Approve minutes from November 13, 2012 City Council Meeting
MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 13, 2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article IIE adopting the 2012 International...
An Ordinance of the Council Of The City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new Article IIE; adopting the 2012 edition of the International Green Construction Code; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the collection of fees therefor; providing penalties for the violation thereof; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Adoption of Agenda
R-338-2012
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Resolution granting pension to Terry L. Bingham
A Resolution granting a pension of $615.10 per month to Terry L. Bingham, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-339-2012
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Resolution granting pension to Michael L. Davis
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,494.31 per month to Michael L. Davis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-340-2012
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Resolution granting pension to Michael P. Armstrong
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,992.17 per month to Michael P. Armstrong, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-341-2012
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Resolution granting pension to Charles B. Harrell
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,963.89 per month to Charles B. Harrell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-342-2012
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Resolution granting pension to Michael V. Wilson
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,125.03 per month to Michael V. Wilson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-343-2012
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Resolution granting pension to Mamosa Foster
A Resolution granting a pension of $378.79 per month to Mamosa Foster, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
O-213-2012
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Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,750 to Locked Down on the Outside, Inc.
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Locked Down on the Outside, Inc., to benefit their state-approved Title 1 Supplemental Educational Services Provides, A 1 Learning Connections.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Brown, Stair, Saunders)
O-214-2012
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Emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,600 to Appalachian Mountain Bike Club
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club an affiliate of Southern Off Road Bicycle Association.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis & Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Stair, Saunders)
O-215-2012
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Emergency Ordinance appropriating $800 to East Tennessee Community Design Center
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center toward the furtherance of certain efforts to benefit the Forest Heights Homeowners Association.(Requested by Council Members Grieve and Saunders)
O-216-2012
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Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Fort Sanders Community Development Corp.
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 Fort Sanders Community Development Corporation to assist toward ongoing garden and landscaping efforts in James Agee Park.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
O-217-2012
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Emergency Ordinance appropriating $138.53 to Legacy Parks Foundation
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $138.53 from the Community Improvement (202) fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation serving as fiscal agent on behalf of certain initiatives related to the Urban Wilderness Arts & Trade District.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
R-331-2012
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Resolution confirming appointment of John A. Sibley to Public Building Authority Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of John A. Sibley to the Board of the Public Building Authority.(Requested by Mayor)
R-332-2012
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Resolution confirming reappointment to City Tree Board
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rebekah Jane Montgomery and David S. Vandergriff to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor)
R-333-2012
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Resolution confirming reappointment to Historic Zoning Commission
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Melissa Gallivan McAdams and Faris Eid to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor)
R-334-2012
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Resolution re-electing members to Industrial Development Board
A Resolution re-electing Mark A. Rosser, Lloyd Montgomery, III, and John W. Craig to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor)
R-335-2012
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Resolution re-electing members to Industrial Development Board for Downtown Cinema
A Resolution to re-elect Mark A. Rosser, Lloyd Montgomery, III, and John W. Craig to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor)
O-202-2012
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Ordinance amending City Code composition and responsibilities of Public Arts Committee
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)
O-203-2012
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Ordinance amending City Code Chapters 17, II, VI to fine/impound non-EVs in EV spots
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)
O-204-2012
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Ordinance changing Keller Street name to N and S Dewey Roberts, Sr. 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, Sr. Street, Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-A-12-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
O-205-2012
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Ordinance adopting South County Sector Plan dated October 11, 2012
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)
O-206-2012
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Ordinance rezoning 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)
O-207-2012
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Ordinance amending 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)
O-208-2012
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Ordinance amending North City Sector Plan for Arrow Properties on Greenway Drive
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)
O-209-2012
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Ordinance amending One Year Plan for Arrow Properties on Greenway Drive
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)
O-210-2012
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Ordinance rezoning 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)
O-211-2012
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Ordinance rezoning property on Chambliss Ave 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)
O-212-2012
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Ordinance appropriating $1,500 from Parks Dept. to Community Shares for youth program
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)
R-336-2012
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to purchase property at 0 Ulster Ave for Stream Restoration Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract of real property located at 0 Ulster Avenue, CLT No. 082N-P-017, from Harold Diftler and Joyce Robinson Diftler for $2,500.00, as part of the Ulster Avenue Stream Restoration Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-337-2012
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with All Occasions Party Rentals
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with All Occasions Party Rentals for the provision of rental equipment for various special events held by the City for a cost not to exceed $30,000.00.(Requested by Office of Special Events)
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article IIA adopting 2012 International Res...
