Regular meeting — May 14, 2013

Approve minutes from April 30, 2013 City Council meeting.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM APRIL 30, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

O-71-2013 · item history →

Appropriate $450 from Community Improvement Fund to Legacy Parks Foundation for Urban Wilderness patch.

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation to create an Urban Wilderness patch that can be earned by hikers, including Boy and Girl Scouts, that hike the various wilderness trails.(Requested by Council Member Stair)

O-72-2013 · item history →

Appropriate $1,700 from Community Improvement Fund to Free Medical Clinic for services.

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Free Medical Clinic of America to be utilized toward ongoing free medical services for certain uninsured individuals.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Brown and Saunders)

O-73-2013 · item history →

Appropriate $1,050 from Community Improvement Fund to Candora Arts for festival.

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Candora Arts & Heritage Center, Inc., to be utilized toward funding the annual South Knoxville Art and Heritage Festival.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders)

O-74-2013 · item history →

Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage for historic place nomination.

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 Knox Heritage, Inc., to defray certain costs of nominating the Westmoreland Water Wheel, Wheelhouse and Gate Post to the National Register of Historic Places.(Requested by Council Member Grieve)

O-75-2013 · item history →

Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Fort Sanders CDC for park.

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 Council Members Saunders and Stair)

O-76-2013 · item history →

Appropriate $150 from Community Improvement Fund to Mount Olive Christian Academies.

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Mount Olive Christian Academies to be utilized toward benefit of the Garden of Discovery Learning Center Educational Institution.(Requested by Council Member Brown)

O-77-2013 · item history →

Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Girl Talk, Inc. for program needs.

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc., to be utilized toward direct program needs of the organization.(Requested by Council Member Saunders)

R-158-2013 · item history →

Confirm reappointment of Grant K. Barton to Solid Waste Advisory Board.

A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Grant K. Barton to the Knox Region Solid Waste Advisory Board.(Requested by Mayor)

O-78-2013 · item history →

Appropriate $5,340 for Challenge Grant Award Program projects.

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)

2-A-13-SC · item history →

Close portion of Ben Atchley Street and grant 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)

Suspend rules for public comment on Item 10-a.

Suspend Council Rules to allow John King to speak ten (10) minutes on Item 10-a.

Suspend rules for additional public comment on Item 10-a.

Suspend rules to allow Mr. King to speak an additional five (5) minutes.

R-159-2013 · item history →

Honor memory of Jimmie Thacker, Jr. and express condolences.

A Resolution to honor the memory of Jimmie Thacker, Jr., and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of is passing.(Requested by Councilmembers Brown, Palmer, Saunders, Grieve, Stair, Wallace, and Vice Mayor Pavlis)

R-160-2013 · item history →

Request MPC consider rezoning parcels 106 KB 02602 & 106 KB 02603 to Neighborhood Commercial.

A Resolution respectfully requesting, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 13-3-304(b)(2), the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible change to the zoning classification of the two parcels located at the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road and further known as 106 KB 02602 and 106 KB 02603 located in the City of Knoxville to Neighborhood Commercial and, to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan for the City of Knoxville to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Councilmember Palmer)

R-161-2013 · item history →

Request MPC consider rezoning Inskip Small Area Plan properties to Low Density Residential.

A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible change to the zoning classification of the residential properties within the Inskip Small Area Plan located in the City of Knoxville to Low Density Residential District and, to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan for the City of Knoxville to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Councilmember Campen)

R-162-2013 · item history →

Authorize change order for 2011 Neighborhood Drainage Project.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C-11-0230 with McGill Associates, P.A. for the 2011 Neighborhood Drainage Project to increase the contract price by $24,040.00 for a new contract total of $164,990.00, and extend the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-163-2013 · item history →

Authorize MOU with State DOT for traffic signal at Joe Johnson Dr and University Commons Dr.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to allow for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of State Route 450 (Joe Johnson Drive) and University Commons Drive.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-164-2013 · item history →

Authorize license agreement with State of TN for Cumberland Ave Streetscapes Project.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a license agreement with the State of Tennessee to improve pedestrian access and provide landscape enhancements along the entire right-of-way of Cumberland Avenue from Third Creek to Sixteenth Street, also known as the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-165-2013 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for Cumberland Ave Streetscapes Project.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc., for construction engineering and inspection services for Phase I of the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project in an amount not to exceed $338,874.04.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-166-2013 · item history →

