Approve minutes from July 5, 2016 regular meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes from the July 5, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council
R-356-2016
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Wine & Spirits liquor 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)
O-107-2016
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Appropriate $10,000 to Great Schools Partnership for community schools
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward West View Elementary and Northwest Middle community schools.(Requested by Councilmember Palmer)
O-108-2016
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Appropriate $500 to Knoxville Symphony Society for in-school performances
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville schools.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders)
O-109-2016
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Appropriate $300 to Beaumont Magnet Academy for theater arts equipment
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beaumont Magnet Academy to be utilized toward equipment for a new theater arts class.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe)
O-110-2016
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Appropriate $500 to Bike Walk Tennessee for Open Streets Knoxville Event
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Pavlis)
O-111-2016
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Appropriate $800 to Beck Cultural Exchange Center for AC unit
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the purchase of an air-conditioning unit.(Requested by Councilmembers Stair and Saunders)
O-112-2016
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Appropriate $250 to Ijams Nature Center for Meadow Lark Music Festival
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the Meadow Lark Music Festival.(Requested by Councilmember Stair)
R-357-2016
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Confirm nominations for Mayor's Council on Disability Issues
A Resolution to confirm nominations for members and officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor)
O-113-2016
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Close Hellerd Place and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close Hellerd Place from the northeast right-of-way line of Cornelia Street to the northeast terminus at the northwest corner of parcel 081MD016, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, BJ & L Enterprises, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-1) (File No. 6-A-16-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
O-114-2016
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Close portion of McCormick Street and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of McCormick Street from the northwest corner of parcel 109BD003 to the southeast corner of parcel 095OH016, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Stan L. Wolak, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-1) (File No. 6-B-16-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
O-115-2016
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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)
O-116-2016
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Amend zoning regulations to define 'Alternative Financial Services'
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, to define "Alternative Financial Services", identify zoning districts in which they are permitted and establish standards for their location. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-16-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
O-117-2016
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Rezone property on Homberg Drive from I-2 to C-3
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Homberg Drive, southwest of S. Mohican Street, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) to C-3 (General Commercial) District, People's Development Company, Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-1) (MPC File No. 6-C-16-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
O-118-2016
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Adopt the 2016 One Year Plan from the Metropolitan Planning Commission
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)
4-B-16-PA
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Approve One Year Plan Amendment for property 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
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Rezone property on Bruhin Road from R-1A to R-2
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)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Appeal certificate of appropriateness for 431 E. Springdale Avenue
An Appeal by Deborah Thomas of an approval for a certificate of appropriateness granted to Daniel Mitchell, Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. by the Infill Housing Design Review Committee for property located at 431 E. Springdale Avenue, which decision was appealed to MPC by Deborah Thomas, William Hutton and Emily Ellis, neighborhood residents and members of Oakwood Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association, and which denial by MPC is now being further appealed to City Council. (MPC denied 14-0) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve appeal regarding 2885 Tazewell Pike variance
Motion to: approve the appeal
Appeal denial of variance for 2885 Tazewell Pike
An Appeal by Damon Falconnier of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny a variance to decrease the minimum required floor elevation, per submitted plan to permit the renovation of an existing building in a C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, property located at 2885 Tazewell Pike, BZA File No. 6-E-16-VA (BZA denied) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
R-359-2016
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Authorize agreement with KCDC for Baptist Hospital site redevelopment
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Support and Cooperation Agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (“KCDC”) to provide administrative and technical assistance as well as financial contributions to enable KCDC to perform its duties under the Development Agreement and other Project Documents which KCDC is entering into with Riverwalk Investors, LLC and Grand Oak, LLC (collectively, the “Developer”) with respect to the redevelopment of certain real property formerly known as the Baptist Hospital site.(Requested by Finance and Accountability)
R-360-2016
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Authorize agreement with Industrial Development Board for property at 101 E. Blount Ave
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Support and Cooperation Agreement with the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville (“the Board”) to provide administrative and technical assistance as well as funding to the Board to enable the Board to perform its duties under the Purchase Agreement for 101 E. Blount Avenue, the subsequent Lease Agreement with Regal Cinemas, Inc., and a Parking Easement Agreement for property generally located at 2011 Kay Street and 100 E. Blount Avenue.(Requested by Finance and Administration)
