Approve minutes of July 17, 2018 meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the July 17, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Motion to approve
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
City of Knoxville · City Council
On July 31, 2018, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 61 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Absent: Marshall Stair (all 61 recorded votes)· Gwen McKenzie (16 of 61 recorded votes)
Motion to: approve the minutes of the July 17, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Motion to approve
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
An Ordinance to change the zoning classification of property located on the southeast side of E. Morelia Avenue, southwest side of Harvey Street from R-2 (General Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to C-3 (General Commercial) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, Jerry Bridges, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by MPC. (MPC denied 12-1) (MPC File No. 4-B-18-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to withdraw
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Mark Campen
A Resolution approving the issuance of an amended Certificate of Compliance to Knoxville Room Service relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City, due to a recent change in state law.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to approve
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,396.61 per month to Kenneth J. Parrott, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Motion to approve
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
A Resolution granting a pension of $629.20 per month to Joseph B. Toole, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Motion to approve
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,030.93 per month to David D. Massey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Motion to approve
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
A Resolution granting a pension of $8,867.01 per month to David B. Rausch, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Motion to approve
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,291.61 per month to Phillip Wayne Bell, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. (Requested by Pension Board)
Motion to approve
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
A Resolution granting a pension of $236.14 per month to Steven W. Hall, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Motion to approve
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
An Ordinance to close Forest Avenue between the eastern edge of Twelfth Street right-of-way and the southwestern edge of World's Fair Park Drive right-of-way, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Trevor Hill, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 11-A-14-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to approve
Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by George C. Wallace
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Patton Street and the eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 6-A-18-AC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to approve
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Weisbrook Lane, northeast of East Weisgarber Road, from C-6 (General Commercial Park) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, Mountain View Partners, LP, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 6-F-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to approve
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Pleasant Ridge Road, north of Sanderson Road, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density of up to 24 units per acre subject to one condition, Tekco, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 6-I-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to approve
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Highland Avenue, southwest side of Eighteenth Street, from R-2 (General Residential) / NC-1 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) District to O-2 (Civic and Institutional) / NC-1 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 6-K-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to approve
Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $119,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Motion to approve
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $176,990.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the minor home repair program “Operation Backyard.”(Requested by Community Development Department)
Motion to approve
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $416,991.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Motion to approve
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $140,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Motion to approve
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Seema Singh
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant in an amount up to $3,600,000.00, with a required local match in the amount of $300,000.00, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award. (Requested by Community Development Department)
Motion to approve
Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Affiliated FM Insurance Company to provide property, flood, earthquake and boiler and machinery insurance coverage insurance for the City of Knoxville for an annual premium not to exceed $219,815.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Motion to approve
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Andrew Roberto
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0212 with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the 2017 Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $14,397.60 for a new contract total of $1,275,894.06 and extending the date of completion to August 17, 2018. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
Motion to approve
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-14-0152 with Gresham Smith and Partners, Inc. for the Merchant Drive/Clinton Highway Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $22,000.00 for a new contract total of $187,360.00, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2018. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Motion to approve
Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Andrew Roberto
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0169 with HS Construction & Excavating, LLC for the 2017 Neighborhood Drainage Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $50,319.88 for a new contract total of $524,728.88.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Motion to approve
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to adopt the "Major Update" to the Knox County, City of Knoxville and Town of Farragut Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Motion to approve
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Cities for Citizenship Grant in the amount of $50,000.00, and if approved, award subgrants to Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. and Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Motion to approve
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Stephanie Welch
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 308 Parham Street (Parcel ID No. 082-NA-015) to Kenneth Levon Thurman, for a purchase price of $1,600.00.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to approve
