Approve minutes of previous meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the January 15, 2019 Regular Meeting of City Council
11-a
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Honor Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr.
A Resolution honoring the memory of Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr. and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.
10-a
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Refer appeal of BZA denial for 7621 Kingston Pike back to BZA
A Resolution approving an appeal of John Shirley, by Arthur Seymour, Jr., to refer the appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals' ("BZA") denial of determination of the Chief Building Official that 7621 Kingston Pike is not considered adjacent to the interstate, back to BZA for a hearing by the full membership of BZA, Elizabeth Eason, Applicant (BZA file No. 7-M-18-VA) BZA denied 2-2.
R-11-2019
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Towne Fine Wine & Spirits LLC
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Towne Fine Wine & Spirits LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to operate a liquor store in the City.
R-12-2019
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Grant pension to Martha J. York
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,411.58 per month to Martha J. York, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
R-13-2019
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Grant pension to Rickey McMurtrie
A Resolution granting a pension of $701.15 per month to Rickey McMurtrie, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
R-14-2019
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Grant pension to Janis Maynard
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,638.21 per month to Janis Maynard, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
R-15-2019
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Grant pension to Carol Mahler
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,823.76 per month to Carol Mahler, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
R-16-2019
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Grant pension to David Harrison
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,734.69 per month to David Harrison, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
R-17-2019
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Grant pension to Linda S. Copeland
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,895.02 per month to Linda S. Copeland, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
R-18-2019
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Grant pension to Peggy Bradley
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,598.63 per month to Peggy Bradley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
R-19-2019
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Grant pension to Thomas P. Armstrong
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,275.35 per month to Thomas P. Armstrong, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
R-20-2019
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Grant pension to Mitchell W. Smith
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,575.96 per month to Mitchell W. Smith, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
R-21-2019
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Grant pension to Daniel K. Paidousis
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,014.77 per month to Daniel K. Paidousis, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
R-22-2019
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Grant pension to Gregory McKnight
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,408.85 per month to Gregory McKnight, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
R-23-2019
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Grant pension to Neal R. Maney
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,170.60 per month to Neal R. Maney, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
R-24-2019
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Grant pension to Paul Lane
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,404.68 per month to Paul Lane, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
R-25-2019
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Grant pension to Edward T. Johnson
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,320.08 per month to Edward T. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
R-26-2019
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Grant pension to Jay E. Jenkins, Jr.
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,902.56 per month to Jay E. Jenkins, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
R-27-2019
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Grant pension to Randall Gibbs
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,969.42 per month to Randall Gibbs, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
R-28-2019
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Grant pension to Christopher A. Foster
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,822.08 per month to Christopher A. Foster, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
R-29-2019
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Grant pension to William Everett
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,697.14 per month to William Everett, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
R-30-2019
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Grant pension to Danny E. Beeler
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,493.40 per month to Danny E. Beeler, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
R-31-2019
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Grant pension to Jane Shadwell
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,202.09 per month to Jane Shadwell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
R-32-2019
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Grant pension to Charles R. Beckner
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,339.93 per month to Charles R. Beckner, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
O-8-2019
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Appropriate $3,300 for Centro Hispano de East Tennessee Kid's Corner Remodel
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the Kid's Corner Remodel project.
O-9-2019
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Appropriate $1,800 for Friends of the Knox County Public Library
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be utilized toward the 15th Annual Children's Festival of Reading.
O-10-2019
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Appropriate $500 for East TN Community Design Center for Vestal Gateway Park
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Vestal Community Organization to be utilized toward the arched entrance at the Vestal Gateway Park.
R-33-2019
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Confirm appointments/reappointments to Public Arts Committee
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Kim Bumpas, Gwen McKenzie, Caroline Covington and Jeannie Bennett and reappointment of Susana Esrequis, John Powers and Tanisha Baker to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.
R-34-2019
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Confirm reappointment to Board of Directors of Community Television
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Avice Reid to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.
R-35-2019
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Confirm appointment to Board of Directors of Community Television
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jim Idol to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.
O-11-2019
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Designate EMA funds as a special revenue fund
An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 9, Article II, § 9-31, to designate the funds of the Emergency Management Agency as a special revenue fund.
O-12-2019
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Appropriate $5,000 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Relations Budget and donating same to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission to be used toward the 37th annual King Week Celebration 2019.
O-13-2019
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Rezone property on E. Scott Ave from R-1A/H-1 to RP-1/H-1
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of East Scott Avenue, west of Harvey Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, Laurence Eaton, Applicant.
O-14-2019
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Rezone property at Pleasant Ridge Rd/Sycamore Dr from I-1 to I-2
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest corner of Pleasant Ridge Road and Sycamore Drive, west of West Industrial Parkway, from I-1 (Planned Industrial Park) District to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District, Steve Young, Applicant.
O-15-2019
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Rezone E. Woodland Ave/Kenyon St intersection from R-1A/IH-1 to O-1/IH-1
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast corner of East Woodland Avenue and Kenyon Street intersection, 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, Neyland Bryant One, LLC, Applicant.
Resolution 10-a postponed
Resolution 10-a was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
No published motion on this item.
11-a
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Resolution 11-a postponed
Resolution 11-a was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
No published motion on this item.
R-36-2019
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Authorize agreement with Knox Housing Partnership for funding
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a HomeSource East Tennessee to provide $112,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for weatherization and related repair work to 36 affordable rental units at 4917 Jenkins Road.
R-37-2019
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Convey property at 3026 E. Fifth Ave to Lafayette Investments, LLC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed to Lafayette Investments, LLC for one parcel of property located at 3026 E. Fifth Avenue, Parcel ID No: 082-FD-005, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $60,000.00.
R-38-2019
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Amend contract with Volkert, Inc. for Merchant/Clinton Hwy project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0058 with Volkert, Inc. for professional services in the Merchant Drive and Clinton Highway Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $109,976.46 for a new contract total of $306,023.50 and extending the date of completion to May 31, 2019.
R-39-2019
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Authorize agreement with Volkert, Inc. for Liberty Street project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volkert, Inc. to provide right-of-way acquisition, relocation and related services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project for an amount not to exceed $135,575.00.
R-40-2019
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Acquire property for easements for Palmetto Road Sidewalk Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for easements by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within four tracts of real property for the Palmetto Road Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $23,000.00.
R-41-2019
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Award agreement to Rogers Group, Inc. for 2019 Resurfacing Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $6,390,450.35 for the 2019 Resurfacing Project.
R-42-2019
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Authorize agreement with Longent, LLC for Convention Center DAS
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Longent, LLC to provide an In-Building Distributed Antenna System for the Knoxville Convention Center, in an amount not to exceed $69,613.86.
R-43-2019
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Waive City taxes on Knox County surplus properties
A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(5) and 67-5-2508(d).
R-44-2019
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Authorize IDB to accept PILOT payments for RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 525 Henley Street, Parcel ID No. 094 LJ 001, 094 LJ 00100A and 094 LJ 00100B, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.
O-16-2019
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Enact 180-day moratorium on shared mobility vehicles
An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of one hundred eighty (180) days beginning on February 9, 2019 until and through August 8, 2019 upon shared mobility vehicles within the City of Knoxville with the exception of those shared mobility vehicle provider(s) operating in accordance with and authorized by the City’s pilot program.
