Approve minutes of August 14, 2018 meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the August 14, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
City of Knoxville · City Council
Regular meeting — August 28, 2018
On August 28, 2018, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 33 published decisions.
Official minutes (PDF) →The clerk’s minutes record no speakers at the public forum. A sign-up count, not a measure of overall public opinion.
Our summary — not the record
Plain-language summary
The City Council met and approved several ordinances, including changes to noise regulations and various zoning changes for residential and commercial development. They also authorized funds for historic preservation, park improvements, and accepted grant applications for community programs and infrastructure projects.
From the minutes
“Council Member Roberto suggested following Council's rules as to this matter.” — Andrew Roberto
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Absent: Marshall Stair (3 of 4 recorded votes)
Everything taken up, in order
Approve Certificate of Compliance for East End Spirits, Inc. liquor license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to East End Spirits, Inc. d/b/a East End Liquor Shoppe 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)
Approve Certificate of Compliance for McScrooges Wine Boutique liquor license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to McScrooges Wine Boutique & Liquor Warehouse, Inc. 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)
Amend noise measurement and criteria on public premises
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 18, Sections 18-3 and 18-4, by adding a measurement distance for sound on public premises and amending the criteria for loud, unusual, or unnecessary noises.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Appropriate $110,000 for historic preservation in Fort Sanders
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $110,000.00 from the Historic Preservation Fund and donating the same to Knox Heritage for its Vintage Properties Fund to focus on historic preservation work in the Fort Sanders neighborhood.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Appropriate $1,750 for Ijams Nature Center Symphony in the Park
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 toward the sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Appropriate $5,000 for Tennessee Theatre Foundation 90th anniversary
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Mayor's Office Grants and Benevolences Fund and donating same to the Tennessee Theatre Foundation to be utilized toward the free public events in celebration of its 90th anniversary.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Close portion of Bruce Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of Bruce Avenue from Citico Street to Clyde Street (closed), and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, RFH, LP, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-A-18-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Amend South City Sector Plan for Elmington CG, LLC property
An Ordinance approving the request of Elmington CG, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, SC-5 to High Density Residential for property located on the northwest side of E. Young High Pike, northeast side of Chapman Highway, (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-A-18-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Amend One Year Plan for Elmington CG, LLC property
An Ordinance approving the request of Elmington CG, LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use Special District, SC-5 to High Density Residential for property located on the northwest side of E. Young High Pike, northeast side of Chapman Highway, (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-A-18-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property to RP-2 (Planned Residential) for Elmington CG, LLC
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Young High Pike, northeast side of Chapman Highway, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 30 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, Elmington CG, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 7-A-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property to RP-1 (Planned Residential) on emergency basis
An Emergency Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Hollywood Road, south side of I-40, from C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre subject to one condition, Elmington CG, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 7-B-18-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services)
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of Gap Road, south side of Cassell Drive, from O-3 (Office Park) and R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Falconnier Design Co., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 7-C-18-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from R-1 to R-1E (Low Density Exclusive Residential)
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Alamo Avenue, east of Home Street, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to R-1E (Low Density Exclusive Residential) District, Logan Wentworth, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 7-D-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from I-2 to R-2 (General Residential)
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Forest Avenue, east side of Nineteenth Street, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, subject to one condition, Sean Suddes, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 7-F-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from I-2 to R-2 (General Residential)
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Grand Avenue, east side of Nineteenth Street, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, subject to one condition, Sean Suddes, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 7-G-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Apply for and accept $1,000 AJC Project Interchange grant for Jewish Day School
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from AJC Project Interchange in the amount of $1,000.00, and if approved, award said amount to Knoxville Jewish Day School Violins of Hope Program. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Execute agreement for Walter P. Taylor Homes site infrastructure and demolition
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase III Site Infrastructure improvements at the Walter P. Taylor Homes site, along McConnell Street, Kenner Avenue, and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, and the Phase IV demolition and hazardous material abatement, along McConnell Street, Bethel Avenue, and S. Olive Street as part of the Five Points Revitalization Project in an amount not to exceed $3,452,825.00(Requested by Community Development Department)
Acquire property at 2122 Harvey Street by condemnation if necessary
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 2122 Harvey Street (Parcel ID No. 081-FC-036), believed to be owned by Jerry and Mildred Berkley, at an estimated cost of $7,900.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Acquire property at 1127 Colonial Avenue by condemnation if necessary
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 1127 Colonial Avenue (Parcel ID No. 069-ND-013), believed to be owned by Harriet Evelyn Huff, at an estimated cost of $34,600.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Accept proposal for sports accident insurance from National Union Fire Insurance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, a subsidiary of AIG, to provide sports accident insurance for the competitive sports programs administered by the Department of Parks and Recreation for an annual premium of $25,305.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Accept proposal for excess workers' compensation insurance from Midwest Casualty
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a two-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll that is currently estimated to be $170,007.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Execute agreement with Vaughn & Melton for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project design
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $992,215.00 to provide detailed design and construction documents for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
Amend contract with VacVision Env. for pipe project, increase amount and extend completion
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0246 with VacVision Environmental, LLC for the Large Diameter Cured-In-Place Pipe Project, increasing the contract amount by $111,649.00 for a new contract total of $487,822.00 and extending the date of completion to November 5, 2018. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
Execute agreement with Design and Construction Services for Gleason Drive Sidewalk
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $337,280.00 for the Gleason Drive Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Execute agreement with C.M. Henley for Fire Dept. HQ Roof Upgrade
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with C.M. Henley Company, LLC for the Fire Department Headquarters Roof Upgrade Project for an amount not to exceed $156,550.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Approve sale of 3 surplus police vehicles to Sevier County Sheriff
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the sale of three surplus, decommissioned police vehicles to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, for a total purchase amount of $10,500.00.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Apply for and accept $336,000 TDOT/FTA grant for Knoxville Area Transit
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant award from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the amount of $336,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance, with a City match of up to $84,000.00 to purchase alternative fuel technology support vehicles.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Enter license agreement with State for Kuwahee Greenway construction
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a license agreement with the State of Tennessee for the construction of a new Kuwahee Greenway along the north side of Neyland Drive from the UT Agricultural Campus to Joan Cronan Way.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Apply for and accept $489,113 DOJ grant for ICAC Task Force
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $489,113, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Amend definition of "vehicle" and add definition of "bicycle"
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 20, Article I, Section 20-52 of the Knoxville City Code to revise the definition of "vehicle" and to add a new definition of "bicycle" for clarification.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Modify commercial loading zones regulations
An Ordinance to modify the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Section 17-354, relating to commercial loading zones. (Requested by Department of Engineering)