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6, Article IIA, §§ 6-41 and 6-42 of the Knoxville City Code; adopting the 2012 edition of the International Residential Code For One- and Two-Family Dwellings, including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, J, K, N, and P, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Residential Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two- family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation of said Residential Building Code; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article IIB adopting 2012 International Ene...
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6, Article IIB of the Knoxville City Code; adopting the 2012 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code as the Energy Conservation Code of the City Of Knoxville, regulating energy efficient building envelopes and installation of energy efficient mechanical, lighting and power systems in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing penalties for the violation of said Energy Conservation Code; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article IID adopting 2012 International Pe...
An Ordinance of the Council of the City Of Knoxville amending Chapter 6 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new Article IID adopting the 2012 edition of the International Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities, providing regulations that encourage new design methods by allowing a broader parameter for meeting the intent of the International Codes in the City Of Knoxville, providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article II adopting 2012 International Bu...
An Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article II, §§ 6-31 and 6-32 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code, including Appendices A, C-Group U, D, E, F, and H with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of all structures within the City of Knoxville except for detached one- and two- family dwellings and townhouses not more than (3) stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; providing penalties for the violation of said building code; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article IV adopting 2012 International Me...
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6, Article IV, §§ 6-81 and 6-82 of the Knoxville City Code; adopting the 2012 edition of the International Mechanical Code, including Appendix A, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Mechanical Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation of mechanical systems, including alteration, replacement of equipment, appliances, fixtures, and/or appurtenances thereto, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems of buildings or structures in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing or maintaining said mechanical systems; providing penalties for the violation of said Mechanical Code; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article III adopting 2012 International F...
An Ordinance of the Council Of The City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6, Article III, §§ 6-56 and 6-57 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2012 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, including Appendices A, B, C and D, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation, alteration, and maintenance of all piping extending from the point of delivery of gas for use as a fuel and designed to convey or carry the same to gas appliances and regulating the installation and maintenance of appliances designed to utilize such gas as a fuel within the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing, or maintaining said piping and appliances; providing penalties for the violation of said fuel gas code; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article V adopting 2012 International Pl...
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6, Article V, §§ 6-106 and 6-107 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2012 edition of the International Plumbing Code and Appendices B, D, E, and F, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Plumbing Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation, alteration, and maintenance of plumbing systems within the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing or maintaining said plumbing systems; providing penalties for the violation of said Plumbing Code; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article IV adopting 2012 International Pr...
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6, Article IV of the Knoxville City Code relating to unfit buildings and adopting the 2012 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and Appendices, with amendments, as the Property Maintenance Code (Housing Code) of the City of Knoxville(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article IIC adopting 2012 International E...
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6, Article IIC of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2012 edition of the International Existing Building Code as provided in this Ordinance, as the Existing Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of existing buildings in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing penalties for the violation of said Existing Building Code; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Ordinance 12J postponed
ORDINANCE 12J WAS POSTPONED TO JANUARY 8, 2013 (SEE "ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT")
No published motion on this item.
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 11 to adopt 2012 International Fire Code
An Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code so as to adopt the 2012 International Fire Code, including Appendices B, C, and D, with amendments and the 2012 Edition of the International Code Council Performance Code with an effective date of May 1, 2013; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for violation of said codes.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