Authorize contract with State DOT for Glenwood Avenue Bridge Replacement.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for replacement of the Glenwood Avenue Bridge through the State of Tennessee Bridge Grant Program.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-167-2013 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Twin K Construction for Glenwood Ave Bridge Replacement.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Twin K Construction Inc., for the Glenwood Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, No. 12A-B-0534, for an amount not to exceed $376,856.40.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-168-2013 · item history →

Purchase property and easements for Westland Drive Drainage and Bridge Improvements Project.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a 3,364 square foot tract of real property, a 720 square foot permanent drainage easement and a 1,587 square foot temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 6605 Westland Drive, CLT No. 121IC018, from Stanfill Development Group, LLC, for $12,135.00, as part of the Westland Drive Drainage and Bridge Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-169-2013 · item history →

Authorize license agreement with Windstream KDL for fiber optic network.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a license agreement with Windstream KDL, Inc. for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, operating and using a fiber optic telecommunications network within the City of Knoxville’s public rights-of-way, subject to certain terms, conditions and limitations.(Requested by Department of Information Systems)

Transfer of ten bus shelters from University of Tennessee.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee for the transfer of ten (10) bus shelters currently located on the University's Knoxville campus as these shelters are no longer within KAT's fixed route service area.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Suspend rules for additional opposition speaker.

Suspend the rules to allow one additional speaker in opposition to speak for five (5) minutes.

R-170-2013 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Merit Construction for Jacob Building Renovations.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Merit Construction, Inc., for the Jacob Building Electrical Renovations and Facade Improvements Project, for an amount not to exceed $1,174,000.00.(Requested by Public Assembly Facilities)

R-171-2013 · item history →

Authorize IDB to negotiate payments in lieu of taxes for S. Gay Street property.

A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Hatcher Hill & Associates G.P. payments In lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 620 and 626 S. Gay 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)

Appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2013-2014.

An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability)

Ordinance to levy taxes for FY 2013-2014.

An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the general fund and debt service fund operations and debt service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability)

Amend City Code for general government employee classification and compensation.

An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plans for General Government employees.(Requested by Civil Service)

Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2012/2013.

An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2012/2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

4-A-13-OA · item history →

Amend zoning regulations for crematories, columbariums, 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 15-0) (File No. 4-A-13-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-C-13-OB · item history →

Adopt FY 2014-2019 Capital Improvements Program.

An Ordinance to adopt the City of Knoxville FY 2014 - 2019 Capital Improvements Program. (File No. 4-C-13-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-A-13-PA · item history →

Approve One Year Plan amendment for N. Gay St property from Gen Comm to CBD.

An Ordinance approving the request of Hatcher-Hill Properties LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from General Commercial to Central Business District for property located on the west side of N. Gay Street, east side of N. Broadway, south of W. Fifth Avenue. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-13-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-A-13-RZ · item history →

Rezone N. Gay St property from C-3 to C-2 District.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of N. Gay Street, east side of N. Broadway, south of W. Fifth Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business) District, Hatcher-Hill Properties, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-13-RZ) Sixth District(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-B-13-SP · item history →

Approve East City Sector Plan amendment for Linden Ave property.

An Ordinance approving the request of John A. McCay for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-B-13-SP)(Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-C-13-PA · item history →

Approve One Year Plan amendment for Linden Ave property from Gen Comm to Med Density.

An Ordinance approving the request of John McCay for an amendment to the One Year Plan from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road, John McCay, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-C-13-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-C-13-RZ · item history →

Rezone Linden Ave property from C-3 to R-2 District.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, John McCay, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-C-13-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-D-13-SP · item history →

Approve NW County Sector Plan amendment for Middlebrook Pike property.

An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Public Institutional to Office for entire site of property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road. Knox County Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-D-13-PA · item history →

Approve One Year Plan amendment for Middlebrook Pike property.

An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Public Institutional to Office for entire site for property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13- PA) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-E-13-RZ · item history →

Rezone Middlebrook Pike property from R-1/R-1A to O-1 District.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road from R-1 (Low Density Residential) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office, Medical & Related Services) District, Knox County, Applicant. (MPC Approved 9-6) (File No. 4-E-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-D-13-RZ · item history →

Rezone Francis Road property from A-1 to R-1 District.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side Francis Road, north of Bearden View Lane, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, Donald J. Roberts, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 4-D-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Appropriate $2,850 for Project Grad Knoxville youth sports workshop.

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,850.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., to be utilized toward a non-profit workshop for youth sports commissions.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)