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Regular meeting — September 3, 2013

On September 3, 2013, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 36 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council met and approved several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included setting the certified tax rate, approving zoning and plan amendments for properties on Bridgewater Road, and approving resolutions for homelessness prevention, medical program updates, and infrastructure improvements. Several measures, including numerous road closures requested by the University of Tennessee, were postponed to later dates.

Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

Everything taken up, in order

4-A-13-SP · item history →

Amend West City Sector Plan for property on Deane Hill Dr

An Ordinance approving the request of Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive. (MPC Approved 13-2) (File No. 4-A-13-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-B-13-PA · item history →

Amend One Year Plan for property on Deane Hill Dr

An Ordinance approving the request of Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive. (MPC Approved 14-1) (File No. 4-B-13-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-B-13-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on Deane Hill Dr from R-1 to RP-1

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District (at a density up to 10 dwelling units per acre), Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-4) (File No. 4-B-13-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

7-G-13-SP · item history →

Amend Southwest County Sector Plan for property on S. Northshore Dr

An Ordinance approving the request of Flournoy Development Company for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Mixed Uses to High Density Residential for property located on the north side of S. Northshore Drive, west side Thunderhead Road. (MPC Approved 10-1) (File No. 7-G-13-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

7-F-13-PA · item history →

Amend One Year Plan for property on S. Northshore Dr

An Ordinance approving the request of Flournoy Development Company for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Uses (TC-1 or TND-1) to High Density Residential for property located on the north side of S. Northshore Drive, west side Thunderhead Road. (MPC Approved 10-1) (File No. 7-F-13-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

7-L-13-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on S. Northshore Dr to RP-2

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of S. Northshore Drive, west side of Thunderhead Road, from TC-1 (Town Center) and OS-2 (Park and Open Space) Districts to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 25 dwelling units per acre, Flournoy Development Company, Applicant. (MPC approved 10-1) (File No. 7-L-13- RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

7-M-13-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on Westland Dr from R-1 to RP-1

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Westland Drive, northeast side of Morrell Road from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 3 dwelling units per acre. M & M Properties, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0) (File No. 7-M-13-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

O-171-2013 · item history →

Set Certified Tax Rate and adjust Ordinance O-80-2013

An Ordinance setting a "Certified Tax Rate" as required by T.C.A. § 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-80-2013 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.46 to $2.3857.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

O-172-2013 · item history →

Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for property on Bridgewater Rd

An Ordinance approving the request of Harb-White Properties, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Commercial for property located on the southwest side of Bridgewater Road, north side I-40/75. (MPC Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-F-13-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

O-173-2013 · item history →

Amend One Year Plan for property on Bridgewater Rd

An Ordinance approving the request of Harb-White Properties, LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to General Commercial for property located on the southwest side of Bridgewater Road, north side I-40/75. (MPC Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-E-13-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

O-174-2013 · item history →

Rezone property on Bridgewater Rd from O-1 to PC-1

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest side of Bridgewater Road, north side of I-40/75, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) to PC-1 (Retail and Office Park), District, Harb-White Properties, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-J-13-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

R-302-2013 · item history →

Request MPC consider zoning change for Oakwood Lincoln Park

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 Oakwood Lincoln Park 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)

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for Case Management Program

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to develop and support the Case Management Program located in the KCDC elderly/disabled housing, focused on homelessness prevention, in an amount not to exceed $187,500.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)

Authorize Mayor to amend agreement with Humana Insurance Co

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement with Humana Insurance Company updating the average wholesale discount list and the list of specialty pharmacy medications provided by our pharmacy benefit manager for City's Self Funded Medical Program, as well as setting forth the additional administrative services Humana provides as the plan's fiduciary.(Requested by Employee Benefits)

Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order to Cross Park Dr Drainage Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C-09- 0055 with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc., for the Cross Park Drive Drainage Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by $60,000.00 for a new contract total of $139,800.00, and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for Ulster Ave Stream Restoration

