simple title property and all improvements within the property, located at 2727 Holbrook Drive, CLT No. 058F-F-048.01, from Charles R. Barnes, for an amount of $70,000.00, as part of the Holbrook Drive Bridge Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-211-2012
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Authorize purchase of property and easements at 212 Hotel Road for bridge project.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase in fee simple title a 999 square foot tract, a 1,731 square foot temporary construction easement, a 4 square foot slope easement, and a 271 square foot permanent drainage easement, all located at 212 Hotel Road, CLT # 058F-F-009, from Fountain City United Methodist Church, for a total amount of $4,350.00, as part of the Holbrook Drive Bridge Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-212-2012
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Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for Prosser Rd Drainage Improvements.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc., for the Prosser Road Drainage Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $192,100.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-213-2012
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Authorize change order for 2011 Resurfacing Project with Rogers Group.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C-12-0011 with Rogers Group, Inc., to increase the contract price by $358,534.71 for a new contract total of $6,659,903.23 for the 2011 Resurfacing Project, and extend the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-214-2012
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Authorize contract with L.B. Services for Inskip Ballfield Restoration.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with L.B. Services for the Inskip Ballfield - Second Creek Restoration Project, No. 12B-D-0514, for an amount not to exceed $117,138.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-215-2012
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Authorize contract with Design & Construction Services for bridge replacement.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the Third Creek Greenway Bridge Replacement Project, No. 11C-B-0507, for an amount not to exceed $195,523.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-216-2012
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Approve insurance coverage proposal from Travelers Indemnity.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Travelers Indemnity Company of America for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for a total annual premium of $178,231.00 and to execute a contract consistent with the proposal.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
R-217-2012
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Authorize MOU with KUB for fire hydrant water usage reimbursement.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville Utilities Board ("KUB") to provide annual reimbursement to KUB for the City's fire hydrant water usage for a period of three (3) years.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
R-218-2012
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Authorize amendment to agreement with Venture Builders LLC for tennis clubhouse.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Agreement between the City of Knoxville and Venture Builders LLC in order to revise the scope of work and extend the date of completion of the tennis clubhouse at West Hills Community Park, so as to increase the contract price by $23,098.00 for a new contract total price of $393,098.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
R-219-2012
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Authorize agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect for canine facility.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect, in an amount not to exceed $78,900.00 to provide architectural design and engineering services for a new canine training and boarding facility for the Police Department.(Requested by Police Department)
R-220-2012
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Authorize agreement with C & T Janitorial Services for Safety Building.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with C & T Janitorial Services in an amount not to exceed $79,899.00 to provide janitorial services for the Safety Building.(Requested by Police Department)
R-221-2012
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Authorize agreement with Environmental Enterprises for HHW disposal.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Environmental Enterprises Incorporated to provide transportation and disposal services for the household hazardous waste collected through the joint City/County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program for an annual amount of $40,000.00.(Requested by Department of Public Service)
R-222-2012
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Authorize agreement with Kay Uniforms for Public Service Department uniforms.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kay Uniforms for the purchase of various uniform garments for the City's Public Service Department for an annual amount not to exceed $95,000.00.(Requested by Department of Public Service)
R-223-2012
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Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for Gay Street improvements.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton to provide professional engineering services for street improvements to the 400 and 500 blocks of Gay Street for a cost not to exceed $53,690.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
R-224-2012
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Authorize IDB to accept PILOT payments from Kimberly-Clark.
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to accept from Kimberly-Clark Corporation payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 400 Goody's Lane and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Amend procedural rules for filling City Council vacancies.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 Article II - Rules of Procedure of the Knoxville City Code to add a new section 7.5-87. -Rule 26: Filling vacancies to establish a procedure for filling vacancies in the membership of the City Council and Special Counsel and Advisor to City Council.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Councilmember Palmer)
Amend City Charter regarding pension plans, close current plans, adopt new plan.
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled "An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee, and to define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and to repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XIII of said Charter, entitled "Pensions," as previously amended, so as to provide that the pension plans currently open to both general government employees (Division G) and uniformed bodies employees (Division C) be closed to further enrollment and a new pension plan for eligible employees (both general government and uniformed bodies) be adopted and established, to effect various transitional and other amendatory provisions related thereto, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Mayor)
Ordinance 12C postponed to September 4.
ORDINANCE 12C WAS POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 4.
No published motion on this item.
7-A-12-AC
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Ordinance to close unnamed alley near Lamar Street.
An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Lamar Street to northwest boundary of Parcel 094DL008, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Central United Methodist Church, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-A-12-AC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Ordinance 12E postponed to August 21, 2012.
