Regular meeting — April 30, 2013

Approve minutes from April 16, 2013 City Council meeting.

MINUTES FROM APRIL 16, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

Ordinance to close portion of Ben Atchley Street, authorize quitclaim deeds.

An Ordinance to close a portion of Ben Atchley Street between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr., Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC denied 13-1-1) (File No. 2-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for MB Investments Inc. liquor license renewal.

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to MB Investments Inc., d/b/a Adobe Package Store 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 & Accountability)

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Resolution granting pension to Tommy G. Alexander.

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,377.31 per month To Tommy G. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

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Resolution granting pension to Carolyn J. Jones.

A Resolution granting a pension of $373.78 per month to Carolyn J. Jones, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

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Resolution granting pension to Vicki C. Dotson.

A Resolution granting a pension of $146.45 per month (defined benefit only) to Vicki C. Dotson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

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Ordinance appropriating $600 to Knoxville Re-Animation Coalition.

An Emergency Ordinance of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville Re-Animation Coalition, Inc., to defray certain costs associated with the Odd Fellows Scholars Program Project.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Brown, Stair)

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Ordinance appropriating $1,400 to Arts & Culture Alliance.

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville to provide for fiscal sponsor services for the Public Art Committee (PAC).(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Brown, Stair)

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Ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Bearden Middle School Science Olympiad.

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 Middle School Science Olympiad, Inc., to defray certain costs of materials, registration fees and travel to tournaments.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Palmer, Della Volpe)

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Ordinance appropriating $500 to Whittle Springs Middle School.

An Emergency Ordinance of the council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Whittle Springs Middle School to purchase folding tables to be utilized during certain school events.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Brown)

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Ordinance appropriating $700 to Belle Morris Elementary School.

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Belle Morris Elementary School to be utilized toward the ongoing capital project, to purchase playground equipment.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Brown)

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Ordinance appropriating $1,025 to Chilhowee Intermediate School.

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,025.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chilhowee Intermediate School to be utilized for the replacement and installation of certain playground equipment.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Stair, Saunders)

Historic Preservation Annual Report presentation.

Historic Preservation Annual Report

No published motion on this item.

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Resolution supporting appointments to Neighborhood Advisory Council.

A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of Terry Caruthers, Donna Downen, Bill Hutton, and Bobby Braly and reappointment of Lauren Rider to the Neighborhood Advisory Council.(Requested by Mayor)

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Resolution reappointing Brenda Brooks to Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board.

A Resolution reappointing Brenda Brooks to the Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe)

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Ordinance amending Classification and Compensation Plan for General Government.

An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Code of the City of Knoxville to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plan for General Government.(Requested by Civil Service)

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Ordinance amending Executive Branch organizational structure.

An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Divisions 2, 3 and 12 of the Knoxville City Code relating to the Organizational Structure of the Executive Branch of City Government.(Requested by Law)

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Ordinance adopting the 2013 Knoxville One Year Plan.

An Ordinance to adopt the Knoxville One Year Plan dated 2013 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 13-0-2) (File No. 3-A-13-OYP)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

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Ordinance rezoning property on Dutch Valley Drive to R-1A.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Dutch Valley Drive, west of Plummer Road from O-3 (Office Park) District to R-1A (Low Density Residential) District, Leslie L. Gatto and William C. Ball, Applicants. MPC approved 13-0-2. (File No. 3-A-13-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

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Ordinance rezoning property on Dutch Valley Drive to C-6.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Dutch Valley Drive, east of Bruhin Road from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Anthony Jerome Walker, Applicant. MPC approved 13-0-2. File No. 3-C-13-RZ. (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

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Resolution approving Norwood Homeowners Association appeal on Use on Review.

A Resolution approving an appeal by Norwood Homeowners Association of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve a Use on Review for a duplex in existing R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, property located on the southwest side of Clover Road, northwest of Bradshaw Garden Drive. (MPC approved 14-1) (File No. 3-A-13-UR) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

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Resolution supporting use of One Year Plan for zoning decisions.

A Resolution expressing its support for the continued use of the One Year Plan in guiding zoning decisions in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Council)

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Resolution authorizing Action Plan submission to HUD for housing/community development.

A Resolution authorizing submission of the 2013-2014 Action Plan to the consolidated plan for housing and community development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act, Fair Housing Assistance, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs.(Requested by Community Development Department)

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Resolution authorizing change order for Cumberland Ave Streetscapes Project.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. C-09-0105 between the City of Knoxville and Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc., to increase the contract price by $164,934.00 for a new contract total of $2,153,855.00 for completion of the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

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Resolution authorizing agreement with PBA for surplus city equipment transfer.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Public Building Authority (PBA) for the transfer of surplus City equipment (two (2) decommissioned utility vehicles and one (1) midsize sedan) for a total price of $13,300.00.(Requested by Department of Finance, Fleet Services)

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Resolution authorizing trade of seized weapons for handguns.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to trade seized weapons titled in the name of the Knoxville Police Department to Elmer Arms South, LLC, for 200 Sig Sauer .45 caliber handguns and certain other weapons.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

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Resolution to apply for $175k grant for forensic unit capacity.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $175,000.00 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, through the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program to increase the forensic unit's capacity and reduce the backlog of firearms and latent print examinations.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

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Resolution to apply for $35k grant for aggressive driving patrols.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Governor's Highway Safety Office, in the amount of $35,000.00 for the purpose of funding for overtime pay for additional patrols to identify individuals committing aggressive driving violations.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

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Resolution to apply for $100k grant for DUI patrol overtime.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Governor's Highway Safety Office in the amount of $100,000.00 for the purpose of funding overtime pay for additional patrols to identify and arrest individuals driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

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Resolution authorizing agreement to repair Chilhowee Park electrical panels.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with First Place Finish, Inc., to replace and relocate electrical panels at Chilhowee Park damaged during flooding, for an amount not to exceed $69,985.43.(Requested by Public Assembly Facilities)

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Resolution approving lease of Langford Ave property for river access.

A Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to lease property located on the northern side of Langford Avenue for a period of one year in order to provide the public temporary access to the Tennessee River for non-motorized boats.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

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Resolution authorizing IDB to negotiate PILOT with MAB Knoxville, LLC.

A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from MAB Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 603 Main Street 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)

Ordinance appropriating $5,340 for Challenge Grant Award Program.

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,340.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified groups as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)