Approve minutes of April 24, 2018 meeting.
approve the minutes of the April 24, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
R-166-2018
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Trader Joe's #663 wine license renewal.
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Trader Joe's #663 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-167-2018
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ashe's Wines & Spirits license renewal.
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to TNT Inc. d/b/a Ashe's Wines & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
O-58-2018
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Appropriate $1,600 for Knoxville Children's Theatre lighting equipment.
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Children's Theatre, Inc. to be utilized toward lighting equipment for the technical design program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Welch, Roberto, and Campen)
O-59-2018
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Appropriate $1,600 for Alliance for Better Nonprofits.
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Alliance for Better Nonprofits to be utilized toward their mission of serving upper East Tennessee nonprofits.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, and Campen)
R-168-2018
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Confirm reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to Police Advisory Committee.
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)
R-169-2018
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Confirm reappointment of Michael P. Riley to Visit Knoxville Board.
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Michael P. Riley to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)
R-170-2018
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Appoint Ursula Bailey and reappoint Brian Simmons to Airport Authority.
A Resolution approving the appointment of Ursula Bailey and the reappointment of Brian Simmons to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)
O-60-2018
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Appropriate $10,000 for Febb and Harry Burn memorial statue fundraiser.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 toward sponsorship of the fundraiser for the memorial statue honoring Febb and Harry Burn. (Requested by Administration)
R-171-2018
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Approve Commercial Recreation Easement with TVA for Volunteer Landing Park.
A Resolution approving an agreement between the City and Tennessee Valley Authority for a Commercial Recreation Easement for TVA Tract No. XTFL-139RE, which includes Volunteer Landing Park and the adjacent recreational facilities for a period of thirty years. (Requested by Department of Finance and Administration)
R-172-2018
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Authorize agreement with Cannon & Cannon for Atlantic Ave Sidewalk Project.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. for an amount not to exceed $160,000.00 for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-173-2018
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Amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0187 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project, increasing the contract amount by $41,559.00 for a new contract total of $226,059.00.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks and Recreation)
R-174-2018
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Authorize agreement with TDOT for traffic signal modification.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 170064 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the modification of the traffic signal at the intersection of Cedar Bluff Road and North Peters Road.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-175-2018
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Authorize License Agreement for I-275 Business Park Access Greenway.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to install and operate a greenway as part of the I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-176-2018
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Approve license agreement for Windstream fiber optic network.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement with Windstream Communications, LLC, its affiliates and subsidiaries, including but not limited to Windstream KDL, LLC and Earthlink Carrier, LLC, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, operating and using a fiber optic telecommunications network within a specified portion of the City of Knoxville's public rights-of-way for telecommunication services, subject to certain terms, conditions and limitations.(Requested by Information Technology)
R-177-2018
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Approve grant application for Knoxville Area Transit bus purchase.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $91,040.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance (Interim Funding Round for 2018) with an additional City match of up to $22,760.00, to purchase one neighborhood service bus.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-178-2018
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Approve grant application for Knoxville Area Transit mid-life bus overhauls.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $200,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $50,000.00, for mid-life bus engine overhauls. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-179-2018
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Approve grant for Knoxville Area Transit passenger amenities purchase.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $268,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $67,000.00, to purchase and install transit passenger amenities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-180-2018
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Approve grant application for NRPA/Disney Play Spaces.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from National Recreation and Parks Association/Disney Play Spaces in the amount of $30,000.00 with a City match of $30,000.00 including in-kind services and local sponsorship.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Dept.)
R-181-2018
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Approve agreement with Community Tectonics for Cal Johnson Center renovations.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Community Tectonics Architects, Inc. for professional design services and planning services for the renovations to the Cal Johnson Recreation Center for an amount not to exceed $47,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-182-2018
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Approve agreement with Michael Brady, Inc. for Fire Station #4 renovation.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Michael Brady, Inc. for design, scope of services, and assistance with the negotiations for a professional architectural services contract for the renovation of Fire Station #4 located at 2300 Linden Avenue for an amount not to exceed $27,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Ordinance making annual appropriations for fiscal year 2018-2019.
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, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Ordinance to levy taxes for fiscal year 2018-2019.
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, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. (Requested by Department of Finance)
Ordinance to adjust classification and compensation plans.
