Regular meeting — May 24, 2016

Approve minutes from the May 10, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council.

approve the minutes from the May 10, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council.

Resolution to apply for Community Policing Development grant award.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept the Community Policing Development (CPDA 16.710) grant award of $536,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, with a City match of $132,625.00 to hire three additional officers to staff positions at the Boys and Girls Club and the Change Center.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

1-F-16-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone property on State Street from C-2/D-1 to C-2/H-1.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of State Street, south side of W. Summit Hill Drive, from C-2 (Central Business District) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District to C-2 (Central Business District) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 9-6) (File No. 1-F-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-B-16-PA · item history →

Ordinance for Quint Bourgeois: One Year Plan Amendment on Bruhin Road.

An Ordinance approving the request of Quint Bourgeois for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the west side of Bruhin Road, north of Dutch Valley Drive, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 11-4) (File No. 4-B-16-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-B-16-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone Bruhin Road property from R-1A to R-2 for Quint Bourgeois.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Bruhin Road, north of Dutch Valley Drive from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, Quint Bourgeois, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 11-4) (File No. 4-B-16-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-A-16-OYP · item history →

Ordinance to adopt the 2016 One Year Plan for the City of Knoxville.

An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2016 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 3-A-16-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Wine & Spirits license.

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)

Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Warehouse Liquors license renewal.

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Warehouse Liquors 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)

Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Walmart #4167 Wine License.

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Walmart #4167 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance)

Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Walmart #2065 Wine License.

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Walmart #2065 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance)

Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Palace Package Store license.

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Palace Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)

Resolution granting pension to Debra Dexter.

A Resolution granting a pension of $543.04 per month to Debra Dexter, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Resolution granting pension to Phillip Jordan.

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,619.50 per month to Phillip Jordan, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Resolution granting pension to Dean J. Fontaine.

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,860.10 per month to Dean J. Fontaine, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Resolution granting pension to Kevin P. Maycann.

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,022.30 per month to Kevin P. Maycann, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

O-66-2016 · item history →

Ordinance making annual appropriations for fiscal year 2016-2017.

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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.(Requested by Department of Finance)

O-67-2016 · item history →

Ordinance to levy tax for general fund and debt service for 2016-2017.

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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.(Requested by Department of Finance)

O-68-2016 · item history →

Ordinance to adjust Classification and Compensation Plans for city employees.

An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for general government, police, and fire employees.(Requested by Civil Service)

O-69-2016 · item history →

Ordinance to amend City Code regarding merchandising in parks to include food units.

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 20, § 20-62 pertaining to merchandising in City parks and amending such to include Mobile Food Units.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)

O-70-2016 · item history →

Ordinance appropriating $1,400 to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame.

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

4-A-16-SC · item history →

Ordinance to close unnamed street from Henson Road and quitclaim deeds.

An Ordinance to close an unnamed street from Henson Road to the southwest terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Dynamis, Inc, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-16-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

O-72-2016 · item history →

Ordinance to rezone Fennel Road property from R-1 to R-1A.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest side of Fennel Road, southeast of Sylvia Drive, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to R-1A (Low Density Residential) District, John Sarasu, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-1) (MPC File No. 4-A-16-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-C-16-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone McCalla Avenue property from I-2 to C-2.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of McCalla Avenue, west side of Willow Avenue, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, Brian Hann, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 4-C-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-D-16-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone W. Magnolia Avenue property from C-3 to C-2.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of W. Magnolia Avenue, west of Ogden Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, The Courtland Group, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 4-D-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-F-16-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone E. Jackson Avenue property from I-2/D-1 to C-2/D-1.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of E. Jackson Avenue, southwest of Morgan Street, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District to C-2 (Central Business District)/D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, Faris Eid, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 4-F-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-M-16-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone Chambliss Avenue property from R-2 to O-1.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Chambliss Avenue, west of Lebanon Street from R-2 (General Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Kawaljit Sawhney, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 4-M-16-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-C-16-PA · item history →

Ordinance for Fenton Nissan: One Year Plan Amendment on Clinton Highway.

An Ordinance approving the request of Fenton Nissan for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located on the south side of Clinton Highway, west of Tillery Road, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 14-1) (File No. 4-C-16-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-E-16-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone Fenton Nissan property on Clinton Highway from R-1 to C-4.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Clinton Highway, west of Tillery Road, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District, Fenton Nissan, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 14-1) (File No. 4-E-16-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.

R-273-2016 · item history →

Resolution authorizing grant application for Emergency Management Agency funds.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application and sign all associated grant documents with the State of Tennessee Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for funds in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2015-2016.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)

R-274-2016 · item history →

Resolution authorizing agreement for Fort Sanders Fire Station #9 Floor Modifications.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $68,000.00 for the Fort Sanders Fire Station #9 Floor Modificiations Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Resolution to purchase property at 1110 Merchant Drive for intersection improvements.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase property in fee simple title, a temporary construction easement and a slope easement within certain real property located at 1110 Merchant Drive from Knox County for $2,120.00, as part of the Merchant Drive/Clinton Highway Intersection Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Resolution to purchase right of way on Sunnywood Lane for bridge improvements.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a right of way in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 2385 Sunnywood Lane from Kim Chi Thi Nguyen and Kahn Van Le for $880.00 as part of the Wilkerson Road Bridge Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Resolution authorizing acquisition of easement on Buckner Avenue for drainage improvements.

A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 247 Buckner Avenue as part of the Neighborhood Drainage Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Resolution to purchase property on W. Young High Pike for sidewalk project.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 330 West Young High Pike from Gladys B. and Gary E. Siler for $1,292.00, as part of the West Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-279-2016 · item history →

Resolution authorizing agreement for Sutherland Avenue Bridge Repair Project.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $754,334.00 for the Sutherland Avenue Bridge Repair Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-280-2016 · item history →

Resolution adopting Rules for Mobile Food Unit Operation in City parks.

A Resolution adopting Rules for Mobile Food Unit Operation in City parks.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)

R-281-2016 · item history →

Resolution authorizing amendment to Lasercraft contract for Red Light Enforcement System.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-09-0129 with Lasercraft, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement for an additional sixty days to allow City staff time to negotiate a new contract with the most responsive proposer for the City's Automated Red Light Enforcement System Initiative.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-282-2016 · item history →

Resolution authorizing agreement with Volunteer Landing Marina for boat slip rental.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Landing Marina for a boat slip rental in order to provide the fire department with quicker response times to water related emergencies on Fort Loudoun Lake for an annual amount not to exceed $8,700.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)

O-77-2016 · item history →

Emergency Ordinance to amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 2015/2016.

An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2015/2016.(Requested by Finance Department)

Ordinance to amend City Council meeting time.

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 7.5-1 of the Knoxville City Code relative to the time of meetings of the City Council.(Requested by Councilmembers Palmer, Wallace, Stair, Pavlis, Saunders, Campen and Vice Mayor Grieve)

4-B-16-SNC · item history →

Ordinance to change Milligan Street name to Beal Bourne Street.

An Ordinance to change the street name of Milligan Street between E. Magnolia Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to Beal Bourne Street, Rev. Harold Middlebrook, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-B-16-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)