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City of Knoxville · City Council

Regular meeting — November 11, 2014

On November 11, 2014, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 21 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council met on November 11, 2014, and postponed decisions on several zoning and sector plan amendments related to property on Cedar Lane. The council also approved resolutions for a pharmacy benefit management agreement, a bridge replacement project, a pedestrian and cyclist grant for Kingston Pike, parking agreements, and funding for parks and community improvements. Several ordinances were approved on first reading, including annexing new territory and rezoning commercial properties.

From the minutes

“The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Madeline Rogero”

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

Everything taken up, in order

10-B-14-SP · item history →

Amend North City Sector Plan for property on Cedar Lane

An Ordinance approving the request of Cindy Bradley for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Civic/Institutional to Office and Low Density Residential for property located on the northwest side of Cedar Lane, northeast of Rowan Road. (MPC Approved 8-6) (File No. 10-B-14-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Postpone Ordinance approving the request of Cindy Bradley for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan

Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Nick Pavlis

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10-B-14-PA · item history →

Amend One Year Plan for property on Cedar Lane

An Ordinance approving the request of Cindy Bradley for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Office for the southeast portion of the property described as being located on the northwest side of Cedar Lane, northeast of Rowan Road, (MPC Approved 10-4) (File No. 10-B-14-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Postpone Ordinance approving the request of Cindy Bradley for a One Year Plan amendment

Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Nick Pavlis

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10-B-14-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on Cedar Lane from R-1 to O-1

An Ordinance to rezone the southwestern portion of the property located on the northwest side of Cedar Lane, northeast of Rowan Road, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, subject to four conditions, Cindy Bradley, Applicant. (MPC approved 10-4) (MPC File No. 10-B-14-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Postpone Ordinance to rezone the southwestern portion of the property on Cedar Lane

Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Nick Pavlis

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R-392-2014 · item history →

Confirm appointment to City Tree Board

A Resolution confirming the appointment of Thomas C. Welborn to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Confirm the appointment of Thomas C. Welborn to the City Tree Board.

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe

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R-393-2014 · item history →

Add honorary name "Gideon Fryer Square" to intersection

A Resolution to add the honorary name "Gideon Fryer Square" to the intersection of Sixteenth Street and Laurel Avenue.(Requested by Chairman Stair and Vice Mayor Pavlis)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Add the honorary name "Gideon Fryer Square" to the intersection of Sixteenth Street and Laurel Avenue.

Moved by Marshall Stair · seconded by Nick Pavlis

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R-394-2014 · item history →

Authorize agreement with OptumRx for pharmacy benefit management

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with OptumRx, Inc. for the provision of pharmacy benefit management administrative services for eligible City employees enrolled in the City's medical plan for a period of three years.(Requested by Employee Benefits)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with OptumRx, Inc. for the provision of pharmacy benefit management administrative services

Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

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R-395-2014 · item history →

Authorize supplemental agreement for Glenwood Avenue Bridge replacement

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Bridge Grant Contract No. C-13-0282 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for replacement of the Glenwood Avenue Bridge, increasing the contract amount by $87,261.12 for a new contract total of $508,812.69.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Authorize the Mayor to enter into Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Bridge Grant Contract No. C-13-0282 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for replacement of the Glenwood Avenue Bridge

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Duane Grieve

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R-396-2014 · item history →

Apply for and accept Multimodal Access Fund Grant for Kingston Pike connection

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2014 Multimodal Access Fund Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $946,470.65 with a City match of $49,814.24, to provide funding for a connection for bicyclists and pedestrians to travel a section of Kingston Pike between Wesley Road and Golfclub Road.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2014 Multimodal Access Fund Grant

Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by George C. Wallace

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R-397-2014 · item history →

Authorize IDB to negotiate payments in lieu of taxes from JHD, LLC

A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from JHD, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 114, 120 and 124 West Jackson Avenue and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Industrial Development Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Authorize the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from JHD, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes

Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

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R-398-2014 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center for parking

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center regarding parking at White Avenue surface parking lots.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center regarding parking at White Avenue surface parking lots.

Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

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R-399-2014 · item history →

Approve annual budget for Central Business Improvement District

A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Daniel T. Brown

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R-400-2014 · item history →

Apply for and accept grant for green space/garden amenities

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant from the United States Conference of Mayors and Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in the amount of $40,000.00, with no local match, and if such application is approved, to accept such a grant award to support the installation of green space and garden amenities at Parks and Recreational facilities.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant from the United States Conference of Mayors and Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

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1-11-14.AX · item history →

Annex territory west of Cherokee Cove and northwest of England Drive

An Ordinance to annex certain territory adjoining the bounds of the City of Knoxville, an area generally being described as several tracts of land west of Cherokee Cove and northwest of England Drive and all of the right of way of Cherokee Cove, a portion of the right of way of Log Haven Drive, and two unnamed rights of way (1-11-14.AX), which property is to be incorporated into the limits of the City of Knoxville and to revise the boundary of Ward 25 of the City of Knoxville so as to include said area.(Requested by Mayor)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve on First Reading an Ordinance to annex certain territory adjoining the bounds of the City of Knoxville

Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Nick Della Volpe

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Establish City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee

An Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new Article VII, Division 5 to establish the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Chairman Stair)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve on First Reading an Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new Article VII, Division 5 to establish the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.

Moved by Marshall Stair · seconded by Brenda Palmer

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Refine locations where personal solicitation is prohibited

An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 16, Article XI, Division 4, Section 16-449 of the Knoxville City Code to refine the locations where personal solicitation is prohibited.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve on First Reading an Ordinance to amend Chapter 16, Article XI, Division 4, Section 16-449 of the Knoxville City Code to refine the locations where personal solicitation is prohibited.

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Brenda Palmer

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10-A-14-AC · item history →

Close a portion of an unnamed alley

An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the south property line of parcel 081JA008 to the north property line of parcel 081JA024, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-1) (File No. 10-A-14-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve, Emergency an Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley

Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Nick Della Volpe

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Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Amend to be approved on emergency

Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Nick Pavlis

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10-C-14-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on W Fifth Ave/Williams St from C-3 to C-2

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of West Fifth Avenue, southwest side of Williams Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, Hatcher-Hill Properties, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0-1) (MPC File No. 10-C-14-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve on First Reading an Ordinance to rezone property on the southeast side of West Fifth Avenue, southwest side of Williams Street, from C-3 to C-2 District

Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Nick Pavlis

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10-F-14-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on Bernard Ave from C-3 to C-2

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Bernard Avenue, southwest of North Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, Randolph Architecture, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0-1) (MPC File No. 10-F-14-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve on First Reading an Ordinance to rezone property on the southeast side of Bernard Avenue, southwest of North Central Street, from C-3 to C-2 District

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by George C. Wallace

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