R-361-2016
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Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $80,000.00 for the provision of services to persons who are homeless and who utilize the Day Resource Center and Minvilla Manor.(Requested by Community Development Department)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
R-362-2016
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Authorize ESG funding to Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $50,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the provision of supportive services for homeless persons who utilize the Bush Family Refuge and for comprehensive dental-based services for homeless persons who utilize the Volunteer Ministry Center Dental Clinic.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-363-2016
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Authorize ESG funding to Community Action Committee for Homeward Bound Program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $100,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-364-2016
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Authorize CDBG funding to Neighborhood Housing Inc for Workforce Development
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide $114,920.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-365-2016
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Authorize funding to Great Schools Partnership for Community Schools Initiative
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Great Schools Partnership to provide funding for implementation of the Community Schools Initiative in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-366-2016
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Authorize agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC for stormwater pipe rehabilitation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC in an amount not to exceed $64,000.00 to rehabilitate stormwater pipes at six locations within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-367-2016
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Authorize agreement with Design and Construction Services for Gay St sidewalk repair
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $581,996.00 for the Gay Street Brick Sidewalk Repair Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-368-2016
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Authorize application for Transportation Alternatives Grant for Chapman Highway
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a Transportation Alternatives Grant from the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization in the amount of $1,760,000.00 with a City match of $440,000.00, to construct bicycle and pedestrian facilities along Chapman Highway between Young High Pike and Stone Road and, if approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-369-2016
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Authorize Air Rights Easement with CCSHP Knoxville, LLC at 1830 Cumberland Ave
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Air Rights Easement with CCSHP Knoxville, LLC to allow a building connection over an unnamed alley at 1830 Cumberland Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-370-2016
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Consent to assignment of Ground Lease for Gateway Retail Building
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to consent to the assignment of Dr. Larry Tragessor's rights, title and interest in the Ground Lease of the Gateway Retail Building located at 920 Volunteer Landing, CLT # 095JB011, to Three Amigos Real Estate, LLC subject to final approval by the Tennessee Valley Authority.(Requested by Department of Finance)
R-371-2016
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Authorize lease agreement with Alex and Shirley Fields for automotive shop
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Alex and Shirley Fields for the City's use of a multi-bay automotive shop building and surrounding property located at 5615 Washington Pike for $4,400.00 per month for a minimum of six months.(Requested by Fleet Services)
R-372-2016
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Approve sale of surplus police vehicles to Bradley County Sheriff's Office
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the sale of three surplus, decommissioned police sedans and one surplus, decommissioned police pickup truck to the Bradley County, Tennessee, Sheriff’s Office for a total purchase amount of $14,200.00.(Requested by Fleet Services)
R-373-2016
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Accept donation of property at 411 Highland Hills Road for City park
A Resolution expressing appreciation to the property owners of Forest Heights for the donation of a parcel of property located at 411 Highland Hills Road to be used as a City park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Consent calendar item 11-p approved
Resolution 11-p was approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
Amend City Charter to change primary election date to last Tuesday in August
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville by amending Article VII, Section 702 so as to change the date of City primary elections from the last Tuesday in September to the last Tuesday in August, to be held in odd-numbered years.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe)
Amend City Charter - Pensions - alternate payee and military service compliance
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee, and to define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and to repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XIII of said Charter, entitled “Pensions,” as previously amended, so as to provide for payments to an alternate payee pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order in accordance with a change in state law and to bring the provisions of the system related to military service in full compliance with federal law, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Mayor and Pension Board)
Amend City Charter - Pensions - revise death and disability benefits
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee, and to define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and to repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XIII of said Charter, entitled “Pensions,” as previously amended, so as to revise the default death benefit provisions and to clarify disability benefits, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Mayor and Pension Board)
Amend City Charter - Pensions - revise supplemental plan provisions
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee, and to define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and to repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XIII of said Charter, entitled “Pensions,” as previously amended, so as to revise the provisions related to adoption of supplemental plan provisions, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Mayor and Pension Board)
Consent calendar items 12-e through 12-j approved
Ordinances 12-e through 12-j were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