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 504 N. Chestnut Street (Parcel ID No. 082-JP-017) to Thanh Nguyen d/b/a Knoxville Fixer Upper, LLC, for a purchase price of $1,500.00.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to approve
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Holston Construction Services, LLC to remove and replace the existing in-ground hydraulic bus lift system at the KAT Maintenance Shop in an amount not to exceed $269,323.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Motion to approve
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a two-year School Violence Prevention Program Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in the amount of $375,000.00, with a required local match to be provided by Knox County Schools in the amount of $125,000.00, for a total grant amount of $500,000.00 to expand and improve security at schools. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Motion to approve
Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Andrew Roberto
A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land located at 7720 Pocanno Road and to approve a Plan of Services for said area. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Motion to approve
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $314,738.00 for the LED Lighting Retrofit Project.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Motion to approve
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
A Resolution approving the issuance of an amended Certificate of Compliance to Knoxville Room Service relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City, due to a recent change in state law.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,396.61 per month to Kenneth J. Parrott, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution granting a pension of $629.20 per month to Joseph B. Toole, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,030.93 per month to David D. Massey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution granting a pension of $8,867.01 per month to David B. Rausch, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,291.61 per month to Phillip Wayne Bell, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. (Requested by Pension Board)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution granting a pension of $236.14 per month to Steven W. Hall, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
An Ordinance to close Forest Avenue between the eastern edge of Twelfth Street right-of-way and the southwestern edge of World's Fair Park Drive right-of-way, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Trevor Hill, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 11-A-14-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to approve on second reading
Moved by unrecorded
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Patton Street and the eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 6-A-18-AC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to approve on second reading
Moved by unrecorded
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Weisbrook Lane, northeast of East Weisgarber Road, from C-6 (General Commercial Park) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, Mountain View Partners, LP, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 6-F-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to approve on second reading
Moved by unrecorded
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Pleasant Ridge Road, north of Sanderson Road, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density of up to 24 units per acre subject to one condition, Tekco, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 6-I-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to approve on second reading
Moved by unrecorded
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Highland Avenue, southwest side of Eighteenth Street, from R-2 (General Residential) / NC-1 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) District to O-2 (Civic and Institutional) / NC-1 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 6-K-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to approve on second reading
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $119,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $176,990.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the minor home repair program “Operation Backyard.”(Requested by Community Development Department)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $416,991.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $140,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant in an amount up to $3,600,000.00, with a required local match in the amount of $300,000.00, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award. (Requested by Community Development Department)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Affiliated FM Insurance Company to provide property, flood, earthquake and boiler and machinery insurance coverage insurance for the City of Knoxville for an annual premium not to exceed $219,815.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0212 with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the 2017 Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $14,397.60 for a new contract total of $1,275,894.06 and extending the date of completion to August 17, 2018. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-14-0152 with Gresham Smith and Partners, Inc. for the Merchant Drive/Clinton Highway Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $22,000.00 for a new contract total of $187,360.00, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2018. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0169 with HS Construction & Excavating, LLC for the 2017 Neighborhood Drainage Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $50,319.88 for a new contract total of $524,728.88.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to adopt the "Major Update" to the Knox County, City of Knoxville and Town of Farragut Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Cities for Citizenship Grant in the amount of $50,000.00, and if approved, award subgrants to Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. and Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 308 Parham Street (Parcel ID No. 082-NA-015) to Kenneth Levon Thurman, for a purchase price of $1,600.00.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 504 N. Chestnut Street (Parcel ID No. 082-JP-017) to Thanh Nguyen d/b/a Knoxville Fixer Upper, LLC, for a purchase price of $1,500.00.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Holston Construction Services, LLC to remove and replace the existing in-ground hydraulic bus lift system at the KAT Maintenance Shop in an amount not to exceed $269,323.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land located at 7720 Pocanno Road and to approve a Plan of Services for said area. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $314,738.00 for the LED Lighting Retrofit Project.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Motion to approve on consent
Moved by unrecorded
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article III, Division 2, Section 4-131 of the Knoxville City Code so as to amend certain distance requirements to coincide with newly enacted state law.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders)
Motion to approve on first reading
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Andrew Roberto
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 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)
Motion to approve on first reading
Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Andrew Roberto