ORDINANCE 12E WAS POSTPONED TO AUGUST 21, 2012.
No published motion on this item.
7-A-12-SP
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Amend East City Sector Plan for property on N. Broadway/Emoriland Blvd.
An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Commercial to Public Parks and Refuges for property located on the east side of N. Broadway, south side of Emoriland Boulevard. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-A-12-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
7-A-12-PA
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Amend East City Plan for property on N. Broadway/Emoriland Blvd (1 year).
An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission for a One Year Plan Amendment from General Commercial and Floodway to Public Parks and Refuges and Floodway for property located on the east side of N. Broadway, south side of Emoriland Boulevard. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-A-12-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
7-A-12-RZ
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Rezone property on N. Broadway/Emoriland Blvd to Park/Open Space.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Broadway, south side of Emoriland Boulevard from C-3, General Commercial District and F-1, Floodway to OS-2, Park and Open Space District and F-1, Floodway, Metropolitan Planning Commission, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-A-12-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
7-B-12-PA
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Amend East City Plan for N. Emoriland Blvd/N. Broadway property (1 year).
An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission for a One Year Plan Amendment from General Commercial and Floodway to Low Density Residential and Floodway for property located on the north side of Emoriland Boulevard, east side of N. Broadway. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-B-12-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
7-B-12-RZ
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Rezone property on N. Emoriland Blvd/N. Broadway to Low Density Residential.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Emoriland Boulevard, east side of N. Broadway from C-3, General Commercial District/H-1, Historic Overlay and F-1, Floodway/H-1, Historic Overlay to R-1, Low Density Residential/H-1, Historic Overlay and F-1, Floodway/H-1, Historic Overlay, Metropolitan Planning Commission, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-B-12-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
7-C-12-SP
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Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for Bridgewater Rd property.
An Ordinance approving the request of Harb-White Properties for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located on the southwest side of Bridgewater Road, north side of I-40. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-C-12-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
7-D-12-PA
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Amend Northwest County Plan for Bridgewater Rd property (1 year).
An Ordinance approving the request of Harb-White Properties for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located on the southwest side of Bridgewater Road, north side of I-40. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-D-12-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
7-F-12-RZ
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Rezone Bridgewater Rd property to Office, Medical and Related Services.
An Ordinance to rezone property location of the southwest side of Bridgewater Road, north side of I-40 from R-2, General Residential District to O-1, Office, Medical and Related Services District, Harb-White Properties, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-F-12-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
7-D-12-SP
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Amend East City Sector Plan for Curie Pl/Wilson Ave/Selma Ave property.
An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the northeast side of Curie Place, southeast side of Wilson Avenue, northwest side of Selma Avenue. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-D-12-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
7-E-12-PA
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Amend East City Plan for Curie Pl/Wilson Ave/Selma Ave property (1 year).
An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the northeast side of Curie Place, southeast side of Wilson Avenue, northwest side of Selma Avenue. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-E-12-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
7-I-12-RZ
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Rezone Curie Pl/Wilson Ave/Selma Ave property to Planned Residential.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Curie Place, southeast side of Wilson Avenue, northwest side of Selma Avenue from R-1, Low Density Residential District to RP-1, Planned Residential District (at a density of up to 13 dwelling units per acre), Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-I-12-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
7-F-12-SP
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Amend Southwest County Sector Plan for N. Shore Dr property.
An Ordinance approving the request of C. E. Brown Properties for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of S. Northshore Drive, northeast side of Osprey Point Lane, southwest side of Pellissippi Parkway. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-F-12-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
7-F-12-PA
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Amend Southwest County Plan for N. Shore Dr property (1 year).
An Ordinance approving the request of C. E. Brown Properties, for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office(K) to Office (with no condition), for property located on the south side of S. Northshore Drive, northeast side of Osprey Point Lane, southwest side of Pellissippi Parkway. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-F-12-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
7-J-12-RZ
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Rezone N. Shore Dr property to Office, Medical and Related Services.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of S. Northshore Drive, northeast side of Osprey Point Lane, southwest side of Pellissippi Parkway from A-1, General Agricultural District and O-3, Office Park District to O-1, Office, Medical, and Related Services District, C. E. Brown Properties, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-J-12-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
7-G-12-RZ
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Rezone Washington Pike property to Planned Residential.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Washington Pike, northeast of Atoka Lane from R-1, Low Density Residential District to RP-1, Planned Residential District at a density up to 5.99 dwelling units per acre, Ronnie Phillips, Applicant. MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-G-12-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
