Approve minutes from September 3, 2013
APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2013.
City of Knoxville · City Council
Regular meeting — September 17, 2013
On September 17, 2013, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 21 published decisions.
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The City Council met and approved several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included rezoning properties for commercial and residential use, appropriating funds for community projects like a mural and mobile meals, and authorizing agreements for infrastructure improvements and building demolition. The council also approved a contract for employee medical services and confirmed appointments to city boards.
Everything taken up, in order
Adopt agenda
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Confirm appointment of Travis Davis to the City Tree Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Travis Davis to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor)
Confirm appointments to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Melinda Meador, Carl F. Hess, II, and Brent Thompson to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.(Requested by Mayor)
Authorize trial use of commercial pedal carriages
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)
Appropriate $2,500 for mural on I-40 underpass on Sixth Avenue
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)
Rezone property on SW side of S. Seventeenth St 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)
Rezone property S of Cedar Lane 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)
Rezone SE side Commerce Ave to C-2/D-1
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)
Authorize agreement with BCBST for employee medical services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. ("BCBST") for the provision of administrative medical services for the City's self-funded employee medical program for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms at an estimated annual cost of $714,507.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
Approve Change Order No. 2 for Cityview Riverwalk Extension Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C-13-0172 with Ronald Franks Construction Company, LLC, increasing the contract amount by $9,252.90 for a new contract total of $455,319.38 for the Cityview Riverwalk Extension Project, and to extend the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Authorize agreement with CSR Engineering for bridge rehabilitation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CSR Engineering, Inc. for the Ed Shouse Drive and Sutherland Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project for an amount not to exceed $74,790.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Approve Change Order No. 1 for Liberty Building Demolition contract
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C-13-0304 with S&ME, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $18,815.00 for a new contract total of $43,630.00 for the Liberty Building Demolition Specification and Project Monitoring contract, and to extend the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Authorize agreement with E. Luke Greene Co. for Liberty Building Demolition
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with E. Luke Greene Company, Inc. for the Liberty Building Demolition Project, No. 13B-C-0551, for an amount not to exceed $288,090.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Authorize agreement for Administration Building restoration services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee to provide design and construction management services related to the restoration of the historic Administration Building located on the Lakeshore campus at a cost not to exceed $1,200,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Authorize contract with Foundation Systems Engineering for greenway wall
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a design services, quality control testing and observation services contract with Foundation Systems Engineering, P.C. for the proposed gunite and anchor system at the Will Skelton Greenway gabion retaining wall.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Authorize agreement for ICAC training with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Authorize agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Old City Streetscapes
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., for the Old City Streetscapes Improvement Plan for an amount not to exceed $278,400.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering)
Amend ordinance on wearing masks, hoods or disguises
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19, Article III, Section 19-62 of the Knoxville City Code to amend the prohibition on the wearing of masks, hoods or disguises in public places or on the property of another.(Requested by Policy)
Rezone S side Middlebrook Pike to O-1/F-1
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side Middlebrook Pike, southwest side of Old Weisgarber Road, from A-1 (General Agricultural) and F-1 (Floodway) Districts to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) and F-1 (Floodway) on the north side of the creek only, Metro Knoxville HMA, LLC, Applicant. ( MPC Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-I-13-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)