Regular meeting — March 28, 2017

Approve minutes from previous council meeting

approve the minutes from the March 14, 2017 Regular Meeting of City Council

R-95-2017 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for liquor license renewal for Little John's

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Little John's Package Store 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)

R-96-2017 · item history →

Grant pension of $1,777.82 per month to William M. Elmore

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,777.82 per month to William M. Elmore, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

R-97-2017 · item history →

Grant pension of $3,073.30 per month to Debra Lynn Nuchols

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,073.30 per month to Debra Lynn Nuchols, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

O-38-2017 · item history →

Appropriate $250 for Gresham Middle School's Gresham Festival

An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Gresham Middle School to be utilized toward the third annual Gresham Festival on the Hill.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve)

O-39-2017 · item history →

Appropriate $300 for James White's Fort Association repair

An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve)

O-40-2017 · item history →

Appropriate $750 for Gresham Middle School Chromebooks

An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Gresham Middle School to be utilized toward the purchase of up to 25 Chromebooks.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmember Della Volpe)

O-41-2017 · item history →

Appropriate $500 for Holston Middle School robotics drones

An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Holston Middle School to be utilized toward the purchase of drones for the robotics program.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe)

O-42-2017 · item history →

Appropriate $1,550 for Old North Knoxville historic sign project

An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Old North Knoxville, Inc. to be utilized toward the neighborhood historic sign project.(Requested by Councilmembers Della Volpe, Campen, and Stair)

R-98-2017 · item history →

Confirm reappointment of Debbie Helsley to Civil Service Merit Board

A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Debbie Helsley to the Civil Service Merit Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)

O-43-2017 · item history →

Amend zoning regulations regarding auction houses

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," regarding auction houses. (MPC approved 13-0-1) (File No. 12-A-16-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

O-44-2017 · item history →

Amend South City Sector Plan from Civic Institutional to Low Density Residential

An Ordinance approving an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Civic Institutional to Low Density Residential, property located on the west side of E. Moody Avenue, north side of Tipton Avenue, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-1) (File No. 2-C-17-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

O-45-2017 · item history →

Rezone property on E. Moody Ave from R-1/OS-2 to R-1A with Historic Overlay

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of E. Moody Avenue, north side of Tipton Avenue, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) & OS-2 (Parks and Open Space) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) to R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay), City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0-1) (MPC File No. 2-E-17-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

O-46-2017 · item history →

Rezone property on Middlebrook Pike from RP-1 with conditions to RP-1 without conditions

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Broome Road, from RP-1 (Planned Residential) District with conditions to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District without existing conditions and at a density of up to 5.99 dwelling units per acre, Wanda Moody, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-P-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

O-47-2017 · item history →

Amend West City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Office

An Ordinance approving an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Office, property located on the Northwest side Lyons View Pike, southwest of Colony Way, Dixon Greenwood, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-17-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

O-48-2017 · item history →

Amend One Year Plan from MU to Office for property on Lyons View Pike

An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from MU (Mixed Use) (MDR-Medium Density Residential, LDR-Low Density Residential) to Office, property located on the northwest side of Lyons View Pike, southwest of Colony Way, Dixon Greenwood, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-G-17-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

O-49-2017 · item history →

Rezone property on Lyons View Pike from R-2 to O-1

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Lyons View Pike, southwest of Colony Way, from R-2 (General Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, subject to two conditions, Dixon Greenwood, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-O-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

R-99-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute Easement Agreement with SKM Holdings, LLC

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Permanent Access and Utilities Easement Agreement with SKM Holdings, LLC to allow pedestrian and vehicular access across 634 Jessamine Street for a mixed use redevelopment project at the former Standard Knitting Mill site located at 1400 Washington Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-100-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the Jackson Avenue Streetscapes (Upper Second Creek Greenway) Project for an amount not to exceed $1,291,349.25.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-101-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 for First Creek Greenway Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 100350 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation providing additional funding for the First Creek Greenway Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-102-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Vaughn & Melton for Magnolia Avenue Streetscape

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $98,420.00 to provide right-of-way acquisition, relocation, and related services for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)

R-103-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to purchase property at 401 State Street from KUB

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board and execute all documents on behalf of the City necessary to purchase property located at 401 State Street for an amount not to exceed $56,500.00 to use as City public right-of-way connecting Fire Street with State Street for future development of areas along S. Gay Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

R-104-2017 · item history →

Accept donation of property at 3712 and 3718 Powers Street

A Resolution expressing appreciation to Christopher Greene, David Greene, Eva Greene Lodari, Kurt Greene, and Mitchell Greene for the donation of property located at 3712 Powers Street and 3718 Powers Street and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Finance Department)

Amend Resolution R-104-2017 to correct street name

amend Resolution 11-f to correctly name the street Powers Street instead of Powers Drive

R-105-2017 · item history →

Authorize sale of surplus property at 114 E. Fifth Avenue

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 114 E. Fifth Avenue (Parcel ID No. 094D-H-002) to Patricia H. Mesa and Carlos A. Mesa for a purchase price of $40,000.00.(Requested by Finance Department)

Amend by substitution to deny Resolution R-105-2017

amend by substitution to deny Resolution 11-g

R-106-2017 · item history →

Waive taxes and authorize sale of surplus property at 2446 Dodson Avenue

A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on a certain surplus property, 2446 Dodson Avenue, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(5) and 67-5-2508(d) and to authorize its sale.(Requested by Purchasing)

R-107-2017 · item history →

Set in lieu of tax payments for KUB electric and gas systems

A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the electric and gas systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, and providing for allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.(Requested by Finance Department)

R-108-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute contract for Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a tri-party Defined Services Contract with Knox County, Tennessee and the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for the creation of a Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center, with the City to provide funding for the first year of the agreement in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, plus a one-time contribution of $200,000.00 for building renovation.(Requested by Law Department)

R-109-2017 · item history →

Accept donation for Everly Brothers Park project

A Resolution expressing appreciation to The Bearden Council for its commitment to completing the Everly Brothers Park project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

R-110-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for Firearms Training Seminars

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Forensic Firearms Training Seminars, Inc. for training of a police officer as a certified Firearms and Toolmark Examiner, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-111-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Justice Assistance Grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $300,000.00 from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, for the Community Crime Reduction Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-112-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sexual Assault Center

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide funding in the amount of $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-113-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Victims of Crime Act grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $195,000.00, with a required local match of $48,750.00, for a total grant of $243,750.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-114-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for pedestrian safety

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $10,000.00 for the purpose of funding overtime pay for officers to promote education and enforcement for pedestrian safety.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-115-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for DUI enforcement

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $75,000.00, for the purpose of funding overtime pay for additional patrols to identify and arrest individuals driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-116-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to amend agreement with Goodwill Industries - Knoxville, Inc.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Document No. C-10-0197 with Goodwill Industries - Knoxville, Inc., to extend the term of the original agreement for an additional sixty days to allow the City of Knoxville's evaluation committee enough time to fully review and evaluate proposals.(Requested by Public Service Department)

R-117-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knox County for HHW operation

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County, Tennessee to share costs of operating the Household Hazardous Waste Operation located at the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Management Facility.(Requested by Public Service Department)

R-118-2017 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Waste Connections for trash/recycling

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. for the hauling and disposal of trash and recycling from dumpsters and roll-offs located at the City facilities and drop-off recycling centers.(Requested by Public Service Department)

Appropriate $5,000 for Fountain City Lions Club park maintenance

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)