Regular meeting — November 13, 2012

Approve minutes from October 30, 2012 City Council meeting.

APPROVE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 30, 2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for Safety Building Security Perimeter Project Phase 1.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Thomas EC Baldonado Corp., d/b/a EC Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $290,000.00, for the construction of Phase 1 of the Safety Building Security Perimeter Project.(Requested by Police Department)

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 within the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-A-12-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

O-201-2012 · item history →

Appropriate and donate $1,000 to Bearden Elementary School for technology upgrade.

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bearden Elementary School to benefit the ongoing Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO), to upgrade technology.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair, Saunders)

R-318-2012 · item history →

Appoint Steve Patton to Public Property Naming Committee.

A Resolution appointing Steve Patton to serve as the Third District representative to the Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Palmer)

O-199-2012 · item history →

Authorize Chief of Police to deactivate and suspend Police Reserve Force.

An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-673 of the Knoxville City Code to authorize the Chief of Police to deactivate and suspend the Knoxville Police Reserve Force, in his discretion.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

O-200-2012 · item history →

Appropriate and donate $5,000 to Fountain City Lions Club for park maintenance.

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

R-319-2012 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knox Housing Partnership for funding.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Housing Partnership, Inc., to provide $175,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and/or new construction of five (5) houses that will be sold to qualified low-income families.(Requested by Community Development Department)

R-320-2012 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for 2012 Neighborhood Drainage Project.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The EC Baldonado Corporation d/b/a The EC Corporation for the 2012 Neighborhood Drainage Project, No. 12W-D-0529, in an amount not to exceed $276,972.75.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-321-2012 · item history →

Supplement Resolution 1644 for issuance of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds.

A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Eleven Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($11,350,000) of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series CC-2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

R-322-2012 · item history →

Supplement Resolution R-25-88 for issuance of Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds.

A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-25-88 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on February 9, 1988 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Gas System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Thirteen Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($13,550,000) of Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series S-2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

R-323-2012 · item history →

Supplement Resolution 2075 for issuance of Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds.

A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Ten Million Seven Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($10,700,000) of Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series Y-2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

R-324-2012 · item history →

Supplement Resolution R-129-90 for issuance of Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds.

A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed One Hundred Fifty-six Million Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($156,950,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2013A.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

R-325-2012 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for transfer of surplus sedans to Warrenton, GA.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the City of Warrenton, Georgia Police Department for the transfer of surplus city property (five decommissioned sedans) for a total price of $20,000.00.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability, Fleet Services)

R-326-2012 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for transfer of surplus sedan to Sardis City, AL.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Town of Sardis City, Alabama for the transfer of surplus city property (one decommissioned sedan with emergency equipment) for a total price of $4,000.00.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability, Fleet Services)

R-327-2012 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement for Fountain City Recreation Center.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Fountain City Recreation Commission for the lease of the Fountain City Recreation Center for a period of five years for the purpose of providing recreational programs.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

R-328-2012 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to amend contract C-02-0040 for Williams Creek Golf Course maintenance.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to contract number C-02-0040 between the City of Knoxville and W.C. Two so as to increase the contract amount by $55,000.00 per year for management of daily maintenance and for equipment replacement, maintenance and irrigation system service at the Williams Creek Golf Course.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

R-329-2012 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to request PBA for project management of Safety Building remodeling.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee to perform project management services for the remodeling of the City Court administrative offices within the Safety Building in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)

R-330-2012 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to request PBA for Beardsley Farm site construction project.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee to perform project management services related to the construction of a new education building and restroom facilities at the Beardsley Farm/Martin Malcolm Park site in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00, with $150,000.00 to be borne by the City and with an additional $25,000.00 to be borne by the Knoxville/Knox County Community Action Committee and/or Beardsley Farm.(Requested by Public Service Department)

Amend Public Arts Committee composition and responsibilities.

An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article XI, Section 2-1112 of the Knoxville City Code regarding the composition and the responsibilities of the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.(Requested by Mayor)

Impose fines for parking in EV charging spaces.

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Articles II and VI to authorize the imposition of fines and the removal and impoundment of non-electric vehicles that are parked in spaces reserved for recharging electric vehicles.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)

Change street name from Keller Street to N and S Dewey Roberts Street.

An Ordinance to change the street name of Keller Street between Linden Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to N and S Dewey Roberts Street, Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-A-12-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Adopt South County Sector Plan amending the General Plan.

An Ordinance adopting the South County Sector Plan dated October 11, 2012, which amends the Knoxville/Knox County General Plan. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 8-A-12-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Rezone property on Dutch Valley Drive from I-2 to C-6.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Dutch Valley Drive, west of Old Broadway from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Robert Greene, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-A-12-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Amend Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Commercial.

An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Commercial for property located on the southwest side of Primus Road, northwest of Murray Drive. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-B-12-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Amend North City Sector Plan for Arrow Properties site.

An Ordinance approving the request of Arrow Properties for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District and Hillside/Ridge Top Protection Areas to Mixed Use Special District, including I-2 zoning and Hillside/Ridge Top Protection Areas for property located on the northwest side of Greenway Drive, northeast of Amber Ridge Way, Arrow Properties, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-A-12-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Amend One Year Plan for Arrow Properties site.

An Ordinance approving the request of Arrow Properties for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial (on the front portion of the site) for property located on the northwest side of Greenway Drive, northeast of Amber Ridge Way, Arrow Properties, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-A-12-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Rezone property on Greenway Drive from R-1 to I-2.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Greenway Drive, northeast of Amber Ridge Way from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District (on the front portion of the site only), Arrow Properties, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-B-12-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Rezone property on Chambliss Avenue from R-2 to O-1.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Chambliss Avenue, west of Lebanon Street from R-2 (General Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical and Related Services) District, Charles Skalet, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-C-12-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Appropriate and donate $1,500 for youth football program uniforms and helmets.

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Community Shares, acting as fiscal agent for the Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development Organization, to be utilized toward the purchase of uniforms and helmets for the Baby Roadrunner's Football Inner-City Youth Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)