An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-447, 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)
Appropriate $20,000 for Everly Brothers Park development.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $20,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation to be utilized toward the development of the Everly Brothers Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Appropriate $10,000 for Talahi Park maintenance.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Kingston Pike Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Talahi Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Ordinance to close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds.
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between the northeast boundary line of parcel 094 N L 028 and Eighteenth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-A-18-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve amendment to North City Sector Plan land use map.
An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission to amend to the North City Sector Plan by amending the proposed land use map. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-E-18-SP) (Fourth and Fifth Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve amendment to West City Sector Plan land use map.
An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission to amend the West City Sector Plan by amending the proposed land use map. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-F-18-SP) (Second and Sixth Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan land use.
An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU-CC3, SOMAG Mixed Use) to General Commercial for property located on the northwest side of East Depot Avenue, northeast of North Central Street. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-J-18-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from C-3 to C-4 district.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of East Depot Avenue, northeast of North Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District, subject to one condition, Mike Frazier, Applicant. (MPC approved 7-6) (MPC File No. 1-A-18-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan for Washington Ave property.
An Ordinance approving the request of John L. Sanders, AIA c/o Parkridge Group LLC, for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU-CC4, Magnolia Gateways Mixed Use) to Mixed Use-Urban Corridor for property located on the south side of Washington Avenue, east side of Mitchell Street. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-B-18-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve amendment to One Year Plan for Washington Ave property.
An Ordinance approving the request of John L. Sanders, AIA c/o Parkridge Group LLC, for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU-CC4, Magnolia Gateways Mixed Use) to Mixed Use - Urban Corridor for property located on the south side of Washington Avenue, east side of Mitchell Street. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-B-18-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from C-3 to C-2 district.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Washington Avenue, east side of Mitchell Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to one condition, John L. Sanders, AIA c/o Parkridge Group LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-C-18-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan for Johnston St property.
An Ordinance approving the request of B.J. Murrian for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood for property located on the northeast side of Johnston Street, northwest of Heiskell Avenue. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-C-18-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve amendment to One Year Plan for Johnston St property.
An Ordinance approving the request of B.J. Murrian for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood for property located on the northeast side of Johnston Street, northwest of Heiskell Avenue. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-C-18-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from C-1/IH-1 to R-1A/IH-1 district.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Johnston Street, northwest of Heiskell Avenue, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to R-1A (Low Density Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, B.J. Murrian, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-E-18-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan for Thirteenth St property.
An Ordinance approving the request of Riyans LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located on the northeast side of Thirteenth Street, northwest side of Bridge Avenue. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-H-18-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve amendment to One Year Plan for Thirteenth St property.
An Ordinance approving the request of Riyans LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located on the northeast side of Thirteenth Street, northwest side of Bridge Avenue. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-E-18-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from R-3/NC-1 to C-1/NC-1 district.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Thirteenth Street, northwest side of Bridge Avenue, from R-3 (High Density Residential) / NC-1 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) District to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) / NC-1 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) District, Riyans LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 4-J-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Ordinance to rezone property from A-1 to RP-1 district.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Ferd Hickey Road, east of Piney Grove Church Road, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at up to 4 DU/AC, Eagle CDI, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 11-1-1) (MPC File No. 4-L-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from C-3 to I-2 district.
An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located on the north side of Chilhowee Avenue, east of Jessamine Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District, Park Street Group LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-M-18-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from C-4 to C-3 district.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of North Broadway, north side of Silver Place, from C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Jim Odle for Firaz Z. Tumazeh, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-P-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan for Laurel Ave property.
An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU CC18, Fort Sanders Neighborhood) to Office for property located on the northwest side of Laurel Avenue, southwest side of Eighteenth Street. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-I-18-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve amendment to One Year Plan for Laurel Ave property.
An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU-CC18, Fort Sanders Neighborhood) to Office for property located on the northwest side of Laurel Avenue, southwest side of Eighteenth Street. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-F-18-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from R-2 to O-2 district.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Laurel Avenue, southwest side of Eighteenth Street, from R-2 (General Residential) District to O-2 (Civic and Institutional) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-R-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from A-1 to I-3 district.
An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located on the northeast side of Knott Road, southeast side of N. Middlebrook Pike, northwest side of S. Middlebrook Pike, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-S-18-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
