Approve minutes from October 25, 2016 regular meeting.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Motion to: approve the minutes from the October 25th, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council.
City of Knoxville · City Council
Regular meeting — November 8, 2016
On November 8, 2016, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 32 published decisions.
Official minutes (PDF) →Absent: Nick Pavlis (8 of 14 recorded votes)
Everything taken up, in order
Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement for Old City Hall Complex.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Lincoln Memorial University for real property located at 601 West Summit Hill Drive known as the Old City Hall Complex.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Amend Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office.
An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office, property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place, Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC Approved 7- 6) (File No. 10-F-16-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Amend One Year Plan from Low Density to Medium Density Residential/Office.
An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office, property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place. Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC Approved 8-5) (File No. 10- E-16-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from R-1 to O-1 District subject to conditions.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District subject to three conditions, Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC approved 8-5) (MPC File No. 10-J-16-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Close alley and authorize quitclaim deeds.
An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northeast corner of parcel 108CC032 to the southwest terminus at railroad right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Postpone Ordinance 9-a for two weeks.
Motion to: postpone Ordinance 9-a for two weeks
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Walmart Wine License.
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Walmart #3959 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Appropriate $200 from Community Improvement Fund to Centro Hispano.
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the purchase of Apricot Essentials.(Requested by Councilmember Brown)
Amend City Code re: distance requirements for beer permits and churches.
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-66(a) of the Knoxville City Code relative to distance requirements for on-premise beer permits and church buildings.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Wallace and Saunders)
Move council meeting from Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 17, 2017.
A Resolution moving the regularly scheduled council meeting from January 3, 2017 to January 17, 2017.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Palmer, Campen and Stair)
Rename Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park to Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park.
A Resolution renaming Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park to Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park.(Requested by Councilmember Stair as Chairman of the Public Property Naming Committee and Councilmember Campen)
Request MPC re: revisions to sign ordinance and entertainment overlay district.
A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding limited revisions to the City sign ordinance pertaining to signs for hospitals which offer inpatient overnight emergency care; potential housekeeping revisions pertaining to content and neutral regulation; and the potential establishment of an entertainment overlay district.(Requested by Councilmember Pavlis)
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed for property at 2115 Coker Ave.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Kyle Anne Lang for one parcel of property located at 2115 Coker Avenue, Parcel ID No: 082-AN-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $18,500.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc., for one parcel of property located at 3343 Thomas Street, Parcel ID No. 081-IR-013, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,054.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed for property at 3405 Thomas Street.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc., for one parcel of property located at 3405 Thomas Street, Parcel ID No. 081-IR-011, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,195.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Acquire property for drainage easements, not to exceed $150,000.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple as permanent drainage easements and for temporary construction easements within 12 tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $150,000.00 as part of the Neighborhood Drainage Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Execute agreement with Design & Construction Services for N. Central Streetscapes.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $230,160.00 for the N. Central Streetscapes - 200 Block Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Amend contract for First Creek Greenway Project.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0057 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $83,746.25 for a new contract total of $399,730.57, and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Execute agreement with South East Mowing for S. Central Street Fence Project.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with South East Mowing, LLC in an amount not to exceed $26,890.25 for the S. Central Street Fence Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Execute agreement with Brownlee Construction for Caswell Park Storage Building.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Brownlee Construction, Inc. for the Caswell Park Storage Building Project, No. 16A-V-0618, for an amount not to exceed $73,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Amend resolution to increase budget for Fire Station #12 improvements.
A Resolution amending Resolution R-280-2014 to increase the budgeted amount for the Public Building Authority to perform construction management services under contract C- 05-0300 related to various facility improvements at Fire Station #12, by $381,939.00, for a new amount not to exceed $681,939.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adjust Classification and Compensation Plans for General Government employees.
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for General Government employees.(Requested by Civil Service)
Appropriate $5,000 from Police Dept. Fund to Boy Scouts of America.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Knoxville Police Department General Fund and donating same to the Boy Scouts of America in appreciation and support of the Learning for Life Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Close Warrick Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds.
An Ordinance to close Warrick Avenue from the northeast corner of parcel 094HB012 to Buick Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Christine and Richard Duncan, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-A-16-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Amend East City Sector Plan from High Density Residential to Office.
An Ordinance approving an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from High Density Residential to Office, for property located on the southwest side of Whittle Springs Road, southeast side of Mineral Springs Avenue. Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-E-16-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve One Year Plan amendment from High Density Residential to Office.
An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from High Density Residential to Office, property located on the southwest side of Whittle Springs Road, southeast side of Mineral Springs Avenue, Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13- 0) (File No. 10-D-16-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from R-3 to O-1 District.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest side of Whittle Springs Road, southeast side of Mineral Springs Avenue, from R-3 (High Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 10-I-16-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Amend Central City Sector Plan from TR to Office.
An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Office, for property located on the east side of Texas Avenue, north side of Heiskell Avenue, MPI Business Solutions, Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-2) (File No. 10-G-16-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve One Year Plan amendment from TR to Office.
An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Office, property located on the east side of Texas Avenue, north side of Heiskell Avenue, MPI Business Solutions, Inc., Applicant (MPC Approved 11-2) (File No. 10-F-16-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from R-1A/IH-1 to O-1/IH-1 District.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of Texas Avenue, north side of Heiskell Avenue, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, MPI Business Solutions, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 10- L-16-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from RP-1 to PC-1 District.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east and west sides of Christian Academy Boulevard, north side of Sherrill Boulevard, from RP-1 (Planned Residential) District to PC-1 (Retail and Office Park) District, Parker Properties, Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 10-E-16-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)