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KCI-Environmental Technologies and Construction, Inc. for the Ulster Avenue Stream Restoration and Cavalier Avenue Bank Stabilization Project, No. 12F-D-0516, for an amount not to exceed $135,512.20.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Authorize Mayor to apply for Childhood Obesity Prevention grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a 2014 Childhood Obesity Prevention Awards Program grant from The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) and if such grant application is approved and awarded, to accept such a grant.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Authorize Mayor to apply for FMCSA grant for CMV enforcement

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, to accept a grant award of $118,500.00, with a required 20% match of $23,700.00, from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a highly visible and comprehensive commercial motor vehicle traffic enforcement and safety inspection program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Eurest Services for janitorial

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Eurest Services, in an amount not to exceed $101,930.48, to provide janitorial services for the Safety Building.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Amend City Code to authorize commercial pedal carriages (trial basis)

An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 26, Articles I and V of the Knoxville City Code to authorize, on a trial basis, the use of commercial pedal carriages.(Requested by Office of Business Support)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVED ON FIRST READING

Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

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Appropriate funds for mural on I-40 underpass

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Community Design Center for painting a mural on I-40 underpass on Sixth Avenue.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approved on First Reading

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

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8-A-13-SC · item history →

Close Johnny Majors Drive subject to conditions

An Ordinance to close Johnny Majors Drive from Lake Loudoun Boulevard to Pat Head Summitt Street, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 8-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

8-B-13-SC · item history →

Close Lake Loudoun Blvd subject to conditions

An Ordinance to close Lake Loudoun Boulevard from Volunteer Boulevard to Neyland Drive, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 8-B-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

8-C-13-SC · item history →

Close Chamique Holdsclaw Drive subject to conditions

An Ordinance to close Chamique Holdsclaw Drive from Lake Loudoun Boulevard to Pat Head Summitt Street, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 8-C-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

8-D-13-SC · item history →

Close Pat Head Summitt Street subject to conditions

An Ordinance to close Pat Head Summitt Street from Chamique Holdsclaw Drive to Andy Holt Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee Applicant. (MPC Approved 11- 0-1) (File No. 8-D-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

8-E-13-SC · item history →

Close Fraternity Park Drive subject to conditions

An Ordinance to close Fraternity Park Drive from Pat Head Summitt Street to Todd Helton Drive, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11- 0-1) (File No. 8-E-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

8-F-13-SC · item history →

Close Frances Street subject to conditions

An Ordinance to close Frances Street from Melrose Avenue to Andy Holt Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 8- F-13-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

8-G-13-SC · item history →

Close Andy Holt Avenue subject to conditions

An Ordinance to close Andy Holt Avenue from Volunteer Boulevard to Melrose Place, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 8-G-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

8-H-13-SC · item history →

Close Twentieth Street subject to conditions

An Ordinance to close Twentieth Street from Terrace Avenue to Andy Holt Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 8-H-13-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

8-I-13-SC · item history →

Close portion of Melrose Place subject to conditions

An Ordinance to close a portion of Melrose Place from Andy Holt Avenue to Melrose Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0- 1) (File No. 8-I-13-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

8-A-13-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on S. Seventeenth St from C-3 to C-7

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest side of S. Seventeenth Street, southeast side of White Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-7 (Pedestrian Commercial) District, Starboard Properties, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-1) (File No. 8-A-13-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approved on First Reading

Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

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8-C-13-RZ · item history →

Rezone property near Inskip Rd to R-1 and R-1A

An Ordinance to rezone property in area generally located between south of Cedar Lane, east of Rowan Road and north and west of Inskip Road, from R-2 (General Residential) District to R-1 (Low Density Residential) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) District as shown on MPC staff recommendation map, Metropolitan Planning Commission, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0) (File No. 8-C-13-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approved on First Reading

Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Nick Della Volpe

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8-D-13-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on Commerce Ave to C-2

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Commerce Avenue, southwest side of S. Central Street from C-3 (General Commercial) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, Knox County, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-1) (File No. 8-D-13-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approved on First Reading

Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Brenda Palmer

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